texas911 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Kinda interesting, a bit of contemporary flair with a mixture of "traditional" to blend in with its neighbors. Some of the details just don't seem right, did they give up to much to that giant side porch?http://search.har.com/engine/indexdetail.c...mp;backButton=Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Kinda interesting, a bit of contemporary flair with a mixture of "traditional" to blend in with its neighbors. Some of the details just don't seem right, did they give up to much to that giant side porch?http://search.har.com/engine/indexdetail.c...mp;backButton=YI agree. It is odd. The color choices in the kitchen suck ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I like the interior alot....Im not sure about the porch either, is the angle of the picture making it look overly huge? It's in my neighborhood - time for a drive-by! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Dont like it. Looks like a modern day version of a "shot gun" house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Love the interior. Not so sure about the exterior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 My biggest objection to the exterior is the choice of brick. That stands out and not in a good way. Almost makes the house appear old and the porch just some weird new addition.The interior spaces are nice and I like the fact that they tried to build "green" where they could. However, the kitchen and baths, while nice, just seem to copy what's "hot" in Houston development right now. I'd want to change everything out because it looks like a builder spec home (which, of course, it is).Overall though, it's not a bad attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think the exterior photography isn't helping this one. I think they "caught" a bad angle that makes the porch stick out more. I would have to see it in person. I like the kitchen myself. Finally something other than granite, and the glass-tile backsplash looks great. It looks like the Arts & Crafts blend from Modwalls. I believe the Architect on this one is a fellow HAIFer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danax Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think the exterior photography isn't helping this one. I think they "caught" a bad angle that makes the porch stick out more. I would have to see it in person. I like the kitchen myself. Finally something other than granite, and the glass-tile backsplash looks great. It looks like the Arts & Crafts blend from Modwalls. I believe the Architect on this one is a fellow HAIFer.Maybe you're right about the pic, but the porch seems too overwhelming and the brick post-bases are just a tad gaudy. Why not a period wrap-around? Creativity is good but these attempts to blend into the nabe with mutant versions of the original style just seem off to me, sort of like an original bungalow that's been remuddled, but that's just my own historically slanted view.I too am going to drive by and open my mind and try to ignore my own preconceived opinions and try to absorb the artist's vision as it at least looks like some care and thought went into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I like the interior finishes. I don't mind the fact that they are doing "what is trendy".Thumbs up on the inside from me.flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapillionWyngs Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think the exterior photography isn't helping this one. I think they "caught" a bad angle that makes the porch stick out more. I would have to see it in person. I like the kitchen myself. Finally something other than granite, and the glass-tile backsplash looks great. It looks like the Arts & Crafts blend from Modwalls. I believe the Architect on this one is a fellow HAIFer.Ok, don't keep me in suspense! Who? WHO?!?!?????!?!?!?!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 It's OK. First thing I'd do is plant a tree in front.The price is kinda funny. $675K opens up many options.Would you spend that much for Hardi-Plank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Would you spend that much for Hardi-Plank?Not on your life. Better be masonry or high quality solid wood siding for that kind of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 You really have to wonder how much more brick would have cost them. Did they have to Hardi to blend in with the blue house next door? Blue House: Planktastick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Ugh. They misspelled Hansgrohe in the listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Ok, don't keep me in suspense! Who? WHO?!?!?????!?!?!?!?!?!?I'm not 100% sure of their HAIF name, we will see if they surface.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Planktastick: I'm not a fan of that look either. It is so hard to get that siding to look good in really long runs like that. I'd rather see varying sizes of cedar shakes or something like that if brick/stone is out of the price range. flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas911 Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 The kitechen is odd, its like a galley kitchen. Look at that giant stove, imagine it with the oven door open. That's not a lot of space to work with. Overall I like it, just the details aren't quite there. At least for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 for being over 3000 sq ft, it is surprising that 2 of the 3 bedrooms are 10x11. the master is 15x13 which small too. Sure not family friendly. with all those planks on the porch i could see this in the pacific northwest. how long has it been on the market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 i like the idea of a huge porch, but unfortunately, the sides of the house are too reminiscent of an apartment complex. also like the tile in the kitchen, but on the whole, for that price, no way. and maybe the first picture is hiding some landscaping, but this is going to need a ton more to make this place look decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 The only thing i would change is the brick. Change it to a limestone and you get a great hill country flair, that many in this town would like to have, but the area the house is in I don't think could withstand such a change to the architecture of the area. This house would be great in Aspen or other Colorado skitowns. Just has that "Modern Lodge" feeling to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAA Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I went in this house during an open house a few weeks back. I did like the interior but a huge problem (for me at least) was that the view from both the living room and the porch is of a wooden fence. If the yard was bigger it might work, but as you can tell from the pictures there isnt much room between the fence and porch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 The only nice part of the exterior is the porch with the cedar rafter tails and rails with the "craftsman style" roof. The rest of it is nothing more than a pre-fab looking vinyl sided long box. The interior is nice for this style of house. I think the house isn't worth the price though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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