We'd Like to Remodel an old Farmhouse
Often times here in Gettysburg Pa, I have people call and want to see old farmhouses, Gettysburg Pa has many, many old farmhouses covering it's rolling hills countryside. It has become very popular for history buffs as well as country living folks to purchase an old farmhouse and make it thier charming country home.
Note the two front doors
While these homes are not in a specific neighborhood it is something that clients want that is very specific to the Gettysburg, Adams County Pa area. When these folks call and want to set up showings they make it very clear that they are not interested in anything built after say 1910, for some reason that seems to be the cut off year. Usually these farmhouses come with anywhere from 2 to 10 acres of land, most of the clients that I have assisted in purchasing one these charming old homes is not all that interested in the land, it is all about the structure. There are three main exterior building materials that you will see, brick, stone or german siding. Most are two story with an additional attic space, and almost all have two front doors. I have asked many people from locals that grew up in these homes, and even local historians, and all have given me different answers for the two front doors. I have heard everything from air flow, to one door for the family and another for important guests such as clergy, out of town guests etc.
This home was modifies to eliminate one of the front doors
Nine times out of ten these structures are very well built, and have stood up to the years very well. Most have very large support timbers, timbers a size that is much bigger than what is available today. It is amazing how well the majority of these structures have held up. These old farmhoues are truley a gem and the buyers that are looking for them have some very specific critieria that they want met. It can take a bit longer for them to find just the right house, but I can say from experience that once they find "the one" they are ready to move on it. They tend to be very well educated in what they are purchasing, they know the home is not going to be perfect, floors might not be perfectly level, but that is the whole point of the charm that is living in an old farmhouse.
If you or a friend or family member is thinking about buying or selling a home, please feel free to contact GettyburgGerry for assistance.
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