http://www.emeraldcoasttours.com/1920scenic30a
$4,900,000 - MLS# 432165
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There's been some discussion of this house - here are some pics:
http://www.emeraldcoasttours.com/1920scenic30a
$4,900,000 - MLS# 432165
http://www.emeraldcoasttours.com/1920scenic30a
$4,900,000 - MLS# 432165
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32MermaidMermaidpicky7,871 postsJoined View profileMessagepicky
Kurt, you do a house proud. Your photography always shows a place to its best advantage. :clap_1:
Now having said that, I am a little disappointed! An unconventional, imaginative exterior hides a rather conventional interior. I expect the architect was going for a hip, loft look when he planned for the ductwork to be exposed, but I think it's distracting. The style is classic beach house--the kind Seaside's been doing for years--and the ductwork is jarring to this style, not complimentary. Sort of like they couldn't decide whether they wanted to go urban and spare or coastal cottage, so they did both. Oh well.
Now having said that, I am a little disappointed! An unconventional, imaginative exterior hides a rather conventional interior. I expect the architect was going for a hip, loft look when he planned for the ductwork to be exposed, but I think it's distracting. The style is classic beach house--the kind Seaside's been doing for years--and the ductwork is jarring to this style, not complimentary. Sort of like they couldn't decide whether they wanted to go urban and spare or coastal cottage, so they did both. Oh well.
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertKurt, you do a house proud. Your photography always shows a place to its best advantage. :clap_1:Ditto. When I first walked in this house when under construction, I saw several things that didn't make functional sense to me. That duck work seems to block the light which looks like it was intended to come in through all of those windows, and it also takes away the height. That being said, I like the looks from the outside, and the views are great, as is the location.
Now having said that, I am a little disappointed! An unconventional, imaginative exterior hides a rather conventional interior. I expect the architect was going for a hip, loft look when he planned for the ductwork to be exposed, but I think it's distracting. The style is classic beach house--the kind Seaside's been doing for years--and the ductwork is jarring to this style, not complimentary. Sort of like they couldn't decide whether they wanted to go urban and spare or coastal cottage, so they did both. Oh well.
BeachbummetteBeachbummetteSoWal InsiderBirmingham and Watersound5,742 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
BeachbummetteSoWal InsiderBirmingham and Watersound5,742 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderKurt, you do a house proud. Your photography always shows a place to its best advantage. :clap_1:
Now having said that, I am a little disappointed! An unconventional, imaginative exterior hides a rather conventional interior. I expect the architect was going for a hip, loft look when he planned for the ductwork to be exposed, but I think it's distracting. The style is classic beach house--the kind Seaside's been doing for years--and the ductwork is jarring to this style, not complimentary. Sort of like they couldn't decide whether they wanted to go urban and spare or coastal cottage, so they did both. Oh well.
i could not have said it better mermaid.
MangoMangoSoWal InsiderNew York/ Santa Rosa Beach9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
MangoSoWal InsiderNew York/ Santa Rosa Beach9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderI was just going to say it looks like it's on crutches. :razz:
Beach RunnerBeach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hood
Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hoodExcuse me, but that's my brother's house.
BeachbummetteBeachbummetteSoWal InsiderBirmingham and Watersound5,742 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
BeachbummetteSoWal InsiderBirmingham and Watersound5,742 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderExcuse me, but that's my brother's house.
We would all be very boring if we all had the same taste. I love the outside but totally agree about the inside. I am sure some people would come to my house and say the same thing about it. No harm meant BR.
When my house is finished in Watersound I will put up a picture and let everyone have at it😀 You know what they say about opinions?:idontno:
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Beach RunnerBeach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hood
Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hoodWe would all be very boring if we all had the same taste. I love the outside but totally agree about the inside. I am sure some people would come to my house and say the same thing about it. No harm meant BR.I WAS JUST KIDDING!:lolabove: :rolling: :floor: :rofl:
When my house is finished in Watersound I will put up a picture and let everyone have at it😀 You know what they say about opinions?:idontno:
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BeachbummetteBeachbummetteSoWal InsiderBirmingham and Watersound5,742 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
BeachbummetteSoWal InsiderBirmingham and Watersound5,742 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderI WAS JUST KIDDING!:lolabove: :rolling: :floor: :rofl:
I figured as much. :roll: However, I am sure that is someone's house and we will offend them for real. Again, the saying about opinions....
