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In reply to the discussion: three quarters of recent home buyers expressed some regret [View all]MissB
(15,805 posts)There were two houses that we thought about buying in the last two years. Both were hobby farm size- right about 5 acres.
The one that I truly wish wed had a chance on was a one bedroom house. It was billed as a two bedroom but the second one had no closet and it was functionally a den/office off the dining room. The house wasnt small per se, it was just that it was built for a couple looking to retire and slightly downsize. One level. Also had a MIL house, two rooms - not bedrooms, just small two room structure perfect for an Airbnb. Or a MIL.
It had a barn and an established raised bed garden. The pasture was filled with cows that didnt come with the place. We werent planning on raising cows- yes, too much work. We have a dozen hens, and thats as much as we need for farm animals.
By the time we saw it, the realtor wasnt even answering calls. Didnt even get to tour it before it left the market.
But thats ok. Our house is fine, if not a bit big. Plenty of room for guests once the pandemic is over. And its ours, so there is some benefit to that.