Villa with breathtaking views where the elements have been carefully curated

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Architects: Architecture BRIO
Location: Tala, India
Year: 2016
Area: 2.421 ft²/ 225 m²
Photo courtesy: Photographix
Description:

“The Tree Villa perches on the cliff of a 160 acre hilltop ‘treesort’ property surrounded by a meandering river landscape. The idyllic setting in Tala on the West coast of India, is a stone’s throw away from the Kuda caves. Nearly 20 centuries ago, Buddhist monks instinctively understood the qualities of this meditative landscape and made the hills their home. The Tree Villa was conceived as a celebration of this landscape by creating a series of blurred transitional spaces with different levels of transparency and openness within this forested tropical setting.

Upon arrival, a timber bridge takes the visitor off the forest floor on to a large stilted deck that wraps around the house and culminates on a viewing platform. The constant reminder of breathtaking views enhances a reflective ambience that is mirrored throughout the house.

The architectural elements of the house have been carefully curated, each conveying a message of its own: the bathroom enclosure is crafted out of vertical timber slats filled in with mirrored panels that reflect the surrounding forest and the other forms occupying the space.

They are abstractly reminiscent of tree branches that droop, giving nature opportunities to peek through within a constantly animated shadow play of hide and seek.

The horizontal openness and airiness of the large voluminous space below a dominating thatched roof is emphasized by wrapping it with a layer of operable glass. The curved corners of this glazed wooden framework display a panoramic exhibit of nature. The curves create a sensual kind of luxury and bring softness to the space. A second layer of a tie dyed bordered sheer curtains filters the harsh light during the midst of the day and nestles three other enclosures as well.

The villa accommodates 4 adults and 2 children. The functions included provide for two double beds, a loft bed for children, two bathrooms, a lounge, a place for breakfast or paying board games with an outdoor deck and a large viewing deck. Rather than compartmentalizing those activities into distinct rooms, the main space is broken up by three smaller enclosures that are positioned within it, ensuring a visual connection to the forest in multiple directions from all rooms: a pantry-cum-loft unit, a semi-outdoor bathroom and a curtained bed enclosure act as anchors and define interstitial zones such as the breakfast room and the lounge. The free flowing circulation in between creates visual permeability across the plan.

As smaller spaces within a larger space, the bathroom and pantry-cum-loft are enclosures made out of a wooden slatted framework and filled in with white plexiglass.

The pantry unit contains all the services of the room and a small kitchenette. The top of the unit is accessed with a wooden ladder and provides an additional bed. Looking down on the surrounding forest it is almost like a ‘pirates nest’, a great cozy hideout for young kids.

The enclosure of the semi-outdoor bathroom encloses an outdoor courtyard but also protrudes into the glazed interior space. An old Garuga fruit tree punctures the floor of the outdoor bathroom. One branch enters the room and exits again through the thatched roof. Other branches spread across the outdoor bathroom before exiting through multiple circular openings in the enclosure. A free standing bath tub and the indoor-outdoor feel of the space make it an ideal relaxed setting.

A large luxurious king size bed within a soft linen fabric enclosure can be open or closed off depending on demands of privacy.

A spiral staircase connects to a secret lower level that is suspended below the tree villa. This guest suite is on one side backed by a rock outcrop and on the other side surrounded by a thick forest. You can take a shower here with merely a curved glazed sheet separating you and the forest life around you. A timber floored outdoor deck and attached staircase invites you to take a hike in the forest.

Elements and textures as parts of the structure are focused on coexistence. The monochrome colour scheme of the space along with an eclectic mix of partly restored and partly custom designed furniture pieces give the interior a bohemian vibe. The restraint in the colour palette highlights the surrounding greenery.

Small Bathtub Designs Made For Ultimate Relaxation

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A small bathtub is a nice alternative to a regular one and not only because it’d free up more space in the bathroom. These amazing soaking freestanding tubs are made for relaxation and, well, soaking. Besides you can easily turn one into a shower and use the rest of that bathroom space for washers, storage, or simply to create an airy look in an already cramped room.

Small Bathtub Designs of Every Shape

Small bathtubs come in all shapes and different sizes. They aren’t just circular or oval. There are classical claw feet freestanding tubs in minimized versions, square tubs and all kinds of forms in between.

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This Barclay‘s Cyrano Acrylic Slipper tub is just 44″ with the beautiful brushed nickel imperial feet and a roll top. It goes to show that even if your bathroom is tiny you can still create a vintage style interior with a classic tub that won’t take up too much space.

It is ideal for the bedroom too because you won’t end up giving too much of the floor space to the bathroom area. Even though tiny it still has the presence that people like so much about the clawfoot tubs.

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Circular shape is probably the most popular among the soaking tubs but this Marmorin Jena shoe-shaped design is all about ergonomics. It may look bigger than it really is but it’s all because of its high back that allows to really lean back and enjoy your me-time.

This form is getting more widespread but it surely requires a bit more space. Well, at least you can sit back and hide from the world behind those tall tub walls.

Small Bathtubs Made of Metal

Asti Copper Japanese soaking tub

Material is as important as the shape of a tub. Copper is a huge design trend right now and the bathtubs that are made of it can surely add some style points to a modern bathroom. This 39″ Asti Copper Japanese Soaking Tub from Signature Hardware has an amazing albeit simple design and can probably fit into the tiniest of bathrooms.

Copper is not only quite easy to clean and maintain, it is also antibacterial. It looks well as it ages and if you choose really carefully it will serve you for quite a long time. Decor tip: match copper with teal or turquoise accents for a truly stunning look.

43″ Simone Polished Stainless Steel soaking tub

Like it or not the round shape is simply the most efficient when it comes to small bathtubs. This is another one of Signature Hardware‘s mini tubs, a 43″ Simone Polished Stainless Steel Soaking Tub, stylish and very small.

It would surely fit into any small bathroom and make it look amazing. The modern stainless steel finish can go well with both traditional and ultra modern or minimalist decorating styles. It all depends on what you’re going for.

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Of course, if a square tub works better for your floor plan then you’re in luck because there are quite a lot of them on the market right now. For instance, this ADM Bathroom Design square tub is a perfect fit for a small bathroom, especially if you’re planning to tuck it into a corner.

Some square tubs feature a circle carved up inside of them leaving some space around the angles for storing small things like shampoos and soaps. Some even feature a mini deck with steps to make it easier to get in.

Circular Small Bathtubs

Aquatica TrueOfuro freestanding solid surface bathtub

Speaking of tall and small bathtubs, going upwards is always a valid way to economically use space regardless of the room. In a small bathroom a tall soaking tub leaves so much free space to simply move around.

Circular soaking tubs can often be quite deep and tall like the Aquatica‘s TrueOfuro freestanding tub. It is quite small but a grown adult can clearly fit in it without any problem.

Aquatica Purescape freestanding acrylic bathtub

Purescape tub from Aquatica is designed by the same principle but it has a modern look to it. It also features the decorative rings that make it look like a collapsable cup.

