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Our new house: a sneak peek!

28 October, 2015; Filed Under: family & home

I’ve talked about moving, and even written a good-bye ode to our house, so now it’s time to share a peek at our new little cottage near the sea! By bicycle, it’s less than a mile to the beach. {squee!}

new house sneak peek

We’re downsizing.

This little 1960’s ranch-style house is 40% smaller than our current home and although it does have a carport, there is no garage. We’ve packratted away a ton of stuff in our garage — plus a large attached storage room — so we’ve had to be brutal in cleaning out. Since we’re also losing that storage, I think that counts for another 10%, which means we’re moving our family of five into a house half the size of our current home. And I’m giddy about it!

This is not merely an issue of what we could afford. We specifically wanted a smaller home. Ironically, the buyer of our 2,500 square foot home is a single older woman.

Want to see some inside pictures?

Note: these are all just photos from the real estate listing, so this is not our furniture. We haven’t moved in yet!

The part I’m the most ridiculously excited about? The screened porch! It’s swoon-worthy, and I plan to spend exorbitant amounts of time there.

screened porch

Although the house is small, the living space isn’t. I love the open feel. And yes, that’s a washer and dryer in the kitchen. Let’s just call it European; isn’t that sort of thing common there?

kitchen and living room

Yes, it has bedrooms, but no good photos, so we’ll skip that for now.

We’re moving to an island, and therefore the lots are small. There’s only so much island to go around. In fact, they’re usually measured in square feet, which is not something I’d seen before. However, this house sits on two lots, so we’ll have about 1/3 acre, and the back yard already fenced for the dogs. Another thing I love about the whole area is the abundance of trees!

back yard

I’m already planning things to do inside and out to make it more ours but we’re off to a good start. Since I figure the only thing worth photographing for at least a few weeks is going to be boxes and chaos as we get settled, it’s fun to share these photos for now.

And hey! Want to hear something I think is kinda crazy? You’ve now seen just about as much of this house as I have! I did have Ken facetime me while he walked through a second showing so I could see and ask questions about a few things, but I’ve never stepped foot in it.

Let the adventure begin!

Ken and the kids drove out with all our STUFF yesterday, and if all goes as planned (I’m writing this ahead of time!), today Kathryn and the dogs and I are on the road after taking care of some last minute details in Georgia. I won’t have a week-end post on Friday but I hope to be back next week, posting from our new home!

Jamie

Wife, mama, homeschooler, dog-wrangler. Introvert who finds joy in good books, sunshine, and authentic conversation. Fitness enthusiast and strength coach. Often seen with a steaming mug of tea in hand.

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tasra
tasra
28 October, 2015 1:50 pm

I love it! Close to the water. Downsizing. All sounds very familiar! What island in NC? We’ve been to a few when we were living in Atlanta.

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Jamie
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Reply to  tasra
2 November, 2015 6:02 pm

I’ll email you the specifics. ๐Ÿ˜‰ How long has it been since y’all moved?

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Trudy
Trudy
28 October, 2015 2:00 pm

LOVE IT!!! I totally relate to wanting a smaller house. It’s funny how God changes your perspective because I used to fall into the “we need, want, deserve a bigger house” especially with 7 children. Now I want to simplify with maybe a 3 bedroom ranch!

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Jamie
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Reply to  Trudy
2 November, 2015 6:03 pm

It is funny, isn’t it? And that’s what ours is; a 3-bedroom ranch. Of course we’ve only got 3 kids still in the house.

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Cheryl Pitt
Cheryl Pitt
28 October, 2015 2:49 pm

I am so SO so excited for you guys! Cheers to your new adventure.

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Jamie
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2 November, 2015 6:03 pm

Thanks, Cheryl!!!

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Kris @ Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers
Kris @ Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers
28 October, 2015 5:10 pm

Oh, my goodness that porch! I think I’d just live there. {sigh}

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Jamie
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Reply to  Kris @ Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers
2 November, 2015 6:05 pm

I know! Can you believe I haven’t spent any time there yet? It’s the unpacked-boxes repository at the moment but NEXT WEEK is my set up the porch goal!

