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And the Survey Says…

All this discussion in the comments about my ‘land dispute’ made me pull up my land records. Well, I got quite a shock from doing so. The area was surveyed in 2011 and here’s the result, with my lot highlighted:

propertySee how it says 30.48 metres by 15.25 metres?

30.48 metres is 100′. But 15.25 metres is 50′, not 40′! I have 10′ more frontage/1,000 square feet more than I thought I did!!!!!!!!

The chain of title is clear. Vacant lot to ownership by RM to ownership by C&C to ownership by yours truly.

I went out this afternoon and started raking leaves. Here is one of about five piles of the same size:

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I’m nowhere near done yet.

I then did an informal survey to get a better idea of the property boundaries. The ones on the east side are nebulous and in under brush. But even giving or taking as much as 10′ puts me way further west than I would have expected. In fact, my rough measuring took me to almost exactly the line where the neighbours on the west stop their lawn maintenance. Once I looked for that line, it because really obvious.

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I thought my property line ended just where the truck is parked, with those trees ahead of it being of ambiguous ownership. Nope, my property line extends a little further west to just about the other trees. In fact, I am now convinced that the shed above is right or just a few feet from, the property line. Colour me gobsmacked.

Next time I see Caroline, I will ask her to confirm how much she mowed last summer as that will confirm my informal little survey.

I am SO glad the guy stopped by yesterday or I would have started work with a severely underestimated idea of my actual lot boundaries.

I took a break from all the raking midafternoon and went down the street to Laura’s to see if she wanted company. We ended up gabbing over coffee for about an hour. She has a beautiful house and property that she has lived in for 25+ years and just recently completely remodeled and redecorated.

She has all sorts of fruit trees as well as a vegetable garden. If I do spend all of next summer here, I am going to get started on a garden as I would be here for the full growing season. I definitely have the space for it!

So that’s the kind of day it’s been, never mind that I am behind on my transcription work. Sometimes, a gal’s just got to spend some time outside. 🙂

9 thoughts on “And the Survey Says…”

  2. Indeed! Room for a veggie garden and a laundry room. The latter will be a sturdy table for the Wonder Wash located next to miles and miles of clothesline. 🙂

  3. How wonderful to be exploring the potential of your own land. You have the best of both worlds – exploring in Miranda and planning a home base.

    We enjoy following your joys and travails – here’s hoping for more joys this summer 🙂

  6. Fantastic stroke of luck! Love the lot plan as well. Have thought about you today as we have the Firefly marathon on as we clean house and take care of the yard. 🙂

  7. Lucie, one of the things I really want to do is work with found materials, like I did when I had my house. So look for someone who is giving away bricks or pavers if you’ll haul them, find recycled timber, etc. That post you linked to has tons of inspiration!

    Linda and Nicole, more room for a bigger shed! I’ve decided to save up my pennies and pounce when I find a grainery, instead of getting a cheapie thing in the meantime.

    Nicole, enjoy! I might have to do the same thing. I could really use some Mal Reynolds today. 🙂

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