Speaking of which, soaking tubs often have cup-like shapes but there are other small tub designs that resemble things like bowls and even vases.

Colorful Small Bathtubs

Acrylic mini bathtub

While round tubs look more impressive in the middle of the room or beside a bed or a window, they can also quite successfully fit into a corner. This Glass Design acrylic mini tub has its back raised and while it’s circular there’s little space wasted between it and the wall.

Beside shapes, sizes and materials the color of a bathtub is a whole different factor that diversifies the choice. Surely most of them are still white on the inside but the sides come in all the different colors from red to blue to golden.

Flower style back bathtub

Another great small bathtub design from Glass Design looks more like a flower vase (perhaps hence the name) and features a black exterior but the white insides.

Sure, it may not look as convenient or practical but just look at how little floor space it occupies. You can probably stand upright inside of it, which would eliminate the need for a shower. But the question is how does one get in?

Mini Gold Leaf tub

Their Mini Gold Leaf small bathtub can really transform a tiny bathroom. Its beautiful finish would definitely make for a luxury bath interior.

Since its back is raised and a bit pointed, it too fits well into the corner. Although who would want to tuck it in there rather than placing it right in the middle of the room?

Traditional Small Bathtubs

Tubby Torre bathtub

Freestanding bathtubs are very popular right now. But if you need a mini version that would fit into a tiny bathroom the Tubby Torre from Albion Bath Co. is a perfect option.

Painted into a beautiful dark bronze the bathtub would make a gorgeous addition to any bathroom or even bedroom. It’s compact enough to leave a lot of free space in the room. And it’s beautiful enough to pass as a full-sized luxury freestanding tub.

Tubby too short roll top bathtub

Tubby Too Short is another contender for a small luxury bathroom. This mini clawfoot tub painted into bright purple really calls for a mock vintage style or maybe even shabby chic.

It is a great way to add a pop of color to a small bathroom. It both creates a focal point in the interior and requires no additional decorative accents.

Small Bathtubs Made of Marble

Papillon Bathtub in Marble Sandstone and Granite by Stone Forest

Though stone isn’t accessible to most, the bathtubs made out of it can look truly incredible. Even the small ones. Stone Forest shows what marble sandstone can do to such a mundane thing as a bathtub.

Beside the high cost natural stone requires tremendous maintenance. So if you think you want one be sure to do your homework and find out what you’re getting into before the purchase.

EAU Soaking tub

Stone Forest knows a thing or two about impressive stonework. This small bathtub was presented at ICFF and also at IDS12. It earned a 2011 BOY Merit Award from Interior Design Magazine and general media attention for its impeccable design.

Finished with a sealant (like this one), stone bathtubs require careful cleaning. If the sealant is damaged your tub could end up with stains and scratches. But even with sealant intact you still want to wipe it dry after each use. This is done to prevent mineral and soap scum buildup. Do you think you’re ready for such a commitment?

Small Bathtubs Made of Stone

GRAL tub by SIGN

The GRAL bathtub by SIGN looks like an oversized sink and while small it’s definitely a luxury tub as it was made out of a single excavated stone piece.

If you’re trying to save both space and money though you can surely find an equivalent shape among more modest modern tubs on the market.

Circular bathtub in home by Carver + Schicketanz

As we already mentioned, a small bathtub doesn’t have to only be a solution to the lack of space. In a spacious bathroom it can simply allow you to add features that aren’t fit for the other rooms.

This beautiful stone bath is doing just that in a house designed by Carver + Schicketanz. There’s plenty of space in the indoor/outdoor room with some serious furnishings that offer plenty of storage space.

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SPA bathtubs are definitely the ones that allow you to soak well and relax. This one was designed by nespoli e novara for Neutra Design and it surely looks relaxing. Available in a range of various stones including moonstone and granite it makes for a luxury addition to a small bathroom.

While you may think it’s not as versatile a small bathtub can double as a shower or even a whirl tub.  So even those who lack space can enjoy a piece of their favorite SPA right at home.

Small Bathtubs in Interior Design

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Think small bathtubs can’t look impressive? Then you didn’t see this bathroom designed by JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction. Featuring a built-in round bathtub with a marble ring and a waterfall tap this interior is out of this world.

Of course, the glazed walls and a marble fireplace add considerably to the interior design. But you can’t deny that you’ve never seen a tub like this one before.

Master bathroom with a coffee cup bathtub

Another bathtub you may have never seen before is this coffee cup-shaped bathtub complemented with a themed feature wall. It’s cute but nevertheless impressive. A cleverly incorporated mirror makes the small room feel more spacious.

And still there’s plenty of space for storage, toilet, bidet and a sink with a vanity. What an incredible idea and execution!

Teal bathroom with a small freestanding tub

As you can see even a simple small bathtub can look impressive when it’s a bowl-shaped freestanding design accented with bright teal tiles as a backdrop for a pristine white vessel.

Bubble pendant lights play into the picture full of circular shapes. And a wooden ladder that may look a bit out of place adds its own charm to the look.

Bedroom/bathroom by Finnis Architects

This is a great example of how you can combine the bedroom and bathroom by Finnis Architects. A small bathtub doesn’t get in the way and a half wall gives it a bit of privacy.

There are quite a few challenges when it comes to moving a bathtub into the bedroom but in the end of the day the look is definitely worth it.

Small Built-In Bathtubs

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A small bathtub doesn’t have to be freestanding of course. If you need or want to build it into the floor or between the walls you can do that especially in a particularly tight room.

This pulley shower system by Lance Workshop features a sunken concrete bathtub that can easily provide residents with both quick morning showers and the prolonged relaxing bathing sessions.

Michaela Scherrer tiny spa bath

In Michaela Scherrer‘s Pasadena bungalow the concrete SPA bathtub features a partially hidden shower and thick enough borders to keep the appropriate toiletries within a hand’s reach.

As you can see you don’t need a fancy tub or tiles to create your own SPA bath. The white plastered walls and grey concrete work quite nicely together making for a very modern minimal look.

Small bathtub in an Oriental Warehouse Loft

Wood is another material on the rise in the bathtub design. Wooden tubs like this one in the Oriental Warehouse are too high-maintenance but they provide the bathroom with an unparalleled look and feel.

Since they too feature a sealant, cleaning and maintenance should be directed at keeping it intact so the water wouldn’t harm the wood.

A small bathtub is not only space-efficient but can also help to create an amazing bathroom interior design. Besides it can also double as a shower or a hot tub. It can look impressive especially if made out of stone and the downsized traditional versions can allow you to have a vintage or traditional look without requiring much space.

