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’

4 bed detached house for sale in Llantrisant Road, Capel Llanilltern, Cardiff CF5 - 43271927

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Summary
A charming detached four bedroom family residence, approached by a gated private drive with extensive private parking, and set within a private garden plot of appromimate 1.95 acres. With a stunning range of outdoor leisure features including a swimming pool and hot tub.

Description
Ty Newydd Farm is a distinctive house of character, built 1998 by the current owners on the site of an original period farm cottage which was reputed to date back to 1700 and occupied a an overall plot of 1.95 acres. This unique four bedroom family home enjoys the special benefits of ensuite shower rooms serving each of the double sized bedrooms plus a large period family bathroom equipped with a free standing roll top suite. Recently a stunning bespoke kitchen has been installed providing a wonderful social space (30'1 x 14'9), centred around a large island unit with Quartz granite work tops, stylish integrated appliances and inset with a charming stone Inglenook fireplace with contemporary log burner and a solid wood mantle. There are two utility rooms and two ground floor cloak rooms. The living space is truly impressive including five principle reception rooms plus a grand entrance reception hall inset with a wide staircase returning to the east and west first floors. All windows are double glazed with white PVC units, and there are two feature windows, both hexagon in design with coloured leaded glass. Central heating is oil fired with panel radiators and a modern tank installed also in 1998. Charming character features include exposed beamed ceilings and natural stone walls providing a Farm House theme, whilst the living space provide a contemporary style with both a large formal dining room for social meals, and a relaxing lounge with a stone Minster fireplace!

The Property
With a family in mind the capacious cinema room (18'10 x 17'8) offers a wonderful entertainment centre, whilst both the sitting room (19'11 x 13'6) and the sun lounge (16'3 x 15'0) offer flexible living space with french doors that open onto the gardens. Each of the double bedrooms also include individual walk-in wardrobes, and the unique advantage with the living space on the first floor is the undoubtable fact that each bedroom is well proportioned with pleasing outlooks across the surrounding gardens and grounds. A truly impressive family house situated within only a short drive to Cardiff, and within easy access to an exit onto the M4, allowing fast travel to Newport, Swansea and Bristol.

Outside Leisure Features
Whilst the property is approached by a long gated private entrance drive which leads to both a large double garage (20'10 x 22'1) and a double car-port (20'11 x 20'5), the outside space includes many separate areas for activity including a large L shaped lawn which is screened by high conifer trees, a fully heated outdoor swimming pool, a large decked sun terrace, an undercover patio and a matching covered hot tub. There is also a further summer house and a separate self contained home office. There are three further outdoor rooms buildings which could be converted into stables, whilst one of these buildings is already converted into a fully sound proof studio!

School Catchment
The property lies within the school catchment of Radyr High School, whilst local primary schools include Craig-y-Parc off Heol-y-Parc in Pentyrch Village, and Creigiau Primary School in Creigiau.

Ground Floor

Entrance Reception Hall 16' 8" x 14' 9" ( 5.08m x 4.50m )
A most imposing and charming large entrance reception hall, inset with a 6 ft wide spindle balustrade staircase with newel posts, exposed beamed ceiling, double radiator, approached from an open fronted porch via two part panelled white PVC coloured leaded glass double entrance doors with side screen windows. Built in understair cloaks hanging cupboard.

Downstairs Cloakroom 8' 5" x 2' 9" ( 2.57m x 0.84m )
Fitted stylish modern and contemporary cloakroom suite with tiled walls and floor, comprising a large shaped pedestal wash hand basin with stylish chrome mixer taps and pop-up waste, slimline W.C., PVC Georgian style window to rear.

Understairs Cloaks Cupboard

Lounge 20' x 15' 5" ( 6.10m x 4.70m )
Gracious room inset with a Minster fireplace with granite surround and hearth, exposed beamed ceiling, PVC double glazed Georgian style window with outlooks across a front sun terrace, further PVC Georgian double glazed french doors opening on to the rear gardens, double radiator.

