We have a truly special house in Pt Washington that we are looking to sell. The house must be moved, so if someone has a vacant lot and would like a fun project house, this would be great. The house is totally cypress on the exterior (the wood has never been painted) and the floors are pine. We think the house is at least 60 years old. We have had offers from cabinet and floor people to take the house apart and use the materials...but we think the house has so much potential for someone that is willing to move it and do some work on it. The bathroom would probably have to be redone. The house is special and has been a part of Pt Washington history...by the way, there are several lots in the Pt Washington area for sale for great prices right now. We will consider any and all reasonable offers. PM me for details.
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SoWal Expert
I love it as well, dd. It looks just my size and oh, that wood!!!A sowal.com clubhouse!!!
That's what I'm sayin'! (oops;-) )
A cluhouse
....with a bar of course! How can we make this happen?
Meow
That's what I'm sayin'! (oops;-) )
A cluhouse
:scratch: ...I need someone like SJ to post the good, bad and the ugly. Some free land to sit on would be nice as well.
So many times people offer these old homes to anyone willing to pay the moving costs, only. We could do this and rent it out! Beach ComberAuthor
The house is approx 54' wide and 28' deep. Add an additional 8' to the 28' when adding in the front porch.
SoWal Expert
:scratch: ...I need someone like SJ to post the good, bad and the ugly. Some free land to sit on would be nice as well.
See his post above....
I'm liking the way you're thinking!
SoWal Expert
what are the outside dimensions...L x W?
Hop, you got a lot?
Beach Fanatic
just curious...and for those that may have a lot...
SoWal Expert
just curious...and for those that may have a lot...
Let's hope someone chimes in...we gotta find a home for this home.
Beach ComberAuthor
Here are some interior pics, as I don't know how to PM them to people! I will be away from the board for most of the day (working at Sacred Heart) so I will try to answer any questions during lunch or this evening. Just wanted to give a heads up! BTW, the youth group from the church used this house as their own...that will explain all the interior!
SoWal Expert
Love it!!
Meow
Love it!!
so cozy...
wake up sowallers and help!!!
Admin
I would like to take a closer look.
SoWal Expert
I would like to take a closer look.
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
I would love to do this! A SoWal house! How....how.....how?????
:scratch: :scratch:
It looks BEAUTIFUL!
:scratch: :scratch:It looks BEAUTIFUL!
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hmmmm......can't remember
I hear that the costs to move homes is quite expensive, then you still are likely to have many repairs once the house is set at the new location. One repair grows into another, and often, it is much less expensive to build from scratch. I like preserving old things, but I bet you can get more for the house, selling it as reclaimed Cypress, rather than selling the house as a whole. Reclaiming the Cypress is also a way of reusing/recycling the materials.
It all depends on the original structure. Houses built in that era have an incredible stability to them. I'm sitting in one right now that is made of solid oak. We just about have to use a jackhammer to hang a set of blinds. The issues I have are mostly to do with pipes. The worst part of the pipes on that house will be left behind. If it is placed on a level lot that doesn't have any settling issues, it should be fine.
In a house of that age, they would probably lose as much of the cypress as they would reclaim. Wood that has been together that long doesn't like to come apart!
The house is approx 1200 sf and has three bedrooms (they are on the small side) and one bathroom. The living room is nicely sized and has a brick fireplace. There is also a large eat in kitchen. It seems like the kitchen was an addition to the house sometime in the 40s or 50s. The exterior cypress matches all around, though. There is also an enclosed porch not included in the square footage...that is on the rear of the house. I have a few pics of the interior, if anyone is interested in seeing them just PM me. The house has been updated with central heat/air. I know that Ducky quoted a past interested buyer around 35-36K to move the house in the Pt Washington area....if it was going 10 miles, I have no idea how much he would charge. My meager experience would say closer to 50-60K....that's why we are willing to look at all offers as we know the buyer will be incurring a cost with moving the house. Any ideas to save this house are welcome! Thank you!!!
Here are some interior pics, as I don't know how to PM them to people! I will be away from the board for most of the day (working at Sacred Heart) so I will try to answer any questions during lunch or this evening. Just wanted to give a heads up! BTW, the youth group from the church used this house as their own...that will explain all the interior!
Look at those floors, and those window frames! Is that a bead-board ceiling? The bones remind me of my house...
Meow
I would like to take a closer look.
Count me in!!!
SoWal Expert
I would love to do this! A SoWal house! How....how.....how?????
It looks BEAUTIFUL!
I'm just sayin'!!!
It all depends on the original structure. Houses built in that era have an incredible stability to them. I'm sitting in one right now that is made of solid oak. We just about have to use a jackhammer to hang a set of blinds. The issues I have are mostly to do with pipes. The worst part of the pipes on that house will be left behind. If it is placed on a level lot that doesn't have any settling issues, it should be fine.
In a house of that age, they would probably lose as much of the cypress as they would reclaim. Wood that has been together that long doesn't like to come apart!
Look at those floors, and those window frames! Is that a bead-board ceiling? The bones remind me of my house...
Love this house!
SoWal Insider
Berkly,
Just curious...what are the property owners planning on building in its place?
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Just curious...what are the property owners planning on building in its place?
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SoWal Expert
Berkly,
Just curious...what are the property owners planning on building in its place?
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Pt. Washington Methodist is building a family worship center- or something along those lines. I can't remember the exact name of the building- sorry!
Beach ComberAuthor
Yes, the church is going to build a Family Life Center and eventually a new sanctuary on the land.
Admin
What is the deadline for removal?
Meow
What is the deadline for removal?
...this is sounding GOOD!!!!
SoWal Insider
Count me in!!!
Count me in! I want to have a house with Miss Kitty.
Beach ComberAuthor
I wanted to let any interested parties know that the house is open today, in case you would like to check it out. The youth group kids still have ALOT of stuff in the house, but you can get in there and walk through.
SoWal Expert
Count me in! I want to have a house with Miss Kitty.
We need a SoWal clubhouse. It could be like Pee Wee's Playhouse!!
Beach Fanatic
There is someone in this community that needs this house for more reasons then one. I can't say who right now, but they have a very close bond to it. I lived in it for a little while in 2000 with a close friend....cute cute cute, but it was like camping.....well, not quite that harsh. Lots of work that needed to be done to it 7 years ago.
I can't imagine what it's like now. It was an experience....no an adventure for me and Kalie! Doug was in Tennessee selling a deli and I was here getting Kalie back to school.
Shish....but I think a ghost lives in it!
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I can't imagine what it's like now. It was an experience....no an adventure for me and Kalie! Doug was in Tennessee selling a deli and I was here getting Kalie back to school.
Shish....but I think a ghost lives in it!
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