3 bedroom detached house for sale in Sunderland Road, Wolviston, TS22

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Key features

• Generous Family Sized Detached House
• Very Pleasant & Always Well Regarded Wolviston Village Surroundings
• Three Double Bedrooms (Master with Shower Room En-Suite)
• Lounge with Cosy Log Burner & Separate Sitting Room
• Double Garage & Neat Well Kept Gardens
• Breakfast Kitchen with Light Oak Units
• Useful Utility Room & Cloakroom/WC
• Book Your Viewing: Call us 9am - 9pm Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5pm Saturday or 10am - 4pm Sunday

Full description

This lovely example of a detached house boasts an impressive 1,500 sq ft of well planned, nicely proportioned family sized accommodation within quiet, highly regarded Wolviston Village surroundings.

The very well presented interior comprises entrance porch, hallway with cloakroom/WC, study/sitting room, main lounge with a cosy log burner stove, breakfast kitchen, breakfast room and a useful utility room. The first floor has master bedroom with shower room en-suite and built in wardrobes, two further double bedrooms with built in wardrobes and family bathroom. Outside, there are neat, cared for gardens to the front and rear and the double width block paved driveway leads to a double integral garage.

Other features include double glazing, central heating and security alarm system.

Not one to miss out on.

GROUND FLOOR 
Entrance Porch 
Hardwood entrance door with double glazed insert, tiled floor, radiator and connecting door into…
Entrance Hall 
Staircase to first floor with turned spindles and deep cupboard below. Radiator.
Large Cloakroom/WC 
Low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Hanging rail, extractor fan and radiator.
Study/Sitting Room 
3.73m x 3.3m
Radiator.
Main Lounge 
4.67m into depth of alcoves x 3.9m - 15'4 into depth of alcoves x 12'10. Double glazed French doors open onto the rear garden. Inset black cast iron log burning stove with brick surround. Radiator.
Breakfast Kitchen 
3.9m x 3.43m
Attractive range of light oak style wall, drawer and floor cupboards and marble effect work surfaces. Single drainer one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer taps over. Built in electric double oven and four ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Integrated Neff dishwasher and integrated fridge. Radiator and connecting door into…
Utility Room 
2.82m x 2.3m
Wall, drawer and floor cupboards, tall larder cupboard and roll top work surfaces. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit, space for washing machine, dryer and freezer. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Hardwood exterior door with double glazed inserts opens onto the rear garden. Radiator and connecting door into…
Breakfast Room 
2.74m x 2.41m
Woodgrain effect laminate flooring, hardwood exterior door with double glazed insert opening onto the rear garden and connecting door into the double garage.
FIRST FLOOR 
Landing 
Balustrade with turned spindles, built in airing cupboard and access to loft space.
Master Bedroom 
3.94m x 3.68m
Built in double wardrobe, radiator and connecting door into…
Shower Room En-suite 
White suite comprising tiled shower cubicle with electric shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Co-ordinated part tiled walls, radiator and extractor fan.
Bedroom Two 
3.9m x 3.43m
Built in double wardrobe and radiator.
Bedroom Three 
3.3m x 3.15m
Built in double wardrobe and radiator.
Family Bathroom 
White three piece suite comprising panelled bath with thermostatic shower and glazed side screen over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Co-ordinated part tiled walls, radiator and extractor fan.
EXTERNALLY 
Gardens 
Wall enclosed front garden with neat lawn and colourful flowerbeds and border. Access from both sides of the property lead to a private enclosed rear garden with neat shaped lawns, paved patio and beautifully stocked raised flowerbeds. Vegetable garden planted with a variety of shrubs, flowers, ornamental trees, vegetables and soft fruit bushes. Greenhouse, log store, outside tap and outside lights.
Garage 
6m x 5.97m
A double width block paved driveway leads to an integrated garage with two up and over doors, water tap, electricity supply and lighting laid on and door into the main residence.
Agents Reference 
IM/JV/BIL170148/05062017
Book Your Viewing 
Call us 9am – 9pm Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5pm Saturday or 10am – 4pm Sunday.

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2 bedroom flat for sale in Riverboat, Wellington Road, Wallasey, CH45

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Key features

• Stunning Ground Floor Apartment
• Promenade Location
• Beautifully Presented
• Charm and Character
• Spacious Well Planned Interior
• Gas Central Heating
• Seller Willing Pay Stamp Duty For Purchaser

Full description

The Riverboat is an IMPRESSIVE AND SPACIOUS TWO BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT situated in a prime location being within walking distance to the promenade and river. With a private entrance, beautiful wood block floors, river views from the living room, many original features including the wood block floors and very attractive decorative lead lite windows and low maintenance gardens to the front and rear a viewing is highly recommended. The property is just a stroll away from excellent bus and train links that offer direct links to Liverpool. Within a short stroll you will also find the local theatre, cinema and wide choice of restaurants and bars at Marine Point. This stunning property briefly comprises of a private entrance with porch, spacious hallway, sitting room, kitchen with range cooker, TWO DOUBLE BEDROMS and a bathroom. The property benefits from gas central heating and gardens to front and rear. View to appreciate. EPC Rating E.

PRIVATE ENTRANCE 
Hardwood entrance door leads into internal vestibule with tiled flooring and further door into hallway.
HALLWAY 
Alarm panel and central heating radiator. Picture rail shelving around and built in storage cupboard. Antique wall mounted decorative telephone.
LIVING ROOM 
6.71m (22' 0") (6.71m (22' 0")0) x 4.29m (14' 1") (4.27m (14' 0")1) bay
Slightly irregular shaped room that opens into a beautiful bay window with views over the sea. Original parquet flooring and central heating radiator. Picture rail and fireplace with electric burner style fire. Television point, all blinds and light fittings are included in the sale.
BEDROOM 1 
5.49m (18' 0") (5.49m (18' 0")0) x 3.45m (11' 4") (3.35m (11' 0")4)
Two original hardwood wood single glazed windows to front aspect. Parquet flooring and central heating radiator. Mirrored wardrobes included in sale.
BEDROOM 2 
4.62m (15' 2") (4.57m (15' 0")2) max x 4.78m (15' 8") (4.57m (15' 0")8) bay
Original hardwood single glazed bay window to side aspect and central heating radiator. Feature decorative fire surround with electric fire. Mirrored wardrobe included.
BATHROOM 
Single glazed window with obscured glazing to rear aspect. White bathroom suite comprising of P shape bath with curved glass screen, mixer tap with hand held shower adapter. Low level W.C. and wash basin. Decoratively tiled walls and built in storage cupboard housing central heating boiler and separate hot water boiler. Towel radiator.
KITCHEN 
4.22m (13' 10") (3.96m (13' 0")10) x 3.1m (10' 2") (3.05m (10' 0")2) recess
uPVC double glazed patio door out to small courtyard. Fitted kitchen with matching base and wall units with laminated roll top work surfaces over. Range cooker which is included in the sale with extractor above and tiled area behind. Stainless steel single bowl sink and drainer. Space for fridge under counter which is included in the sale with additional space and plumbing available for washing machine which is included in the sale.
REAR PATIO AREA 
Small enclosed area being fully fenced around to sunny aspect.
FRONT 
Sole use of the front garden hidden behind privacy hedgerow.
PROPERTY INFORMATION 
Vendor is the freeholder for the building. The has its own 999 year lease.
COUNCIL TAX 
Band B

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Orchard House, Tisbury Road, Fovant, Salisbury - 4 bed - Guide Price £750,000 - Humberts

Read article : Orchard House, Tisbury Road, Fovant, Salisbury - 4 bed - Guide Price £750,000 - Humberts

Bedrooms: 4

A traditional four bedroom stone village house offering fantastic accommodation with superb character and excellent proportions. Enjoying a delightful setting, with about an acre of gardens, ample parking, oak, double open bay garage and workshop.

