Last week I wrote about house hunting with my daughter and her family. Today I’m back with good news. My daughter and her hubby found a cute bungalow style home to raise their young family! And be forewarned, there are a lot of pictures ahead.
Last Saturday we toured five homes and the fifth one was the winner. Things moved quickly and yesterday was the home inspection. I took the opportunity to take a ton of photos to document Bridget’s new journey. This is a view of the front door from inside the house.
Bridget likes charming older homes and this one fills the bill. Here’s a look into the living room with loads of natural light shining on gorgeous hardwood floors.
The dining room is right off the living room through this adorable arched doorway. The door to the right is a coat closet.
A built-in china cabinet resides in a corner of the dining room. The bungalow style home was built in 1927 which makes me wonder if it was a Sears kit house.
The kitchen is small but cute. Bridget is a plant fanatic and she’s excited to put some of her green collection in the atrium window above the kitchen sink.
The French door in the kitchen leads out to a charming little porch.
I love this porch with its painted floor. What a great place to put a little table to enjoy your morning coffee.
The home has lots of charming details, like the cute Edison light. The room on the other side of the small window is the powder room. Let’s go check it out!
Can you see what’s missing in this room? The lid to the toilet seat! It’s an easy fix. The original sink is in the garage and Bridget and her hubby asked the seller to leave it so they can put it back in!
The stairway is off the living room and you can see there’s another arched doorway. I love the little window! Baby Forrest was a good trouper while we waited for the home inspector to finish his job.
The house only has two bedrooms but they’re both rather large. This is the master bedroom with its wonderful wall of windows.
There are two closets that you can walk into, and this one has a window.
This is still the same closet. It’s rather long.
The upstairs bathroom is small but functional. It’s hard to tell but the shower wall is subway tile.
The boys will share this room and there’s plenty of space for them.
They have a similar closet in their room. It’s plenty big.
The bedrooms are directly across the hall from each other, with the bathroom in between to the left.
And look! All of the interior doors have glass doorknobs. I had these in my first home which was a Sears kit house.
The house has radiator heating which I’ve heard is the best type of heating system. The basement runs under the entire house so it’s rather large. There are two radiators down here – and a few cobwebs too!
The bungalow style house has a stucco exterior which is in excellent shape. It needs some new landscaping and if it were me, I’d paint it a different color. But that’s for Bridget and Mike to decide.
The front porch wraps around a little to the side of the house so there’s plenty of room for enjoying warm breezes out here.
Finally, here’s a rear view of the bungalow style home. I’m so excited for Bridget and so happy she was lucky to find her charming older home. Now comes the hard part of waiting for closing day on April 5th!
Little Foo made it through the home inspection – almost!
Thanks for putting up with so many photos, but I want to document my daughter’s journey with finding her bungalow style home. It’s such a special time! Oh, and no red flags were raised during the home inspection so now they’re just working on the mortgage loan.
Bridget says
February 23, 2019 at 6:20 amMy house is so cute !!! I can’t wait to decorate and wake up to it everyday. 🙂
sandra says
February 23, 2019 at 7:20 amYou are a lucky duck! Your son is beautiful. Only best wishes and happy memories to you, Sandra.
MARGIE says
February 23, 2019 at 8:35 amLOL..thats funny..I guess we will be roomies because its my house too…wink wink..
Cyndi Brey says
February 23, 2019 at 9:06 amNow comes the sleepless nights! Decorating in your head…paint colors, furniture arrangements, what goes in what cupboard, landscaping…the list goes on!!! Best wishes in your new home. Hope you’ll share your progress with us.
Marge says
February 23, 2019 at 9:30 amWhat a cute house! I could easily find myself living there.
Susiie says
February 23, 2019 at 12:55 pmI love your house! I love the older homes also, they have so much character. Enjoy your new home!
Terri says
February 26, 2019 at 11:06 amCongrats!! Just finished looking at all the photos!!! Love bungalow style homes…. ohhhhh those arches… and stairs and hardwood floors!!!! Just beautiful ……………………….