Cinema Room 18' 10" x 17' 8" ( 5.74m x 5.38m )
A fantastic cinema/games room, equipped with ceiling with spotlights, wide PVC double glazed Georgian style windows overlooking the courtyard front gardens, projector screen, exposed stone walls, feature Living Flame electric contemporary fire, surround sound.

Formal Dining Room 20' 2" x 16' 2" ( 6.15m x 4.93m )
An elegant room with an exposed beamed ceiling, PVC Georgian style double glazed window with views across the pretty front courtyard, PVC Georgian style window to rear, double radiator.

Kitchen And Breakfast Room 30' 1" x 14' 9" ( 9.17m x 4.50m )
Well fitted along two sides with an extensive range of stylish and contemporary bespoke floor and eye level units with high gloss doors, panel fronts and chrome handles, Quartz granite work surfaces with island unit and large breakfast bar, integrated Bosch Schott Ceran electric induction hob with a stainless steel canopy style extractor hood with glass surround and lights, two integrated stainless steel sinks with a powerful power jet chrome mixer tap, integrated aeg dishwasher, integrated Hoover wine cooler. Two tall storage larder units, two integrated Bosch fan assisted electric ovens, ceramic tiled floor throughout, space for the housing of two American style fridge freezers, exposed stone inglenook fireplace inset with a log and multifuel cast iron burner with stone hearth, two double radiators, PVC window with side garden aspect, PVC window with front garden aspect, PVC double glazed outer door to front courtyard. LED plinth lights.

Utility Room One 12' 6" x 7' 11" ( 3.81m x 2.41m )
With access to an outer hall with radiator and PVC Georgian style door with access to rear gardens. Well fitted along one side with high gloss contemporary floor and eye level units with chrome handles and solid work surfaces with a ceramic tiled surround, exposed beamed ceiling, radiator, PVC Georgian style window to rear.

Second Downstairs Cloakroom 6' 11" x 3' 7" ( 2.11m x 1.09m )
Suite comprising wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer taps and pop-up waste, W.C., ceramic tiled floor and walls, PVC window to side, radiator.

Utility Room Two 8' 6" x 4' 5" ( 2.59m x 1.35m )
Approached from the kitchen, fitted along two sides with high gloss contemporary and stylish floor and eye level units with laminate work surfaces and chrome handles, incorporating a modern sink with mixer taps, vegetable cleaner, space with plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space for the housing of a tumble drier, space for the housing of a low level fridge, ceramic tiled floor and walls, ceiling with spotlights.

Sitting Room 19' 11" x 13' 6" ( 6.07m x 4.11m )
A stunning room with solid oak floor and exposed beamed ceilings, PVC double glazed Georgian style french doors opening on to the rear gardens, further double glazed Georgian style window overlooking the front courtyard gardens, square opening leading to...........

Sun Lounge 16' 3" x 15' maximum ( 4.95m x 4.57m maximum )
A large and versatile sun lounge conservatory, inset with a solid wood floor, cavity brick outer plinth walls surmounted by PVC double glazed Georgian style windows, inset with PVC french doors opening onto a block paved courtyard front garden, double radiator, standard ceiling with spotlights.

First Floor Landing
Three PVC double glazed Georgian style windows with rear aspect, spindle balustrade landing, exposed beamed ceiling.

Master Bedroom One 19' 10" x 15' 5" ( 6.05m x 4.70m )
Gracious room with an exposed beamed ceiling, elegant coloured leaded glass hexagon shaped window with side aspect, two further PVC Georgian style double glazed windows with front and rear aspect, double radiator.

Ensuite Shower Room 7' 2" x 4' 3" ( 2.18m x 1.30m )
White suite with walls largely ceramic tiled, ceramic tiled floor, shaped pedestal wash hand basin, W.C., separate ceramic tiled shower cubicle with Mira shower unit and glass shower door. Radiator, PVC double glazed Georgian window to front, beamed ceiling with spotlights.