Beautiful period house

Character 4 bedroom accommodation

Spacious and light interior

Oak open bay garage and workshop

Well maintained gardens and grounds

Charming streamside setting

In all about one acre

Orchard house is without doubt a perfect example of a traditional stone village house with beautiful mellow elevations and slate roof combining to create a classic façade. Add to this the prettiness factor of the setting, a small brook with bridge and rose covered arch to the front door and extensive, well established gardens and the property easily becomes one of the most desirable in the village.

The character continues to the interior, with much of the original stone exposed, along with beamed ceilings, latch doors and wonderful Inglenook fireplaces. ensuring that the house retains a lovely period feel. Offering superb entertaining space, the accommodation has a pleasing, sociable layout with spacious light rooms that flow from the central reception hall.

Beautifully presented in a relaxed, faintly contemporary country style that allows the features of the house to speak for themselves, complemented by the addition of oak floors, updated bath and shower rooms and a Rupert Williamson bespoke kitchen.

An impressive Inglenook fireplace with fitted woodburner, and original bread oven provides the most inviting welcome in the large Reception Hall, with the inner hall offering excellent fitted storage and cloakroom.

The Drawing Room is beautifully light, rising to full height with attractive beamed ceiling and double, glazed doors opening to the garden, making it a wonderful space in which to entertain in the summer with direct access to the paved terrace. A separate, generous Sitting Room with stone walls and further Inglenook fireplace creates a comfortable place in which to relax and retreat to in the winter months.

Opening from the Reception Hall, the exceptional Kitchen/Dining Room runs along the back of the house, with a bank of windows overlooking the garden and doors to a secluded courtyard. Hand fitted with a limed wood kitchen under granite worksurfaces, and carefully laid out to provide room for a substantial table and chairs as well as sofas and seats, the room forms the hub of this lovely family house. A separate Utility Room offers further storage and appliance space.

On the first floor the Master Bedroom enjoys lovely views of the garden, has built-in wardrobe cupboards and an en suite bathroom with modern suite including vanity unit and matching storage. Bedroom 2 has a large walk-in wardrobe and there are two further bedrooms and separate shower room.

OUTSIDE

A gravelled entrance drive provides ample private parking and leads to the oak, open fronted double bay garage with attached workshop with power connected.

The Gardens are extensive and well maintained, bounded by clipped hedging and with a paved terrace close to the house. Raised stone borders filled with herbaceous planting flank steps up to spacious lawns, with a curving gravelled path leading the eye up through the garden, interspersed with many specimen and ornamental trees providing height and interest and including a lovely mature walnut tree. A clipped Yew hedge, bisects the lawn and at the top of the plot there are some lovely village-scape views to be enjoyed; the lawns giving way to naturalistic planting for ease of maintenance and including a carpet of spring bulbs and flowers, plus orchard with fruit trees and soft fruit cage.

SITUATION

Set in the sought after village of Fovant in the heart of the rolling countryside of the Nadder Valley. The thriving community of Fovant offers a good local shop, post office, inn, doctors' surgery and church whilst Tisbury, approximately 3½ miles, has everyday shopping facilities, schools and a main line railway station for London Waterloo and the West Country.

Fovant is approximately mid-way between the hilltop market town of Shaftesbury and the Cathedral City of Salisbury with their more comprehensive shopping, educational, arts and recreational amenities. The area offers a variety of rural pursuits including walking, cycling and riding.

2016 Bestevaer 45ST Pure Sail Boat For Sale

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Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Dimensions
Beam: 4.05 m
Maximum Draft: 2.15 m

Hull and deck

Aluminium hull, round bilge

Aluminium superstructure and pilot house

Above CWL 5-6mm, seawater resistant aluminium H321 5083

Below CWL 6-12mm, seawater resistant aluminium H321 5083

2x watertight bulkheads at bow and aft (= 3 compartments)

6x zinc annode (2x hull, 2x keel, 1x rudder, 1x propellor)

Fold down manually operated swimming platform

Welded chain plates, single bollards (6x), through hull fittings

Integrated diesel tanks (2x) and water (2x) tanks

Hull sanded for smooth finish

Keel and Rudder

Fixed keel with bulb

Bulb filled with lead ballast

Emergency steering in the cockpit

Single aluminium spade rudder

Rudder stock from aluminium

Rack and pinion steering system, JEFA

Paint and Decking

All horizontal (walking) areas painted with non-slip paint

Colour paint Grip Oyster White or Grey

Cockpit seats and coaming covered with cork

Anti-fouling, choice of red or black

Exterior Storage space

2x cockpit accessed lazarette lockers

1x storage locker beneath cockpit coaming, aft to starboard

1x foredeck storage locker

4x open storage in the cockpit seating backrests

1x gas locker, aft to port, for 4x 5kg (1x 5kg provided)

Sailing hardware

Manual winches in cockpit 2x 50 + 2x 46, Harken

Manual winch at mast 1x 46, Harken

2x winch handles, Harken

Deck hardware, Selden

Stoppers, Spinlock

Stainless steel stanchions, with double wired guardrail

Stainless steel push and pulpit

Stainless steel side boarding gates to port and starboard

Hatches and Windows

Pilot house 9x windows single glazed

Pilot house 2x opening Lewmar hatches, size 30

Superstructure 3x opening Lewmar hatches, size 60

Superstructure 2x opening Lewmar hatches, size 30

Superstructure 8x opening Lewmar hatches, size 3 portlight

Aft cabins 2x opening Lewmar hatches, size 5 portlight

Vertical and horizontal plexi glass entrance hatches

Deck openings

2x deck fillers for diesel and 2x deck fillers for water

1x deck discharge for black water tank

2x cockpit drain, 4x deck drain

Anchoring/Mooring

Anchor Delta 25 kg with anchor winch, Lewmar V3

Anchor chain 8 mm x 70m, galvanized, in chain box

Anchor locker forward, self draining

Anchor bow fitting with 2 anchor rollers

6x tube fenders with lines, black

4x 15m mooring lines, 16mm, black

Mast

Seldén aluminium mast, 2 spreader, deck stepped, anodised

Seldén aluminium boom, slab reefing, anodised

Seldén mast hardware

3 colour mast head light, steam, anchor and deck lights (LED)

Sloop rigged (9/10)

