Sunday, October 13, 2019

My Future Headquarters

I'm planning to shift gears in the near future. Instead of continuing to toil at a job I dislike (but am good at and make money from) I want to do other things -- activities I enjoy. Artistic projects, motorcycle trips and all kinds of fun.

To facilitate this, I plan to close my professional office and buy a place I can use as my headquarters. I've developed a list of qualities I'm looking for in such a place. At first I considered a commercial/industrial building but their price includes a premium simply for business zoning rights. Since I won't be overtly engaging in business activity, I can avoid that price-bump by buying a residential property and use it for my particular purpose and not as a home. (I plan to continue living at my current residence.)

As a Boy Scout (be prepared!), I've already starting looking even though I'm a year or two away from making this transition. I've travelled all over Long Island in search of the right spot.

I just spotted one place that's wonderful. It costs a little bit more than I want to spend but I could afford it. If it's still on the market next year, I might snap it up.

What do you think of this space? It's on the water.















19 comments:

  1. What a beautiful space to work in! Those views are amazing!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  2. It is just amazing! Hopefully you'll be able to snap it up! xxx

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  3. Wow! When can I come for a visit? ; P

    Suzanne
    http://www.suzannecarillo.com

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    1. One of the uses I plan for the space is to offer it to my friends when they come visit. Since I won't be living there, they can have the house all to themselves!

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  4. I am in awe: it's a dream come true !!! I say yes :) You deserve it.

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  5. Outstanding. They are not making any more waterfront property. You have to pay for the limited supply. I love the house and the view.
    I wish you well walking away from the practice. I have been trying to do that but it is not as easy as it sounds

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    1. For me, it will be easy (psychologically). I never enjoyed practicing law and there are many other things I want to spend time doing.

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  6. OMG, that's amazing! That lofted space takes my breath away!

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  7. It looks absolutely gorgeous!!! I bet you'll style it beautifully and classically too!!!! I hope you get it!
    It's a shame that you're really good at something but don't really enjoy doing it! Oh but that we could all love our jobs!

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  8. This is beautiful!! I'm happy to hear you are making a shift, sometimes that is needed! I'm sending good thoughts your way!

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  9. It's a dream house for certain. Big beautiful and open for creative pursuits.

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    1. Exactly. I need a home for my creative energy.

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  10. Omg. I'm drooling. This is fabulous. What a beautiful place to get your creative juices flowing!! Yes. If it's still available next year and you can swing it, then my answer to you is yes :)

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  11. Ally! First of all, congrats on the change, even if it is still in planning mode, that's huge! Second, that place is fantastic! Such a beautiful open space, perfect for you! Also, perfect lighting for outfit photos :)

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    1. Acquiring large, bright space for outfit photos is one of my highest priorities!

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  12. Wow...this truly is a dream place! Go for it if you can afford it, it's so beautiful! May I visit? Ahahah. Love, Vale

    Fashion and Cookies - fashion & beauty blog

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  13. Holy perfect house + headquarters! All that natural light and gorgeous views would be perfect to inspire your next + new chapter. :)

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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