Friday, March 30, 2018

Suburban company excels at bathroom updates

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Homeowners who are tired of the look of their bathroom or who need an accessible tub or shower in place of one they have used for years, are finding an economical solution from a local company.

Bath Planet of Chicagoland, based in Streamwood, offers stylish, cost-effective, low-maintenance acrylic bath improvements that are also made locally in Palatine.

Many Bath Planet products install right over existing, outdated wall tile and chipped or faded tub for maximum cost-effectiveness and minimal mess.

"Our exclusive product line, ranging from spa showers to walk-in tubs, is constructed out of the toughest acrylic -- specially designed to withstand the wear and tear of daily bathroom use," the Bath Planet website states. "The acrylic is custom fitted to your existing bathroom and installed with triple-seal technology. Not only will your new bathtub or shower be stunning, but it will also fit seamlessly into your current design and protect your home from harmful water damage."

In addition, all of that tough cleaning of grout, using harsh chemicals, will be a distant memory. A little vinegar and hot water is all that is required to effectively clean a Bath Planet acrylic shower, according to Dimitris Nacopoulos, owner of the Chicago-area dealership.

And you don't have to count on workmen invading your home for days or weeks. Installation can be completed in as little as one day, he added.

Bath Planet offers replacement tubs and shower bases in a wide selection of colors, sizes and styles to add value to the bathroom within your home.

The products feature the elegant look of ceramic tile, granite or marble -- in a wide variety of colors and finishes -- but without the grout, mess and irritating maintenance because the liners are made of a nonporous, easy-to-clean material. An array of finishing touches are available, including shower caddies, soap dishes, grab bars, curved shower rods and a selection of shower doors, so homeowners can easily create a complete, unique bathroom that meets their particular circumstances.

Nacopoulos said Bath Planet also has a full line of accessibility products and aging-in-place bath systems to ensure independent living for as long as possible. Roll-in showers, walk-in tubs, soaking tubs and even jetted tubs are all available.

Nacopoulos has owned the Chicago Bath Planet dealership for 15 years. It is one of 122 dealerships around the country and his territory extends from Rockford to Lake Michigan and from the Indiana border to southern Wisconsin.

"What sets us apart is the fact that we offer great service, competitive pricing, the most color and design options in the business, the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval and a lifetime warranty," Nacopoulos said.

For more information, call (877) 705-7177.

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Alto Atacama

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Have you ever just walked into a setting and felt immediately at home?That’s basically what I felt like the moment I stepped foot into the Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa in the Atacama desert up in Northern Chile.

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After experiencing 2 large cities to start our #onlyinsouthamerica excursion, Santiago and Valparaiso, I was pumped to head north to the desert and get my adventure on. Growing up in Tucson, AZ made the transition from city life to high desert pretty easy. We hopped off a plane, jumped in a van and scooted off to the hotel. Walking into the Alto Atacama was like walking into a dream. We had fresh juices upon arrival, followed by a round of Pisco’s! I mean, did you expect anything less after I professed my love for the Pisco yesterday? I think not.

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We were whisked off to our respective rooms and I basically never wanted to leave.

If I was given the opportunity to have a second honeymoon, this would most definitely be one of the stops! (Patagonia too – but we’ll save that for next week!) Maybe Thomas and I will just have to renew our vows in a few years and cruise down to Chile to live it up!

The rooms were stunning, there were 6 pools (whaaaaat? I’m obsessed), a relaxing spa (I’d recommend a massage although they do have a quinoa facial too! And for anyone who loves quinoa as mush as me, it’s kind of a no-brainer! ) and the food was clean, spa like and flavorful. Shortly after arriving I announced that I would have to be dragged off the premise when it was time to leave. It was so beautiful.

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Alto Atacama was designed to blend seamlessly into the surroundings and without a doubt, it definitely does. After winding through a few streets in town, you feel like your driving out into the mountains and then out of no where the Alto Atacama pops into view! The architecture and landscape blend perfectly with the picturesque mountains and landscape!

Alto Atacama has a few different types of rooms. I was in the one of the Catarpe Room which opens up to a private terrace and views overlooking the Cordillera de la Sal Range and the Catarpe Valley. It came complete with a giant king sized bed, a waterfall type shower, and the most comfy bath rope among other fun amenities! Plus it was just a hop, skip and a jump to all the pools! Clearly the folks at Alto Atacama knew the way to my heart!

