Buying an old Tudor style home and need some ideas from my sherdog brothers

[Romulas]

I'm in contract to buy this home. It's a reverse mortgage shortsale so it will take a few months to close. I got a very good buy on it because I knew the listing agent.

It was built in 1897 in the upper class part of the currently most up and coming village on Long Island that has the hottest realestate market. It was lifted onto a block foundation with a full basement in the 1950's and had a full gut reno/update in 1995. Surprisingly it's in really great shape inside and only needs minor reconfiguration and face-lift reno.

As for the exterior, I want to do some updating. Obviously a power wash, stucco color change. Does anyone here like modern Tudors?



Or would you go for a more classical Tudor home?



Give me your ideas sherbros! Thank you.

 

[Richmma80]

Are you poor? You can't afford a new house? Your house was built before Hitler was even born

 

[Get To Da Choppa]

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I'm in contract to buy this home. It's a reverse mortgage shortsale so it will take a few months to close. I got a very good buy on it because I knew the listing agent.

It was built in 1897 in the upper class part of the currently most up and coming village on Long Island that has the hottest realestate market. It was lifted onto a block foundation with a full basement in the 1950's and had a full gut reno/update in 1995. Surprisingly it's in really great shape inside and only needs minor reconfiguration and face-lift reno.

As for the exterior, I want to do some updating. Obviously a power wash, stucco color change. Does anyone here like modern Tudors?
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Or would you go for a more classical Tudor home?

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Give me your ideas sherbros! Thank you.

You should do whatever the resident ghost wants

 

[Zyklon R]

Who cares what anyone else thinks do what you want not someone else but I'd go with the modern Tudor

 

[TeTe]

Nice looking house.

Id go modern.

 

[Ardaric]

Well you're going to need a procession of at least six wives while you're in there.

 

[Ibm]

Any house can make you happy if you feel cozy and comfortable bro. Follow your heart.

 

[560ti]

I would 100% go classic. Not a fan of the modern look on these older houses, it screams wannabe trendy and wannabe hipster. In my area the people that deck out these pre 1940s era houses are some of the most annoying people on the planet (letter boards in every room, usually goes to a mega church, wife idolizes Joanna Gaines).

It's also a little tricky to do the modern look in a reasonable price range without looking tacky or cheap.

 

[I Am Legion]

I like it as is, but also the modern image you posted. Is that Garden City?

 

[Romulas]

Are you poor? You can't afford a new house? Your house was built before Hitler was even born

You can't buy a house on Long Island if you're poor or even lower working class. There's almost no land left to build new homes in a desireable areas.

Also, Kanye recently said Hitler was cool or something like that.

 

[Romulas]

Write out renovation in full, cunt.

I'm looking for ideas atm. Nothing on the prop is in bad shape aside from a detached 2 car garage which I'll expend to a 4 car/pool house.

 

[Romulas]

You should do whatever the resident ghost wants

I hope he's friendly!

 

[Romulas]

Who cares what anyone else thinks do what you want not someone else but I'd go with the modern Tudor

I need ideas. That's where I'm at right now. I'm feeling modern Tudor also.

 

[Romulas]

Well you're going to need a procession of at least six wives while you're in there.

I have a wife and a gf. I'm thinking about becoming a Mormon so I can make it offician.

 

[Romulas]

I like it as is, but also the modern image you posted. Is that Garden City?

Out on Eastern LI. Garden City is beautiful but too congested.

 

[Michaelangelo]

Copy Spencer’s mansion layout from Resident Evil imo

 

[fingercuffs]

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I'm in contract to buy this home. It's a reverse mortgage shortsale so it will take a few months to close. I got a very good buy on it because I knew the listing agent.

It was built in 1897 in the upper class part of the currently most up and coming village on Long Island that has the hottest realestate market. It was lifted onto a block foundation with a full basement in the 1950's and had a full gut reno/update in 1995. Surprisingly it's in really great shape inside and only needs minor reconfiguration and face-lift reno.

As for the exterior, I want to do some updating. Obviously a power wash, stucco color change. Does anyone here like modern Tudors?
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Or would you go for a more classical Tudor home?

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Give me your ideas sherbros! Thank you.

MOCK Tudor, I only say this because I lived in Shropshire which is actual Tudor haha. Not saying I wouldn't buy one here because they're lovely.

 

[Zyklon R]

I need ideas. That's where I'm at right now. I'm feeling modern Tudor also.

Is this going to be your house to live in for a while or you gonna sell it after reno

 

[Satur9]

I love the Tudor style. I dig the older style and have some creeping vine type of plants. Looks inviting and mysterious. imo

 

[Romulas]

Is this going to be your house to live in for a while or you gonna sell it after reno

I'm going to live there for at least 6 years until my kids get to HS but it may end up being my forever home depending on if I feel like moving again.