We built our third , and current, home 30 years ago - a 2950 sf brick ranch with 9’,10’ and 18’ ceilings. There is a separate cottage in the back and a finished lower level w. an addl. 1700 sf. , including an office, playroom, full bath and bedroom, kitchenette/bar , rec. room and 4 walk-in closets . Soooo - 4600 sf of living space and the unfinished basement. We are almost 70 and while we love our day-to-day living - one story and conducive to our needs ( the children are grown and in their homes ) - there is still the yard work and maintenance....and too much “filled up” space . We would love to downsize , but I am paralyzed at the thought of all the work involved ! - Trying to gather courage here on Houzz , as we read about successful transitions :) Our daughter lives two hours away and we would love to move there, BUT , in order to down size into something nice we would be UPSIZING our budget ! So we continue to remain happily in our beloved home, procrastinating, but knowing the day will inevitably come....
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