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Roasted Turkey and Avocado Salad

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But we didn’t just stay at the hotel and lounge the whole time! No way, we were out and about every day on some of the most fantastic excursions that the hotel had to offer. Alto Atacama provides a handful of fun day activities, plus some star gazing, all of which I’ll share with you in a few days!

For anyone looking for a little R&R plus some adventure in the northern Chile area, I can’t recommend Alto Atacama enough!! It’s the best!

Felton Variable Shower Head | Bunnings Warehouse

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4 bedroom detached house for sale in Foxley Drive, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23

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Full description

Tenure: Freehold

Folio: 13650 A 4/5 bedroom detached family home with a contemporary design, situated in one of Bishop’s Stortford’s most sought after roads. The property is conveniently located close to Hockerill Anglo European school and other JMI and senior schooling. Bishop’s Stortford’s train station is approximately an 8 minute walk which serves London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. The bustling market town of Bishop’s Stortford is ever popular with people wishing to gain an excellent education for their children and commute into London. Bishop’s Stortford benefits from restaurants, public houses, shopping centres, sporting facilities along with an M11 access point leading to the M25.

The property is designed for modern living with a contemporary high gloss kitchen/family room, space for living/dining, separate living room, bi-folding rear doors to rear garden, study/playroom with en-suite wet room (could ideally be used for a relative etc), underfloor heating throughout and the property is media ready. There is a good sized garden with an Indian sandstone patio, double garage, parking, landscaped gardens and the remainder of a 10 year NHBC guarantee. Internal viewing is recommended.

Property ref: 121_2630_4439879


General 
Covered entrance with outside recessed low voltage lighting, outside power point, Indian sandstone threshold leading to a contemporary modern front door with light panel to side, leading to:
Spacious Entrance Hall 
With oak effect flooring, carpeted oak and glass staircase to first floor, low voltage lighting, understairs storage cupboard.
Downstairs Cloakroom 
Comprising an enclosed flush w.c., granite work surface, built-in cabinetry, wash hand basin with monobloc mixer tap, tiled surrounds and shelving, mirror, heated towel rail, opaque double glazed window to side, ceramic flooring with underfloor heating.
Cloaks Storage Cupboard 
Housing plumbing for washer/dryer, double opening oak doors.
Study/Playroom 
12' 6" x 10' (3.81m x 3.05m) with a double glazed window to side, fitted carpet, door giving access to walk-in wet room.
Agents Note 
Could be used as bedroom 5 for a dependent relative/teenage child, if required.
Walk-In Wet Room 
A shower area with part glazed sides, wall mounted designer shower with detachable hand held shower, flush w.c., vanity wash hand basin with a drawer and monobloc tap, contemporary tiling, double glazed window to side, electric shaver socket, heated towel rail, ceramic tiled flooring with underfloor heating.
Living Room 
17' 6" x 14' 10" (5.33m x 4.52m) with bi-folding doors to rear Indian sandstone patio, low voltage lighting, media ready with a Samsung 50” Smart t.v., skirting, fitted carpet.
Enormous Kitchen/Family Room 
31' 4" x 17' 8" (9.55m x 5.38m) the kitchen area comprises a contemporary high gloss kitchen with base and eye level units, inset china bowl sink with monobloc mixer tap and granite work surfaces, integrated dishwasher, integrated recycling bins, five-ring Neff hob with designer stainless steel and glass extractor over, wine chiller, built-in Neff double oven, coffee machine and microwave, large integrated fridge and separate freezer, low voltage lighting, under cabinet lighting, ceramic tiled flooring, granite topped breakfast bar area, media ready. The family area has space for a large dining table and chairs and a sofa. With bi-folding doors leading to the rear patio, wall mounted media point, low voltage lighting, high gloss ceramic tiled flooring with under floor heating.
First Floor Part Galleried Landing 
With oak and glass staircase, full height window to front, access to loft space, fitted carpet, large walk-in airing cupboard with bespoke shelving and pressurised hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 1 
16' 8" x 14' 10" (5.08m x 4.52m) with a double glazed bay window to front, further ¾ height window to front, wall mounted media point, fitted carpet, underfloor heating.
Luxury En-Suite Bath/Shower Room 
With a Villeroy & Boch toilet with surface mounted flush, vanity Villeroy & Boch wash hand basin with cabinet beneath and monobloc mixer tap, panel enclosed bath with mixer tap, large walk-in shower cubicle with ceiling mounted shower head, low voltage lighting, heated towel rail, fitted mirror, fully tiled walls and flooring, 2 light tubes, low voltage lighting.
Bedroom 2 
13' 6" x 11' 6" (4.11m x 3.51m) with a double glazed window to rear, media point, fitted carpet.
Luxury En-Suite Shower Room 
A modern suite with a flush w.c, pedestal wash hand basin with monobloc tap, corner shower cubicle with a wall mounted shower, fitted mirror, heated towel rail, opaque double glazed window to rear, low voltage lighting, ceramic tiled flooring.
Bedroom 3 
14' 10" x 11' 6" (4.52m x 3.51m) with a double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden, wall mounted media point, fitted carpet, door giving access to Jack and Jill shower room with bedroom 4.
Jack and Jill Shower Room 
A fine suite with a double sized shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and hand held shower, flush w.c. with surface mounted flush, sink unit with drawers and monobloc mixer tap, heated towel rail, fitted mirror, low voltage lighting, light tube, fully tiled ceramic walls and flooring.
Bedroom 4 
10' 8" x 10' (3.25m x 3.05m) with a double glazed window to front, wall mounted media point, fitted carpet.
Outside 
The Rear 
The property enjoys a lawned rear garden with outside designer lighting and is fully enclosed by fencing with an enormous, full width Indian sandstone patio area which leads to the front.
The Front 
To the front of the property is a tarmacadam driveway with granite set edges and parking for 4 cars. There are landscaped areas and lead to:
Double Garage 
16' 10" x 16' 6" (5.13m x 5.03m) with an electronic roller shutter door, rafter space, power and light and a cold water tap. The garage houses the boiler and a water softener.
Local Authority 
East Herts District Council
Band ‘G’

