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This is my oldest one yet!

By Janice Ankrett

Home Stager

March 06, 2012 08:57 AM

I just did a consult on a home from the 1800s!

You would never know from the outside that it used to be an Inn for stage coach travel. It looks very ordinary as you walk up. In fact I was trying to figure out how to give the curb appeal some oomph.

Actually the coolest part of the house was the basement! LOL

You went through this little door and spent your time stooped over. The coolest part were the huge logs holding up the house! None of those slim line floor joists here. Oh no! we have tree trunks! Needless to say they won't be developing this space any time soon but it made for great exploring ;).

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Elizabeth Straessle, MRP

All American Home Group - Newnan, GA

~Military Spouse~ AllAmericanHomeSourceRealty.co

Sounds like a very interesting house. I always love houses with character. You will have to post pictures if you get the job. Good luck!

Mar 06, 2012 09:01 AM

Joetta Fort

The DiGiorgio Group - Arvada, CO

Independent Broker, Homes Denver to Boulder

Yes - I agree with Elizabeth - more pictures of this historic home, please1

Mar 06, 2012 09:18 AM

Janice Ankrett

Burlington, ON

Staging Professional

Thanks Elizabeth! I loved exploring this home.

Mar 06, 2012 09:52 PM

Joetta, The pine floors were creaking away, I loved it!

Mar 06, 2012 09:54 PM

Sally Weatherley

EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Janice - You're so lucky to have such old, historical homes back east. It must have been great fun taking a trip back in time.

Mar 06, 2012 11:57 PM

Gail Fabiani

Right at Home Realty Inc., Brokerage - Burlington, ON

Sounds great Janice. Those old homes are sure interesting.

Mar 07, 2012 12:05 AM

Malcolm Johnston

Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON

Trenton Real Estate

Janice, I love some of these older homes. I'm very lucky that we still have a lot of houses from the 1830's - 1880's that are still around in my market. they are always fun to show, almost every one has unique features. they didn't build cookie cutter houses back then.

Mar 07, 2012 02:37 AM

It was Sally! I've always loved older homes. They have so much character.

Mar 07, 2012 04:04 AM

Yes they are Gail! I just love seeing how they built then compared to now.

Mar 07, 2012 04:06 AM

Sharon Lord

Maracay Homes - Peoria, AZ

New Home Advisor

Janice - I am JEALOUS!!! Not a lot of homes from the 1800's around these parts....

Mar 07, 2012 04:07 AM

That's for sure Malcolm! I would think it takes a special kind of buyer to purchase one of these homes.

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Sounds awesome....but I wouldn't want to live in an older home....not my thing. You need a special buyer for a home like that, not always easy to find. I hope you get the job so we can see some pics.

Mar 07, 2012 08:28 AM

Sharon L, it was great to see.

Mar 07, 2012 09:45 PM

Sharon T, I agree, it will be a special buyer. I know it wouldn't be my choice. The rooms are small as well.

Mar 07, 2012 09:47 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Sharon- guess you heard us.. we can't wait to see photos. Love how you included the birdhouse in your post!

Mar 09, 2012 04:14 AM

Kathy, thanks! I found the basement was the most original part of the house LOL.

Mar 09, 2012 05:00 AM

This is my oldest one yet!

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