I search the web for how to decorate Swiss style house and couldn't find anything.

Here are some outside shots...

I think a person can make any space wonderful for them. I certainly can see the decorating problems with all the slanted walls. But is it really decorating that is important or a comfortable space to live. If you can get the furniture in you need to be comfortable I would JUMP on this house. It is so cute!!! I know we have not seen the insides. Have you been inside yet? Guess that is the important question. Sometimes houses are dream houses from the outside and impossible inside.

For myself, since hubby could care less, I have decorated much less in our smaller houses. Given lots away.

Hoping you have more pictures. Pretty please????

Chris

I have always dreamed of having bookshelves all the way up one side of the A-frame with a tall library ladder to access them.

Love the 3 stories!

I googled A-Frame images and came up with some good info.
Mainly that they were originally designed by Geller who is still a current well known architect.

There are a number of followings for this style and interesting that they consider the design green living for it's use of environmental summer/winter needs. Your choice would be right in style for historical homes.

I looked at an A frame when started to buy. It was situated in a forest environment as yours. There were some problems which wouldn't work for me, but the interior and location had many possibilities. The home had cedar interior walls and window frames...smokers and had no idea how to eliminate this with all the wood. Plus a master without a tub, I'm a bath girl. No room to change this.

Your options for art or wall interests can be easily added by putting up shelves. They don't need to be very wide. A couch against an angled wall works well with a shelf behind it for storage etc. Even window seats could be added for storage. I think you have great possibilities for the interior. Is there a basement too?

The link below has a few ideas. Check out the price of this home....! It must be quite large, plus straight walls.
As for a mortgage, etc. I'm on the fence with this. I bought my current home with a very small mortgage. It helps with tax deductions. Unfortionately a majority of equity is sitting in it also. With the economy I could really use the equity, but am retired and no possibility to get the investment out of it or think of buying another home. Years ago I told myself to hide my dollars under the mattress, little did I know that this could have been an excellant decision considering the times of today. Tongue in cheek somewhat. Perhaps talk to a financial planner, not a broker who would love to use whatever you would put into the house.

Chris: No pictures of the inside yet

Emagineer: Thank you for all the information and yes there's a basement size of 23 X 23 not finished but ready to be and you have an access to outside which is great when you have dogs. Thank you for the link..that house in Whistler at 699,000...price is totally outrageous and they say it"s 1154sf...but your could build or add on up to 2651 sf.
If the sale happens (will know next week) I have the chance this time to keep some money as liquidity which I didn't do last time, so I learned my lesson.

Anicée

If that needs replacing any time soon, my word that would be a hell of a job to do AND to pay for. When was the roof put on, and when was the house built? I'm assuming that it does not have attic space but is probably insulated and then the interior is covered with boards? Something like beadboard? Is it a natural wood, or painted wood? And is the upper living portion like a loft, or is it a total floor with no open space to the main floor? Can you get to the basement from INSIDE THE HOUSE?
What kind of heating system does it have? Is there propane gas for cooking and water heating? Out in the woods, do you have well water or city water? If the power goes off, do you have a way to get water to flush your toilet?

I really like this house. Find out why the people want to sell it. Don't fall so deeply in love with this house that you lose track of your own well being. And find out what homeowner's insurance costs for it as your primary residence.

I should just stay put and breathe for awhile...it will sell eventually...I have to try to believe it myself.

Thank you!

Anicée

We have two waterfront lots still for sale because the insuranc companies are refusing to write homeowners policies in our area for waterfront. And every mortgage does require that insurance before they will finance a h0me.
Bummer all over the country.

I think your property will sell soon. Whenever it does, I believe the right house will be waiting for you. When you're patient and wait for things to work out, they usually do...at least with houses :)

This little house is very charming, but there are a lot of stairs, which can sometimes be an issue. Also, the roof flares out a little at the bottom, which means snow could pile up there and cause problems. (I'm more aware of this after our barn collapsed last winter!)

I hope you find a beautiful little cottage with a wood stove in the kitchen and a big window seat for relaxing with your "babies". Please keep us updated on how things are progressing :)

once your house sells the perfect little cottage will come your way I just know it.

Merci beaucoup!

Anicée

The waiting was the hardest part and worrying about whether the house would sell and whether she would be able to find a home she loved. She did and I know you will too! Spring is on the way back and it's a great time for people to buy homes. Your home will sell and you will find your smaller, but charming dream home. A perfect fit for you and all your furry little ones! We're all rooting for you :)