Cold Hard Facts

How about some facts, folks?


The original houses (remember, there are two) we purchased were built in 1900. The houses each had two floors which meant we were limited to two floors as well (in order to get the historical tax credit (more on that another day)). We could have dug out a basement I suppose but, it wasn't in our budget.  Sorry H, no "man cave" for you.  


Buying the "shell" and having the opportunity to "renovate" (knock down almost entirely and build a new) we had the luxury to pick and choose the layout for our new house. Two large bedroom suites? Three bedrooms with one suite? Four smaller bedrooms? Decisions, decisions.  In the end, we decided on the three bedroom, two and a half bath option. We will have two guest bedrooms (taking reservations now) and a master suite. The master suite will have a large bathroom with a walk-in shower and an extra large walk-in closet. The later being the part of this project that H has become (oddly) obsessed with.


THE BASICS
On the first: garage, mud room, half bath, living room, kitchen, dining room and office (or breakfast nook).

On the second: guest bedroom (1), guest bedroom (2), full bathroom, laundry room, master suite, internal rooftop access. 

COLD HARD FACTS 
Year built: 1900 (technically the front wall is 112 years old, wowza!)
Square footage (approx): 2100 total, 1875 living
Width: 24'
Length: 42' (ish)
Levels: 2
Bed: 3
Bath: 2.5
Deck: 1 
Patio: 1
Garage: 1 car 
Estimated Date of Completion: August 1, 2012


It's a bit difficult to find a picture that correlates with this post and I'd hate to leave you without a something pretty to look at. So, here you go.


These pictures were taken yesterday just a block from our new spot.  Loving our colorful neighbors and especially that house wayyyy down at the end of the block...  

This last picture is dedicated to my Dad and the rest of my Pittsburgh family and friends. (xo) Here we go Steelers, here we go! (clap, clap)