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Bunk room in the loft area of the garage
When it comes to creativity, you see it everywhere. And that extends to folks looking at new ways to house family and guests at their lakefront and get-a-way homes. One of the decorating and rehab ideas that always intrigues me, are the various bunk houses that I have come across in my real estate career.
Bunk houses allow the owners to accommodate more guests. Basically the owners take an unused space such as a boat house, large shed or garage to creat sleeping quarters. Just like being in college, the most efficient way is through the use of bunks. These bunk houses do not have to be boring at all, and sometimes they are the most interesting places of the property.
Wasted space turned in to usable and delightful space
Most folks think of the bunk houses as being utilized just for the kids, but take a look – many of these places allow the greatest in creature comforts for a person of any age. With the addition of half baths and sitting areas, they become the go to places. They do not have to be elaborate, but just another place for a bunk and maybe a futon as in the pictures below.
Below you will see one photo that shows the exterior of a simple building originally designed as a shed. The Keuka Lake owners turned the space into a place where the kids could camp out. They even i
I like the theme of this Wall Street Journal article on the increased interest in Vacation Homes this year.
It makes sense for a lot of reasons, but the most important is a key to owning a Vacation Home anytime or anywhere. That is to enjoy a special place, create strong and wonderful memories for families and children. And to use a place of retreat as a way to renew, revitalize and recharge our facalties for however we spend our time back in our primary and world of work. We are especially blessed in that Vacation Homes in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State means world class natural beauty along with world class wine and wineries.
We still have a very good selection of waterfront homes in the Finger Lakes. Prices are remaining stable (not rapidly appreciating as earlier in the decade.) There also are lake view homes or homes with plenty of land to enjoy. If you want more information about the area, call. If you know more about what you might want to own in the Finger Lakes Region just let us know.
Real Estate in the Finger Lakes Region has proven to be