Standing and Running Rigging

Seldén standing rigging of 1 x 19mm wire

Furlex fixed genoa stay with manual furling genoa

1x main halyard, 1x genoa halyard, 1x spi halyard

1x outhaul, 3x reef lines, topping lift

1x main sheet, 2x genoa sheets

Sails (Doyle)

Mainsail Dacron triple stiched, 3 reefs, 6 full-batten, tell-tales

and crosscut design 60m2

Furling genoa Dacron, 45m2

Mainsail cover marked ‘Bestevaer 45ST’

Safety

Self draining cockpit

Deep and sheltered cockpit

Cockpit enclosed on all sides

2x aluminium handrails on top of pilot house (welded)

2x aluminium grabrails on aft of pilot house (welded)

3x watertight compartment

2x watertight bulkhead

Engine is placed in watertight aft compartment

Aluminium spade rudder

Aluminium escape ladder at the stern

1x automatic bilge pump and 1x manual bilge pump

Raised bulwark/footrail for grip under heel

Handholds throughout interior

U-shaped galley for safe cooking whilst underway

Liferaft in bag, 6 person

3x foam extinguishers

1x extinguisher opening for engine room

Engine

Yanmar 54hp, 4JH5E

Yanmar saildrive SD60

Dieselfilter

Acoustic insulation

Twin pole electric installation

Cooling water system

3-blade fixed propellor

Engine throttle in cockpit

Engine service panel in pilot house

Engine access from port and starboard lazarette lockers

Electric systems

Twin pole 12V DC installation with hull leak meter

230V AC shore power with 25 m cable, 3 groups fused

1x 12V instrument panel at chart table

1x 12VDC switch panel in saloon

2x 100A-12V service battery, gel

1x 66Ah-12V engine battery, AMG

Battery charger 12V 30 Amp

Bilge pumps

1x electric pump in bilge in salon, 35 L/min

1x manual pump in lazarette/engine compartment

Fresh water

Presurised fresh water system

40L calorifier supplied from engine or shore power

Hot/cold water in galley

Hot/cold water in bathroom

Hot/cold water at deck shower

Waste water

Water from shower and shower sink pumped overboard

Waste from toilet direct to holding tank

Grey water from galley with gravity fall overboard

Interior

I. Styling

Floor in American Black Walnut

Woodwork of cabinets and furniture in light Bamboo

Floor to be screwed down shut

Off-white walls, bulkheads and ceiling

Fittings in matte chroom, design look

Doorhandles matte chroom, design look

Damixa, mixer tap fittings in galley and head

Ventilated lockers and storage spaces

Rounded corners on furniture below 120cm

II. Pilot house

Port and starboard seating, 1400mm long each

Starboard has flat worktop for charts, etc.

Open into galley to port

Footrest on port and starboard

2 steps from cockpit into pilot house

1 steps from pilot house to salon

Storage boxes beneath all steps

Large hatch in floor for storage

Small storage space behind back rests for pens, sunglasses.

1x white/red chart light

2x reading lights on aft bulkhead

2x ceiling lights white/red

III. Galley

One and a half stainless steel sinks

Corian or equal marble work top

Force 10 Oven with 3 burners

4x storage lockers above worktop

2x storage lockers besides oven

1x storage drawer besides oven

1x storage locker underneath oven

1x utensil drawer opening toward salon table

2x lockers opening toward salon table

1x rubbish bin under sink

1x storage locker under sink

1x storage drawer above refridgerator

1x frontloading refridgerator 100L

1x storage space for bottles behind worktop/oven

1x aluminium anodised vertical handgrip on worktop

1x double socket 220V

IV. Salon

Starboard and port salon seating 2000mm long

Storage behind and under the salon seating

2x lockers above couch to port

2x lockers above couch to starboard

1x book shelf at bulkhead, white with wooden trim

Port bulkhead storage box for bottles

Starboard bulkhead storage box for bottles

Mast support at bulkhead

Dining table 120x140cm

Both sides of dining table fold down

3x LED reading lights

2x LED ceiling lights white/red

1x double socket 220V

V. Aft cabins

Large shelf at foot of bed, white with wooden trim

Small shelf at bed head, white with wooden trim

1x mattress 120mm foam core

2x ventilated bunk tops

Storage space beneath mattress

Starboard cabin 1x drawer under bed, front access

Starboard cabin has 1x hanging locker

Starboard cabin has 1x shelf locker

Starboard cabin has floor space and door for privacy

Starboard cabin has 2x LED reading lights

Starboard cabin has 1x LED ceiling light white/red

Starboard cabin has 1x single socket 220V

Port cabin alternative use as storage room

Port cabin 1x drawer under bed, front access

Port cabin has the entrance from the galley, with no

seperate floor space for standing

Port cabin has 1x LED reading lights + 1x LED ceiling light

Port cabin has 1x single socket 220V

VI. Owner cabin

Large bookshelf at foot of bed, white with wooden trim

Small shelf at port, white with wooden trim

1x mattress 120mm foam core

2x ventilated bunk tops

Storage space beneath mattress

3x lockers under bed, side access

1x hanging locker at bulkhead

1x shelf locker to starboard

1x vanity unit between lockers with fiddle

2x storage locker sat vanity unit, top access

2x LED reading lights head of berth

2x LED ceiling light white/red

1x single socket 220V

VII. Toilet compartment

1x manual Jabsco toilet

1x wall mounted full shower, thermostatic mixer tap,

Damixa

1x shower curtain on roller

Floor of customized aluminium grid

1x shower drain pump with manual switch

Walls of waterresistant off-white laminate

1x stainless steel sink with mixer tap, Damixa

1x washbasin with storage under sink + storage locker,

white, from water resistant material

1x Lewmar hatch in ceiling for ventilation and light

1x Lewmar hatch in coaming for ventilation and light

1x blackwater tank ca. 60L with 3/4 full indicator light

1x ceiling LED white/red

1x single 220V socket

Options

HULL & DECK

Upgrade from tiller to wheel steering (change of cockpit) €6.250

Centreboard (1,40 - 2,95m) with twin aluminium rudders €28.450

Round portholes in the hull, with reinforced glass (per piece) €2.500

Radar support pole, anodised aluminium, at stern (excl radar) €2.250

Solid railing from stainless steel at stern, to the side gates €3.480

Fixed davits at stern, max load 150 kg, stainless steel €2.650

Painted hull from waterline upto freeboards €28.000

Paint on the sides of the inside cockpit area €2.450

Esthec on walking areas deck + cockpit floor/seats €21.450

Replace cork with Esthec in the cockpit €5.525

Teak on walking areas deck + cockpit floor/seats €17.450

Upgrade to thermopane layered windows in pilot house (9x) €5.500

Deck wash pump in foredeck compartment €1.250

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS

Upgrade engine from 54 hp to 75 hp Yanmar 4JHE HTE €5.775

Extra diesel tank (only possible with fixed keel) €2.850

Automatic fire extinguishing system in engine room €720

Water generator Watt&Sea 300W (8 amp @ 9kn) €6.400

Wind generator Superwind €5.450

Solar panels total 250W from 3 pieces €3.275

Lithium-Ion 12V/5kW battery pack €2.850

Bow thruster fixed tunnel, Sidepower 185 mm 6kw €6.400

Mastervolt Cruising Package: MASS GI 3,5 kW + MV combi

100A 2500W including Masterview easy panel €4.290

120 Amp second alternator €2.650

Flex-O-Fold folding propeller 22” €3.785

B&G Nav/Comm package as below:

