Raleigh House, In Her Glory

Our Hero, on the porch, before it was closed.  Who can believe we won't sit out there again?  We didn't even realize the last time for what it was.

It was another busy, busy day here at Raleigh House, Fans, but the good news is, as you can see from these pictures, we are 95% done and done.  What remains are a series of little, random things like putting away the soccer net since it looks junky from the street.  It probably wouldn't have happened if Sara and Derek hadn't had Joe and Clara over for their very first ever drop off play date.  (It was tough to top a scenic tour of the municipal dumps of the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metro, but somehow, they managed.)

Tomorrow, we'll finish up this and that, pack, and then blow Raleigh House some kisses in hopes she finds a new owner to love her as much as we did (preferably while we are away in California).

Charming 2 BR, 1 BATH house in sought-after Fern Hill neighborhood on double lot with two car garage, both rare for this area.  Tons of storage in renovated upstairs!  Three-season porch.  Fresh paint in many rooms.  Original kitchen cabinets and hardwood in most of home.  Mature trees and landscaping.  Meticulously cared for by devoted owners.  Not to be missed!

Living room minus all bookcases, toys, and cupcake kitchen.  (Pictures yet to be centered on walls on either side of window.)

No more coat rack.  (Vacuum awaiting ferry to repair shop.)  Dining room light is the one that was up when we moved in, saved by clever owners.  ;)

A fashion forward dad and daughter duo in the kitchen, featuring scoured kitchen cabinets and appliances.

Not much has changed here.  Imagine white sheets in the beds and matching blankets.

Upstairs, decluttered.  (This bookcase Cindy allowed us to keep.)

No one works at this pristine desk.  (Will Cindy make us move the AC?  Which implicitly acknowledges that one needs it upstairs?)

Don't you want to move right in to this cozy wozy basement?!?!

More outstanding basement.

Freshly painted fence (and storage units).  (Should have painted the fence eight years ago.)