Aww. Thank you, Kimberly! The truth is I am so thankful that my journey led here and am constantly saying to my husband how fortunate we are to be able to be here, where we most want to be! Where are you located in the world?
We did this too— a long while back in Capitola, CA, an hour from half moon bay where we lived (but worked in SanFran). We found ourselves taking the gorgeous coastal drive to Santa Cruz/ Capitola every Saturday for the beach and finally bit the bullet. We found a truly dilapidated triplex in the heart of the tiny village, but up a small hill next to the only redwoods left in the former logging community. It was so— grody— I didn’t want to enter. Paul my husband saw the potential. He pulled it apart- 2 plus years on weekends, even put in, mixing by hand concrete on pickings, 2 per weekend after lifting the old pinewood floor— just before Loma Prieta 6.9 earthquake 1989 that stopped World Series Abd dropped the Bay Bridge. We were 3 mile from epicenter. only lost our chimney, everyone around us not so lucky. Paul’s ‘pilings’ saved us. Eventually rented out 2 units and saved the larger (600 square foot) for us. Old logger cabin, sweet sweet. So yes/ sometimes there are treasures yet to be unearthed! Glad u went for it!!
Hi Jeanine! So sorry for the slow reply - sigh. So - I know Capitola well. Was born in San Francisco on the Presidio and lived in the city until I came to Arizona about 25 years ago with my twins. I was there in the city during the 1989 quake, working downtown in Embarcadero Center. Will never forget that! I ended up walking home that day - after much drama and confusion around me.
Sounds like you know how this type of open ended renovation dream goes lol. Lots of work, lots of vision, and ... lots of luck! So glad that your place did so well! I was living in North Beach and don't recall any major damage which was truly amazing. Hope you're still enjoying that little place by the beach! Thanks so much for your sweet note.
Hi Beth! Thanks so much for your note :) Nice to see you on here. Yes, I’ve gotta say that it’s always worth your best effort even if it doesn’t turn out like you’d imagined. No regrets!
You are absolutely living my dream! An intentional life with some self sustainable components.
Aww. Thank you, Kimberly! The truth is I am so thankful that my journey led here and am constantly saying to my husband how fortunate we are to be able to be here, where we most want to be! Where are you located in the world?
Loved reading the back story about your Prescott home Miriam!
I’m so happy to hear that, Melanie!
We did this too— a long while back in Capitola, CA, an hour from half moon bay where we lived (but worked in SanFran). We found ourselves taking the gorgeous coastal drive to Santa Cruz/ Capitola every Saturday for the beach and finally bit the bullet. We found a truly dilapidated triplex in the heart of the tiny village, but up a small hill next to the only redwoods left in the former logging community. It was so— grody— I didn’t want to enter. Paul my husband saw the potential. He pulled it apart- 2 plus years on weekends, even put in, mixing by hand concrete on pickings, 2 per weekend after lifting the old pinewood floor— just before Loma Prieta 6.9 earthquake 1989 that stopped World Series Abd dropped the Bay Bridge. We were 3 mile from epicenter. only lost our chimney, everyone around us not so lucky. Paul’s ‘pilings’ saved us. Eventually rented out 2 units and saved the larger (600 square foot) for us. Old logger cabin, sweet sweet. So yes/ sometimes there are treasures yet to be unearthed! Glad u went for it!!
Hi Jeanine! So sorry for the slow reply - sigh. So - I know Capitola well. Was born in San Francisco on the Presidio and lived in the city until I came to Arizona about 25 years ago with my twins. I was there in the city during the 1989 quake, working downtown in Embarcadero Center. Will never forget that! I ended up walking home that day - after much drama and confusion around me.
Sounds like you know how this type of open ended renovation dream goes lol. Lots of work, lots of vision, and ... lots of luck! So glad that your place did so well! I was living in North Beach and don't recall any major damage which was truly amazing. Hope you're still enjoying that little place by the beach! Thanks so much for your sweet note.
Beautiful, inspiring story and home. Dreams are worth pursuing.
Hi Beth! Thanks so much for your note :) Nice to see you on here. Yes, I’ve gotta say that it’s always worth your best effort even if it doesn’t turn out like you’d imagined. No regrets!