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’

Bathroom Remodel Ideas

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  Relaxed Traditional Bathroom Design

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  Transformed Tub

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  Modern Makeover

  A brushed nickel light fixture (#27219) complements the modern finishings in this bathroom. The subway tiles (#64396) run vertically for an unexpected twist. Durable Valspar paint in Skyward contrasts nicely with the white tile on the walls.

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  Crisp and Contemporary

  This stylish bathroom incorporates accent tiles in small doses. Decorative tiles around the bathtub create an eye-catching tub surround. The crisp white walls get a boost from tiles-turned-wall art. Patterned tiles around the mirror serve as a one-of-a-kind frame.

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  Down to Earth

  This light-filled bathroom mixes several tile colors and tile types to create a soothing natural color scheme. The espresso double vanity adds contemporary styling and vanity lights (#35151) above the tile-framed mirrors provide task lighting.

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  Perfect Symmetry

  The high ceilings in this bathroom are balanced with pendant light fixtures (#8337) that hang above the separate vanities. The glass vessel sinks and chrome faucets provide a fresh, airy contrast to the dark tones of the cabinetry and tile.

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  Stylish Surround

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  Green With Envy

  A new coat of paint, a contemporary vanity, and a vessel sink transform a once-bland bathroom to a stylish retreat. A four-bulb vanity light and recessed lights provide the right amount of illumination. A graphic area rug ties all the colors together.

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  Mixed and Matched

  Large tiles (#235890) cover the top portion of the shower surround in this bathroom. Arranged on a diagonal, they make the bathroom appear larger. Smaller stone tiles in a lighter shade add texture to the room and provide contrast to the larger tiles.

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  Casual Elegance

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Home Tour: Remodeled Anderson Township barn becomes gorgeous modern dream home

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ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Jerry Whitney wasn’t looking to move, but he was looking for a clear route from his Anderson Township home to the airport on a day when interstate traffic was heavy. So he cut down Five Mile Road toward Kellogg Avenue.

“I didn’t want to miss my flight,” he said. “And then I saw this place and said, ‘Oh, my god, look at that barn.’ And then I saw a ‘for sale’ sign and Five Mile Creek behind it.”

He fell in love. When his wife of 14 years, Karen, saw it, she fell in love, too.

On Dec. 31, 2012, seven days after that first sighting, the Whitneys bought the 30-year-old horse barn and its seven acres at a 30 percent discount from a motivated seller. It cost them $300,000.

Fast forward 18 months and the Whitneys – who had no previous home construction experience – moved out of a 300-square-foot trailer on the property into a home like no other, a dream house they played a big role in designing and decorating.

The shock of the unexpected experience has worn off, but not the excitement and contentment they feel for their fully modern, energy-efficient barn house. Also still strong is their appreciation for their project partners – among them architect Marc McConnell, builder Paul Kapitula, Keidel Supply, A&S Lighting, Tate Builders Supply, Cooknee Cabinets, KBR Countertop Specialists, Home Depot, IKEA, The Container Store and Peoples First Savings Bank.

All these forces came together to produce a four-bedroom, three-bathroom showcase of modern architecture and engineering that surprisingly fits inside a big, old, round-top home originally built for horses.

Not only does the place run on a geothermal energy system that held down last summer’s utility bills to $90 per month, it is designed to be the Whitneys’ "forever home." The couple asked for and got what architects call “living in place” features that will allow the Whitneys, who are in their 60s, to stay in their home permanently.

The house’s hallways and doors are extra-wide. There’s a 4-foot-wide shaft just behind a door off the entry hall where an elevator to the second floor and its master bedroom can be installed if and when it is needed. Next to the shaft is a laundry room with a chute from the second floor. The master bathroom’s shower door is wide and wheelchair-accessible. Even the landscaping is designed to require minimal maintenance and no chemicals.

There are picture windows in every main room through which the Whitneys, for the rest of their lives, can watch the water rush down Five Mile Creek, lots of wildlife – deer, cardinals, doves, woodpeckers, nut hatches, tufted titmice and blue jays – and the moon and stars.

