ongoing: adventures in real estate

[jaeclectic]

Went this evening for a second look at the loft on Park Ave in Emeryville. It definitely looks good: not perfect in all ways, but a nice space, a nice feeling.

And based on the hour and half or so that I just spent with graph paper and measurements, I think I could find a way to arrange my furniture there, although not without some challenge. Considerable challenge, in fact. It's just a very quirky space.

[Started to babble at length about details of space and what I might put where, deleted it, too too dull.]

Imperfections:
- all electric (I hate electric ranges)
- wall-to-wall carpet (I love hard floors, generally hate wall-to-wall, but at least this is grey not beige which I utterly despise)
- a bit further from BART than I'd prefer (about a mile to MacArthur, maybe a smidge more)
- windows on just one side, no through breeze, therefore probably hot in summer
- the aforementioned quirkiness of the space, which is both endearing and inconvenient

Oh, and of course it's expensive. Not out of my price range, but definitely toward the top of it.

Good features:
- very nice building, seems beautifully maintained
- just a pleasant-feeling space, I can imagine feeling at home there
- all mod cons (garage space, in-unit washer/dryer, even a walk-in closet, woo hoo!)
- if I ever happened to get a job in Emeryville, I could probably walk to work -- in the meantime, at least I'd be walking distance from the IHOP :)

Yeah, basically I just like it. Whether that makes sense or not.

So now I just have to decide if it is worth going for. Will something better (cheaper, easier, more convenient) come along? Or is this as good as it gets for the money I have to spend?

I guess I'll sleep on it...