I think it is dull also......maybe the setting......don't think paint would solve this.

I do like the moss on the rock patio

Aside from the mountain in the background and that fabulous creek, this could be my yard :-) We live in a heavily treed neighborhood and deal with shade and all the other stuff that the big oak trees shed. Most of my plants are shade lovers and I love the plantings in this linked garden.

I found a nice (non-Deet) mosquito spray made by Cutter that contains lemon eucalyptus oil. It works for me and we deal with lots of mosquitos most of the year.

The interior just has too many dark walls and the dark, heavy furniture just reinforces that impression of a cave.

Mosquitoes and moss. :( It looks lovely but my parents' house is similarly situated and the dampness outside is a giant pita.

I would LOVE it with a little updating, a little more light and some judicious landscaping. I find it very charming.

Absolutely charming house. Love it.

I love it. I am not allergic to poison ivy and I love snakes. (I say I am not allergic to poison ivy....let me edit to say I have never had it and I live in an ocean of poison ivy, although I know people who didn't get it for a long time, but once they did, they have always been highly allergic ever since.)

Listings in my area provide the age of the house and the last tax bill. Do you want eight acres? Seeing the 'mountain', I guess there's no basement here. How fast does that creek run in the spring? Where has the water been before it gets here? The interior...all that vertical paneling...a 'foyer' that's 5 X 39? I'd pass.

I assume that it cant regularly get TOO high, since it appears to run directly underneath part of the house?

also of note: this is top 10% of the price range for this area, where most normal houses tend to be under 200K

The furnishing of the house is very much NOT to my liking, very overdone. There are too many too big or overstuffed pieces that make the rooms look small and cramped.

The setting is also much too woodsy for me.

I do think it's a dream home, but just not my dream. I like open concept, not so dark and dreary. Yes, the furnishings are "heavy". I could make do....lol

Elmer, your remark reminds me of looking at houses with my children. The house is not the furnishings. Those go out with the stager, or in this case the previous owners ;-)

Also, you don't have to want to live in a certain house to appreciate it's virtues.

Though proximity to snakes disqualifies any house from appealing me even in a theoretical manner (and this is not a good time to mention that I live in an area with rattlesnakes- I know- but they don't come down to the more inhabited parts of town- just the beautiful park I like to frequent up in the hills- and the hiking trail I enjoy.)

nicole said it best- it's a dream home, just not my dream.

Don't dwell too long on the short comment Rita, it wasn't intended to be comprehensive.

For me, the same sentiment (in observing the poor design sense and judgment) of the current or a prior owner created the awkward kitchen layout, bathrooms not to my liking, and hideous ceiling fixtures, among other things. I was also amused by the (apparently) lazy photo work with their not taking a few minutes to pull off the water and leaf strewn pool cover.

But it's Roy Moore's home town!

Elmer, I was trying for light banter with you, not anything serious- that is why I added the winking emoticon- to convey the tone. I'm sorry I missed my mark.

PS I just saw the Roy Moore comment- wowzers- maybe that's why it's priced at the top of the market!

Snakes generally stay out of the way. I hardly ever see one any more. I haven't seen a cottonmouth but once this year and it wasn't in the yard. Cats keep them away...or any heavy foot traffic...like dogs.

Just remember, Roy Moore was a democrat when his alleged transgressions were committed. ;)

I LOVE it. It is a little dark, but you can lighten that up no problem.

It looks very family oriented. Good place for gatherings.

I think it's a lovely house and the setting is spectacular. Where did it mention the snakes? Or is one just assuming? I don't "do" snakes! The house has tremendous potential - furnishings not to my taste, but nothing a kitchen/bath redo and redecorate couldn't fix.

I have mixed feelings; like some things quite a bit, others features would bug me forever. I miss having a creek by our house, but I really would not trust one that close. I like the number of windows, but the mixing of the muntin directions is awful. What is that narrow hall in the first interior shot? It seems so strange, like they wanted 5 more foot width of house, but then didn't bother to tear down the interior walls. The two floors seem to be at different levels, but a full walled hall should not be necessary. I rather like the unexpected flooring in the dining room [and dinner is even flying in! ;) ], but it appears to be an enclosing of a patio or something. The grounds has some nice features, especially the patio, but I too would like more light. I agree the pool would be a maintenance nightmare. AL would be a deal-breaker. But I don't think the property is creepy.

