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After living a sustainable
lifestyle for 18 years on a
38' sailboat we were eager to find a home that allowed us to
continue to live this lifestyle. So, in keeping with
that theme, we did not want to build a new home, but to "reuse" a
house that already existed. Listed below are
the characteristics we wanted and conversely, did not want in a
house.
 Essential
House Characteristics
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Optional, but highly
desirable |
- Open plan design or can be
remodelled to open-plan
- 1500-2000 sq. ft
- 3 or more bedrooms or 2 bedrooms
and 1 office/den
- 2 or more bathrooms
- 1/4 - 1/2 acre lot with mature
trees (if larger, most should be wooded and
unimproved)
- Natural privacy
- Low cost but able to add value
- Cellular phone service
- High speed internet service
available
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- Contemporary design
- Wood siding
- High pitch roof
- Cathedral ceiling
- South facing lot and house
- Gas heating
- Garage
- Mountain and/or water views
- Sunny lot
- Within 1/2 - 3/4 hour drive time
to city
- Within 1/2 hour drive to
university
- Close to small store for
essential items
- Flat area for walking and
bicycling
- Bike trails
- Near to park
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Undesirable
Characteristics |
... and
the things we don't want are:
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Click here to see our
Location Wish List
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