Linda says
February 23, 2019 at 7:11 amI love cottage style homes. They are my favorite ! Your daughter is just lovely, and o my what a cutie Grandson ! There is nothing like grandchildren! I know how you enjoy them ! Thanks for sharing this nice home.
Jennifer says
February 25, 2019 at 1:35 pmThanks, Linda! It was so much fun going house hunting and so rewarding to find such a cute house at the end of the day!
Sandra says
February 23, 2019 at 7:17 amYou are certainly blessed. What a lovely home, I hope it is close to you. Congratulations to your daughter and her family. Well wishes and many happy memories for them in this darling house Please post updates when she gets settled!
Jennifer says
February 25, 2019 at 1:37 pmHi Sandra! My daughter’s new house is about a 40-minute drive away, so not too bad. All of my children live in the Chicago area which makes it easier to get together. I’ll definitely post updates on her new home!
Char Fisher says
February 23, 2019 at 7:19 amMy very favorite style home! It is finished very well….inside and out. Most people love the open concept these days…and I don’t dislike it….but my heart really lies in separate rooms where each one can have it’s own personality….but yet blend with the rest of the home. Your daughter is so fortunate to have found her dream home. I know you and her will have a ball talking, and planning. So good to have a Mom who knows her business! Have fun and congrats to your lovely daughter!
Jennifer says
February 25, 2019 at 1:40 pmHi Char! I’ll take an older house over a new one any day! For a while I liked open concept, but I do lean more toward designated living spaces. Someone told me they didn’t like their open concept floor plan because if one area was messy, it felt like the whole house was messy. I can see how that makes sense. 🙂
Margie says
February 23, 2019 at 7:50 amSo clean and full of light>>she will have so many good memories in that beautiful home..perfect.
Jennifer says
February 25, 2019 at 1:41 pmHi Margie! One thing I love about this home is the number of windows. I always feel claustrophobic if a house doesn’t have enough windows to suit my needs. I need lots of natural light I guess. 🙂
Christine says
February 23, 2019 at 8:19 amCute house, and the hard work was already done! Newer windows…yay!
That house reminds me of our first house, especially the kitchen. We put Ikea wood countertops in and it looked great with the white. It was pretty easy to do.
Congratulations to you and your daughter. Have fun moving and decorating!
Christine
New Hampshire
Jennifer says
February 25, 2019 at 1:43 pmHi Christine! I’m glad you made the comment about IKEA wood counter tops. I actually have my eye on them for my own kitchen!
Sandy Hatton says
February 23, 2019 at 8:23 amWhat a good photographer you are to show us the newly purchased bungalow. Now I will be interested in seeing it decorated. Good job!
Jennifer says
February 25, 2019 at 1:44 pmThanks, Sandy! Stay tuned because I’ll definitely take photos and post them as progress takes shape on decorating the house!
Nan, Odessa, DE says
February 23, 2019 at 8:35 amHow exciting for this young couple!
Thanks for sharing with us.
The steps upstairs (pictured on first floor with arch) reminds me of your home.
Be well, be HAPPY!
PS Now this requires a visit after you are settled.
Jennifer says
February 25, 2019 at 1:45 pmThanks, Nan! The stairs kind of remind me of my house, too. I’ll be sure to share updates in the future!
Deb Pelton says
February 23, 2019 at 8:40 amWhat a wonderful home for your daughter and her family. I can see many happy years and wonderful memories being enjoyed there. I hoo e It’s near enough for some wonderful pop-over visits!
Jennifer says
February 25, 2019 at 1:46 pmHi Deb! Fortunately they’ll be 40 minutes away which isn’t too far. 🙂
Kathy Leitch says
February 23, 2019 at 8:40 amLove the house! She will love the toasty warmth of radiator heat.
Jennifer says
February 25, 2019 at 1:47 pmHi Kathy! I’ve heard that radiator heat is the best kind to have!
Angie Brown says
February 23, 2019 at 8:52 amI loved that you shared this with us! Having a daughter in the same stage of her life, purchasing their first home, I feel your excitement as well. The home is gorgeous! I love every part of it! I hope you are able to share any projects of before and after to see how they personalize it. The yard is nice, easy to do what you want, without having to remove overgrown shrubs and trees. Congrats to your daughter and her family.