I mentioned snakes because cotton mouths like water which are here in Alabama.

It's a kind of weird house inside, but far from unworkable. Bi-fold doors to separate two rooms, instead of the french doors, did I see that right? And the commode sitting way out in the open is not my style, lol. The house's outside is nice. I LOVE the rocks. The rest of the 8 acres might "sell" it for me -- Alabama can be so beautiful.

I love it! For a minute, I thought that I recognized the people in the portraits. No, it wasn't who I thought it was. If I had a big pile of money, it would be one of my homes! :)

Marilyn, I know creeps are no respecters of political affiliation- they are truly bi-partisan.

I don’t think there is anything about this home that is creepy and I love the setting it’s in, it’s very pretty. I bet it’s very relaxing, but I prefer to be in the woods and surrounded by nature. Did anyone spot the raccoon in this pic?

Maybe, Rita. But it seems that the hypocrites who try to misdirect and hide their very dark sides by acting with so much overt religiousiousity, as Moore and so many of the philandering TV ministers historically have, are overwhelmingly from one side of the political spectrum. What I do is okay because the deity blesses what I do and say.

I like it. I would repaint and renovate some of the interior. I like the setting. I'd love to have a little cabin near a stream sometime.

There is no raccoon.....where is it??

What a lovely property! Beautiful indeed!

I think it's fabulous. The grounds are beautiful - all they need are some upkeep and maintenance. The creek so close to the house is concerning in the event of flooding caused by heavy rains. I'd want to look into that further.

The unusual floor plan of the house is what gives it it's charm. It has so much potential. With some remodeling and refurbishing, I can see the house being unique and welcoming. One of my favorite parts is that long entryway. Not sure exactly what I'd do with it, but I like it.

The closet next to the bathroom would have to be closed off, but what a closet it would be!

I love the two fireplaces, all the windows and the flagstone flooring in the dining room. The pool area has a lot of possibilities too. I could see an outdoor kitchen in that space. Agreed that the furniture is too big and heavy for the house, but that's an easy fix. Light fixtures can be replaced as well.

Overall, I think it's great!

$800,000 is too much for 4 bedrooms. It has 8 acres but I think its over priced. It appears to need a septic system and a well. That's tough with the subsoil is solid rock. In my area, one acre in addition to the house footprint for a septic system is bare minimum; 2 acres is better. A number of septic beds have failed within 15 years, and when that happens, the owner needs room to move the bed. If that appears not an option, then the last resort is go to a mound system or connect to a municipal sewer if one exists.

That little trickle of a stream does go under the extension part of the house. I'd need to know much more about the watershed for that little rascal. It could become a torrent during a rain, or not. If, in the future, a paved parking lot was installed in its watershed, that could increase its flood stage level and bring a nasty surprise. At the time of the photo, its cute and the flow is low. Note there was a water level spillway control in one of the photos. With that stream that close to the house, I would question if a basement is practical. The part flowing by the house would have to be in a water tight bed.

The property is beautiful. The decor of the house is not to my taste at all. I could see having to do a lot of renovations inside. But overall I like the house and the grounds. I just have no desire to live in that part of the country.

No raccoons? Definitely off my list for houses I like then. ;)

And a direct tornado hit would turn all that rock into projectiles which I'd guess nobody wants aimed in their direction. :P

*The raccoon is in that cave-looking area in the upper/middle right side. You mostly see just the camera glare off the eyes.

" I just have no desire to live in that part of the country."

+1

For a fair chunk of years now, I've had to go to that region regularly. Everyone loves their home town (as they should) and some portion of people in every town are its happy locals and natives in part but that area isn't for me either.

I love the house and the yard which reminds me of mine minus the creek, but I do have two ponds and tons of trees. But I don't have eight acres, only 1/2. I could move it that house until I read where it's located. No thanks.

