May 23, 2014

Our New House: Before Pictures

This is the house we just bought in Colorado.  It's on 35 acres of prairie, with a view of Pike's Peak.  We signed the papers the first week in May.  It's definitely ours.

Scott took these pictures over the weekend.  He drove out there to drop off our camper and check things out.  I still haven't seen the place!


The yard and house.  It's a "raised ranch".

A view of Pike's Peak (somewhat obscured by the tree from this angle).  That's our driveway there.


The kitchen and dining area.  Big plans for that!  Scott said the linoleum is new, though.


We're going to rework the configuration of cupboards because the fridge we have won't fit.  We also have plans to make the island bigger.


New ceiling fans and wooden blinds.  The carpet is in terrible condition, even though it doesn't look that bad here.  Everything on this level will be hardwood in a few weeks.  It also looks like the door needs to be painted, but Scott said it's actually nice.  We'll see.  Why people install carpet at entryways, I'll never understand.


The floor has been ordered.



The previous owners had horses.



As Scott and my mom say, now I have my own little house on the prairie.  
Time to start churning butter.


19 comments:

  1. Loooove. Is it up near Peyton like you said before?

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  2. I love all the land! I cannot wait to see what you all do after!

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  3. I'm so excited for you! Your own little house on the prairie! That's awesome.

    Gorgeous views.

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  4. i love it!! my husband would LOVE all the space outside!

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  5. What a great space!!!! Enjoy all the remodeling!!

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  6. How great! Those wood floors will look spectacular. Congrats!

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  7. Wow!! That's huge - and 35 acres! That's like a dream come true. I can't wait to see what you do with the place. Will you be getting a horse? ;)

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  8. This looks amazing! Even with all of the hard work ahead, it will be so special that you and Scott get to make it your own!

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  9. Love it!! The view is really pretty!

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  10. Love the view - the house is cute. Is it just me or does that island look a big tall?

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  11. Love it! I can't wait to see what you do with it! :)

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  12. Looks very spacious! Can't wait to see how you change it.

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  13. Cant wait to see how you renovate!

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  14. That looks great! I love that you have your own little house on the prairie! :)

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  15. I love your new home! We are in the process of moving from St. Louis to Colorado, but haven't decided where exactly we want to move in Colorado. Colorado Springs is on the list though! :)

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  16. Your new house looks great! And I really like its location. How are things, by the way? With all the plans you’ve mentioned here, I hope everything’s coming along nicely. Anyway, thank you for sharing this with us, Kristin. Have a great day!


    Naomi Walters @ Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate

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  17. It seems like this place is located in a peaceful neighborhood. Were you able to initiate all your renovations and remodeling plan? I hope so. By the way, how's your first year living in there? I'll be happy to hear more updates from you, Kristin. Thanks for sharing!

    Justin Garrett @ Buzz Homes

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