Hi Ann,
What kind of look are you going for - do you want a complete revamp to make it look very contemporary or to remain in its current style but give it a facelift?
Hi Isidora,
Thank you so much for responding. I am selling the house, so trying to enhance curb appeal.
Your house is very attractive but a little TLC is
required. If possible depending on budget limitations, I would do the following
to soften the edges and add a manicured, polished yet homely feeling to the
house:
Area needing attention: Front door and surrounds
Issue: Lack of a focal point, has no presence and appears
to recess into the house
• Remove all potted plants from outside the front door
• Remove the seat from under the main window
• Rent/borrow a water power washer to clear away the
moss/weeds
• Paint the front door (if wood) a dolphin grey colour
and add a door wreath (radiates warmth)
• Purchase 2 potted Bay trees (Laurus Nobilis) to be
placed either side of the newly painted front door to frame the doorway
• Put up a postbox on the wall to the right of the front door
• Add 2 external candle lanterns to enhance the ambience
for house viewings
Aisling,
Thank you, I appreciate your taking an interest in my dilemma. The post box is situated at the main gate. Can you suggest something in its place? Can you also suggest colour for pots for bay trees.
The front door needs to command presence so big coiffed planters are ideal. I would look online for
good prices around bay trees as they can be expensive in garden centres, shop
around! Square grey pots look fantastic with bay trees and offer a very
manicured look against red brick.
Instead of a postbox, I would
add a plant climber in a pot and let it travel up the wall against a trellis.
Something like the Clematis is ideal as the purple flower will compliment
the red brick.
PS, does the house have a
name? It can actually add rural appeal and character as I’m guessing your house is
in the country.
Ballygibbon house located in Co. Kildare currently online at myhome.ie, please take a look. I am very proud of the interior but the north facing exterior with the over powering red brick is unappealing. How do you feel about hanging/trailing baskets?
@Kittihawke, I agree with you on the hanging baskets, I'm not fan of them either! @AnnDempsey, I really like the house interior, it has a loved feeling, family orientated and you have some really nice finishes and pieces going on. Freshening up the exterior would definitely encourage more viewings. The garden area to the side of the house is also lacking some colour, so even if you planted some box (buxus) hedging, it will still add to the overall appeal of the house. Please let me know how you get on, your asking price for the property is very reasonable, 12 acres and stables along with the house is wow!
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