OUR BAYFIELD HOME IS FOR SALE: 2

LIBRARY AND FOYER

GREAT ROOM

LIVING AREA

MASTER BATH/JETTED TUB

BEDROOM

MASTER BEDROOM/SITTING ROOM

MASTER BEDROOM

2ND BATHROOM/LAUNDRY AREA

GREAT ROOM

KITCHEN AREA

APARTMENT

APARTMENT FULL BATH

APARTMENT KITCHEN

Thursday, 9:00 AM.  32 degrees F at the ferry dock, the same on the back porch.  Wind variable and calm, the sky overcast but clearing, humidity 77%.  The barometer is rising, now at 29.96".  The prediction is for much colder temperatures with highs in the twenties, and a wintry mix of skies and weather, including more snow.  It snowed and sleeted a bit last night and the roads have a lot of black ice, almost impossible to walk on.
   Joan and I retired to Bayfield in May of 2000.  It has been a fine time, that we have enjoyed immensely.  Bayfield is a very special place, that I often refer to as a "civilized wilderness," with all the amenities of a small community, but on the shores of the planet's largest freshwater lake and surrounded by streams and forests filled with wildlife.  It is an idyllic place for the sportsman, fisherman, sailor, photographer and gardener (zone 4b) .  At one point or another we have done all of that.
   Now, however, it is time for us to move closer to children and grandchildren, and our home, built in 1999, is for sale, and we are posting it on the Almanac in case any readers are interested in owning a Bayfield residence, either full time or vacation home.
   Today's post features photos of the inside, following yesterday's post of the outside, and Friday's will feature the gardens and views.  Our residence at 236 South Tenth St. is 2000+ sq.' The lot is 80'x120', large enough for gardens and outdoor activities but small enough to be easy to maintain.  It has an attached two car garage, and a large covered porch and a side deck, and a front deck off a sitting room attached to the master bedroom.  The main living area is open in concept, combining kitchen, dining and living room, with wood burning fireplace.  It has a separate library with gas fireplace, antique mantel and built-in book shelves; a foyer, three bedrooms and master bath with jetted tub, and a three-quarter bath (shower) with washer and drier and wash sink all on the main level.
   A completely separate efficiency apartment, with full bath and kitchen, electric fireplace and washer and drier area occupy  the lower level.  It has a separate entrance and patio with lake and garden views and two legal parking spaces. it is currently rented by an elderly tenant who would like to stay, but it would also make an excellent mother-in-law or guest apartment, or marvelous rec room.
   All floors, upstairs and down, are either tile or wood laminate.
  The house has city water and sewer, natural gas heat, cable TV and internet,  whole house fan, and ceiling fans in every room.
   Almanac readers who are interested may contact us for more information at aode@charter.net, and will be opted out of the realtor's contract at purchase, which renders a 6% discount.