Walk-In Wardrobe 7' 2" x 5' 5" ( 2.18m x 1.65m )
An extensive hanging and storage space, electric light.

Bedroom Two 16' 7" x 16' 3" ( 5.05m x 4.95m )
A large impressive bedroom with an exposed beamed ceiling, double radiator, PVC Georgian style double glazed window with pleasing front aspect across the courtyard gardens and towards adjacent fields.

Ensuite Shower Room 7' 1" x 4' 3" ( 2.16m x 1.30m )
Modern white Ideal standard suite with ceramic tiled floor and ceramic tiled walls, comprising shaped pedestal wash hand basin, corner shaped corner ceramic tiled cubicle with Mira shower unit and shaped clear glass sliding doors and screen, radiator, PVC Georgian style double glazed window to front, beamed ceiling with spotlights.

Ensuite Dressing Room/wardrobe 7' 2" x 5' 6" ( 2.18m x 1.68m )
With extensive hanging space and shelving, together with a small access leading to the roof space, electric ceiling light.

Bedroom Three 15' 9" x 12' 6" ( 4.80m x 3.81m )
A charming room, equipped with three Velux double glazed windows, three further PVC Georgian style side windows overlooking a side garden with pergola, ceiling with spotlights, double radiator.

First Floor Landing Continued
Built-in linen cupboard and a further built-in full height airing cupboard with copper hot water factory insulated tank. Two further PVC Georgian style windows overlooking front courtyard, radiator, part beamed ceiling with spotlights.

Ensuite Shower Room 10' 11" x 6' 2" ( 3.33m x 1.88m )
Stylish modern recently installed suite with limestone style ceramic tiled floor and walls, comprising double size shower with contemporary Mira shower unit and clear glass sliding doors, chrome fittings, shaped wash hand basin with a contemporary built out vanity unit, mixer taps and pop-up waste, W.C. With concealed cistern, double radiator, PVC Georgian style window to side, ceiling with spotlights, built-in bathroom full height cabinet, hardwood panelled outer door leading to second staircase providing direct access to the kitchen and breakfast room.

Built-In Wardobe 12' 6" x 3' 10" ( 3.81m x 1.17m )
Approached via double doors with leaded lights and brass handles, extensive hanging space and shelving.

Bedroom Four 18' 5" x 10' 6" ( 5.61m x 3.20m )
With an elegant hexagon shaped PVC double glazed leaded coloured glass front window, further PVC Georgian style double glazed window with front garden and courtyard aspect, double radiator.

Ensuite Shower Room 7' 8" x 6' 9" ( 2.34m x 2.06m )
Modern white suite with ceramic tiled walls, comprising shaped pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., separate ceramic tiled shower cubicle with New Team 3000 shower unit and glass shower door, PVC Georgian style window to side, radiator.

Walk-In Wardrobe/dressing Room 7' 8" x 6' 7" ( 2.34m x 2.01m )
A good size, fitted with extensive shelving and hanging space, electric light.

Family Bathroom 16' 8" x 7' 10" ( 5.08m x 2.39m )
A most impressive white Period style suite with ceramic tiled walls and exposed beamed high atrium style ceiling with spotlights, comprising a free standing roll top bath with gold effect mixer taps and mixer shower fitment, W.C. With hardwood toilet seat and china handle, large shaped pedestal wash hand basin, double radiator, PVC Georgian style window to rear, PVC Georgian style window to side.

Private Entrance Drive
Approached via private gates with side pillars and leading to a long sweeping entrance drive that leads into the front garden and continues to a large block paved turning area with parking for several vehicles and equipped with outside lights and water tap.

Double Carport 20' 11" x 20' 5" ( 6.38m x 6.22m )
Electric power and light.

