Well, we looked at three more farms yesterday. The first was an absolutely gorgeous piece of rolling farmland with tree groves. The old (very small) victorian house was charming, the outbuildings with character but a bit rough, only 15 minutes from Steve's work. We would have to build another house if we bought that property but could live in the small house temporarily.
The second house was what looks to be an older dairy farm. Lots of big barns and functional outbuildings, a very large amount of great pasture, a 70s ranch style house that is very clean and would have potential.
The third was love at first sight for us. Its unfortunately a bank owned property, a sign of the bad economic times, but making it an excellent price. Its a huge house, victorian in style (my favorite) with some cosmetic issues because of the former owners. It has a guest house as well, a charming barn, and rolling pasture leading to the base of a small state owned mountain. It has approximately 17 acres of pasture (we are investigating the additional 20 acres of woods behind it) and has the most breathtaking views. It has an excellent set up for TJEd - formal living/library room upstairs, large play/entertainment rooms downstairs, bedrooms on the first and third floors for quiet reading/studying.
We will obviously be continued in prayer regarding God's choice of housing for us, realizing that He has the best house/farm for us, already picked out and is writing His story in the meantime, using the tools of patience and waiting to increase our appreciation and thankfulness for when He reveals it.
How exciting for your family! The 3rd property sounds ideal! Best wishes as you seek to do the Lords will..........Teresa from Red Maple Roost
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