I would totally do it
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
United States
May 8, 2020 4:35pm CST
If I had the money to invest in it, I'd procure a house from the late 18th century to mid 19th century. One that was a fixer upper, something that had been abandoned years ago but locked up tight.
It would cost a lot of money, but I'd restore it to as near to being era correct as I could. At the same time, I'd have someone working on the land. Remove trees that were overgrown, get rid of brambles and kudzou etc.. I'd have a big enough piece of land that I could grow things like tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and strawberries. I'd have some apple trees as well.
If I was able, I'd use the same road that the original owners used all those years ago. I'd put gravel down on it even though gravel can be a pain.
Bonus if it was in the mountains..
Yep, that is my perfect house. Living in the footprints of someone from years ago. I would need indoor plumbing, so the house would have to be fitted for it, but I'd keep it as original as possible. A small kitchen area too, maybe made retro (fifties era wouldn't be so bad..).
What's your dream house?
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
8 May 20
This is the house of my dreams that came true. It was built in 1906. Owned by my parents in the early 70’s. Sold in 1975 and my husband bought it back for me in 2003. It had been neglected by those that had owned it and we have been restoring it. We go up to work on it as much as we can. It’s 12 hours away.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
8 May 20
Oh wow! That was so sweet of your husband to do for you. Will it eventually be the place you retire?
I like some of the 1930-40's era houses I've been in too. Several of my relatives live on the same street and their houses are all of that era. I'm not sure I've ever been in a early 1900's house though.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
9 May 20
@Tampa_girl7 I've just now seen that you posted pictures here. They weren't showing up for me before. Will you remove the pedestal sink for a vanity instead?
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
8 May 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum we hope to move there one day. It’s the best gift that I’ve ever been given.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
8 May 20
Not that, those old houses are drafty, and expensive as Hell to heat. Not that they don't have a certain rustic charm. At my age, I think just something fairly spacious and urban, modern with everything close by to walk to. Beach or Mountains preferable.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
8 May 20
Yeah, I've thought about that too. Since I don't see it ever happening anyway, I like to imagine that I'd just heat it the same way the original owners would have. Using the fireplaces, which would end up being maintenance in and of itself.
I love the water, but I think I'd still have to go with the mountains. More peaceful.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
8 May 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum One thing though is if I won the lottery or something...I wouldn't live there, but there is an Old mill near hear which I think is in the historic register, I would fix that up and make it into a working mill..and maybe even a restaurant (I would hire others to run it of course)..it would be a great tourist stop and add revenue to the area..It is quite scenic there, and although out of the way..some would definitely patronize it.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
9 May 20
@snowy22315 There's an old mill a few hours away from here that I visited last year. It's still a working mill with a quaint little general store.
Towards Western NC. Though I have stopped at one along the blueridge parkway.
There's a mill / restaurant onthe Blueridge somewhere that I've been to once. Not the restaurant as it was closed..
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
9 May 20
Older houses may not have a lot in space, but they sure knew how to make them aesthetically pleasing.
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@Debscrochet (1947)
• United States
9 May 20
That sounds like my husband. I just want a regular castle, no moat or anything fancy lol
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
9 May 20
I think if I had a castle, it would be on a remote island where boat access was limited to once or twice a week. 
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 May 20
I know a young man that did this, on main street in East Tawas. The home is like a palace, it's beautiful! In the next block, a couple bought an old home and turned it into a bed&breakfast, it's so lovely!
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
9 May 20
@kobesbuddy Oh I see. I've never stayed at a B&B at all, though I had a chance to a few years ago.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
9 May 20
Oh wow! Have you stayed at the bed and breakfast? Is it one that operates as a restaurant as well? I know some do this.
Yes, there are plenty of restored homes that are now businesses here in my city. One grand building (I think it was a government building years ago) is now home to a sweet shop with other spaces in the building to rent as well.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 May 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum No, we've never stayed at this bed&breakfast. It's not a restaurant, only breakfast is provided for their customers.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
9 May 20
There are eccentric little castles here in NC that I would love to visit as well.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
9 May 20
Oh, i don't imagine I ever will, but it would be nice, wouldn't it?
I'd need to find a guy who would go along with my quirks and be just as enthused for such a project. It might help if he was rich, too! 
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
9 May 20
@LindaOHio My mother, rest her soul, used to wish to find an older, rich man. She wanted to buy a big plot of land for dogs to roam free, and for her to be left alone!
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
9 May 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum He would definitely have to be rich. :-)
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