Living in a Lighthouse -anyone done this? (stone, plumbing, warm) - remodeling, decorating, construction, energy use, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, building, rooms - City-Data Forum

WestGuest · 08-28-2016, 04:51 PM

From time to time the Government auctions off lighthouses. They are usually in pretty poor condition and fairly small living quarters.

The government doesn't provide much info.

Can you park a boat safely?

Where does the water come from ? Plumbing?

Taxes-- do you have to pay local property taxes?

Dude111 · 08-28-2016, 05:15 PM

I reckon it wouldnt be very warm in there!!! (Unless a major overhaul was done)

Might be interesting!

399083453 · 08-29-2016, 06:32 AM

Every lighthouse is unique. Yes, once private, you pay property tax.

Jjmars · 08-29-2016, 07:39 AM

Check out This Old House/Ask This Old House. They did an entire segment on a homeowner who was refurbishing a lighthouse to live in, including architectural plans. You can stream the episode from their website. It was pretty cool.

Edit: If I'm not mistaken the government made them have a functioning light...

pretty in black · 08-29-2016, 11:52 AM

I would love to live in a lighthouse. The view and the sound of the ocean would make it worth it.

bawac34618 · 08-30-2016, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pretty in black

I would love to live in a lighthouse. The view and the sound of the ocean would make it worth it.

I agree. I prefer urban areas, but if I had the opportunity to live in a lighthouse off a rocky shore somewhere between Massachusetts and Maine, I would jump on it in a heartbeat. I don't think anything would be more peaceful and serene than that.

WestGuest · 08-30-2016, 10:28 PM

Having done some research-- most do not have good water and plumbing. The foghorn can be 140 decibels. View is nice.

Still not sure about boat parking.

mkarch · 08-30-2016, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bawac34618

I agree. I prefer urban areas, but if I had the opportunity to live in a lighthouse off a rocky shore somewhere between Massachusetts and Maine, I would jump on it in a heartbeat. I don't think anything would be more peaceful and serene than that.

Ah yes, the gentle sound of waves beating at your 3rd story windows...

WoodyWW · 08-31-2016, 12:52 PM

Would you like climbing up, & down, many, many, many, many, old stone steps, around & around in a circle? Are there any old lighthouses that are open to the public, to check out, to get an idea?

WestGuest · 09-01-2016, 06:40 AM

I think there are parks built around lighthouses. The steps would be good exercise - there are many other issues of concern. Good point though.