Great photo. The lines and details of the house are almost too sharp in contrast to the more soft surroundings. I could visit, but I would not live there. A place for someone who does not need company 🙂
Those are interesting observations. Are you thinking that the house does need seem warm and inviting, or is a matter of how it stands alone, without neighbors, or both?
I think it is how it stands alone mostly. The white color of the walls and how the light reflects off the striped roof adds to its severity. If it was located in a neighborhood of similarly grand mansions it would loose much of its sharp lines and contrast of black and white. The architecture of the house is regular and pleasing to the eye. The entrance with the curved line of the stone steps is very inviting. I think inside, in the warm afternoon sun, it is cozy. 🙂
Great analysis Sonia. I think it is quite grand and almost regal. Yes, the inside would offer space and comfort and that outside deck would be a place to relax as well. Notice the big barbecue grill on the far right. Steak, beer, and maybe a few cowboy hats as well.
I want to move this onto my ranch and drink tea on the porch while i watch my kid play in the dirt and the sheets dry on the clothesline after a long day of fixing fence.
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It’s a beauty!
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I’d live there. Thanks.
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That’s a great shot Mike – what a lovely home 🙂
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Thanks. A good place to be a sheep farmer.
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It’s a beauty. When do you close on your new property? 😉
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Yeah, that ship has sailed, although my home is nice enough.
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Fantastic work Mike!
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Well thank you, Bo.
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Storybook quality… ethereal heaven house…
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Ethereal is probably my favorite word, followed closely by poignant. As for names, I’ll go with Robyn.
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Well, that comment is going to be my smile for the week! 🙂 Thanks, Mike.
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It’s so big it seems me more a castle
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I agree, it is way big.
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and the Mountains in your beautiful shot “project” me far…
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Yes, the beautiful mountains that I have enjoyed now for 43+ years. Thank you, Claudine.
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Nice little cottage for the owners and a few dozen close friends 🙂
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I’m not sure I could afford to heat it.
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What an incredible place … with an amazing view.
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It’s a stunner for sure.
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Great design.
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That deck makes it for me. If it were mine I would spend much time there. Hi Lilly.
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Absolutely. I always imagined an old country porch look like that, but here in the desert, it is often either too hot, too windy, or too cold.
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My front porch is maybe 4fx 5 ft. I have a covered patio in the back. I like my home, but it sure isn’t what’s in that photo.
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And your taxes are probably less too. I fantasize about the new move toward tiny homes, but I’d need a string of 3 or 4 to fit in all my stuff.
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I hear that, Lilly.
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Great photo. The lines and details of the house are almost too sharp in contrast to the more soft surroundings. I could visit, but I would not live there. A place for someone who does not need company 🙂
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Those are interesting observations. Are you thinking that the house does need seem warm and inviting, or is a matter of how it stands alone, without neighbors, or both?
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I think it is how it stands alone mostly. The white color of the walls and how the light reflects off the striped roof adds to its severity. If it was located in a neighborhood of similarly grand mansions it would loose much of its sharp lines and contrast of black and white. The architecture of the house is regular and pleasing to the eye. The entrance with the curved line of the stone steps is very inviting. I think inside, in the warm afternoon sun, it is cozy. 🙂
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Great analysis Sonia. I think it is quite grand and almost regal. Yes, the inside would offer space and comfort and that outside deck would be a place to relax as well. Notice the big barbecue grill on the far right. Steak, beer, and maybe a few cowboy hats as well.
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Ha, ha, I like your look at the leisure aspect of life. Well, it is a grand house, but I am quite content that someone else is living in it 🙂
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I want to move this onto my ranch and drink tea on the porch while i watch my kid play in the dirt and the sheets dry on the clothesline after a long day of fixing fence.
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That would work. Can I come also?
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A very fine home indeed! 🙂
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It is grand, eh.
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That’s an impressive house. I would suspect they haven’t any neighbours since there’s no drapery on the windows……and then along comes Mike.
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You, the lady boomde, are very observant. No immediate neighbors, that be true.
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