VHF+ sp/wd/dpt meter + autopilot + radar + plotter + AIS €14.595

INTERIOR

Upgrade to French bed (centered) in front (owner) cabin €4.950

Heating Webasto air heater 5kW, 3 exits €3.480

Heating Webasto air heater 5kW, 5 exits €5.980

Dickinson diesel oven heater 4kw €5.790

Oceanair sky screens and musquito screens (at 7 hatches) €4.200

Upgrade to electric toilet Planus €1.400

Fusion radio + DVD player (iPhone/iPod compatible) €675

Manual pump for fresh water in galley €480

Freezer/fridge combo Isotherm 40L top loader (auto-pumping) €1.945

RIGGING

Aluminium mast painted white €5.950

Carbon mast, Selden €42.500

‘Lazy Rack’ system mounted on boom, unpainted aluminium €2.950

Gybe preventer €1.400

Cutter rig with manual Furlex 200S (excl. sails) €7.195

Upgrade to removable cutter stay, with wichard tensioners €2.450

(excl furler, sail and deckgear)

Removable furling Selden unit to fit inner jib, code-O and

gennaker, including sails, make Doyle €16.500

Spinnaker equipment w/jib boom, stored at mast €2.850

Upgrade to 2 electrical winches, size 50, Harken €2.130

Windvane self steering: Windpilot Pacific €4.465

SAIL PACKAGES DOYLE

Cruising Laminate radial cut package €9.225

• Mainsail
• Furling Genoa 125%
• Cutter jib 23,5m2

Hydranet Radial High performace package €13.975

• Mainsail
• Furling Genoa 110%
• Cutter jib 23,5m2

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Rustic Bath | Industrial Design

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A few days ago, I was emailed a picture of a fantastic bathroom design. The look was equal parts rustic and industrial, and the best part for me was that it was so unlike anything you’d see in a showroom, you just know whoever owns that bath put their heart and soul into creating it.

And to my mind, that’s how home design should be: when people make something that is so perfect for their home and their life that it just isn’t important whether it would translate into someone else’s home or be a commercial success – because it’s the right design, for the right place, at the right time, and that’s all that matters.

Even though this particular fusion of rustic and industrial is unlikely to cross into the design of mainstream bathroom suite, however, you can see some common themes emerging.

Light and space. This is most apparent in the shower area, but the thing that struck me was the way the mirror over the basin contrasts with the chunky, dark wood used in this section of the room. By reflecting smaller details from the opposite side of the room and bouncing light from outside, the mirror really breaks up a surface that could be a little too domineering otherwise. When you’re planning a bathroom, think about where you can add a mirror to get the maximum effect from it, whether you’re reflecting light from a window or an interesting design detail within the room.

Appropriate storage. In this bathroom, they’ve created all kinds of really handy bespoke shelving and added a couple of hooks and a little storage ‘well’ to make their bathroom work for them. Ensuring that a room will work in practice is vital – there’s little point in having a beautiful bathroom that becomes a battleground because everything’s in the wrong place!

Bringing the outside in. You’re not going to get an indoor shower area that’s closer to nature than this one. Ok, so this much glass right next to a shower is extreme and for most of us it will be impractical (I don’t want my neighbours to get to know me that well!) – but you can use the idea. Creating a walk in shower area defined by walls of glass bricks will allow plenty of light to filter through without compromising on privacy; adding natural materials such as plenty of wood or real stone tiles helps to connect the space back to nature. Try using details such as waterfall taps or bamboo print wallpaper elsewhere in the room to extend your subtle tribute to the outdoors.

Working with your environment. This a bathroom for a warm climate: the concrete floor, the single glazed glass, the lack of any visible form of heating… If you live in a cold area, make your bathroom feel snug, warm and inviting through use of softer textures and warm colours.

As I was thinking about all of this, I got to wondering how many design trends there are that we know look great, but that we’re a bit too intimidated by to actually tackle them alone, in our own homes. So next week, inspired by this picture, I’m going to take a closer look at rustic bathroom design…

Photos via Houzz.

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3 bedroom house for sale, Plot 15, Glen Affric, The Beeches, Carnock, Fife, KY12 9JJ

Read article : 3 bedroom house for sale, Plot 15, Glen Affric, The Beeches, Carnock, Fife, KY12 9JJ

Property Details

 3 Bedroom, 4 Apartment Home
Floor Area:84.87m2 (914sqft)
Plot Size:448m2 (4822sqft)
Entry Date:Early

Kitchen

• Comprehensive kitchen units with flat pelmets/cornice with stainless steel bar handles, 'Anthracite' worktops with 100mm upstand.
• 1½ stainless steel sink with drainer, wire basket, drainer tray, strainer bowl, chopping board and mixer tap.
• Built-under oven, gas hob, extractor hood.
• Chrome downlighters.
• Glass splashback above hob.
• Space for dishwasher 600mm wide x 860mm high with cold supply
• Plumbing for automatic washing machine (space 600mm wide x 860mm high) with hot and cold supply.
• Tumble drier space (600mm wide x 860mm high) dependent on house type.

Bathroom/En-suite(s)/Toilet

• White Ideal Standard 'Concept – Arc' bathroom suite with shaver socket above w.h.b
• 'Cone' range taps.
• Shower over bath (only if no separate shower cubicle in bathroom).
• Tiling to bath recess with glazed screen.
• Tiled splashback above w.h.b. in bathroom/ en-suite/toilet.
• Chrome downlighters to bathroom, en-suite(s) and toilet.
• Pedestal unit to bathroom, en-suite and toilet and matching bath panel where applicable.

Internal Finishes & Decoration

• White walls and ceilings.
• Mahogany veneered panelled interior pass doors, matching facings and skirtings.
• Brass handles and ironmongery.
• 'Gyproc' cornice to ground floor only (except bathroom/toilet and en-suites).
• Mirrored wardrobe doors (normal pass door when door is less than 1 metre wide).

External Finish

• Roughcast.
• Fully reversible windows for easy cleaning, finished with wood stain and preservative, and fitted with low energy argon filled double glazing.
• Insulated external doors (excludes balcony doors).
• Footpath to front and rear doors, garage and rotary clothes drier.
• Low energy exterior light to front and rear doors with PIR light fittings.
• Driveway to be paviored.
• Post and wire fencing to rear boundaries/between gardens.

Central Heating

• Gas central heating system.

