Remember this ?
About a year ago when posting about my move to Austin,
I used this picture as a representation of what I imagined
a dreamy slice of Austin life to look like ...
No idea where in Austin this place was, or honestly if was even a home.
But the contrast of the industrial looking exterior
and teasing glimpse of chandeliered opulance behind the sliding barn door
was enough for me to do some big time swooning.
But little did I know, that was just the beginning -
By pure happenstance, I just recently stumbled on the property and found out
not only is it downtown, it IS a home with a retail space
it's for sale
( just 4 million + )
and has a history.
Keep scrolling ... wait til you see the inside !
The building dates back to 1890 and was formerly the
Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 3,
prior to becoming the legendary Capitol Saddlery.
Here's the retail space ...
( oh, how I would love to open a Lisa Golightly brick and morter shop here ! )
just a short commute up the original freight elevator and you're home
Maybe this home isn't everyone's cup of tea
but it's soulful venetian elegance
resonates so much to me.
Until I can figure out what I could sell on Ebay for 4 million,
I am left to my dreams
( and that's not a bad place to be )
Ciao !
XO
Lisa
images courtesy of Sotheby's
About a year ago when posting about my move to Austin,
I used this picture as a representation of what I imagined
a dreamy slice of Austin life to look like ...
No idea where in Austin this place was, or honestly if was even a home.
But the contrast of the industrial looking exterior
and teasing glimpse of chandeliered opulance behind the sliding barn door
was enough for me to do some big time swooning.
But little did I know, that was just the beginning -
By pure happenstance, I just recently stumbled on the property and found out
not only is it downtown, it IS a home with a retail space
it's for sale
( just 4 million + )
and has a history.
Keep scrolling ... wait til you see the inside !
The building dates back to 1890 and was formerly the
Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 3,
prior to becoming the legendary Capitol Saddlery.
( oh, how I would love to open a Lisa Golightly brick and morter shop here ! )
just a short commute up the original freight elevator and you're home
Ready for the tour ?
The living room ...
The kitchen ...
Imagine washing the dishes with a clear view of all the state capital happenings
The master bath and bedroom ...
office ...
( gotta pay that massive mortgage payment somewhere ! )
now THIS is a mudroom ! ...
entertainment area ...
but it's soulful venetian elegance
resonates so much to me.
Until I can figure out what I could sell on Ebay for 4 million,
I am left to my dreams
( and that's not a bad place to be )
Ciao !
XO
Lisa
images courtesy of Sotheby's
