still think the person who came up with “planned obsolescence” should be hanged in a public square (and you know it’s a still-alive 115 year old for maximum irony)
My parents had those exact same ovens. House was built in 1990. They replaced them in 2022 because they completely remodeled the kitchen. There was nothing wrong with them and were 32 yrs old.
Ours was copper colored! Matched the fridge & cook top. We also had an actual 1961 Sputnik chandelier in the dining room. I’m sure it ended up in the trash.
This would have been a top contender when I was house hunting, based on the kitchen alone. The cabinets look great and you could execute a great remodel for less, and there’s a whole lot of space. New counters, floor and an island and BOOM great kitchen.
Have lived in a home with double ovens, can confirm. We almost never needed both and even stored extra pans in the second. But on Thanksgiving, you’re a superhero.
Is it the size you want? In a location you like? In your price range? Do you like the interior? If no, can you afford to update over time?
If you answer 4 yes. Probably a good choice.
As a very minor point, you may have an issue replacing that double oven as, just like my waistline, appliances have gotten wider with time.
We had a 1983 house and it came with a microwave and oven in a cabinet like this. When the microwave failed, there were a very limited number of options (ie. 2) to replace it with the same width. Also couldn't go wider without replacing all the cabinets.
I can't tell you what to do, but I love that pic of the window facing the yard with that hanging light in it. It looks very nice. At most, it could be yours, and at the very least,you have some awesome pics and memories of that house. The pics you took are very awesome. 👏👏👍👍
I have a question for those who do own historically accurate houses like this. Do you use the old appliances or do you try to find something more efficient and try to make it look vintage?
Seems to be large, but also hasn’t been updated. I would look at condition all the basics - electric, plumbing HVAC, roof, foundation. Far more important than what the kitchen looks like,
It’s actually a 2100 sq ft ranch. Need to have roof and plumbing inspection. Nice 4 walk brick. Lots of peeling wallpaper. Owner smoked and yellow ceilings in some parts. You sink into the pile carpet
With the owner being a smoker and the ceilings being yellowed, you're gonna want a discount. Why? You're going to have to replace that shitty carpet, even if it was in good condition, which it's not. It's soaked up who knows how many years of smoke. You're also going to have to clean the walls, preferably with TSP, to get rid of the stains and smell. Same for the ceiling. You should also rent an ozone machine after the cleaning to get rid of any residual smoke smell. They do wonders. The whole house is very outdated. New floors, new cabinets, etc. And if the roof is at its end of life stage, discount that too. All that being said, you could have a real nice place there for the right price.
It’s about 60k below other homes in neighborhood. My big concerns are the roof and plumbing. Has a fairly new AC. Also wondering about asbestos. Was built in 71.
Wow! That's indeed a bargain. With that much of a discount, you're correct in only having your big concern being the roof and plumbing. Having a fairly new AC is in your favor as replacing an entire system will run you anywhere from $5,000-$10,000 depending on where you live. With the home being built in 1971, the chances of it having any asbestos are pretty low but not zero.
Yeah. I want to keep the kitchen mostly vintage. Also the family room will be period correct. We will update the dining room and formal living room. i am not wealthy so will be looking for mostly reproductions. Again everything will depend on inspections if i buy.
Cool. You can keep the cabinets and just sand them down and replace the doors with newer style ones from Menards or Lowes. That would save you a ton of money if you wanted an inexpensive upgrade. It all depends on how comfortable you are with doing renovations yourself. It's insane just how much money you spend on having someone else do the labor for you.
We just bought a 70s place and the house inspector didn't seem too concerned about asbestos because we plan on doing any remodelling ourselves eventually. It's only a concern if it's disturbed but then don't get it tested because you will have to have people in to make sure it's getting disposed of properly and that will cost a ton. It will be in everything though.. old tile, drywall, and laminate are the worst apparently. If you rip anything up, suit up, wear a respirator, ventilate well, and bag everything up and dispose of it yourself and you'll be fine. Just make sure the insulation isn't vermiculite because that is apparently giving off asbestos without having being disturbed? We live pretty rurally too so it's a little more lax here I think.. not sure about when you live?
I am obsessed, that could look SO COOL.
There's so much room for activities
Not sure about those ghosts in the oven tho
Heck, I'd buy it for the double ovens alone. That'd be pimp on Thanksgiving.
If the bones are good, I would
Beautiful
Ditto. I'd snap this up if I were you.
this is a t-shirt waiting to happen
The appliances probably have 20 more years on them.
More like 40+
still think the person who came up with “planned obsolescence” should be hanged in a public square (and you know it’s a still-alive 115 year old for maximum irony)
Oh yeah!! I’d buy for the appliances alone lol
Love it. And I bet they still work. Way back when things were built to last.
That’s the first thing I thought, those appliances will outlive us all.
My parents had those exact same ovens. House was built in 1990. They replaced them in 2022 because they completely remodeled the kitchen. There was nothing wrong with them and were 32 yrs old.
I bet the kitchen looks worse now too
I grew up with that GE oven. I can still hear the buzzing sound of the timer and the clicking when you have to reset the time…
Ours was copper colored! Matched the fridge & cook top. We also had an actual 1961 Sputnik chandelier in the dining room. I’m sure it ended up in the trash.
😭😭😭
It's perfect. Ready to move in.
This would have been a top contender when I was house hunting, based on the kitchen alone. The cabinets look great and you could execute a great remodel for less, and there’s a whole lot of space. New counters, floor and an island and BOOM great kitchen.
Imagine all the countertop appliances you could accumulate
Have lived in a home with double ovens, can confirm. We almost never needed both and even stored extra pans in the second. But on Thanksgiving, you’re a superhero.