General

• Telephone points, in lounge, kitchen, bedroom and study if applicable.
• Wiring to television point in lounge, kitchen, bedroom 1 and study brought to central location with power socket for signal amplifier.
• Dual tone bell chimes to front and rear doors (not to garage door).

Garage

• Gliderol roll door.

Landscaping

• Grass seeding to front and rear (timing dependent on season/weather).

Built to NHBC standards (Full 10 year NHBC warranty). Please check with the sales department for latest specification before reserving. We reserve the right to amend our specifications.

Lounge/Dining 5530 x 3520 18′ 2″ x 11′ 7″ Plus Bay Window Kitchen 3965 x 2455 13′ 0″ x 8′ 1″   Utility 1675 x 2615 5′ 6″ x 8′ 7″ Maximum Sizes Bathroom 2190 x 2110 7′ 2″ x 6′ 11″   Bedroom 1 2725 x 3790 8′ 11″ x 12′ 5″   En Suite 1160 x 1535 3′ 10″ x 5′ 0″ Plus Shower recess Bedroom 2 2700 x 2310 8′ 10″ x 7′ 7″   Bedroom 3 2725 x 3120 8′ 11″ x 10′ 3″   Garage 2895 x 5735 9′ 6″ x 18′ 10″

This house description is based upon information supplied by the owner, or on behalf of the owner. These property particulars are produced in good faith and do not constitute or form part of any contract. s1homes do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this document.

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Half-Ton Fun

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High fuel prices and the skyscraping cost of ³/₄– and 1-ton pickups have created a growing demand for lightweight, easier-to-tow RVs. But not everyone wants a little trailer, which has led many RV builders to focus on smaller and lightweight fifth-wheels now more than ever. And the consumer stands to benefit from that trend. However, while many half-ton towable fifth-wheels might be smaller, that doesn’t mean they aren’t spacious and filled with great features; many offer niceties such as solid-surface countertops, leveling jacks and electric awnings. And almost every brand has a fifth-wheel designed for half-ton pickups that offers a slideout to expand the living space. Some even have two or three.

Keystone’s Laredo Super Lite fifth-wheel line is a perfect example. The series tops out at 31 feet in length with a dry weight of 7,735 pounds, yet is available in two double-slide floorplans. ‘‘These fifth-wheels are extremely well-equipped, attractive, offer great value and, of course, are towable by properly equipped half-ton trucks,’’ explains Jim Mac, Keystone’s communications manager.

Having made a name for itself in the travel trailer and truck camper markets, Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles entered the fifth-wheel segment for the 2013 model year with the Mercury, an aluminum-and-composite fiver that will initially feature two 24-foot floorplans with dry weights of less than 4,500 pounds. ‘‘We expect the Mercury to prove to be something that changes the market a little bit in the true ultralight fifth-wheel category,’’ says Livin’ Lite President Scott Tuttle.

Mark Lucas, president of Forest River’s Shasta division, says the company’s new 100-inch wide-body Phoenix fifth-wheel in lengths of 27 to 34 feet is intended to deliver more livability in a smaller RV. ‘‘It’s more cost-effective for the consumer, easier to tow and easier to park and they give up nothing,’’ Lucas said.

More and more builders are coming to market with a half-ton towable fifth-wheel that offers many of the conveniences, features and luxuries of the larger, heavier fivers. Here’s a guide
to get you started.

Axiom 

The compact Axiom lightweight fifth-wheel built by Forks RV is aimed primarily at the Australian market, but is available through select dealers in the United States. The 7¹/₂-foot-wide mid-profile Axiom is offered in four 23- to 27-foot floorplans, each with a single sofa/dinette slideout. With a dry weight of 6,500 pounds, the aluminum-and-laminated fiberglass Axiom features an aerodynamic front cap, composite cabinets, LED lighting inside and out, thermopane windows and linoleum floors in the living area with carpeting in the upper deck — which is equipped with a queen bed. Base MSRP starts at $42,000.

Forks RV, 574-825-7467, www.forksrv.com

CrossRoads 

CrossRoads RV has added a double-slideout 30-foot lightweight fifth-wheel to its 2013 Cruiser Aire lineup. The Cruiser Aire fiver, from this subsidiary of Thor Industries, has a walk-through queen-size bedroom with a 6-foot 6-inch ceiling. Five other fifth-wheel floorplans in lengths of 25 to 30 feet will also be available. The Cruiser Aire fiberglass-and-aluminum debut floorplan, with a 7,000-pound dry weight, is equipped with electric jacks, a 15,000-Btu air conditioner, 8-cubic-foot refrigerator, maple cabinets, 54-by-27-inch shower with a glass door and a midway island kitchen with a large amount of Formica countertop space. Base MSRP: $29,995.

CrossRoads RV, 855-226-7496, www.crossroadsrv.com

Escape 5.0

Made entirely of hand-laid fiberglass in a two-piece mold, the lightweight, aerodynamic Escape 5.0 from Escape Trailer weighs approximately 2,650 pounds (dry) and offers a low center of gravity for increased road stability and a 3,500-pound-capacity independent suspension axle for reduced vibration and better handling while towing. Standards such as 15-inch tires (including the spare), LED marker lights, a 10-foot Fiesta awning and dual 5-gallon LP-gas cylinders dress up the exterior of this 19-foot 6-inch fifth-wheel. Its compact kitchen still boasts a 4.3-cubic-foot three-way Dometic refrigerator, two-burner cooktop with power range hood, optional microwave and a countertop and sink roomy enough to get the job done. The fifth-wheel has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,400 pounds, making it easily towed by half-ton pickups such as a GMC Sierra or Toyota Tundra, and even by some compact pickups with appropriate trailer weight ratings and proper equipment. Base MSRP: $27,000.

Escape Trailer Industries, 855-703-1650, www.escapetrailer.com

Heartland RV

Two new rear-living-room floorplans have been added to Heartland Recreational Vehicles’ Elkridge Express fifth-wheel series for 2013. The 30-foot E27 and 31-foot E28 floorplans each have a single slideout and are among seven that the manufacturer is building for the new model year. With dry weights ranging from 7,205 to 9,250 pounds, the Elkridge Express is constructed with laminated fiberglass side walls on an aluminum frame and has an 88-degree turning angle. Features include heated storage with slam-lock doors, kingpin box covers, outside showers, Beauflor floors, solid-surface countertops, cherry cabinets with hidden hinges, 60-by-74-inch queen beds, full wardrobes, sofa air beds, porcelain toilets, dinette chairs with hidden storage and multiview TV centers. Base MSRP starts at about $24,000.

Heartland RV, 877-262-8032, www.heartlandrvs.com

Jayco

Dry weights range from 5,975 to 7,135 pounds in the Jayco Eagle HT line, with four available floorplans for 2013. Offered in 26- to 32-foot layouts, three have wardrobe slideouts to complement the living-room slide. The unusual Eagle HT 23.5RBS has a large rear bath with tub and shower to allow for more bedroom space in the upper deck. A standard Glacier Package includes an R-29 insulation value in the main floor and R-27 in the roof in addition to triple insulation in the heated-and-enclosed underbelly. Countertops are solid-
surface and cabinets have solid hardwood doors with screwed stiles. Base MSRPs begin at $30,586.