💕 Angie
Jennifer says
February 25, 2019 at 1:49 pmThanks, Angie! Isn’t it fun to watch our kids choose their first home? We get to enjoy the excitement without having to deal with the stress of negotiations and working with the bank! I’ll definitely share updates to the home!
Donna says
February 23, 2019 at 8:55 amSo cute! Congratulations to your daughter and son-in-law on their new home!
Jennifer says
February 25, 2019 at 1:49 pmThanks, Donna! They’re anxious to move! 🙂
Deb G says
February 23, 2019 at 10:15 amWhat great spaces, inside and out! The updates seem to have been done so well! Looks like a perfect house to make into their home. You can be very proud of them.
And what cuties they are!!! Many happy times ahead for y’all 😇
Can’t help but notice the snow on the ground. We’re in shorts and the air is running here in Ocala 😉
Patsy J Messer says
February 23, 2019 at 11:30 amI am loving this little tour! I cant wait to see what she does with it. such a lovely first home!
Addie says
February 23, 2019 at 12:41 pmWhat a great house!!! So happy for them. Will they be living close to you? I agree 100% on changing that sink back!!!…what were they thinking putting that “clam” shell in there!!! Luckily the rest of the house seems intact. Love those glass doorknobs .
Hope you will be able to give updates…to see it decorated. Enjoy!!!
Glenda Harder says
February 23, 2019 at 1:13 pmIt is so cute! Everyone should replace the toilet seats anyway, so no big deal. I’m sure the other sink will look better than that clamshell. An English Tudor should be painted in a darker color. I can’t wait to see what you do with it. So much potential. It’s going to be fun.
Marlene Stephenson says
February 23, 2019 at 2:17 pmWonderful choice lots of light and windows, enjoyed all the pictures and that last one was the best,lol!!
Deanne King says
February 23, 2019 at 3:59 pmWhat a cute house. Will enjoy seeing what they do with it.
Tamara says
February 23, 2019 at 6:42 pmVery nice – I’m envious! Looking forward to seeing the decorating process and results!
Alison says
February 23, 2019 at 7:17 pmThe house is lovely and I enjoyed the tour Jennifer, It has great bones and will decorate a treat.
Joyce Roth says
February 23, 2019 at 7:26 pmCongratulations to the little family. Looking forward to progress pictures.
Laura says
February 23, 2019 at 7:42 pmWhat a great house! Wishing you all much happiness there.Congratulations!!!!
Linda says
February 24, 2019 at 12:43 amCongratulations on your new home, it’s charming! May each room be filled with love and happiness. Let the memories begin!
Cindy says
February 24, 2019 at 8:27 amJennifer how excited they must be. It seems like the house gets good light and the floors are in good shape. Love the arches in the house too. How neat they have glass knobs. Love old hardware adds such charm. Enjoyed seeing all the pictures. Good luck to them in their new home.
Cindy
Carol Cook says
February 24, 2019 at 11:14 amWhat a sweet starter home for your daughter and her family.
We don’t often see basements in our area. Is that a space that can be finished off as a play room for the kids?
Debbie - MountainMama says
February 25, 2019 at 10:01 amWow, what a great house!!! They lucked out – my daughter has been shopping for a house for about a year and they FINALLY found one they love, and are in the midst of the lengthy mortgage process! I adore all the period details in that house, and since I’m a plant fanatic too I can only guess how excited your daughter will be with both the atrium window and enclosed porch!
Judy says
February 28, 2019 at 7:32 pmWhat a beautiful house! So happy for your daughter and son in law and their children. So many happy memories will be made there!
Judy says
February 28, 2019 at 7:32 pmWhat a beautiful house! So happy for your daughter and son in law and their children. So many happy memories will be made there!
Christine Maurice (from NZ) says
March 18, 2019 at 10:52 pmCongratulations to your daughter and her family, nothing like having your own home to settle into. Awesome blank canvas to work with and some lovely unique features. Have no doubt that the decorating genius runs in the family and it will be gorgeous.