Take the Tour

The Whitneys – she’s from Bridgetown and is a University of Cincinnati graduate, he is from Lima, Ohio, and is a Xavier University graduate – wanted to retain the bones of the barn. And there’s no mistaking what it used to be when you turn off Five Mile Road onto their curved driveway. The house’s Quonset hut shape is enhanced by two second-floor dormers, a glassy grand entrance and the original cupola poking out at the roof’s center.

The barn’s industrial-strength foundation passed inspection with flying colors and was retained, but most of the interior – the stables, tack room and hayloft – was gutted to the arched laminated beams that support the rounded roof. To keep it water-tight during a 100-year flood, the entire house had to be raised 14½ inches.

Architect McConnell was so inspired by the place, Jerry Whitney said, that he sketched the floor plan in eight hours and then started marking off the layout with blue tape.

What strikes visitors upon entering the Whitneys’ home is its whiteness, its angular walls and windows, and its uncluttered, modern décor. Yet hints of the barn are there in the entry in the form of a frosted two-paneled sliding door that leads into the living room and a long, floating ledge made of chocolate walnut Jerry Whitney picked up on a one-day drive to Kansas City, Missouri, and back.

The Whitneys had hoped to repurpose two sliding wood doors in the old stable, but their condition was too poor.

“So we were in IKEA one day, and we saw those panels on some cabinets and said, ‘There’s our barn doors,’” said Jerry Whitney, a sales executive with a logistics software company.

The doors might leak a little heat, but the gas fireplace and heated, polished concrete floors keep the living room warm.

“My parents came here for two weeks in October, and they were so warm. My mother learned how to work the thermostat and kept it at 70 degrees. We practically had to kick them out,” joked Karen Whitney, a longtime physician’s assistant.

To the left of the entry hall and beyond the elevator shaft, laundry room and mechanicals closet are two bedrooms that share what the Whitneys call their “spa room.” The bathroom features sparkly, speckled gray quartz countertops, a dual-sink vanity with matching mirrors, a standalone soaking tub and a glassed-in shower with grass-like textured tile. Chrome is the metal of choice for the hardware and fixtures.

To be added to the “spa” features later this year is a fenced-in outdoor shower.

While family photographs in the bedroom at the front of the house stir memories, the bedroom in the back is filled with a mix of family-made art and heirlooms and images from vacations the couple and their four adult daughters have taken.

A glass door from the back bedroom leads to a covered concrete deck that stretches almost the entire length of the house. The deck faces Five Mile Creek and the woods of Withrow Nature Preserve and is accessible from the living and great rooms as well as the 2½-car garage.

Walking back to the entry hall, visitors pass a colorful Campari liqueur poster and a large portrait of an 11-year-old Jerry painted by the late College of Mount St. Joseph art instructor John Nartker.

Across the hall is a stairwell that reaches to the roof. It features a light oak staircase with stainless steel chords and rail and leads up to two more bedrooms, the kitchen and a beamed great room. The vaulted room includes a sectional couch and two stuffed chairs, a glassed-in wine closet, recessed lighting and one floor lamp, a 9-by-6 picture window, a gas fireplace, a big-screen television and a separate dining area with chandelier that faces the front yard.

The great room is where they wind down on weekends with wine and the Wall Street Journal or watch birds – on sunny or gray days.

“Even if it’s raining, we don’t care. With all these windows, it doesn’t matter,” Karen Whitney said.

Three bird feeders hang off the fully plumbed, second-story deck where the couple grills out with friends and watches the ever-running creek and forest.

The 30-foot-long deck is party central when the weather is nice, but the kitchen fills the bill in the winter. Stainless steel appliances, a long, two-tiered white quartz cooking and eating island and glossy white and textured gray European-style cabinets give the kitchen the modern feel Karen Whitney prefers.

“It’s a fun, fun, fun kitchen to cook in,” she said. “We hosted Thanksgiving last year, and I couldn’t believe how easy it was to cook the meal. There’s so much space and convenience.”

To the side of the kitchen and overlooking the stairwell’s cathedral-shaped window is a quartz-topped desk that the couple uses as command central, to pay bills and handle other household business. 

Two bedrooms are situated down a hall behind the kitchen, but before them is an inviting, steel-railed spiral staircase. Karen Whitney uses the slanted-wall and naturally lighted bonus room – which has two large cubbyholes behind doors for storage –for yoga, Pilates and TRX workouts. The third floor’s balcony hovers over the kitchen and great room and provides an up-close view of a special light fixture suspended inside the windowed cupola.