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Red Mountain home listed for $14.95 million comes with panoramic views, dazzling amenities

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It’s not every day that a panoramic mountain view punches you in the gut and takes your breath away. That is, unless you live in an opulent manor perched boldly on a Red Mountain corner lot. The dizzying views can be yours for $14.95 million.

This five-bedroom, six-bathroom home faces Aspen Mountain to the south and showcases views of Red Mountain to the north. Also on display from the home’s expansive windows and deck are Independence Pass and Snowmass. Each bedroom has a view. The kitchen has a view. The living space has a view. This house’s views have views.

“You should never put up window treatments,” said Marian Lansburgh, one of the home’s listing agents. “The views are the window treatments.You walk in, and you have dead-on views of Aspen mountains. It’s the first thing that hits you.”

Unlike most homes in the area, the alpine vistas are uninterrupted by trees or other houses.

“It’s the south-facing, sunny, big, in-your-face view, where you’ll open the front door and go ‘wow,'” said Lansburgh, a broker at Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Aspen.

The home, located at the end of Hunter Creek Road, comes with a meditative soundtrack courtesy of Hunter Creek, which babbles below the property.

Take in the scenery from the hot tub, nestled into a deck that wraps the house, or walk across the street to explore the Hunter Creek Hiking Trail. And, just in case all that nature gets overwhelming, drive five minutes to downtown Aspen for shopping, dining and relief from the all that fresh air.

“It’s really where you want to live if you want the greatest view and the proximity to town,” Lansburgh said. “It’s a hop, skip and a jump.”

The interior of the home is just as gorgeous as what surrounds it.

Built in 2000 and remodeled in 2016, this 7,401-square-foot property features an open kitchen with a breakfast area and a pantry. A second entrance right off the driveway creates a practical route for delivering groceries from three-car garage.

Because the home sits on almost an acre of land, the driveway is sizable enough space to perform a three-point turn without rolling off the side of the mountain.

“A lot of properties on Red Mountain do not have that because they sit on the edge of the mountain,”  Lansburgh said.

Although the home includes no shortage of amenities, the bare bones are equally impressive. The straightforward layout is prime for entertaining, hosting guests and reveling in the reality that allows you to afford this home.

The first floor includes three bedrooms and a recreation room, as well as a guest master bedroom. The ultra-private master bedroom is alone upstairs and includes a massive closet and bathroom.

“The minute you walk in the door, it really takes your breath away,” said Jennifer Engel, the property’s other listing agent. “The layout is ideal.”

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