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Swimming With Icicles.. My Fountain of Youth!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

Why would you be thinking of icicles and swimming at the same time. If you had a wonderful indoor pool, you could swim, exercise or relax while watching the freeze of a Baltimore winter. These were icicles from our winter last year in Baltimore, Wouldn't it be fun to watch this winter wonderland from your own indoor pool?

When the seller of my special home read    Swim In Winter..  he shared his thoughts below.

 

 

icicles in Baltimore HomeRome 410-530-2400      2301 Velvet Ridge 21117 HomeRome 410-530-2400      2301 Velvet Ridge 21117 HomeRome 410-530-2400

 

 

The seller shared his thoughts and feelings about owning this contemporary rancher at  2301 Velvet Ridge Dr. Owings Mills, MD. 21117 .... You can enjoy this home all year round!

 

''Liked your letter concerning the pool in our house.    The pool was known as my "Fountain of Youth" for almost 20 years. I used to swim for 15-20 minutes in warm 80 degree water every day before breakfast and going to work. It loosened my muscles and calmed my joint pain.

Joan joined me 3-4 times a week. She reminded me, that in the winter with snow and ice, we had icicles hanging from the deck in front of the pool windows. It gave her a great sense of power.

    Another advantage ... the pool remained clean. We did not need anyone to remove the "stuff" that falls into an outdoor pool. It was also safe. No fences or security to worry about. I WOULD NEVER HAVE AN OUTDOOR POOL IN OWINGS MILLS. Most of my neighbors consider it lucky to have it's use 3 months a year. Most of the time it is too hot, too cold or too rainy.''

When would you like to tour 2301 Velvet Ridge Dr. Owings Mills, MD. 21117

 410-530-2400 mrome@HomeRome.com

 

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Margaret Rome
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Gail C. Harris
Resource Network, LLC SFR, AHWD, ACRE, SMAR Board Director - Chesapeake Beach, MD
Reach the BEACH with Gail C. Harris (cell: 703.868

I adore icicles in pictures, I'm a heat hot mama... I love the sun!! LOL

Dec 02, 2010 10:33 PM
Laura Strunk
Keller Williams Realty Centre - Ellicott City, MD
Howard County Maryland Realtor

That is great - I have heard indoor pools have issues with moisture in the home.   What are your thoughts on this and how can you protect your home from mold/mildew etc. 

Dec 02, 2010 10:42 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It would be nice to have an indoor pool this morning. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful holiday season.

 Blooming for you!

Dec 02, 2010 10:46 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Ahhh...the benefits of enjoyment, renewed energy and exercise...all in the comfort of home...!

Dec 02, 2010 10:48 PM
Barbara Todaro
Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA
"connecting land with builders"

Margaret....it's great to share the thoughts of the homeowner....in the past, I've sold a home with an indoor pool....there are systems in place to take care of humidity and temperature....an indoor pool is a fantastic amenity in a number of ways.....love your photos.

Dec 02, 2010 11:19 PM
Tish Lloyd
BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC
Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Margaret ~  I agree with Barbara on sharing the thoughts of the homeowner.  Your photos paint a terrific picture!!!

Dec 02, 2010 11:59 PM
Charles Edwards Bentonville
Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette 479-253-3796 - Bentonville, AR
AR REALTOR, Bentonville Real Estate Agent and Broker

Margaret, Excellent. I enjoyed that indoor pool post and might be a little envious of the homeowner that gets to live there. It is great to hear from the owner.

Dec 03, 2010 12:11 AM
Randy Ostrander
Lake and Lodge Realty LLC - Big Rapids, MI
Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI

Sounds like the place to be Margaret. I can almost hear the grandkids now.

Dec 03, 2010 12:36 AM
Holly Weatherwax
Associate Broker, Momentum Realty - Reston, VA
A Great Real Estate Experience

Very tempting to have an indoor pool with these constantly dropping temperatures! I hope you get a quick sale!

Dec 03, 2010 12:47 AM
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

You know my thoughts about this one already Margaret.  I could use a nice icicle to crunch on about now!

Dec 03, 2010 03:09 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Kevin, Thanks for the phone call and your advice. Living in Florida, just about everyone has a pool.

Holly, So do I.

Randy, You are so right. Going to Grandma's would be a lot of fun.

Charles, Thanks for reading both posts. The sellers and I are  partners when it comes to getting the home sold.

Barbara, Having the owner's comments are priceless.

Tish, I thought the photos painted a good picture of the owner's words.

Sally, I think an indoor pool would be  perfect for your and David and right now!

Roy, Love your flower. What is it?

Laura, Not a concern if properly installed and maintained. This home has all systems in place to prevent the situation.

Gail, And I am loving these cool days..just perfect for me.

 

Dec 03, 2010 04:58 AM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Margaret,  Your seller has some very substantial reasons you can use for marketing his pool.  I'm curious why it appeared not to have any water in it. 

Dec 03, 2010 01:54 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Elyse, Thanks for stopping by. Enjoyed our conversation tonight.

Dec 03, 2010 02:18 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Laura #2

The owner replied:

" 1. The room has a humidistat control. I usually set it at 35-40%.

2. The air is heated to 75-80 degrees.

3. The room is under negative pressure. When you open the door to the house the flow is into the pool room. Some one engineered it well.."

 

I have the best sellers in the world !

Dec 03, 2010 03:45 PM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Margaret - an indoor pool that looks out over the snow covered country side ..... what a treat that would be ..... one of our favourite vacations spots has an indoor outdoor pool ..... swiming from inside to outside and looking up into the gently falling snow is a real joy

Dec 04, 2010 02:20 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Kathy, That sounds like a lovely vacaction spot. If you lived in this home, you could be on vacation year round.

 

Dec 04, 2010 06:21 AM