Bluestocking Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Free to good home, Hardy House, formerly The Golden Lion Inn. Built in 1981 by “Budd” for Hardy Miniatures shop in Redlands, Calif. When the shop closed, the house languished in storage for some years, until it was adopted by a fellow miniaturist in my local NAME group, who gave it to me in 2017. She had made some modifications, as have I. Some pieces of trim are no longer attached, but I have most of them, and also some of the original contents (tavern bar, roasting pig over a fire, etc.! including the inn sign) which of course will be included. There are six rooms at the open back, a large attic accessible through a hinged portion of the roof, and at the front are three rooms plus two landings of room size, mostly accessible only through the windows. It is a bit of a wrench for me to give the house away as it is unique and charmingly quirky, but I want to focus on my dream projects, which were put on hold when this fell into my lap. It is quite large and heavy (40 in. w x 29 d x 31 h/102 cm h x 74 d x 79 h including the plywood base), so shipping is impossible, sorry. We are willing to drive 90 minutes or so to deliver within Los Angeles/Orange/Riverside/San Bernardino counties (“more,” my husband adds, “if there’s something interesting in your area!”), or of course you could collect it at your convenience. It fit in the back of my ’96 Honda Pilot. My album of the inn in its original-to-me state is here – https://forum.greenleafdollhouses.com/gallery/album/7947-golden-lion-inn-original-state/ and the album of my renovations-so-far is here – https://forum.greenleafdollhouses.com/gallery/album/8276-hardy-house/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 It is a lovely house. What a prize for someone. Wish I were near you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 That would make a terrific Bohemian inn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Anyone planning a drive from Los Angeles to Atlanta in the near future with a little extra room in the vehicle? I'll kick in for some of the gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 It’s a beautiful house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Kathie, maybe a road trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, havanaholly said: Kathie, maybe a road trip? For someone who rarely leaves her gated community these days, not likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestocking Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 14 hours ago, KathieB said: Anyone planning a drive from Los Angeles to Atlanta in the near future with a little extra room in the vehicle? I'll kick in for some of the gas. I can hang on to it for a while if you're serious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 18 hours ago, Bluestocking said: I can hang on to it for a while if you're serious! Jeanne, you're a sweetie to offer, but please, if you find a good home for it nearby, do let it go. I'm afraid mine is a pipe dream. It will have to remain the one that spoke to my heart but got away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestocking Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 The house is now with its new owner! Thanks, everyone -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobymcv Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 OMG! I LOVE it! I am in Desert Hot Springs and would joyfully make the trip! I have been building and creating for over 40 years and I still own every single place in my own "community." What a lovely addition this would make. I am completely interested! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Michael, Jeanne posted that the house is already with its new owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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