I was dead set on a split level layout until I toured one last weekend

I had been looking at houses online for like 3 months and kept circling back to these split level floor plans from the 70s. Something about the sunken living room and the half flights of stairs felt cool and retro, you know? Then I actually went to see one in person near my brother's place in Raleigh. The main floor was this weird hallway kitchen where you couldn't open the fridge and the dishwasher at the same time. The stairs were so narrow I banged my elbow on the wall carrying a laundry basket. Plus the only bathroom was on the opposite level from the bedrooms, so you'd have to go up and down stairs in the middle of the night. I wasted a whole Saturday driving out there and the whole tour was maybe 10 minutes. Anyone else been totally fooled by a floor plan photo that looked way better than the real thing?

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reese_patel23h ago

Ugh that sucks, I've definitely been there before.

kai5648h ago

Actually, I kinda found that part helpful in the long run.