Double Garage 22' 1" x 20' 10" ( 6.73m x 6.35m )
Approached via electronically controlled fob operated roller double width door. Electric power and light.

Home Office 14' 5" x 14' ( 4.39m x 4.27m )
Fully equipped private detached from the main house home office, independently approached from the courtyard via a PVC double glazed door with side screen window, extensive power points and light fitments, outer hall leading to downstairs cloakroom with W.C. And wash hand basin, plus additional PVC outer door.

Store Room

Hot Tub
Fully operational hot tub with a timber trellis surround with timber pitched roof.

Outdoor Swimming Pool
Large fully heated electrically powered outdoor swimming pool with cover and decked side sun terrace, bordered with timber garden seats and outside lighting. Approximate depth 1.8 meters continuos.

Breeze House
Open fronted breeze house with space for patio table and chairs beneath a rosemary tiled roof with timber outer pillars

Decked Sun Terrace
Large decked sun terrace inset with a summer house/storeroom, detached and fully equipped with electric power and light, edged with outside lights and trellising for full privacy.

Outside Lawn
Large main lawn, edged with high grown conifer trees and garden trees to afford maximum privacy and security.

Enclosed Garden
There is a further enclosed garden which could be turned into a menage or small paddock, currently with hard concrete flooring but bordered with outside walls to afford privacy and security.

More from Essential Bathrooms - Builders' Merchants News

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Published:  23 March, 2017

For 2017 Essential Bathrooms has expanded its portfolio with new additions such as furniture, towel warmers and baths. 

Essential Bathrooms is renowned for its quality and style and especially its competitive prices, all factors which have played a key part in assisting its customers to remain competitive. 

To ensure the ranges continue to reflect current customer desires and to keep in line with market trends, Essential Bathrooms has discontinued its Gem furniture range and introduced Alaska as a replacement. 

Alaska has a pure white, high gloss contemporary finish and features sleek square edge handles and square edge cabinets. The fine details really do give the furniture a clean sharp finish.

Alaska bathroom furniture offers a wide range of choice to complete the perfect bathroom including a back to wall unit and an option of sizes in basin units. The look can also be completed with its 4 drawer units or a combined drawer and cupboard unit. The range provides a perfect entry-level option without sacrificing style or quality.

To support the launch of the new furniture, eye-catching lifestyle room set shots have been produced. These images really highlight the beauty of the furniture and create a vision of how an ideal bathroom could look. 

The finishing touches in a bathroom always create a huge impact on the final appeal of the completed bathroom project. To complement the new look, Essential Bathrooms has also introduced a range of new designer towel warmers for 2017, adding to its existing collection with a range of new deluxe and designer options.

Leo is a brand new  towel warmer design with a unique, sleek modern finish, which is available in Chrome and Anthracite. Essential Bathrooms has also introduced new size extensions to some of its best-selling towel warmers – Capricorn, the traditional towel warmer, Taurus and Electric Chrome. The popular colour, Anthracite, has also been introduced on four sizes of the straight towel warmer collection.

These towel warmers are a great multifunctional and attractive feature in any bathroom. They are easy to install and great for drying clothes and towels or heating robes ready for stepping out of the shower in comfort.

To complete the latest newcomers, the Kensington L shaped shower bath now comes in 1500mm, 1600mm and 1800mm sizes.  These additions reflect the popularity of the existing 1700mm model, providing new options for customers to meet the needs of both compact and larger size bathrooms. The 1500mm model, in particular, offers the luxury of a combined bath and dedicated shower area for the space restricted bathroom, rather than having to make the decision to have either a bath or shower.

These additional investments in new products by Essential Bathrooms offer even greater choice for retailers to provide superb value for money to their customers.

Delta Shower Doors - Design Your Own Shower Doors In Three Easy Steps!

Read article : Delta Shower Doors - Design Your Own Shower Doors In Three Easy Steps!

