It’s probably a converted space. But you can live with it. Train everyone to use the kitchen door

I have to agree and really this house is not going to perfect no matter what. If most of it fits your life a bit of adapting will be needed .

I wouldn't think twice about it. There are lots of windows from the kitchen out to the back and everyone will use that single door to go out. Not like if there was a slider there that you would be using a space much larger than a single door anyways. I think the door there is much more practical (easy to open and lock) and all the windows is just like having the stationary side of the slider. I wouldn't expect anyone to come through the office to go out back. However having the door there allows you to take a quick break and go outside on a nice day.

This is such a minor thing and wouldn't bother me one bit as it is not unusual at all in my area to have a real door to exit outside from main area since they are easy to operate and don't leak air as much as other options, and can be locked better than sliders without having to mess with a bunch of rods etc. If I liked everything else I would make the offer.

The fact that you have a door in the main public areas means no one will use the office doors. It was either a door or a window there, and they chose to put in a door. To me, it would be a plus - easy access to the outside when I'm working and need a break. It's like your own private office oasis.

Keep the office door closed and no one will try getting out through the office.

Side note: one of my friends had a partially renovated ranch home that had a door to their patio from the BATHROOM. Needless to say, it never got used, and they didn't worry about it.

I agree with all the other comments, also in the future, if it bothers you that much I see you can make a slider in the kitchen. I'd maybe add window covering to the office doors and close them when entertaining outside so people would immediately see not to go there.

@anj_p so true, love the idea of an ”office oasis”! 🙌🏻

also too funny about the door from the bathroom to the patio- i guess in case of emergencies? 😂

Having a single door is something I would choose when building a home.

Having access from office to outside is a plus and probably won't get used

that often.

No home, including many custom build one's, is perfect. Sounds like this is a great find and a dream home. The solution to your irritation is a trivial nuisance that already is there - a door with easy public access.

Make your best offer (good luck) and live in it through four seasons. If it truly is a functional problem, change it. I bet if Houzzers come back in a year, you’ll have settled on the obvious solution - keep the office exist!

I just lived through two offspring trying to find homes in a market that is soo inflated, quick turn arounds prevent much thought yadda yadda yadda...what a gift you can be THIS picky about one door that can be locked, curtained and ignored if you so choose.

With the French doors to the outside, you can truly say that you are "out of the office" if you have to take a call from a client you don't want to talk to right then.

“also too funny about the door from the bathroom to the patio-”

This is pretty common to see in Florida. Bathroom access to the backyard in preperation of adding a pool.

All very good points, thank you! We only have the luxury of being so picky and thinking about all this stuff because we connected with the seller and they let us look prior to the home even going ”coming soon.” Today is the first day it is active and they are officially accepting offers.

Inquiring minds want to know -- did you put your offer in? I hope that you did! And succeed!

Yes, did you?

@raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio @mxk3 z5b_MI they actually extended the deadline to tomorrow at noon! We have a call scheduled with our agent tonight.

Ooh, keep us posted! You've got a lot of replies to your post in the kitchens forum. FWIW, that kitchen wouldn't stop me if I otherwise loved the house :0) And I'd love a walk-out to the backyard from my bedroom, am actually thinking of doing this when we get our new patio put in somewhere down the line. So exterior doors in a home office would be a huge plus in my book! Keep the door to the office closed and people will get trained to use the other kitchen door.

No guests are going to go in/out the office doors unless you do.

I have french doors in our bedroom that go out to the covered patio and I am the only one who ever uses them. Even DH goes in/out the doors to the main family room and "public" space.

You can always keep it locked if you're worried about it, especially the first few times you have people over. And if you find yourself never using them you can just pretend it's a wall and block it off with furniture either inside or out. But I bet you will love using it while working or having open on nice weather days. :)

@mxk3 z5b_MI we put in an offer! 🤞

heres the full listing if you’re interested in taking a look: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1437-W-Stoker-Ct_Loveland_OH_45140_M46934-34563

I saw that in your other thread -- good luck!

Update: WE GOT THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!

@summersrhythm_z6a hi! it was last sold in Feb. 2000 :)

Yay!

As I recall, that is a lovely area! (I grew up not terribly far - in Butler County). I've ridden the Ohio-Erie Trail down close to there, but stopped for lunch and turned around in Maineville.

@raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio yes its such a beautiful area! We love riding the trails, and kayaking on the Little Miami. There is always lots to do!

Lol, glad you checked it. :-)

@jlynn1187 -Congratulations!!!