Don’t you just love the names we have for areas of our homes which are dedicated to one’s personal design taste? Here in The Villages, Florida we can’t have out buildings which means She Sheds and Man Caves must be within the home.
Turns out it is healthy to have our own area to surround ourselves with things that are important, that is where the problem begins between the genders. I believe in being fair and here is my approach, an area for the lady and an area for the gentleman and a common area tastefully done. Here is how it works in many homes in The Villages, buy a three-bedroom house, install wall beds in two of the rooms and give each person their area. Company comes pull down a bed which can be very comfortable, I got one and is very comfortable, spend the money for a good one.
When showing a house, I stress the importance of each of us needing our own space and seeing how I work in a retirement community that puts couples together more than ever before, no comment! Example, this bedroom would make a great craft room, hobby you and give you space to spend your free time. This bedroom would be the best place for an office or TV room, with the split floor plan you would have plenty of distance between these rooms and the master bedroom.
Now some men have been known to get carried away converting garages into Man Caves and I guess I am one of them. Mine won’t be the garage rather adding on to the current home. Part of the addition includes a 600-square foot area for my Man Cave. Plans call for a 10’ projection screen, sound system, high top tables, conversation area and most importantly a 2 tap kegarator. It will be an under roof screened in lanai and I can’t wait!
Dick Betts, REALTOR®
The Betts Team
Touchstone Real Estate
The Villages, Florida
717-860-3107 cell
Dick@DickBetts.com
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