I have a lousy sense of direction. When I was filling out a profile sheet for MLS at a seller's home in Roseville yesterday, I noted that the archived listing showed the home facing west. But it didn't feel like it was facing west to me. So, I asked the sellers which direction it faced. They didn't know, either. But fortunately, they had an app that turned their cellphone into a compass.
Sense of direction is not my forte. The only thing worse than losing your sense of direction is losing your common sense on top of it. Once I got lost in a boat off the foggy coast of Maine, arguing with a guy who has the distinction of being known as my ex-husband.
We didn't know where we were. The fog was very heavy. I felt like we should turn left, but the compass indicated otherwise. Maybe the compass was malfunctioning? If we had put our faith in my sense of direction, we could have ended up in Ireland, malnourished, dehydrated and most likely half dead. Well, no, I would have eaten my ex-husband first. But the point is I am here today because against all intuition, I chose to rely on the compass.
Here is a short sale home in Roseville. It is surrounded by larger, more expensive homes, which makes this home an attractive buy for a first-time home buyer. It's a desirable one-story with a spacious and open feel. In the main living area, some of the walls don't reach the ceiling, and there is an open beam separating the living room from the entry.
You'll find tiled floors in the entry and both baths, plus vaulted ceilings and a number of ceiling fans. It has dual pane windows, central heat and air, and was built in 1992 by U.S. Home in the Vineyard Estates subdivision. The carpeting is casual Berber in almost new condition. In addition to a breakfast nook in the kitchen, the home has a formal dining area with a chandelier, located between the kitchen and living room.
It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and, according to the assessor's office, is 1,438 square feet. It faces west, we verified that fact, which means the master suite (with outside access) is filled with sunlight in the morning. The living room has a gas-piped fireplace.
The kitchen has a newer refrigerator, gas range and built-in microwave. Although the washer and dryer are gone, there is a separate laundry room with a gas connection and 220 volt receptacle, so you could use either a gas or electric dryer. It has a 2-car garage with a garage door opener. You'll also find roses lining the front sidewalk, raised beds in the back yard for gardening, a big uncovered patio and a storage shed.
1220 Chablis Circle, Roseville, CA 95747 is exclusively offered by Lyon Real Estate as a short sale at $175,000. For more information, call your Sacramento short sale agent, Elizabeth Weintraub, at 916 233 6759.
Photos: Elizabeth Weintraub
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