The house is kind of weird. The kitchen is so outdated and the "kitchen island" is ridiculous looking. It looks like 2 chairs smooshed together to fit. That foyer is something I've never seen. Definitely no Southern charm in this home for me. Yes, and that closet right next to the bathroom is a total turn off.

I'm diggin' the macrame toilet paper holder in the powder room. I think I would like the owners of that house.

I too think it is dark and drab. even though there are lots of windows, many open into that long, dark, narrow hall and in others, light is blocked by the house itself, or that hill, or trees. The grounds would be a nightmare for someone with mobility issues....too many uneven surfaces.

This unique home is built for special people who could treasure the beauty, capture the magic, hear and feel the amazing rhythm........ it's totally not for a common soul........

Dream home!!! I love it..

Yes please!

Y'all need to come to NORTH Alabama. Huntsville to be specific. As Texas says, "It's a whole nother country!" The head-dead-yet news only plays up the worst of Alabama.

That is the most expensive part of Gadsden. (It's actually Rainbow City). I would love the house. as every one says, paint and furniture are easy changes. The pool would get a screen room over it.

And if you think all of Alabama is the same, (that's like saying all from California are Charles Manson or all from New York are from Hell Kitchen), just read this:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/m/04fe79c5-5e26-3a43-953a-0dcf02f39c8c/ss_a-republican-%E2%80%9Cfamily-values%E2%80%9D.html

Dream! I would live there if my lungs let me. I've gotten two fungal infections in the past two yeas, and the number one thing I'm supposed to avoid is really moist soil. Obviously, I don't listen since I keep on gardening. At least I'll die happy even if it is from something avoidable. Eh.

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Sherry, My ex is from North Alabama. Lived a block away from Bob Jones High school. His dad worked for Redstone (who doesn't in Huntsville) and he remembers the Triana kids getting their settlements from the poisoned river case, buying up Mustangs. He attended USA for his Master's

I suspect there are snakes, so I wouldnt live there either, however, I do think it is a beautiful home. It looks to me, like it is owned by an older couple, and the back sidewalk, looks like it is used for a wheel chair. I suspect, they are selling, because, they can no longer maintain the outside and all the work it requires to keep it nice. It appears to never have been updated, but the house itself appears well maintained and very clean.

"And if you think all of Alabama is the same, (that's like saying all from California are Charles Manson or all from New York are from Hell Kitchen), just read this:"

Sherry, I'm confused, or you are. Or maybe it's the wrong link? Your link goes to the story of an Ohio elected official seen having sex with another male in his state office space. That seems to have nothing to do with Alabama.

Sexual orientation and lying don't necessarily have a political party or geographic correlation. Charles Manson was born and raised, if you can call it that, in the Midwest and moved to California when he ventured into the world on his own. But it's true, the rest of us Californians are just like him.

No, it’s not in the cave, it’s hanging onto the tree next to the creek. See? Right in the middle there. I don’t know why a raccoon would be a deal breaker, that’s part of living in the country! We have raccoons in our wooded area and just like all the other wild life, if you leave them alone, they pretty much do the same. When we lived in Louisiana, we never had a problem with the gators in the river we were on either and you could see them sun bathing in the water. Snakes were a little bit of a concern, but even that was minimal.

I love the place, of course with my own furnishings. I really like the location, the trees and everything.

Sue

It would be an awesome B&B! But, to big, to expensive for me... the location is awesome, prolly warmer than here in OKC, which would be awesome for my arthritis...

Yup, good that is to big and expensive for me.

Moni

I like it and I don't, its a bit charming & creepy. I'm not into the inside style at all. Its a very pretty home and property and a good price for all of that.

"Its a very pretty home and property and a good price for all of that."

And my #1 objection was that I think it's massively overpriced (for the area) I will be watching if/when it sells, but I will be very surprised if they get asking price

I *like* raccoons. Yes I know they are wild animals and the mister made me promise not to feed them or invite them into the house - he doesn’t want to come home to me locking the dog and myself in the bathroom while raccoons tear the place up. ;)