Woman has lived in the same house for 105 years.

[MarkinPhx]

This is his is one of the most remarkable things I have read in a long time.


"In 1941, during the throes of World War II, Elsie exchanged vows with her husband, Bill, and the couple made a decision that would shape their lives forever—they chose to remain in the house that held generations of memories. “My dad died in 1949, and we finally bought the house in the 1960s,” Elsie recollects. The modest residence, now valued at £75,000, was initially acquired for a mere £250 with the help of a loan, a testament to their deep-rooted commitment."


Link to article:

https://allchronology.com/2023/07/1...unwavering-devotion-to-her-105-year-old-home/

 

[hollydolly]

Not unusual tbh.. many people live in houses they were born in up until they die... what is astonishing is that it says her house is now worth £75,000..I didn't know it was possible to buy a decent property in the UK for £75K...

 

[fuzzybuddy]

My mom & dad bought their cape cod home in 1960 for $11,000. In 2018, it sold for $160,000. My mom lived in the house for over 50 years.

 

[Jamala]

My parents lived in the same house all their married life, nearly 70 years.
Upon their passing, we sold the house. It is now made into three flats and each flat costs a fortune.

 

[Gaer]

@MarkinPhx, How are you holding up in the several days of extreme temperatures? You all right?

 

[officerripley]

I can't imagine liking a place that much that you'd want to stay there that long. I wish that'd happened for me (or anyone I've ever known) but grew up and have always lived in areas where most couldn't afford anything even halfway decent so it's been a real culture of moving a lot.

 

[MarkinPhx]

@MarkinPhx, How are you holding up in the several days of extreme temperatures? You all right?

@Gaer I'm doing OK. Thanks for asking. The main discomfort comes from the lows at night being only in the 90's. There is no relief at all but hopefully the seasonal storms will start up soon to help cool things off some. Tucson got an inch of rain last night so that is encouraging. I hope you are doing well where you are and hope things break soon for both of us !

 

[jujube]

My grandmother lived in the same house for 57 years. She rented it for the whole time.

 

[chic]

I can't imagine the stability of living in the same house you were born in and you're over a hundred. No wonder she's lived so long!