Curb Appeal: "Only" A 2.5 Hour Commute
Still no news on our apt/condo situation from the landlord, although the pre-approval meeting with BofA turned out to be a total waste of Saturday morning time due to their lame mortgage rep. We're sitting tight (and I'm checking out real estate sites just for general research.)
To the end of sharing some cool/scary/comical finds, I'm starting a new category: Curb Appeal, and guess what? Today is entry #1.
Our choice property this sunny Thursday is a fun little "as is" (no, I don't mean "as if") in Rockport, MA. According to the city's website, "For over 160 years, people have traveled to Rockport for our miles of lovely beaches, boulder-strewn paths through woods and glades, and that uncommonly magical light that has inspired painters since Winslow Homer. In an hour's pleasant drive north of Boston, you can enjoy a romantic getaway, exquisite dining and a unique shopping experience—all in a single day."
I was just picking random cities and looking at places when I came across 126 Granite Street ($285,000 list.) A few quirks that caught my eye: then/now photos of the house, old wallpaper with cool patterns, good light, woodwork, vintage kitchen details, and...potential. Of course, we can't move that far north (or probably even afford this house with our lame $0 currently saved for down payment,) but think of how much I could accomplishment every day on my 1.25 hour commuter rail ride to/from town!
That's all we're asking for DQ. Some lovin' in The Ros.
Posted by:The Professor | 02 May 2008 at 12:45 PM
methinks?...seriously? what ren-faire was i writing that post from.
but seriously...you two should check it out.
Posted by:mad hungarian | 02 May 2008 at 10:25 AM
methinks?...seriously? what ren-faire was i writing that post from.
but seriously...you two should check it out.
Posted by:mad hungarian | 02 May 2008 at 10:21 AM
for 5 grand more, you can get this piece of modern architectural history on close to 3 acres of wooded land and only have a 20+/- minute commute into town:
http://tinyurl.com/5dte3g
methinks you two should jump on it!!
Posted by:mad hungarian | 02 May 2008 at 10:18 AM
you're motivating me to at least visit you more in Roslindale while you're still semi-close!!!
Posted by:dairy queen | 01 May 2008 at 10:18 PM
Babe... you're scaring everyone.
(psssssttt - I think we should do it.)
Posted by:The Professor | 01 May 2008 at 03:55 PM
OK... Rockport? Seriously? That is way too far outside of the city... don't even joke. I beg of you.
Posted by:skydiving in stilettos | 01 May 2008 at 03:01 PM