The last time we remodeled our master bathroom, Ronald Reagan was president, a first-class stamp was 24¢, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was around 1,900. At the time, we tiled the walls and floor, put in a stock vanity and toilet, and installed a 4’ one-piece shower with sliding glass doors. A few years ago, we replaced the vanity, and the room still looks pretty good overall. Taking a closer look, though, the faucets are getting tarnished, and the glass doors are looking pretty dated and beat. Recently, the folks at Delta offered us an opportunity to try out a new service they are offering in conjunction with the Home Depot. Put down your copy of 1984, and take a look. We’ll show you how easy it is to customize and order your own Delta Shower Doors!

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The process is fast, easy, and almost fun—not an adjective you normally associate with buying a shower door. To begin, you first select what type of Delta Shower Doors you need—sliding tub, sliding shower, or pivoting shower. If it’s a shower door, you’ll need to know the measurement for the width; there’s a link on the first page that shows you where to measure.

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At this point, you have two choices: choice one is to choose your door type and finish the design process online, which is simple and takes just a few minutes. Choice two is for those who hate doing anything online, or who just want to get out of the house, and perhaps go somewhere that has people strolling about in orange aprons, eager to help you get through the design process. It turns out Home Depot is the only place to go since Delta Shower Doors are available in-store exclusively there. Here’s a quick overview of the process from Delta:

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Assuming you want to do it online, after choosing your door type, just click on the red banner that says “Step 1: Choose Your Glass.” Crazy as it sounds, this is where you’ll choose your glass. There are eight styles to choose from, including various patterns and textured glass. If you like to keep an eye on things while you’re showering, you can even select clear glass.

In the next step, you’ll choose the track for your Delta Shower Doors. You can select chrome, nickel, bronze, or polished brass. In each step of the process, prices are clearly shown for each option, and a little monitor on the upper right shows your selections so far, along with a running total cost. There is also a picture on each page, and whenever you make a selection, the picture is updated automatically to show what your door will look like.

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The final step is to select your hardware. There are four styles of towel bars to choose from, depending on your tastes. If keeping it simple is your style, take a look at “Simplicity.” Looking for something with a bit more panache? “Panache” might be just the thing. The other two offerings don’t lend themselves to cheesy references; you’ll just have to look for yourself.

And that’s it, you just designed your own Delta Shower Doors! Just click on “See Your Design” to—you guessed it—see your design. At this point, you’ll also be able to look through several accessories that coordinate with your design, including faucet sets, towel bars, toilet paper holders, drawer knobs and even flush levers for your toilet! Click on “Add To Cart,” and you’ll be taken to the Home Depot web site. First, select your delivery method; you can choose to have it shipped to the nearest Home Depot for free, or to your home for a fee. Proceed to the checkout, pay, and sit back and dream how splendid your baño will look when your designer door arrives!

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The order for my custom doors was placed on October 7th. On October 15th, a big ol’ truck rolled up, and a box of Delta Shower Doors landed on our side porch. Not bad, I’ve had stock special orders take longer than that to arrive. The doors are shipped by ground freight; when they get to your area, the trucking company will contact you to set up a delivery date. If you’re hiring someone to do the installation, tell them when to show up, and your mission is complete. On the other hand, if you have average DIY skills, and some basic tools, you can do your own installation. This will save you some money, and earn you the awe and respect of everyone you meet.

The HomeFixated Guide To Installing Your Delta Shower Doors

If your tub or shower is new, and you don’t have to remove an old set of doors, you have permission to scroll down to “Delta Shower Doors – By The Book.” Otherwise, the first step in the installation process is to make the old stuff go away. If your old doors are still in good shape, your local Habitat for Humanity or other salvaged-goods store may accept it for resale. This accomplishes several things: it eliminates your disposal problem (some trash haulers may not take large items), it keeps usable stuff out of the landfill, and you might even get a tax write-off!

