Every once in a while as I am searching the various real estate sites on the web (I can make the excuse to myself that it's "research" for work), I happen upon a town whose name calls me to investigate the area further. A couple of weeks ago I happened upon a home in Grass Valley, a small city in Nevada County in Northern California. I think to myself, "Grass Valley must be a lovely place". See for yourself:
This is the home I found on Historic Properties (although the listing is no longer there, so I found 21 pictures of it on Realtor.com).
I would love to restore this beauty. A "bargain" at only $889,000.
Or I could build a little cabin on hundreds of acres and become a cowgirl. Perhaps if I win the lottery some day...
The State Park, which used to be a mine.
The Yuba River.
The Nevada County Fair.
The town.
The tallest dog in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records (no kidding).
I want to go to there...
Photos 2,3,and 4 via realtor.com. All others via flickr.
Now I would definitely love to renovate that rock house! Somehow, I think it would be like opening a can of worms! The town looks sleepy and perfect...shopping at the Bonanza market.
ReplyDeleteWhat cool places! I have a friend who works raft guides on the Yuba river. Pretty place. No rush on the tag by the way. I know how busy you are! Have a great weekend! xox
ReplyDeleteLove that Victorian house in photo #2! I could live there. There'd even be enough space for all my stuff. :]
ReplyDeleteI agree with alicia...old homes are so beautiful but I am so hesitant because there is no telling what will need done! I am checking out this house this weekend:
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...I want it but Lord only knows if I have the guts!
Cool town... lovin' the Main Street vibe!!!
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I love every one of your pics posted! I love old houses, but boy, they can eat money the way vacuum sweepers eat dirt. If a couple can do a lot of the work, it helps, but then that is time consuming. The character of the old homes cannot be matched. Even though I do not have the energy I used to have, I would still love to have one!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! And thanks for stopping by mine.
Have a wonderful evening!
I love these photographs!! Thank you for finding this amazing place! I almost feel like taking a trip just to see all of these fabulous places!
ReplyDeletethis is crazy! my bf's parents live there and we are supposed to go visit in november. i have not been there before, but it looks rather pretty!
ReplyDeleteoh this is wonderful! sometimes I will spend hours on the web looking at old houses for sale... sigh, a girl can dream...
ReplyDeleteThat place looks so awesome, I gotta get my buns to states...there are so many beautiful states and little towns that I fall in love with.
ReplyDeleteI want to one day live in the middle of the woods, in like a log cabin style house. I've always wanted to have a glassed or screened dining room so while I eat, I can gaze into the beauty of the forest and look at all the creatures....sigh....my dream!
This place looks wonderful! Can I come with you?
ReplyDeletelooks like a lovely place ...
ReplyDeleteMy parents used to own a ranch there back before I came along..oh probably in the 40s and 50s. I've been through there and it is beautiful country.
ReplyDeleteI moved to Grass Valley in July and it is beyond my wildest imagination. I posted about it on my blog (link below) where did you get these lovely photos? I might have to borrow some someday.
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