Sunday, March 21, 2010

A House

Four bedrooms.
Two bathrooms.
One laundry room.
A living room.
A family room.
A basement.
A walk-in closet.
A one-car garage.
A workbench.
A big front yard.
A big back yard.
A horse pasture.

It's in Provo. We'd seen it several times, but always discounted it because it was in Provo and the pictures made it look less than desirable. However, our only other real option was in Santaquin. I believe I've written about that one. Anyway, we decided to go and look at it, just in case.

Surprise, surprise! It was amazing! It was on .63 acres, and it was being used as a chicken farm. As we walked through, our general impression shifted from skeptical distaste to skeptical anticipation. Then we abandoned the skepticism and saw only glorious potential.

It has a few issues, admittedly. The kitchen is miniscule. The master bathroom has 3 different doors- one to the bedroom, one to the hallway, and one to the laundry room. The laundry room can only be reached through the master bathroom or the master bedroom. The fence in the front yard needs a little work. The living room is bright yellow.

However, in addition to the virtues listed above, it also has the benefits of a large second bedroom, a basement that is too small to be much of anything but a very large storage area, and a quiet neighborhood. Also, because the place is being used as a chicken farm, the fencing for the pasture is solid. It's not even chicken wire. All in all, it is pretty much exactly what we wanted and far more than we expected at this time of life. The best part is that it feels right. Ryan and I both feel so right about buying this house.

We prayed about it, then made an offer on it last Saturday, just after touring the house, and heard yesterday that our offer was accepted. Wonder of wonders and miracle of miracles!!!

Now we get to go through the rigamarole of getting inspections and such done on it, but we want to close before we go to the Grand Canyon on the 31st.

Anyway, YAY!

8 comments:

Holly said...

Congratulations!!! That's so exciting! I'm so glad you were able to find what you wanted. And how fun that you'll be back in Provo! Can't wait to see pictures!

Ronnie said...

I am SO excited for you guys! Congrats!

And ahem, you are coming near to these southern parts?!? I'm guessing you are going to the south rim though since the north rim doesn't open till about May. (I'm only about 1 1/2 hours from the north rim, and about 5 hours from the south rim.) I'd love to meet you somewhere for a meal/hike/visit when you pass nearby, like in Cedar or St George?

Lee Deppermann said...

Yay! I am so happy and excited for you! It will be fun to have you so close!

(By the way this is Sarah. I didn't realize I was signed on as Lee.)

Adri said...

Yay!!! Congrats!! And awesome that the tax credit was extended so there's not such a rush. I am so happy gor you guys!

Maria said...

YAY! Congrats you guys. It sounds awesome and I am so glad you guys found something that you love.

Lynn said...

Yay for you!

Can I help you paint?

Chels said...

Thank you all so much! It will be fun to be back where I know people. And yes, Aunt Lynn... I'd love to have your help painting. Do you happen to have a projector?

Julie/Mom said...

Congratulations! So happy for you. Can't wait to see pictures!
Julie