Most shower doors are installed the same way: upright brackets go at either end of the shower, and are screwed into the edges of the tub or wall. A track fits in between them, and sits on the edge of the tub or shower. Finally, the top rail is attached to the top of the edge brackets. After all that is in place, you tip the doors into place, where little wheels glide along an overhead track. Usually there is a center bracket in the bottom track to separate the doors, and hold them into the track. To take it apart, we’ll simply reverse the process. And now for the first HomeFixated tip of the day: spreading a towel on the shower floor will help protect it, and will also keep screws and debris out of the drain.

First, pop out the old doors. Usually you can do this just by unscrewing the dividing bracket, lifting up on the doors, and tilting them into the shower. Once the doors are off, unscrew the side brackets and tip them in toward the center. There will probably be caulk wanting to hold them in place; use a painter’s multitool or a flat-bladed razor scraper to convince them to give it up; just be careful not to scratch your walls or chip your surround.

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At this point, you should be able to tip the sides and top outward. The bottom rail is usually just held in place by caulk; scrape it off, and the rail should pop right out. Use your flat-bladed razor scraper, and a sponge with some cleaner that’s safe for your shower’s surface, to get the rest of the caulk and years of accumulated nastiness off the entire opening area.

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And that’s it, you’re ready to install your sporty new Delta Shower Doors! If you want to see how the pros do it, Delta has a series of helpful installation videos. The following is their sliding shower door installation video:

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Delta Shower Doors – By The Book

Even if you’ve done a shower door installation before, it’s a good idea to read the instructions. The instruction manual that comes with your Delta Shower Doors is excellent, very clear and thorough. The first page gives a list of all the tools and supplies you’ll need to install your doors, so a good first step is to round everything up. Unpack the doors and rails, and make sure all the parts are there. Some of the parts are stuck in the packing foam, so don’t pitch anything until your installation is finished. I’ll give an overview here, but the manual has much more detail, and is, as they say, profusely illustrated.

The wall jambs go in first. The jambs must sit flat against the shower wall and the threshold; if you have a tile wall, or a tub or shower with a perfect 90° angle where the wall meets the threshold, you’re set. If you have a tub or shower where there’s a curve there, you’ll need to round off the bottom of the side rails to conform to the curve. This is no big deal; the instructions tell you to use a coin to mark the contour onto the jamb. What they don’t tell you is that you probably won’t be able to SEE that mark!

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A little HF tip: put a piece of masking tape on the jamb, and make your mark on it. Use a pair of tin snips or a hacksaw, and cut to that approximate shape. Finish smoothing it to the right shape with a file or angle grinder. You can also use an angle grinder to do the whole process; that’s what I did, just be careful not to get carried away with it.

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Place the wall jambs against the wall, centered on the bottom ledge. Use your level to plumb them, then temporarily tape them in place. Next, you’ll drill a 1/8” pilot hole through the three pre-drilled holes in the wall jambs into the edge of the shower. Take the jambs back off the wall, and use a 5/16” bit to enlarge the pilot holes.

delta shower doors" width="460" height="689" class="size-large wp-image-25848" />Plumb up the wall jambs. Masking tape holds them in place.delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25849" />Drill 1/8″ pilot holes through the pre-drilled holes in the jambs.delta shower doors" width="460" height="362" class="size-large wp-image-25850" />Remove the jambs, and enlarge the holes to 5/16″.

Push the supplied wall anchors into these holes, and snug them in gently with a small hammer. Reposition the wall jambs, and screw them to the wall. Your screws will be used to attach bumpers to the top and bottom holes, and a special center bumper in the middle. Hey—your walls are done!

delta shower doors" width="460" height="350" class="size-large wp-image-25851" />Push wall anchors into the 5/16″ holes unless you’re drilling into a stud…delta shower doors" width="460" height="379" class="size-large wp-image-25852" />Screw through the bumpers and into the anchors.delta shower doors" width="460" height="689" class="size-large wp-image-25853" />You’re jambin’!