“My parents gave us that,” she said of the brass and crystal chandelier. “It came out of the old Shubert Theatre in Cincinnati.” It lights up the great room like a stationary disco ball, her husband said.

A guest room with full bath and the master with bath and massive walk-in closet are back down the spiral staircase and below the bonus room. The couple outfitted their closet with a system purchased at the Container Store that holds all their clothes and accessories. There is no dresser or wardrobe in their room, just open space and a clear view from the bed of the backyard and the rising moon.

“It’s the most wonderful bed to sleep in, until you have to get up,” Karen Whitney said.

'We Took a Gamble on it'

The Whitneys had just remodeled their contemporary house on Little Dry Run Road, which sat on a half-acre and was what they thought they always wanted. Leaving it was far from their minds – until they spotted the old horse barn on Five Mile.

“We took a gamble on it,” said Jerry Whitney, whose experience rebuilding vintage cars equipped him with mechanical skills and gave him confidence they could build their own home.

“Our financial adviser said, ‘You guys are crazy if you don’t do it,’” he said. So they did, but not without sacrifice. Living in a trailer during the treacherous winter of 2013-14 and storing their belongings in a nearby 20-by-30-foot shipping container for 18 months weren’t the only challenges they faced.

“We’d never built a house before or made all the decisions we had to make, sometimes instantaneous ones like when your builder asks, ‘What do I do now?’ and you’ve got to have a decision right then,” he said.

“We turned it into an adventure that we could write a book about,” Jerry Whitney said. “Karen’s quote is, ‘We never thought we would live in a dream house, and now we own one.’ To go from a normal house to this is just amazing. I swear we were meant to be here.”

Chance to See the Whitneys’ House

The 2016 green living tours by the Cincinnati chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council includes the Whitney house on Sept. 17 ($15 for non-members). To join the Green Living Member Circle, click here. The group will tour a modern house in Northside on Jan. 16.

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.

Master Bathroom Remodeling Ideas | Master Bath Remodel

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Put yourself in this picture. Finally at home after a long day at work, you head directly for your spacious master bathroom. First, a workout on the stationary cycle. Next, a quick shower before you slip into the whirlpool for a soothing soak. But not before you've dimmed the lights, switched off the evening news and dropped a favorite CD into the entertainment unit. After you've soaked, wrap yourself in a heated towel. Or skip the soak and take a few minutes to relax in a steam shower.

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Sound like an impossible dream? Like something from a movie set? This sybaritic fantasy can be a reality if you're willing to add or borrow enough space to create an at-home haven in a master bathroom.

In the not-so-distant past, builders put little emphasis on bathroom space. The result: Full baths in many houses more than a decade old measure a minimal 5 x 7 ft. and contain a utilitarian and uninspired collection of the three necessary fixtures—bathtub, toilet and washbasin. Lighting consists of a lone fixture in the center of the ceiling. There's a single tiny window and, in rare cases, a fan for ventilation.

But, times have changed. Today's new homes offer bigger, more luxurious bathrooms—often called power bathrooms—with all kinds of comfort and convenience features that add value to the home when the time comes to sell. As a result, the owners of older homes can feel a bit more confident about jumping on the remodeling bandwagon. If you own an older home and add or expand a bathroom with the aim of creating a master suite, not only do you get to enjoy the space, but you also help your house become just as desirable to buyers as newer homes.

A new bathroom takes second place in the list of the most popular remodeling projects. A well-designed and well-executed master suite can be expected to return a nationwide average of 87 percent of the construction costs if you sell your home within a year or so. And that figure rises in hot real estate markets to as much as 135 percent in Denver, 117 percent in New Haven, Conn., and 125 percent in San Francisco.

Where to Start

Bathrooms are not only costly, they are complex to remodel. They demand lots of function packed into a small space. And there are myriad details to consider, ranging from door-swing clearances to building code requirements. Bathroom remodels demand the skills of all the major crafts. And while you might be able to take your sweet time about remodeling the family room or even the kitchen, no family can exist comfortably without at least one fully functional bathroom for even a day or two.