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Chandra Regan
Chandra Regan
28 October, 2015 10:12 pm

I absolutely love it! I can’t wait to see it become yours!!! What wonderful fun and learning will occur there, I’m sure!

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Jamie
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Reply to  Chandra Regan
2 November, 2015 6:05 pm

Thanks, Chandra!

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Hannah Grace
Hannah Grace
29 October, 2015 4:34 pm

I bet you will be drinking lots of tea on that porch. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Jamie
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2 November, 2015 6:05 pm

You bet I will! ๐Ÿ™‚

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Robin
Robin
29 October, 2015 7:56 pm

Beautiful! So excited for y’all!

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Jamie
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2 November, 2015 6:05 pm

Thank you, Robin!

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Bethany
Bethany
30 October, 2015 2:55 pm

This is so exciting. I’m enjoying watching your family take this journey. I was just telling my husband about this stranger I follow whose family is following their dreams! LOL! Then we started talking about how we hope to one day do this. It’s nice to see real life people take a leap and follow dreams like this. Thank you for sharing this with us.

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Jamie
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Reply to  Bethany
2 November, 2015 6:06 pm

Haha! Thanks, Bethany! I’ve watched a few folks online do something along these lines and it’s been fun. Also fun to be someone whose adventure you’re following, so thanks for reading and commenting!

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Nicole
Nicole
31 October, 2015 10:32 am

Thanks for making me covet and then having to repent of it : ) that porch! that open living area! WALKING to the beach for a break!! so happy for ya’ll, while pining for one of our own : )

nicole

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Jamie
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2 November, 2015 6:07 pm

Ha! If you saw the porch full of unpacked boxes and all the clutter everywhere — oh and the teensy master bathroom with the water heater in it, you’d be a little less covetous. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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May
May
1 November, 2015 10:05 am

It’s so beautiful! A washer and dryer in the kitchen is really convenient, I find – we only have a washer, but it means I can just stick any dirty towels in straight away and laundry can’t pile up in the murky laundry room where no one goes, because there isn’t one. If you don’t deal with it straight away, you fall over it while making dinner. I’m really looking forward to seeing more of your new home, it looks like the perfect place for the kids to grow and run around. As long as you have adequate space, it’s… Read more ยป

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Jamie
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Reply to  May
2 November, 2015 6:09 pm

Yes, I agree about the smaller house, May. And so far I’m rather liking the washer where it is; just need a more attractive solution to having piles of laundry in the kitchen when I’m doing the washing!

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Deanna
Deanna
1 November, 2015 1:28 pm

Very cute! Lovely to be so close to the ocean. Phew, will be interesting to watch you unfold all those boxes in the new downsized home! Cheers to you! Love the color of paint too.

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Jamie
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2 November, 2015 6:09 pm

Oh yes, it’s a challenge. So. Many. Boxes. ;P

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Nancy M
Nancy M
6 November, 2015 10:52 am

Looks absolutely lovely!!! Have a fun time getting settled and I know with your touches it will feel like home real soon!

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Jamie
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Reply to  Nancy M
6 November, 2015 2:36 pm

Thank you, Nancy!

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renee @ FIMBY
renee @ FIMBY
6 November, 2015 2:02 pm

Jamie, it’s beautiful! Many congratulations. An island!!!

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Jamie
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Reply to  renee @ FIMBY
6 November, 2015 2:37 pm

Thank you, Renee! The fact it’s an island sounds a bit more exotic than it is, but it’s delightful nonetheless. Loving your Montreal posts, too!

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Joesette @ Learning Curve
Joesette @ Learning Curve
6 November, 2015 7:10 pm

Oh I LOVE the porch!! Our home has a sunporch and we spend most of our time there, I’m sure you’ll make good use of yours as well.

Can’t wait to see it morph into your home, but I must say I love the color scheme it has now!

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