Another old farm house found

litefire56

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LadyDigger

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What a beautiful house that is! I would love to buy a home like that and restore it to period time! Gosh, it's beautiful!

Nice find on the wheatie! I love wheaties! ;D
Annmarie
 

twistidd

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Nice job finding that old beauty of a house! Did you knock on the door asking for permission first? ::)

I hate finding deep clad! What a buzzkill that had to have been for you. Oh well, at least you got a nice wheatie and some great scenery out of it!

Joe
 

Brett

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Wow, you weren't kiddin' That's one BAM (Big Ass Mansion)!

There's GOTTA be some goodies there! We gotta go back after it's mowed, or bring a mower.

Congrats on the old wheatie... you'll be diggin' silver there soon.
 

Noodle

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Lots of those old houses around in different areas of the country, mostly outside of towns. However, they look better than they are. Yes, they are beautiful, but structurally, can be a nightmare. Lots of rot and termites usually. Generally you can design and build one cheaper than you can restore one. Really. That one is a beauty, though!
 

Lowbatts

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Just guessin', this wasn't along Franklinville Road was it? Is there a shortcut other than Rt. 47?

Remember, lots of these places are now owned by banks/developers in the city. So while they don't maintain or upkeep the property, they may have an eye on it so make sure you're in good standing with the neighbors, or at least the McHenry County Sheriff, since one of his may be stopping by to check on ya!
 

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