A safe way to minimize some of the potential problems of a bath remodel is to hire a bathroom designer. There are several ways to go about this. Look in the Yellow Pages or ask friends and neighbors to recommend an independent bathroom designer. They'll charge you a fee, ranging anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on the complexity of your job. In return, they will meet with you, discuss your needs and wishes and then draw elevations and plans that you can execute yourself or take to a contractor to have built. You can also find many bath designers at kitchen and/or bath dealerships or home centers that offer design services, products and installation. The fee for their design time is generally rolled into the purchase price of the bathroom. 

A design fee is often money well spent if it helps to maximize the space you have and avoid even one glitch in the project. But keep in mind that all bath designers are not created equal. Ask about their training and experience, and check references. 

What to Include

Everyone's idea of luxury is different. To some, it's opulent materials. For others, it's an extra bit of storage space or privacy or the space to work out at home. Begin your bath remodel by defining what luxury means to you. Make a list of everything your "ultimate bath" would include—you can eliminate some of the frills later if the cost becomes prohibitive.

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"Today's master suites are luxurious in terms of comfort rather than glitz," says kitchen and bath expert B. Leslie Hart. Instead of acres of marble and gold faucets, bath remodels today focus on space. "You won't find too many telephone booth showers in today's remodeled baths," says Hart. But you might note an effort to incorporate outdoor space into the bath via a small patio or garden shower or just a large window that takes advantage of a great view. Tumbled marble, nickel, pewter and antique brass hardware finishes are most popular. 

As a rule of thumb, the components of the luxury bath suite consist of some combination of plenty of space, a soaking or whirlpool tub, a sauna or steam generator, a large shower (with multiple massage jets and a seat) and a toilet and possibly a bidet that are separated from the rest of the bath in a private compartment. In addition, the room will have good lighting from a variety of sources (perhaps a skylight or greenhouse window), sufficient, well-planned storage so that all you need for personal pampering is right at your fingertips, and good ventilation. If space allows, designers may include a dressing room, laundry facilities, perhaps a small refrigerator, microwave oven and coffee maker, and enough space for some type of exercise equipment. And don't forget the entertainment system—with telephone, television and sound.

What You Will Spend

What will it cost to have luxury like this? The exact price is hard to pin down because you can put in an $80 faucet or $2,000 faucet, a $400 or $4,000 tub. But it's not unusual to spend $20,000, $30,000 or even $50,000 depending on materials and the scope of structural work necessary. As a rule of thumb, plan to spend about 2 1/2 times the cost of the products you choose on construction. According to Remodeling magazine, upgrading an existing 5 x 9-ft. bath with new fixtures, lighting, and ceramic tile floor and walls will set you back about $8,563. A 6 x 8-ft. full bath addition that includes a standard tub and shower, lighting, linen storage and a ceramic tile floor and walls within an existing floor plan carries an average price tag of $11,721. The average cost of adding a 24 x 16-ft. master suite that includes a separate bath with whirlpool and separate ceramic tile shower, ceramic tile floor and a double-bowl vanity over an existing crawlspace is $37,388.

Finding the Space

Obviously you can't fit all the components of a luxury bath into the typical 35 to 65 sq. ft. allotted for a bathroom in many homes. So you'll need to be creative and look elsewhere for the space. Or add the space for the new bath along with a new master bedroom.

Because so much has to do with the configuration of the other rooms near it, there is no ideal size for a bathroom. But, if you aim to include anything more than the three necessities, allot at least 90 to 100 sq. ft. of space.

If an existing bath backs into a garage it's relatively easy to steal space for a larger shower or tub. If there are neighboring hall closets you can live without, consider eliminating them. Take over all or part of an adjacent bedroom. But don't do this if it means you convert your three-bedroom house to a two-bedroom house.

What to do if this sounds wonderful, but your home doesn't have any spare space? Not to worry. Even a 5 x 8-ft. bath can offer some luxury if it's well-planned. Many of the features mentioned here, such as innovative lighting, proper ventilation and a combination steam room/shower, require very little, if any, additional space.