Jayco Inc., 574-825-5861, www.jayco.com 

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With a dry weight of 7,735 pounds, the Laredo Super Lite 289SRE is equipped with a living-area slideout containing a sofa bed and booth dinette. A ‘‘Best in Class Package’’ included in all Laredo layouts includes an adjustable electric awning, LCD TV, electric rear stabilizer jacks, all-weather Glacier Package and crown molding. Standard features include a fully enclosed heated underbelly, pass-through lighted storage, residential-size cabinets, single-basin sink, two-door refrigerator, extra-wide dinette with storage below, raised-panel mortise-and-tenon cabinet doors, queen bed, wardrobe storage and entertainment center. Keystone also offers a new 31-foot 280SBH fifth-wheel floorplan with rear bunk beds for the kids in its popular Laredo Super Lite series. Base MSRPs typically equipped begin at $54,940.

Keystone RV, 866-425-4369, www.keystonerv.com

KZRV 

A tri-level rear-kitchen floorplan has been added for 2013 to the newly redesigned Durango from KZRV. The unique 37-foot double-slideout floorplan, built on a bi-level drop-frame, features a new front cap designed to allow a greater turning radius, and has a side-aisle (streetside) front bath with a porcelain toilet, large neo-angle shower and linen closet. The 331RK queen-bed floorplan — one of 12 offered in the Durango series — has a dry weight of 9,740 pounds and is equipped with 110 cubic feet of storage under the kitchen, an 8-cubic-foot refrigerator with wood insert panel, solid-surface countertops, kitchen table with four chairs, Beauflor linoleum, slam-latch baggage doors, an L-shaped sofa bed and a 32-inch LCD TV. MSRP: $49,999.

KZRV LP, 260-768-4016, www.kz-rv.com

Livin’ Lite  

Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, known for its lightweight all-aluminum folding camping trailers and truck campers, has introduced the Mercury fifth-wheel. Livin’ Lite’s Mercury will have two 24-foot aluminum-and-composite floorplans, each equipped with a single slideout. Both are designed for half-ton pickups with GVWRs in the 3,500- to 4,500-pound range. One floorplan features double bunks in the upper bedroom,  while the second will be equipped with a queen bed. Both will have dry baths with LP-gas stoves, refrigerators and water heaters. The interior is available in a wood-look Azdell composite or champagne aluminum. Base MSRP: $26,000.

Livin’ Lite, 574-862-2228, www.livinlite.com

Northwood

Northwood Manufacturing has given its Fox Mountain lightweight fifth-wheel a facelift for 2013. The redesigned Fox Mountain now has tan side walls, an aerodynamic mocha front cap and a more contemporary interior with stainless-steel appliances. Built on a cambered chassis, the fiberglass-and-aluminum Fox Mountain is available in six 26- to 32-foot floorplans with up to three slideouts. With a dry weight of 7,500 pounds in the 28-foot double-slide model, a standard Four Seasons package includes heated-and-enclosed underbellies, R-7 insulation in the side walls and floor, and R-18 in the roof. Features include solid-surface countertops, Beauflor floors, centrally located control panels, exterior showers and electric awnings. A combination sofa/dinette with leatherlike fabric is optional. Base MSRPs begin at $32,500.

Northwood Manufacturing Inc., 800-766-6274, www.northwoodmfg.com

Shasta 

Forest River’s Shasta Recreation Vehicle division has introduced the mid-profile Shasta Phoenix wide-body fifth-wheel with a distinctive exterior and a kingpin that can be adjusted to accommodate 5¹/₂-foot-pickup beds. Available in eight floorplans with up to four slideouts, the Phoenix is 100 inches wide and available in eight 27- to 34-foot floorplans, all with 6 feet 4 inches of headroom in the upper deck bedroom. The gray hung fiberglass side wall on a six-side aluminum superstructure is connected to the root-beer-colored front cap. Bamboo rattan accents in the cabinets and on the slide fascia, along with Beauflor wood-plank floors, give the Phoenix a lighter interior. Dry weights begin at 7,400 pounds. Base MSRPs start at $30,000.

Shasta RV, 574-825-7178, www.shastarving.com

Starcraft RV

Starcraft RV is building its 2013 Starcraft Travel Star FW fifth-wheel series on its own StarMaxx drop-frame chassis to increase the storage capacity to 75 cubic feet. Floorplans offering two or three slideouts and dry weights from 7,415 to 7,915 pounds are available. A standard Arctic Package includes heated and enclosed underbellies with foil insulation in the roof and slideout rooms. Amenities include bourbon-glazed beechwood solid-wood raised-panel doors and drawers throughout, porcelain toilet, radius shower, oversized sinks, Formica countertops, storage drawers beneath the booth dinette and large windows over the dinette. An optional Galaxy Package includes a colored fiberglass front cap; power stabilizer jacks; remote control for patio awnings; slideout, porch and security lights; front and rear jacks; solid-surface countertops; and a 32-inch LED TV with DVD player. Base MSRP starts at $29,986.

Starcraft RV, 800-945-4787, www.starcraftcamping.com

Winnebago 

For those in the market for a midprofile fifth-wheel, Winnebago Towables has introduced the Winnebago Lite Five with four 28- to 34-foot floorplans, three of which are equipped with a single slideout and an optional wardrobe slide in the bedroom. With a cambered front cap, the fiberglass-and-aluminum Winnebago Lite Five, with dry weights from 6,907 to 8,953 pounds, can be towed by shortbed pickups. Features include high-gloss automotivelike gel coat exterior, fully enclosed-and-heated underbellies, 35,000-Btu furnace, high R-value insulation, patio awnings and stabilizer jacks. Amenities include a sectional sofa, island queen bed, a large bathroom with neo-angle shower, double-door refrigerators, a large amount of counter space and Bluetooth-enabled entertainment centers. Base MSRPs start at $28,993.

Winnebago Industries, Inc.,  574-825-5250, www.winnebagoind.com

Yellowstone

The Yellowstone division of Gulf Stream Coach has added a 29-foot rear-living room floorplan to its Canyon Trail XLT fifth-wheel series. The low-profile Canyon Trail XLT 25FLRW floorplan, with a dry weight of 7,297 pounds, has a single 38-inch-deep, 6-foot-2-inch tall slideout that contains a convertible sofa/dinette. Offering a large hallway closet with mirrored doors, the 25FLRW has a separate shower and bathroom, hardwood cabinet doors and drawers, laminated countertops with a solid-surface option and a queen bed with a flip-down fabric headboard with hidden storage. To accommodate shortbed pickups, the aluminum-framed vacuum-bonded side wall Canyon Trail XLT has an extended kingpin box. MSRP: $29,253.

Yellowstone RV, 800-811-0302, www.yellowstonervs.com