Random, I know. But I can't help thinking this an excellent example of a house I could see myself growing up in, rather than one I aspire to own as an adult.
That said, it's also an excellent example of how many can't buy you (much) taste- it's very ordinary and I think that's why it's so striking to me.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 17 | April 18, 2022 4:47 PM |
Houses in Lima often have walls around them, with jagged metal or broken glass embedded in the cement at the top.
Make of that what you will.
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | April 18, 2022 2:02 PM |
I don't care for that kitchen and only ONE bathroom? Otherwise, meh.
Granted, if I'm living in San Isidro the kitchen is not my problem, but ONE bathroom?
No.
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | April 18, 2022 2:10 PM |
On the second level there is a distribution hall with closets, 4 bedrooms, two of them with built-in bathrooms and walk in closets and the other two share a bathroom; the master bedroom has a large walk in closet, bathroom with jacuzzi and air conditioning. The second and third bedrooms also have air conditioning.
TO: It's described as having 4.5 bathrooms. And a security feature for R1, too.
[quote]Complete service area with 2 bedrooms and bathroom, laundry area with patio. In addition to having a service staircase where there are closets.
[quote]It has 3 covered parking spaces and electric fence.
Only 10 years old, it could pass as a 1960s house with a 1980s interior makeover. I don't there there is a photo of the street facade, but the architecture has a dated if not wholly bad look. With nicer flooring and quality furniture and some small fixes it could be a pleasant and comfortable house. Not for me, though, I'd want an old house, or something less timidly modern.
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | April 18, 2022 2:18 PM |
TO = R2 in autocorrect world.
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | April 18, 2022 2:20 PM |
Thanks for the input, R3.
I think there is also a problem with the dimensions of the backyard and one or two of the rooms.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | April 18, 2022 2:28 PM |
R3 - apparently, I cannot read a full ad. Le sigh.
Nonetheless, that kitchen...
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | April 18, 2022 2:33 PM |
$1.5 Million for a middle class home in Lima Peru? I thought housing was supposed to be cheap there.
| by Anonymous | reply 8 | April 18, 2022 3:16 PM |
I think a nice place, in a nice area in somewhere like Lima often means better value for money than dirt cheap, R8. There are plenty of listings in NYC or LA that would be priced similarly.
| by Anonymous | reply 9 | April 18, 2022 3:25 PM |
R1, that's certainly what I noticed first. Spoiled everything else.
| by Anonymous | reply 10 | April 18, 2022 3:30 PM |
^I thought they were just regular railings at first.
| by Anonymous | reply 11 | April 18, 2022 3:34 PM |
Lima is covered in thick grey fog for a big part of the year. Combined with crazy traffic and all the crime, it must be a dreadful place to live.
| by Anonymous | reply 12 | April 18, 2022 3:47 PM |
Nice house. From the comments here, I love how we assume homes in foreign parts will conform to American standards.
Reading these comments, it's just like watching "House Hunters International."
Where's the Peruvian Adrian Leeds, Sarah Eggar, Richard Blanco, or Kevin Brugger?
Apropos of Sarah Eggar, her husband's hot:
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 13 | April 18, 2022 3:50 PM |
What's that, R13? I don't see any critique of the house in terms of its conformity to American standards. Outside of the sideline discussion of security walls/fences, where are the comments that wouldn't have been made were this house in the U.S.?
| by Anonymous | reply 14 | April 18, 2022 4:16 PM |
[quote]Lima is covered in thick grey fog for a big part of the year. Combined with crazy traffic and all the crime, it must be a dreadful place to live.
The weather, overall, is moderate and stable; it has it's fans.
There's no getting away from the traffic problem, but Lima is considered the foodie capital of South America and can be excellent value for money.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 16 | April 18, 2022 4:34 PM |
R15, I've lived in four countries. I like what I like. Where did I say anything comparing to U.S. standards?
Zero in on your preconceived notions about the basis of my complaint.
| by Anonymous | reply 17 | April 18, 2022 4:47 PM |