Use a combination whirlpool/ steam tub/shower unit. If there's just enough space for a 5-ft.-long tub, get a deeper one instead. Several manufacturers offer uniquely shaped shower enclosures made of tempered clear or tinted safety glass. For high-end function as well as appealing looks, opt for a number of pulsating showerheads that provide an all-over body massage. Storage space should be well-organized. Maximize storage potential with clever vanity design, rollout trash bins and shallow drawers, instead of just leaving a cavernous space behind two doors. Plan shallow shelves recessed between the studs and an oversize vanity top that extends over the toilet to create a bit more countertop space.

In the case of a small bath, create luxury with materials, not volume of space. Think about using marble and mirrors, decorative moldings, ceramic tile and/or glass block. Consider a skylight, or roof windows, to ensure the bathroom is bright, even on dark, dreary days. And be sure to plan for more than a single electrical ceiling fixture. Consider specifying low-voltage lighting in the vanity toe kick to provide drama and to function as a nightlight. And plan adequate lighting around both sides and along the top of the mirror so you can see what you're doing when shaving or applying makeup. A tight budget doesn't mean you can't create a power bathroom. Careful choices can keep the budget in line and still produce a luxurious personal retreat.

If cost is your primary consideration, choose laminate over more expensive solid surfacing materials, wood paneling over marble. If you decide to use ceramic tile—one of the most popular, cost-effective and easy-to-maintain options for the bath—select carefully. Tile prices start at a reasonable $2.50 to $3 per square foot, uninstalled. Or you can spend 10 times that. Other suggestions: Forgo high-fashion or custom-color fixtures or hand-painted washbasins, and choose white, which is usually less expensive. And stay away from precious metals for faucets, towel bars and other fittings.

Get Ready

Spend some time in your existing bath and see what's lacking. Notice how you use the space for things like dressing, applying makeup and drying hair. What would you add if you could? Before you order components or begin construction, check local code requirements.

For example, a whirlpool for two will require a 3/4-in. waterline instead of the typical 1/2-in. supply line so that the tub can be filled in a timely fashion. And you must plan ahead for how you'll access a whirlpool tub motor, or the steam shower generator. If you choose multiple showerheads, the contractor needs to know that before planning the configuration of the rough plumbing that will service the shower. Where is the water supply coming in? Is the line large enough? What is the water pressure like in the area?

Careful planning will help you create a bath that adds convenience and luxury to your life as well as value to your home. 

Tub Tip

A whirlpool or soaking tub is a substantial investment, costing anywhere from $200 for a basic model up to more than $20,000. Most fall in the $1,000-to-$5,000 range. Shop for one just as you would any other consumer good. Examine size, material, price, style, safety, color and optional features.

If you decide to include a whirlpool in your new bath suite (not a must, according to bath designers and real estate agents, as long as at least one other bath in the home has a tub), your first consideration is size. Do you want a unit that is large enough for two? Would your needs be better served by a smaller tub and a separate shower? Is your choice limited by available space? And remember, the larger the tub, the larger the water heater, the water bill and the cost.

A word of caution to those who enjoy an occasional soak: You wouldn't dream of buying a suit or pair of shoes without first trying them on for size. Likewise, you shouldn't buy a tub without sitting in it first. If they won't let you climb into the tub where you're shopping, shop someplace else.

Keep in mind that the slant of the backrest as well as length and depth of tubs vary. Make sure the tub fits you. Some whirlpools let you choose the number of jets, usually ranging from four to eight. If your prime interest is in therapeutic massage action, opt for a tub with at least four jets located so they reach the major muscle groups and joints of your body. Some tubs offer jets that are directionally adjustable while others allow you to adjust the air-and-water mix.

The size of the motor determines how powerful the flow of the water is. Motor size also affects how much noise the whirlpool generates. If you find the prospect of motor noise unpleasant, be sure to discuss tub and motor placement, as well as extra insulation, with your contractor or bath designer.

Because a whirlpool is both a plumbing fixture and an electrical product, both service requirements must be taken into account. Most tubs require a 15-amp, 115-volt electrical service that should be placed on a separate electrical circuit. And if you opt for a heater to maintain the water temperature (don't expect it to heat up cold water) you'll need an additional heating circuit.

Consider the faucet to fill your new tub, too. Manufacturers recommend a faucet that flows at 20 gal. to 30 gal. per minute for a standard size whirlpool. If you opt for a larger tub, consider a faucet that flows at a rate of 55 gal. to 120 gal. per minute.

