WooHoo! We finally made it to Timbuktu and slowwwwly but surely we’re adjusting to the pace of country life.

In case you missed my original post about our move to the country you can read it here. It includes pictures of the house, outbuildings, and property. But, as promised, it’s time for the insider’s tour!

Let’s start in the room that stole my heart…

Living room (2)
The great room – that stone fireplace!
Love the high post and beam ceiling
Country Kitchen
More country kitchen

Yes, plywood cabinets are a thing in a country kitchen. Not my thing, but as hubby says, “they’re functional”. I foresee a DIY project in my future – dare I paint them?

Breakfast bar

So, what’s that under the breakfast bar, you ask? Good question. I thought it was a dishwasher. No such luck. It’s an oven. Where is the dishwasher? Yer looking at her! As for the stovetop, well…

Five burner gas stove top.

Aint it fancy-nancy? That stainless steel backsplash doubles as a vanity mirror! Deep sigh. Backsplash DIY added to the list!

I will say, the guest bedroom on the second floor is my fave, followed by the loft.

Guest bedroom
The Loft – my study
View from the loft
Our first fire – it’s June and 33 degrees this morning!

Oh, did I mention there’s a spa room off the downstairs bathroom? Yeah, a hot tub and a  bathtub in a cedar paneled room with a skylight. I love a warm bubble bath, but lordy. More DIY??

Double tub spa room ??
Guest bathroom with door to the spa room
Master bedroom on lower level

Oh, I almost forgot the secret room…

The antique door in the guest room – what’s behind it?
Awesome brass door thingy – needs a glass knob.
Ah-ha! Originally a sewing room, soon to be my crafting room.
A spiral staircase is hidden behind a door in the craft room
Leads to a room we’ve named “the tower”

Hubby is thinking of making the tower his media room. For now, it’s gonna double as another guest bedroom – some incredible views of the property from those windows!

But, here is the reason my husband and I wanted this place – space and privacy.  At 76 acres, it’s much more land than we were looking for, but look at that view!

View of our property from behind the house.

Hubby tells me I gotta include his secret find (for the men-folk who read my blog). An old hunter’s cabin down by the creek. I’m not sure girls are allowed LOL.

Old hunter’s cabin
Inside the cabin – spooky!

The door of the cabin with a good luck horseshoe
Hubby’s new hideout!

To say we feel blessed is an understatement, but our good fortune is somewhat overwhelming both of us. This is the first “old house” we’ve lived in during our 32 years of marriage and we have a long list of DIY projects. That said, I love the house. It feels welcoming –  like it’s been waiting for us to arrive!

As for country living, it’s forcing me to slow down. Anyone who knows me knows I don’t do slow. But in my heart, I know this is a good thing. I need to practice what I preach on this blog about living in the hear and now. My husband is really good at that – he’s very zen. My form of zen includes levitation and multi-tasking in multiple realms, LOL.

But I’m excited about this new adventure and hope you’ll join me as I explore the country life.

Yours under the Aspen Grove,~Sue

24 thoughts on “Inside Timbuktu – Country House Tour”

  4. You two are going to have a blast with all of your DIY projects. The house is so charming! And the views spectacular. So happy for you. Enjoy!

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  7. I am as impressed by the new digs as I am with your courage to move there. Looks like you will both find all your needs to be met. I love the old dial phone on the night stand. I wish you the best of luck in this awesome transition. Timbuktu is much improved with you and Scott there.

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  11. Wow Sue it looks so cozy and inviting, I love it!. A peaceful place to write lots of lovely poetry and merge into the surroundings. I’m sure you will be very happy there…. 🙂

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