Today I spent the morning looking at small homes and cabins in the mountains. The prices there are very reasonable, especially for California. For years I have been imagining what it would be like to have a get away up in the clean air, with tall pine trees, and majestic views. I drove an hour and a half from my cottage.
I made an offer on a gorgeous small home that has a sauna. It feels so Finnish. It's delightfully decorated, and is on four lots. There's nothing like having land around you for privacy. There are pine trees everywhere. It feels like you are living right in the woods.
There are steps that take you down to the front door. It's heavy and green, and has beautiful artistic lighting. My realtor called me this afternoon to let me know that my offer had been accepted. I cried. It's such a lovely place. I've always dreamed of living in a neighborhood like this one. I love the feel. People up there seem to be very spiritual, and they enjoy nature and simplicity. Everyone I have met so far has been my kind of person. They all feel like old friends. It reminds me of how California used to be, when I was a child.
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I'm so happy for you, Stephenie! Your new home sounds lovely. -Alyssa
ReplyDeleteThanks Alyssa. It's a very special place.
DeleteCongratulations! Sounds quite wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks earthmotherwithin. It really is.
DeleteThat's fantastic news! It sounds wonderful. I'm looking forward to reading more about it once everything has gone through.
ReplyDeleteWill this be your second home or a full time residence? X
Hi Jules, No, I will keep my residence here. It's a vacation cabin. I'm sure it will get a lot of use.
DeleteCongratulations! How exciting! Will you be selling your current house and move up there, permanently, once the sale is finalized?
ReplyDeleteHi Bless, No, I don't plan to sell this house. I will spend time in both places.
DeleteOh how exciting!! Congratulations! Andrea
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrea. I agree. It is very exciting!
DeleteWow! Congratulations! This will be a holiday house or are you planning to move there permanently?
ReplyDeleteHi Pipistrello, No, this house is perfect for when I am much older. That one has many many stairs. This one is super close to the city, and that one is in the mountains, in a small village.
DeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds lovely and perfect for you.
There is nothing like mountain air!!
It really is, jill. Thanks. The sky is blue, too. (not smoggy.)
DeleteCongrats Stephanie! It sounds lovely ~ looking forward to seeing pictures 😊 I bet a certain K9 companion will be happy also. When do you get the keys? You might have to celebrate be it with a bottle of champagne or a pair of knitting needles.
ReplyDeleteHi Lady Locust, You made me giggle. I have been telling her all about it. It won't be long...I will post photos when we return. I get the keys on my dad's birthday. (he and my mom would love this place.)
DeleteHow wonderful for you, sounds like a perfect retreat. x
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, Everyday Life. You feel like you are sleeping out in the woods. I can't wait to see the starts at night.
DeleteThat sounds wonderful. What a lovely place you describe, it will be lovely to hear all about it when you visit there
ReplyDeleteThanks Cherie. It's hard for me to stay away. I'm eager to get back up there.
DeleteCongratulations on your new vacation home. Our Southern California mountains are so very special and for the most part unspoiled. It sounds like you have found a perfect get-away place. I am looking forward reading more about your adventures up in the thin air!!
ReplyDeleteThank you,Anita. They are. I just love it up there. It's a different world, like going back in time.
DeleteOh how lovely Stephanie, many congratulations! May you have years and years of pleasure from your get away home. I can't wait to read more about it x
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you, Pensive Pensioner. I can't wait to write about it. Thanks for reading.
DeleteWow! How exciting! Congratulations Stephenie.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a lovely place.
I look forward to reading more about your new home, and seeing photos too. 😊
Thanks Nil. It is so gorgeous up there. I will take some photos.
DeleteWow! How exciting! Congratulations! You are so brave to want to own two homes. I like the romantic idea of having two places but the work and logistics always deter me. Bobi
ReplyDeleteThanks Bobi. I couldn't have done it without the inheritance I received after my dad died. I feel safer putting the money into California real estate than having too much in the stock market.
DeleteHow good to have a mountain retreat in addition to your cottage. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteHi there, Terra! Yes, I agree. The mountains are so healing and inspiring. Thanks.
DeleteIt sounds a peaceful place, Stephenie, this home away from home. Congratulations! I am looking forward to reading more about it and seeing photos of this lovely place that has captured your heart. Meg:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Meg. It really is delightful up there. I love the scenic views and the people.
Deleteohhh so glad you are still keeping the cottage, congratulations on your purchase & may you have many happy treks up there.
ReplyDeletelooking forward to seeing your new house once it's all settled
thanx for sharing
I am so thrilled for you! That is so exciting. It sounds like the perfect place to rest and relax. Congrats
ReplyDeleteIt is incredibly exciting, Mereknits. Thank you. It is ideal. I hope all is well with you and your gang.
DeleteThanks selina, I was just up there again today. It's hard to stay away.
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