Welcome Home!

After some crazy weekends spent looking at houses (the craziest point of which was 15 houses in a single day!), we finally found one that met both our needs and nearly all our wants.  Just over a mile from the Dunn Loring metro stop with a metro bus stop right at the mouth of our development, it's in a great location for both Ben and me, closer to work for us both.  Closing is May 28th and we couldn't be more excited, except for all the stuff that has to be done between now and then!  Below are lots of pics of the new place.  Consider these the "before" that include some of the prior owner's clutter.

 (The front facade.  This pic was taken in the winter, 

but right now we have lovely green trees lining the whole street)

(The main floor entry way (down a step from the rest of the floor), living room and dining room)

(A closer shot of the living room.  It's bigger than it looks, 

the former residents had some seriously over-sized furniture)

(A closer look at the dining room.  I love that the space is open 

but the column makes it seem like it's own room)

(Kitchen!  It will need a little work down the road, but it's great for the time being)

(An alternate view of the whole first floor including the half bath door on the left, the stairs 

to the lower level and the view into the eat in part of the kitchen)

(Deck off the kitchen, again all the giant stuff on it makes it look smaller than it is.)

 (Master Bedroom with vaulted ceiling!)

(Master bath with dual vanities, needs some work but it's a good start)

(First guest bedroom, yes, the wallpaper border is coming down ASAP!)

(The second guest bedroom, again, down comes the border)

(Upstairs guest bathroom)

(Lower level with walkout)

(Backyard)

Now you've seen all the move-in, "before" pictures.  As we start working inside I'll post more pictures.  Wish us luck on the move, Saturday, May 29th!