If you do purchase a tub, be sure that it will fit through existing doorways and that there's sufficient maneuvering space to get it into the bathroom. Measure any tricky or tight turns in hallways and stairwells that could sabotage your plans. If you must remove walls to get the tub in, installation costs will soar.

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The Farthingales, Maidenhead SL6, 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale - 43800309

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Summary
A brand new and substantial 4/5 bedroom semi-detached family home, in a gated development serving only two properties. Situated within a one mile walk of Maidenhead station and less than half a mile from the town centre. Built to an excellent specification, 2150 square feet

description
A brand new and substantial 4/5 bedroom semi-detached family home, in a gated development serving only two properties. Situated within a one mile walk of Maidenhead station and less than half a mile from the town centre. Built to an excellent specification, with large living/dining room, bespoke fitted kitchen/family room, underfloor heating to ground floor, with four generous bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom or wet room, landscaped gardens with natural stone patio and lighting design. Oldfield School Catchment. 2150 square feet

Outside
The property is approached by remote electric gates leading onto driveway with automatic wall and floor lighting, area of landscaped front lawn with stone pathway with floor lighting leads to front door, power points, well stocked borders, pathway providing access to rear garden.

Carved Canopied Entrance
stone floor, auto lighting, wall and floor, lights, door to

Inner Entrance Hall
ceramic tiled floor, ceiling downlighters, wall lights, double storage cupboard with double overhead storage cupboard and full height glass windows to side access, double Oak doors lead through to

Entrance Hall
with Oak floor, return staircase to upstairs, stainless steel light switches, LED ceiling downlighters, power points, smoke alarm, understairs storage cupboard, door to cloakroom and double doors to living room.

Cloakroom
with concealed dual flush w.C with soft close lid, Grohe fittings, feature backlit Slate tiled wall, corner wash hand basin, monobloc mixer tap, extractor fan, ceiling downlighters.

Living Room 19' 2" x 16' 4" narrowing to 12' 8" ( 5.84m x 4.98m narrowing to 3.86m )
with bi-folds doors leading directly to garden, feature full height glass windows, ceiling downlighters, oak floor, power points, light point, TV point, telephone point, dimmer switch control.

Kitchen/dining/family room 19' 2" x 16' 1" narrowing to 10' 7" ( 5.84m x 4.90m narrowing to 3.23m )
continuation of Oak flooring, kitchen comprising extensive stone work surfaces, stainless steel twin under sink with monobloc mixer tap and separate fresh water tank, recycling and waste disposal, Neff four ring Schott Ceran hob and Neff convection oven and multi function microwave, oven and grill, stainless steel overhead extractor fan, extensive range of further cupboards and drawers incorporating fitted Neff dishwasher, Magic corner, semi peninsular unit incorporating larder fridge freezer with overhang for seating area, wine fridge, further range of cupboards and drawers, matching range of eye level units with concealed low level under lighting, wall mounted TV point, telephone point, LED lighting. Larder with shelving and power, underfloor heating.

Utility Room 6' 1" x 4' 3" ( 1.85m x 1.30m )
consumer unit, stainless steel drainer sink, power points, light point, plumbing and space for washing machine, storage cupboard, master controls for appliances.

First Floor Landing
smoke alarm, LED downlighters, radiator, power points, light point.

Bedroom 1 13' 8" plus door recess x 12' 1" ( 4.17m plus door recess x 3.68m )
front aspect, radiator, power points, light point, TV point, telephone point, walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving and wardrobes.

Ensuite Bathroom/wetroom
tiled panel enclosed bath, mixer tap and large wash hand basin set into vanity unit with large mixer tap, wet room with drench shower and hand shower, suspended w.C with dual flush and Grohe fittings, heated towel rail, recess for storage with in-built lighting, extractor fan.

Study/bedroom 5 13' 1" x 9' ( 3.99m x 2.74m )
rear aspect, radiator, power points, light point, wooden floor, ceiling downlighters.

Bedroom 3 10' 2" x 11' 1" plus door recess ( 3.10m x 3.38m plus door recess )
rear aspect, radiator, power points, .Light point, bedside lighting control, 5 Amp switches.

