Really nice home, but the builder made a big mistake by not planning for reasonable risers and treads for the stairs to all of the bedrooms!
One of the showings I had this past week included a wonderful home in an upscale rural subdivision in a beautiful river valley south of Billings Montana. The 17 acres are just perfect, the road is paved all the way to the garage! The home is less than 10 years old.
We headed up to the bedrooms on the upper level and felt like we were climbing a ladder! The treads were way too narrow and the risers too steep. I think they tried to adapt a floor plan that was meant for lower ceilings on the main levels. The home is vacant and has been for sale for 2 years. The price has been reduced by $200,000. I don't know what it will sell for, but I think the sellers are gonna take a bath.
It's very sad to me; no matter how beautiful and well kept, this home has a structural defect that is very hard to correct! The only thing I can think of to do is to lower the price, a lot! Or, do a remodel that includes a new staircase in some type of addition.
I think floor plans should be evaluated by a professional when changes are made, just think of the money that could have been saved!
