Today was a rather nondescript day. We did final school assignments for the girls (Covid 19 Time Capsule, End of 2nd Grade Memory Book, you know, the usual during a pandemic), and then went swimming. We've been doing that a lot, and it's been bittersweet, knowing this is the last summer we'll be in the pool at my Mom's current house.
We also finished selecting the photos from the ones the photographer sent (hard to do since there are so many rooms and the yard has so many sections and good features), and worked on the write up for the house.
The original read:
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| A portion of the backyard and the pool- one of the photos we selected for the listing. |
Situated on almost 2 acres of park-like property, this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath Victorian Colonial Home maintains its old-world charm and period details without sacrificing modern amenities and comfort (such as central air, master suite and a heated pool).
From the stained glass window in the foyer to the elegantly crafted mantel around a wood burning fireplace in the living room, this house exudes the beauty of a bygone era. The family room boasts a gas fireplace and double sliding doors that lead to a three-season porch with views of the lush backyard. Awake each morning in your master suite, and sip your morning coffee on the balcony while you take in the beauty of the sunrise. Relax in the jetted tub, and enjoy the three master closets (including a walk-in). The first floor is rounded out with a large kitchen with a wet bar and eat-in area surrounded by windows, formal dining room, powder room and laundry. There is also a ground level in-law/au pair suite, complete with separate entrance and en-suite full bath. Three additional bedrooms, a full bath with double sinks, and an office greet you on the second floor.
The backyard features a heated pool, koi pond, fenced-in vegetable garden, additional gardens, and is surrounded by woods for privacy. With a hill for sledding in the winter, and loads of flat open space for hosting parties in the spring and fall, this house is a year-round entertainer's dream. The main driveway leads to a 3 car garage with attic storage space, and there is a second driveway for additional parking.
With 3975 square feet, plus the finished basement and finished walk up attic, there is space for everyone in this beautiful home!
Not too shabby- but also a bit verbose for the word limit on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) where the house is listed for realtors. So there were cuts and abbreviations added. It reminds me of the Billy Joel song "The Entertainer," which has the lines:
It was a beautiful song
But it ran too long
If you're gonna have a hit
You gotta make it fit
So they cut it down to 3:05
Ours is a society addicted to brevity of the written word, and real estate listings are no different. And as long as it sells, I'll feel like we've done our jobs well!
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