It's been a real busy 2 months, but I have bought my first house and have started to move in. It's a very unique house, as it's basically a 1200 Sq-ft apartment on top of a 4 1/2 car garage. It came with all the appliances I need, some chairs, fencing, etc. I love it, lots of little things that the owner did, since the man I bought it from had it built new in 1984. Lots of room for my tools, my Riviera, and of course, the Fieros. Today I got Goldie out of storage after sitting for 8 months (THAT was fun..long story short I had to get a new battery while it sat dead at a gas station) and moved her to my new house. The 3800/F23 Fiero will also be moved here within the next week or two.

On to pictures! (that's my dad in the first picture)

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Looks good Matt !!!

Garage looks to have a lot of room to work in.

The rest of the house is very nice too.

It's kind of weird. I like it.

Oh Man Matt! Now that's a MAN Cave! Congrats. The Fiero's will love it too!

Matt, you done good. At your age, I would have killed for that place. Today, I need a little more room.....like a 2500 square foot apartment atop an 8 car garage

Congrats my friend.

Thanks guys. It's still alot of money for someone my age (20), but I know I got a really good deal on this property with the housing market the way it is.

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Sweet! Nice to see some better pictures of it finally! I can't wait to get myself a house one of these days. I think in a few years..

I would have loved a house like that when I was younger. All kinds of room for projects.

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Well done. Goldie looks right at home.

Congrats! I wish the best for you my friend. An amazing accomplishment.

Is a house like that really gonna work for someone as tall as you? I wouldn't think there'd be very high ceilings.

Congrats man! I am looking at moving into my own place this summer as well and it's exciting!

Wow, nice! That's basically the setup I've always wanted, a house on top of a large garage. Is the garage already wired for 220?

That's awesome, I love it!

I couldn't tell is their a bathroom down in the garage level?

Ya done good Matt!

Yeah I'm jealous. Looking for a place too and what you got is basically my dream! Does there happen to be a similar one next door?? haha

quote Originally posted by 1988holleyformula: Is a house like that really gonna work for someone as tall as you? I wouldn't think there'd be very high ceilings.

It's not too bad, but I do have to duck down my head for some things. Like the slanted doors going into the walk-though closet.

quote Originally posted by RWDPLZ: Is the garage already wired for 220?

Yep, there is a 220 plug in each "garage".

quote Originally posted by Pappy: I couldn't tell is their a bathroom down in the garage level?

The pictured room is the laundry/bathroom on the first floor. There is a nicer full bathroom upstairs as well.

quote Originally posted by KaijuSenso: Yeah I'm jealous. Looking for a place too and what you got is basically my dream! Does there happen to be a similar one next door?? haha

Nope, sorry, this is a house you don't see too often..or at all. Haha. That's why I bought it so early, I wasn't really planning on moving so early in my life, but it looks like it's working out. This "house" started out as a storage building, and then the owner added the apartment area in the second floor. This is why the ground floor looks..unfinished, on the inside, because it isn't. That's the area I'm going to fix first. For example, there is NO insulation between the two floors, at all. Or drywall on the ceiling, but that's just for appearance.

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You done good Matt, nice work. Its quirky as hell but its every gearhead's dream to live with so much garage space. Enjoy

I keep telling my wife our next house is going to be a garage with somewhere to sleep… LOL you did well!

Congrats!

looks like N. Olmstead?

I told you on FB, but I'll tell you again. Congrats!
I was much older before I bought my first house. You've done well!

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Damn, nice Matt! Congratulations.

Wow Matt. Nice choice! Can't imagine there being a better place than that for you and your Fieros in the price range of a 20 year old. Congratulations!

What is all that white stuff on the ground?

sweet! you need a fire pole.

Congrats Matt!

One of my fondest memories of my first home was when the central air repair tech asked for my parents to sign the paperwork. Enjoy!

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matt that house is beautiful. the garage is awsome. good luck with the new house hope you enjoy it. not gonna lie alittle jealous right now haha

That's a great starter place for a single guy with an automotive hobby! The only downside to a garage under the house is fumes (paint, exhaust, welding... unless the garage is sealed tight), they always migrate into the house. Not much of an issue for you, but females tend to complain about it.

Thanks again everyone! I'm excited to fully move in and live there.

quote Originally posted by sleevePAPA: looks like N. Olmstead?

Nope!

quote Originally posted by fieroguru: That's a great starter place for a single guy with an automotive hobby! The only downside to a garage under the house is fumes (paint, exhaust, welding... unless the garage is sealed tight), they always migrate into the house. Not much of an issue for you, but females tend to complain about it.

Absolutely! I agree with the downside, like I said there is no inslution between the two floors and it's not sealed, something I need to fix, even if just for myself. No females here....yet.

Great place. The upstairs is nice too. Now you just have to figure out how to keep all of that white stuff away.

Its got a good garage to house ratio

Nice!

20 years old with a 4 car garage? I'm 41 and I have no garage.

I can't even fit my lawnmower into my shed.

Seriously though, the place looks great. Congrats on the new home.

That is awesome, esp for a 20 yo. I am way older and just finished completing my dream garage. I have 7 vehicles in it, it has radiant floor heat and a small office-work area. I actually hang out in it more than in my home. You cant go wrong investing in property for yourself. Congrats!!

Way cool, Man. Hey, the firemans pole "could" double as a dancers pole--chics will appear. Good luck.

So it took me a second to figure out that the garage is the bottom floor! This house had to have been built by a gearhead. I'm around your age (22) and would love to have that much garage space. Congrats on the house man I'm in the market too so I know its gotta be a good feeling finding your new home

It was built for cars in mind for sure, back in 1984. I was told a rare 69 Camaro was frame off restored in the left garage space of this house at some point in time.

Hey there,

If you need any advice about upkeep, plumbing, or just general home advice, feel free to always PM me. I know the inside and out of homes like the back of my hand. Being half of a continent away, that is the best that I got. If I were closer I would be there helping you all the way.

Thanks Tony! I'll keep you in mind for sure.

i spy parquet, LOL

That's a really nice house for you, I would love to have a 4 car garage. Like others have said you bought a real man cave home.

Congratulations Matt!
Yea, we're all jealous!

Looks good.. Lots of kitchen storage room too. There is never enough garage room..organize it well.. Get battery tenders for the cars that are not used much.