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kathydwellskathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameI WAS JUST KIDDING!:lolabove: :rolling: :floor: :rofl:
Are you PUI BR? You got us gullfriend. That is funny.
Now, I have to agree about the ductwork, that was the first thing I noticed. I do love the outside, and Kurt you did an amazing job as alway's photographing this house. However, if I was go to pay 4+ Million for a house I don't think I would want exposed ductwork. Just my opinion.
Beach RunnerBeach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hood
Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hoodI figured as much. :roll: However, I am sure that is someone house and we will offend them for real. Again, the saying about opinions....I was just being silly.;-)
But, you know, no matter what the topic, there will be people who agree, people who disagree, and people who don't care. No matter what opinion one expresses, it's bound to step on someone's toes. So, the way I figure it is that you can't worry about it. You just have to let the criticism roll off your back. That's more difficult for some who are thin-skinned (like me) than others.
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MermaidMermaidpicky7,871 postsJoined View profileMessagepicky
I was just being silly.;-)
But, you know, no matter what the topic, there will be people who agree, people who disagree, and people who don't care. No matter what opinion one expresses, it's bound to step on someone's toes. So, the way I figure it is that you can't worry about it. You just have to let the criticism roll off your back. That's more difficult for some who are thin-skinned (like me) than others.
I still don't like the ductwork even though this house is someone else's brother's. :lol:
RudyjohnRudyjohnSoWal InsiderChicago Area7,736 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
Well, the duct work is there, whether it's enclosed in big ugly, rectangular boxes running along the ceilings or exposed au naturel. I don't find it unappealing at all. It's just a clean, spartan look, imo. Just different decorating styles.
What I don't care for is the exterior.
What I don't care for is the exterior.
fisherfisherBeach Fanatic822 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Whether you think it's ugly or pretty doesn't really matter. I assume the owners love it or they wouldn't have designed it that way. They better like it because at $4.9 million or anywhere remotely close to $4.9 million it will never ever sell.
GoodWitch58GoodWitch58Beach Fanatic4,810 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Location, location, location. It will sell....things are selling--not like before, but they are selling.
SHELLYSHELLYSoWal Insider5,763 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
SHELLYSoWal Insider5,763 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderLocation, location, location. It will sell....things are selling--not like before, but they are selling.
But the ugly duct work and the "A" Frame that chops up a nice gulf view may considerably cut down on what few qualified buyers there are in the market.
IMO, the duct work looks like an after-thought. Reminds me of an episode of an HGTV show called "Dream Builders" where a man jumped through all types of hoops to build a home in a Historic District of South Carolina--it took months and months for the architect to draw and re-draw the plans to get approval of the Historical Committee. Finally the plans were approved, the foundation poured, the home was framed and sheeted and only then did they realize that they forgot to include HVAC!
Beach RunnerBeach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hood
Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hoodAre you PUI BR? You got us gullfriend. That is funny.Not PUI.:funn: I'm just giddy that I got off from work at noon today and don't go back until Monday. 😀
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertBut the ugly duct work and the "A" Frame that chops up a nice gulf view may considerably cut down on what few qualified buyers there are in the market.I've seen many floor plans for homes in WaterColor where the architect forgot to include closets for A/C and hot water heater. It happens way too often.
IMO, the duct work looks like an after-thought. Reminds me of an episode of an HGTV show called "Dream Builders" where a man jumped through all types of hoops to build a home in a Historic District of South Carolina--it took months and months for the architect to draw and re-draw the plans to get approval of the Historical Committee. Finally the plans were approved, the foundation poured, the home was framed and sheeted and only then did they realize that they forgot to include HVAC!
Indigo JillIndigo JillBeach FanaticPoint Washington321 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
I really like that the exterior is unique and the interior of the home, although not something I like, is also unique and someone will find it attractive I'm sure .... but ... the price! 😱 I may be in the minority but I have been in sticker shock for the last 3 years. $4.9 million for 2500+ sq.ft (and I acknowledge it is gulf front) on a lot of what size??
rapunzelrapunzelBeach FanaticPoint Washington2,514 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
rapunzelBeach FanaticPoint Washington2,514 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticHate to be a contrarian, but I LOVE this house. I'd rather see the ductwork than have the ceilings lowered to box it up. I love the big, open spaces...and the light. Can you imagine watching the light change over the course of the day? :clap_1:
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