This is my dream house. It's bigger than I would ever need, but doesn't it have great bones? (And I've always wanted a courtyard!)
It's in a great location - about two blocks from the center of the section of town known as "Little Saigon" and, thus, within walking distance of a myriad of Asian restaurants and a fabulous Asian market. It is also within walking distance of several lakeside parks and the Vajrapani Buddhist Center, where I take meditation classes.
As you can see, it is in serious disrepair. However, there is a ladder and a shop vacuum in the courtyard area and there are now cars in the driveway when I go past on Sundays. I hope that this is evidence that someone is renovating the place.
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If it were mine, I would install flower boxes, add a picket fence with jasmine, put some climbing roses on the walls... well, maybe you get the idea from my bad artwork below...
is there such a thing as a house bigger than one would ever need? i dream huge house dreams!
ReplyDeleteIt depends on who has to clean it :-)
DeleteI can see why it appeals to you. So much character. In the right hands it could be outstanding.
ReplyDeleteHaving a dream house keeps a spark alive in us, don't you think?! I featured my dream house briefly as well as other homes.
It's really an amazing house... coming from a fairy tale. Nice choice.
ReplyDeleteOh my...this is really beautiful! I can totally understand why it's your dream house! Hope it will be renovated soon.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute houses!
ReplyDeleteIt's magical! I want to live there!
ReplyDeleteWhen I win the lottery, I'll fix it up and then host a party for the corner viewers. I think there are enough rooms for everyone to stay and be comfortable.
DeleteI just love this house. I see why it's your dream house. I think it would a fun CV topic :)
ReplyDeleteOh, this is a beautiful house indeed! I, too, hope someone has committed to bringing her back to life.
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this is fairy tale! AND close to asian restaurants... that's it - it's settled you're moving in! Just knock on their door and inform the residents that they'll just have to move out because your reeeeeaaaallly want their house! :) oh and the diagram is fantastic! I'm totally seeing it :) true the house is begging for some climbing roses... and maybe a little vegetable garden too....
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! In my mind, I see raised beds in the front and side yards. (It has a very small backyard and a pool.)
DeleteIts so nice to feel your love for the house, it is dreamy and I can imagine you there, walking to your meditation and enjoying Asian foods! I would like to visit and meditate on the wonderful lawn beneath those glorious trees, if you wouldnt mind!!
ReplyDeleteHappy dreams and happy days!!
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ReplyDeleteI understand what you feel :) This is really lovely. You're right, some flowers and more, and the place would be even more perfect! Haha!
ReplyDeletein a word... stunning!
ReplyDeletei love to find barn life, or cloister life; anyway history as such, in a country where architecture is so different to ours. i can imagine you love the sight of it, and let's hope they do it up good and proper and set the place to life again..!
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