That first choice really did speak to us. There was something about the inside of the home that was warm and...ok, I think Kerry liked the barn door to one of the rooms. But it was a big house with a big split-level backyard. It was on a street called Tanglewood and there are a ton of trees.
Love the stone work on the outside and it really is nice. So, a few days into the process, Kerry and I pulled that offer. There was something that stood out and worried us. It was that split-level backyard. The area is split by use of a retaining wall that was held up by railroad ties (usually soaked in creosote.)
So, the thing that keeps the wood from rotting is also considered an environmental hazard. If we were to get a bobcat back there to rebuild, the removal of damaged railroad ties might become an issue. See the wood brace that is in the middle of the screen? It means the owners were worried about it collapsing and I can't imagine how much the work would be and costs to remove and dispose of the wood would be. So...we still have our second option which was really nice as well.
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