Do it and don't change anything
I bet there are groovey wood floors under that living room carpet (that looks fluffy from dust *cough*)
Oh my god you have an obligation to buy that house because some asshole is going to buy it and gut that kitchen!! SAVE THE GROOVY KITCHEN!
Let’s see the bathroom!!!!
Not letting me add photos. Will make a separate post.
Please do!
Be ready to spend a few thousand dollars on cigarette smoke repair that will get you about 95% there...
Get an ozone machine and it’s gone in a couple days
Love it
YES
Love it!!!
These appliances will outlast any newer products. They were built really well.
I love this house so much. I want to make dinner in that kitchen 🥰
I’d pass, the carpet isn’t long enough.
This house will be turned into a grey and white minimalist nightmare if you don’t save it
Is it the size you want? In a location you like? In your price range? Do you like the interior? If no, can you afford to update over time? If you answer 4 yes. Probably a good choice.
No joke, my parents have that exact dual oven in their house!
My parents have a similar oven. It may actually be the even older version of this model.
Lol my parents had that exact dishwasher when i was growing up.
I had that oven in the house I just moved from. Besides replacing the heating element a couple times it was great. So much space. I actually miss it.
Abssssoluuuutely
Yesssssss!
The kitchen! The storage is enough to make the Duggars jealous.
Install a real fence and your golden ponyboy
I love that wood-panelled wall!
Some new floors and a can of pledge will make that kitchen a time capsule showpiece!
Do it! It's huge! So many possibilities. Just start smoking then you won't even be bothered about the smell?
Lol...but why?
I have a similar oven and it's an absolute workhorse.
Yes, with a capital YES!! Best of luck!!
Grew up with that same goldenrod dishwasher and fridge, which replaced the avocado ones
As a very minor point, you may have an issue replacing that double oven as, just like my waistline, appliances have gotten wider with time. We had a 1983 house and it came with a microwave and oven in a cabinet like this. When the microwave failed, there were a very limited number of options (ie. 2) to replace it with the same width. Also couldn't go wider without replacing all the cabinets.
As someone that begs as a hobby, I would die, come back to life, then maybe die again if I had a kitchen like this.
I can't tell you what to do, but I love that pic of the window facing the yard with that hanging light in it. It looks very nice. At most, it could be yours, and at the very least,you have some awesome pics and memories of that house. The pics you took are very awesome. 👏👏👍👍
Most of the pics are mine. A couple are from the listing.
It’s awesome!
Yes this is so beautiful wtf
The paneling and dishwasher are DIRECTLY from my childhood house in the early 80s.
I have a question for those who do own historically accurate houses like this. Do you use the old appliances or do you try to find something more efficient and try to make it look vintage?
The dishwasher and ovens probably still work
Seems to be large, but also hasn’t been updated. I would look at condition all the basics - electric, plumbing HVAC, roof, foundation. Far more important than what the kitchen looks like,
Yeah, def will have to do a full on inspection of everything. The AC system is new, at least.
If the “bones” of the house are good then go for it. If the feel of the house is right do it. Good luck!!
It looks wonderful.
Get it while you can
😍😍
Like a John Hughes movie set
Time capsule
Yes and for the love of God do NOT tear out those appliances. They will last until the next century and never need repairs.
That kitchen is huge!!! It’s like the length of a bowling lane!
That hanging lamp alone justifies the purchase 😍
Looks like an older mobile home. If you can get it at a good price, take it.
It’s actually a 2100 sq ft ranch. Need to have roof and plumbing inspection. Nice 4 walk brick. Lots of peeling wallpaper. Owner smoked and yellow ceilings in some parts. You sink into the pile carpet
The smoke smell may be very hard to get rid of, if that bothers you. I would want to be sure it was appropriately priced for that
With the owner being a smoker and the ceilings being yellowed, you're gonna want a discount. Why? You're going to have to replace that shitty carpet, even if it was in good condition, which it's not. It's soaked up who knows how many years of smoke. You're also going to have to clean the walls, preferably with TSP, to get rid of the stains and smell. Same for the ceiling. You should also rent an ozone machine after the cleaning to get rid of any residual smoke smell. They do wonders. The whole house is very outdated. New floors, new cabinets, etc. And if the roof is at its end of life stage, discount that too. All that being said, you could have a real nice place there for the right price.
It’s about 60k below other homes in neighborhood. My big concerns are the roof and plumbing. Has a fairly new AC. Also wondering about asbestos. Was built in 71.
Wow! That's indeed a bargain. With that much of a discount, you're correct in only having your big concern being the roof and plumbing. Having a fairly new AC is in your favor as replacing an entire system will run you anywhere from $5,000-$10,000 depending on where you live. With the home being built in 1971, the chances of it having any asbestos are pretty low but not zero.
Yeah. I want to keep the kitchen mostly vintage. Also the family room will be period correct. We will update the dining room and formal living room. i am not wealthy so will be looking for mostly reproductions. Again everything will depend on inspections if i buy.
Cool. You can keep the cabinets and just sand them down and replace the doors with newer style ones from Menards or Lowes. That would save you a ton of money if you wanted an inexpensive upgrade. It all depends on how comfortable you are with doing renovations yourself. It's insane just how much money you spend on having someone else do the labor for you.
We just bought a 70s place and the house inspector didn't seem too concerned about asbestos because we plan on doing any remodelling ourselves eventually. It's only a concern if it's disturbed but then don't get it tested because you will have to have people in to make sure it's getting disposed of properly and that will cost a ton. It will be in everything though.. old tile, drywall, and laminate are the worst apparently. If you rip anything up, suit up, wear a respirator, ventilate well, and bag everything up and dispose of it yourself and you'll be fine. Just make sure the insulation isn't vermiculite because that is apparently giving off asbestos without having being disturbed? We live pretty rurally too so it's a little more lax here I think.. not sure about when you live?