There is one house in Rochelle I love
I think I fell in love with it the first time I saw it.
Now it is up for sale and I can't do anything about it.
Sure, it does not meet everyone's tastes. For example, it is on Seventh Street, a very busy road. And it is 2 stories with a washer and dryer in the basement.
When we first came to Rochelle I saw this house right away. I called it he Best House, because a family named Best lived there. It was directly south of the high school, which was a draw back, but the high school was demolished and now the house is next to a Starbucks and close to The Rec.
The house is listed at $349.900, and that is down from the original listing. I think it needs some updating, including figuring out how to get the washer and dryer upstairs.
The family room is awesome! Wood burning fireplace, French doors that lead to a screened in porch, beams running the width of the room.... I think it is stunning.
When you enter there is a winding staircase to the second floor. The doorways are arched, which gives it a lot of character.
But the land! It sits across a full city block, from Seventh Street to Eighth Street! Lots of trees too.
There are 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 4 car garage. It's all brick and just looks awesome.
If I had a family and was 30 years younger, I would be jumping at it.
But I am not. So I won't.
Isn't it strange how one house can affect me that much? We have lived in 4 houses. My favorite was the Skare Court house, but our current house is great too. We also have lived temporarily in 2 apartments and 2 condos, but those were temporary when we were pre or between houses.
Of course my main choice of residence would be a castle, but I am not rich enough for that.
If you are interested, check it out on Zillow. And if you buy it, invite me over for a wine in front of the blazing fireplace on a wintry day, or for a mojito on the porch in midsummer.
You will be glad you did.
Peace and Love
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