Laying Some Track

Now it’s time to cut the bottom track. The kits will fit various sizes of tubs and showers; getting an accurate measurement will give you a good, snug fit you need to measure the distance between the two jambs. This can be tricky to do, as it’s an inside measurement. Here’s another HF tip: measure from one end to an even number around the center of the threshold, and make a mark. I chose 24”. Now, measure from the other end to that same mark, and add those two numbers together. My second measurement came to exactly 19”, making my total length 43”.

delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25855" />Measure about halfway from one side of the track, and make a mark…delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25856" />Measure to that mark from the other side, and add ’em up.

Now you need to transfer that measurement onto your bottom track, and mark it for cutting. Our track hardware was bronze, which makes it really hard to see any marks. I used the tape trick again, putting a piece of masking tape on the track and making my mark on it. To avoid unnecessary foul language and elevated blood pressure, double check your measurements and marks before you cut! You want a nice, square cut, so use a miter box with your hacksaw. Make sure it’s deep enough to accommodate a 3” wide piece of material; that’s how wide my top track was. Make your cut, and use a file to smooth any burred edges. By the way, another tip the folks at Delta repeated several times was DO NOT CUT THE TOP AND BOTTOM TRACKS TO THE SAME LENGTH! They are correct, don’t do it!

delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25857" />A piece of tape makes your mark easier to see.delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25858" />A basic miter box gives you a smooth, square cut.

There’s a piece of gasket material in the kit; slide it into the groove in the track, and cut it to length. Now test fit your track between the jambs. Undoubtedly, it’s a perfect fit; if not (due undoubtedly to a shoddily-made tape measure or something else beyond your control), remove the track and file it to size. When all is well, fill the groove on the bottom of the track with silicone sealant, and press it into place between the jambs.

delta shower doors" width="460" height="356" class="size-large wp-image-25859" />After test-fitting the track, apply silicone sealant underneath it…delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25860" />Insert the track between the jambs, and press it into place.delta shower doors" width="460" height="689" class="size-large wp-image-25861" />Three sides finished!

Next up: the top track. For this, you’ll measure the distance between the two shower walls, above the wall jambs. This is another tricky measurement to get accurately. If you’re replacing a previously-installed unit, here’s a little cheat that worked for me: measure the OLD upper track, assuming it fit properly. Mine did, so it was easy to get the exact measurement. If you’re not so fortunate, here’s an easy way to get the measurement using materials at hand: take a piece of cardboard from the packaging, and make a mark exactly 12” from a square end of it. (Alternatively, you could use a 12″ ruler or a framing square). Hold the square end against one wall, and measure over from the other wall to your 12” mark. Add the two together, and there you go! Transfer the measurement to the top rail, again using a piece of masking tape, grab your miter box, and make the cut. Again, be sure to double-check your measurement first. De-burr the end, hold the top rail over the wall jambs, and push it into place. The hardest part is done!

delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25862" />If you removed an old door, just measure the old top track.delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25863" />Mark the top track for cutting.delta shower doors" width="460" height="689" class="size-large wp-image-25864" />Press the top down over the wall jambs.

I Can See Clearly Now – Or Perhaps Obscurely

And now for the most rewarding segment of your Delta Shower Doors installation, the shower doors! Remember the foam I told you not to throw away? That’s where the hanger brackets were lurking. Two brackets go on each door; the inside door gets installed first. The doors are identical, so grab one and install the hangars using the pre-drilled holes in the door, making sure the grooved sides of the brackets face the label side of the glass panel. Snug up the screws but don’t go all Incredible Hulk – you don’t want to risk cracking the door, and having to explain to your friends why there’s a blue tarp hanging in your shower opening. Now just lift the door into the upper track, until the rollers rest on the track. Make sure the side of the door with the label is facing in.

delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25866" />Insert a bushing into the hole…delta shower doors" width="460" height="345" class="size-large wp-image-25867" />Snug up the door hanger…delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25868" />When both hangers are in place…delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25869" />Lift the inside door into place on the inner rail.

