Marfa Real Estate - Part One

8:22 -

General Mercantile Building in Valentine

This unique turn of the century (1907 is imprinted on the facing) building reflects a bygone era of one-stop-shopping for ranchers and rural communities. In the rear of the store is a beautifully lined wooden platform. Your imagination can just run wild in trying to recreate what went in all the shelves and small cubby holes and on the original countertops. Unbelievably, the mostly adobe, approximately 5,720 sq. ft. building is in original condition with wood floors, tin ceiling trim on the exterior, and wood ceilings. It does need cleaning and renovation but has great possibilities as a dance hall, museum, etc. It could be eligible for a grant and historic marker. 

Asking $99,000. Extra lots next to the bldg. (50'X190'each) can be included for a total price of $195,000. The additional lots include an old arena and corner adobe structure. 

More information found via Livingston Real Estate

*Stay tuned!  This building may appear in a later personal project!

17:19 - This is the second time in less than a week that I have seen this image, and each time I have to spend an extra minute looking because I find the room so fabulous!  Maybe its the fact that it is winter (although today it was warm enough for driving with the windows down here in Texas) but the room looks so inviting, cozy and academic.

Interior Alchemy

2br - Florence, Via San Niccolò

15:33 - Who wants to move into an architect's apartment in Florence?  I do!

Hi there!
My wife and I have to move to New York for work (March 2011), and that's so exciting, but we are very sad to let our beautiful apartment here!
we do care about our home and we want to rent to a nice people who will take care of it as we do.
the apartment is huge but we want max 2 people to live here (of course you can have guests but sometimes)

...the apartment is AMAZING
It is in the historical and characteristic neighborhoods of San Niccolò ...just the best in Florence!
It is between Piazzale Michelangelo and the Arno river.
It's close to everything, lots o restaurants, bars, shops, 5 minutes walk to Piazza Signoria.

The apartment is on the second floor of an historic 19th century building, completely renovated 3 years ago.
We are both architects and we care a lot about our place, it has been renovated with love and furnished we style ;-)
It is comfortable, quite and with a lot of sunlight.

the size:
it is 1,400 sq ft, it has lots of rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, the kitchen, the living room, a library/play room, an office, and laundry, box room, cloak room, closet and lumber room...

ops! yes, it has the backyard :-)

the amenities:
hard wood floor, exposed bricks vault, modern design forniture, 32" lcd tv, wi-fi in every room, dish washer, washing machine, sky tv, security system, garden

more pictures are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/newyorkforflorence/Gallery#

we ask for 2000€/month, utilities are not included (around 150€)
2 months deposit, min stay 6 months max 1 year (it could be more but it depends if we stay in New York or we have to come back)
the apartment will be available from March 2011

If you are interested email us a brief description of you and and I'll write back.
Hope to hear from you!

Ciao,
Francesco 

 

If that isn't a European looking apartment then I don't know what does!

Coup de Foudre

8:06 - This is a lovely home in the 14th Arrondissement in Paris, France. I love the lighting. Reminds me of the quote by Corb "Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light." So rightly said.

This first struck me because it is beautiful and it struck me a second time because the current apartment in my mind has a loft overlooking large windows and a garden too!

Where can I learn to be this glamorous?! White shirt, khaki skirt, black tights....logging that one away in the back of my mind for future fashion use!

In Paris, a 19th Century Dream House from the NYTimes Great Homes and Destinations

Perfectly Dreamy

20:40 -

Savannah Apartment Hunting

8:03 - Martin and I have, more or less, decided that next PCS we are going to be renters again. Not that owning a house is hard it's just something all the time. If we do move somewhere totally cool and historic it would be nice to rent a unique apartment downtown. The only thing I would really want to be able to do while living as a renter is paint. I can deal with a less than stellar kitchen or bathroom. Ideally it would have a smart floorplan, small yard or garden courtyard, within walking distance of something I'd enjoy, and at least one designated parking space.

*Holy Moly! Keep this wallpaper in the back of your mind. Because it must have unconsciously been in the back of mine!

Clean Quiet First Floor Garden Apt - Urban Eden
Beautiful first floor garden apartment of a nicely restored 1873 rowhouse in the residential heart of the historic district on Calhoun Square. Lovely, well-kept, quiet neighborhood.

• Large one bedroom, one bath, full kitchen
• Plenty of storage space
• Approx. 1000 sq. ft.
• One of the brighter and cleaner apartments you will find in the historic district
• High ceilings and lots of light
• Very clean and updated kitchen and bath
• Two fireplaces
• Central heat and air conditioning
• Gorgeous courtyard with koi pond and fountain
• Property owner/manager on site
• Property is very well-maintained and problems are addressed quickly
• Personal Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Side-by-side fridge with door water and ice

$1100/Month Rent - 12 Month Lease - $1100 Deposit Water, Sewer, and Sanitation included in rent.
ONE PERSON ONLY NO SMOKING NO PETS!! (No matter how cute or how small)!!
(Except for two lovely dogs named Sully and Katia!)

Large one-bedroom, one-bathroom flat with office, kitchen, and living room available for rent in a quiet, elegant downtown home on the most beautiful street in Savannah. Hardwood floors, new appliances, with internet and cable included. One designated garage parking spot.

A House In The South

12:24 - In my spare time I often peruse craigslist in various cities I hope to live one day looking for apartments. There are so many out there with so much personality that I can't help but daydream about them. These ones are located in Savannah!

Historic storefront restoration converted into 2 bedroom 1 bath loft like space. Lots of windows that look into big private courtyard. Huge living room that opens into dining and kitchen area. Claw footed tub and separate shower. Dedicated off street parking. And this place even has a basement! Great location on the quieter side of downtown. Very impressive space!

Live close to everything instead of commuting from the ‘burbs! In this bigggg, beautiful two bedroom apartment, you'll be close to everything from all SCAD buildings to Kroger, Forsyth and Daffin Parks, riverfront, yet have the convenience of lots of parking places, quiet neighborhood in trendy Starland district which has its own set of shops, bakery, cafes. Inside your apartment: lots of space in big living room, second big room that can be dining room, study, workout area—or all three! Two nicely separated bedrooms with bath round out this ground floor duplex that features shining wood floors, gorgeous woodwork including columns, ornate fireplaces, wide mouldings, 12-foot ceilings, all the best of historic details teamed with modern kitchen and bath. A BONUS: private access to a huge gated and walled courtyard that's so big it has a roofed and walled garage that's yours to use for big art projects, storage, bikes, whatever.

You can see it anytime at your convenience and you'll be on your way to a glam new apartment! PETS ARE OKAY.

A newly renovated carriage house in downtown Savannah is available for 1100/month. It has original hardwood floors, fireplace, dining room, a new kitchen with all appliances including a dishwasher and your own washer dryer in the basement of the main house. The carriage house is completely separate from the main house with a gated courtyard and two entrances. Small balconies are located off the top floor bedrooms and pets are welcome with a deposit.

Images Found Via Craigslist