Ensuite/wetroom
fully tiled walls, hand shower, drench shower, vanity wash hand basin with built-in storage beneath, suspended dual flush w.C, useful storage recess with lighting, extractor, heated towel rail.

Second Floor Landing
ceiling lantern, power points, light point, radiator, ceiling downlighter, boiler room, airing cupboard with Tempest pressurised hot water system, power points, ceiling light point.

Bedroom 4 17' 9" x 9' 7" ( 5.41m x 2.92m )
backlit alcove storage display, power points, light point, 5 Amp light sockets, bedside lighting controls, radiator.

Ensuite Wetroom
fully tiled with hand shower and drench shower, shower screen, heated towel rail, dual flush w.C, vanity wash hand basin, fitted bathroom mirror with overhead light.

Bedroom 2 17' 10" x 11' 7" narrowing to 10' 3" ( 5.44m x 3.53m narrowing to 3.12m )
backlit alcove storage display, power points, light point, 5 Amp light sockets, bedside lighting controls, radiator.

Ensuite Shower/wetroom
fully tiled with hand shower and drench shower, shower screen, heated towel rail, dual flush w.C, vanity wash hand basin, fitted bathroom mirror with overhead light.

Rear Garden
extensive stone patio with wall and floor lighting, bordered by brick wall, outside power points, custom built shed, well stocked borders, area of lawn, gate providing rear access to the Bath Road.

Directions
From Maidenhead town centre take the A4 Bath Road towards the River Thames. At the roundabout just afters Barclays Bank on your left, turn right into Oldfield Road. At the mini roundabout turn left into The Farthingales.

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Planning a Bathroom Layout - Better Homes and Gardens

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Planning a Bathroom Layout

Large or small, every bath needs a good floor plan to shine. Here are some tips to a zen, space-saving layout.

Privacy, Please
If you have a generously sized space, a separate toilet compartment is the ultimate in privacy, but it does have drawbacks: Solid walls make the overall room feel smaller, and many people find a toilet closet claustrophobic. There are other ways to enhance privacy and comfort. Just placing the toilet out of the direct line of sight--off to one side of the doorway or protected by the vanity--can make a "big difference mentally," says Lori Jo Krengel, a certified master kitchen and bath designer in St. Paul. One of her favorite options is a privacy panel made of tempered glass, with a sandblasted design that obscures views without blocking light. "It's beautiful, and it takes up very little floor space," she says.

A Vanity Affair
Every bath needs a sink, but choosing one sink or two deserves some pondering. "Think about how you use the bath," Krengel says. "If two people are actually getting ready at the same time, and both need the sink, then two sinks make sense." Otherwise, consider having two roomier grooming stations -- with a completely separate makeup vanity -- and just one sink to share for tooth brushing and hand washing. "You can tailor the storage to each person's needs and maximize the space if you don't need a second sink," she says. Plus, you'll have only one sink to clean. Don't forget good vanity lighting. Sconces on both sides of the mirror produce less shadow on your face than a single light from above.

Bathing Beauty
If you like soaking, a separate tub is a welcome luxury. A bump-out tub bay is a popular choice, but you can also bump in, creating a central tub niche flanked by built-in storage or by compartments for a shower and toilet. Not everyone prefers a tub, however. These days, many homeowners are trading their underused whirlpool or tub-shower combo for a more luxurious walk-in shower. Most real estate experts agree: As long as you have at least one tub in the house, it's OK for resale purposes to eliminate a second tub.

Plumbing Practicalities
Ultimately, your layout will depend on the constraints of your space--and your budget. Remodeling costs tend to soar when you start moving plumbing lines. Just switching an adjacent sink and toilet could set you back $1,500, Krengel says. "Moving the whole vent stack is the real big-ticket item," she says. "If you have to do that, it could be $5,000 to $10,000." You need a licensed plumber to assess your home's particulars, but in general, these final tips will help keep plumbing costs down:
-- Keep new bathrooms close to existing plumbing--either directly adjacent when on the same level of the house or stacked in a multilevel plan.
-- Consolidate plumbing within the bath. Go with a single "wet wall" or an L-shape "wet zone" made up of two adjacent walls (more on wet walls below).
-- In cold climates, be wary of pipes in an exterior wall--they can freeze, burst, and cause horrific water damage.