Now repeat the process with the other door, but this time with the smooth side of the bracket facing the label side of the door. Lift the door into the top track, making sure the bottom of the door is inside the bottom track. Wow, it’s starting to look like a shower!

delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25870" />Now repeat the process with the outer door, and lift it onto the track.

If the doors don’t meet the walls properly, they can easily be adjusted. Pop the door back out of the track, and loosen up the rollers. There are three holes the roller can be inserted into; to raise the glass, use the lower hole. To lower it, use the upper hole. Snug the roller up, and re-hang the door.

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Once the doors are aligned properly, it’s time to install the divider on the bottom track. Measure the bottom track, find the center, and position the divider there, with the doors in the grooves. Drill 1/8” pilot holes through the edge of the divider into the bottom track, and secure it with the two self-tapping screws. Your Delta Shower Doors are secure, and you’re almost finished!

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Sealing the Deal

To keep the water on the inside of your beautiful new Delta Shower Doors, take your silicone sealant and seal along the entire length of the wall jambs and bottom track, both inside and out. 100% pure silicone works best, and there are varieties made specifically for bathrooms, with mold inhibitors. All that’s left to do is install the door handles or towel bars you selected. The exact installation will vary according to your hardware, but all are designed to be used with the pre-drilled holes in the door.

delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25875" />Use good silicone sealant around the entire inside and outside of the track.

Mine was very straightforward. I just inserted the rubber bushings into the holes in the door, slid a rubber gasket over the escutcheon and the handle post, and threaded them together through the hole. I installed one end, then put a bit of silicone on the towel bar, slid it into the post, and installed the other end. Easy peasy!

delta shower doors" width="460" height="376" class="size-large wp-image-25876" />No tools are needed for this towel bar, the pieces are threaded.delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25877" />Hold the back piece up to the door…delta shower doors" width="460" height="306" class="size-large wp-image-25878" />insert the other side, and spin it snug.delta shower doors" width="460" height="689" class="size-large wp-image-25879" />Towel bars in, and lookin’ good!

I summoned my wife, and we stepped back and admired the transformation, what a difference! It looked great, until I opened the door and saw the old faucets and drain. Replacing them will be our next move, the spiffy new doors made us realize just how crappy the old fixtures had gotten over the past three decades. Meanwhile, the Spousal Seal of Approval was issued.

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Design Your Own Delta Shower Doors

I think the custom Delta Shower Doors concept is great. The materials are very good quality – the weight on the shower doors was about twice that of those I took out. Fit and finish is excellent, everything you need to do the installation is included, and the instructions are very good. The design and ordering process was quick and easy, and the available options should enable most buyers to design a set of shower doors that’s exactly what they want. The only quibble I had with the entire process was that it’s difficult to see exactly what the various types of glass look like, at least that was the case on my Mac. Some higher-res photos might help with that.

Pricing is very competitive with stock units, where you’re limited to whatever configuration happens to be on the shelf. With the Delta Shower Doors, you’re the boss. Don’t like pebbled glass? Go with the Mission style. Tired of the polished brass (yep!)? Get the rubbed bronze or brushed nickel. Got some fancy shmancy towel racks on the wall? Get a matching fancy shmancy towel bar on your shower door.

The flexibility is great, you can get exactly what you want, and you can control the cost. I designed a similar setup in chrome, with pebbled glass, and the total cost came to $210. You can further control your costs by choosing to pick up your Delta Shower Doors at a nearby Home Depot for free, but if your schedule is crazy, you can have it shipped to your home for $55 or so. The doors come with a limited five-year warranty.

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Ready for the three-step program? Design YOUR custom doors before November 3rd, 2014, and you can enter a sweepstakes to win $1,000 or your own set of custom Delta Shower Doors!

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