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we're looking at houses
...in Kenya. We were talking about renting, then we were talking about building. Finally, we decided that buying would be the best thing, if we can find a good place - most big places are expensive and most reasonably priced places are tiny - 2 bedrooms and 1 all-purpose room. But, DH found a property yesterday that could be just about perfect. The main house has 4 bedrooms, plus a master suite, at least three bathrooms (they don't say, but I see 3 in the pics - and they're western style, which excites me), large living areas, and an indoor kitchen. It's on 8 acres, with a "servants' quarters" separate building, wall around the property with a secure gate, and a small guard house. All of that is only $75K (we would hire a security guard service for about $200/month). Seriously. We would have space for several kids to live in the main house and staff in the servants' quarters, plus we'd have land to build another building in the future when we need more living spaces. I don't expect to buy this house (the property doesn't show up in their listings, so it may already be sold), but it is exciting to see that something perfect may already be in existence.
Re: we're looking at houses
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This. It's amazing how things are falling into place!
When I first saw the title, I thought wow weren't they talking about moving to Kenya...why would they be looking at houses...but then I opened the post.
So good luck, it looks like it could be a great house for you guys.
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Yeah, that pink is something else.
Right now, I think we'll move in a year-ish. We started looking at houses so we would have an idea of what kind of number to put in the financial needs part of our presentation. Then, we got carried away and started dreaming. I can already see myself repainting those pink walls...
Please go on House Hunters International for me!
And congratulations, I'm glad the ball is still rolling. How fun!
Once all is said and done will $200 for security be a tight squeeze? or will you be making us dollars because the church is based in the us?
You can ignore this question if it's too personal.
What a beautiful home! Love that this is so close to becoming a reality for you!
When will you be making your presentation to the church?
It should be in the next month or so.