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Alder Street Renovation

3/19/2015

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My husband and I have taken on quite a project!  We bought a 980 square foot bungalow that is in desperate need of some tender loving care!  This home was built in the 1940’s and was a rental property owned and rented out by the owner of the local lumber mill.  There are many of these little mill houses around town, many beyond repair but for some, there is still hope and great potential.  This house also happens to be next door to my parents!

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When I left Ocilla and headed for college I never dreamed I would find myself back here.  I really never dreamed I would own a business in a building that I helped to remodel in our tiny downtown.  
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I never, ever thought I would live next door to my parents!  My parents bought the house I grew up in in 1977.  Their house was built in the nineteen teens and was a fabulous place to grow up.  It has a big front porch and a huge back yard.  My brother and I spent hours outside in our yard, but also roaming around the neighborhood.  When we were kids we rode our bikes all over town, met up with friends, and pretty much went wherever we wanted.  Our neighborhood is conveniently located just two blocks from downtown.   ​
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​In more recent years our neighborhood has suffered.  The rental houses on our block have fallen into disrepair and with that have come less than desirable neighbors.  When the little house next to my parents came up for sale, my husband and I jumped at the chance to snatch it up.  Thus began a new life and a new vision for our street!  We rent a little house just around the corner from our new house, so it couldn't have worked out better for us to stay where we are while we take on this project.  We have been looking to buy a house for several years, but nothing ever seemed to line up and be the right opportunity at the right time.  Our town is very small, so I know this will sound silly, but I was really hoping to stay in the neighborhood I grew up in. For years I have felt a passion to stay there and to contribute rather than flee and let the homes fall apart.
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Closing Day! Fun fact, my real estate agent once lived on alder street and gave me my first haircut!
Once our little purchase was official, my auntie decided she would like a little project of her own.  Until now she has divided her time between Tennessee, Colorado, and Texas.  She has joined us in our mission to change our neighborhood and purchased two little bungalows on the other side of my parents.  Not only are we thrilled that she will be spending more time with us, but we are so excited that the revitalization of our neighborhood continues! Things are looking up! 

I wanted to share these before pictures with you so you will be able to fully appreciate the magnitude of work it has required to save this house.  It has definitely a labor of love!  I can’t wait to share pictures of our progress and share my tips of how we managed such a big project on a small budget!
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Alicia Roberts link
7/2/2016 09:24:10 am

Your home will be. Beautiful.

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