The most asked and very annoying question is why. I could list a whole host of answers to that one such as no stairs, everything on the main level, having a garage that enters the house, having a room big enough for large family gatherings, having a master bathroom, etc... but I have decided to respond simply with it is something we have always wanted to do and now is a good time to do it. It really irritates me when people try to make me feel bad or guilty about something we are excited about.
We have been looking and looking for some land to build on for about 4 months now. Nothing really has interested us and we really didn't care to awfully much about what ward we ended up in. We did want to be out in the country but didn't want to be tied into any subdivision with covenants and restrictions. We basically wanted a couple of acres out in the middle of nothing. Our real estate agent kept telling us about this property that might come available and would make a great building spot. It took so long for their agent and the people selling it to hook up that we had basically given up. The mystery land finally became available and it was 4.22 acres in the corner a field and the price was right! We were very excited and made an offer that was accepted. Our Realtor is trying to work out some legal issues now and then we will be able to find out some questions about the land concerning water, tapping into the city sewer line, drilling some test holes to see if we can build a basement, etc. Everything seems to moving along and we should be able to close on the land in a couple of weeks. It really is a great spot (300 S. 200 E.) and has everything that we were looking for. It would put us in the 3rd ward.
We haven't officially selected a builder yet but we are leaning towards one from Kimberly. We know several people who have been burned with bad general contractors so we have checked around and talked to some people that have recently had a home built by this person. We really like him because he can basically do it all and doesn't allow his subs to do average work or cut corners.
We had house plans that we already liked and then he modified them a bit to suit or needs. We are excited to get started. We visited some places in Boise this past weekend that were recommended by some people in our ward and it was quite exciting. I have spent many nights lying awake thinking of different things.
This home will be a great place to finishing raising our family and then a wonderful place for our children to return home to visit with their families. Below are the latest plans for our new home but we have taken out the closets in the entry way and moved things around in the kitchen and make the office a large pantry upstairs (Glen's suggestion) even though we have a cold pantry downstairs. One of the bedrooms upstairs will be the new office. We are hoping to make the basement a walk-out but it will all depend on how much $$$ it will be to build up the foundation etc. It is all on two levels.
Upstairs
Downstairs
The house will look similar to this from the outside with different colors and we are going to use a combination of brick, siding and stucco. The windows up top are for looks only.
So there you have it. We would love any suggestions that you may have! Thanks for your love and support!
2 comments:
Yay!!! That is so exciting!!! Good luck with everything!!
So excited for you! Can't wait for you to get started on it!
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