Context
Nearby
to restaurants and retail.
High
walking score.
Character
of environment is benefit; interesting, history, amenities, farmers markets,
etc
Quality
of neighbors and some privacy (tidiness of neighboring properties, street
appeal, street view)
Views
to city or mountains is bonus
Emotive
/ spiritual connection to outdoors / sky / landscape/ views.
Quality
of schools public / private. Daycare,
preK, school system. After school
programming, recreation facilities.
FitSpace context
Proximity
to fitness amenities; bike route(s), outdoor facilities such as ball fields,
running track with bleachers, forest, running trails. Neighborhood Indoor amenities: yoga, gym(s),
pool.
Natural
resources; river, lake, climbing areas
Look
for opportunities for daisy chaining outdoor activities.
Outdoor Space
Rear
yard outdoor space for Tucker (dog) – can be small space.
Quality
outdoor space; meditation, garden, outdoor room, outdoor living. Requires some privacy (sight and sound)
Front
of house at entry will be used so progression from street or walk
important. Front outdoor porch; outdoor
room allows for participation of street activity.
General
We
like multipurpose / multiuse space
The
house should have some ‘personal space(s)’ such as nooks, alcoves, built-in
areas. Personal space and family space
are both valued.
The
house will incorporate FitSpace concepts such as storage, aesthetics and where
possible will engage; i.e. climbing walls, performance runway, pull cables,
warrior boards (incorporated into door head casing), stair structure for
exercise, and so on…
Building systems
Gas
preferred
High
efficiency furnace
Forced
air
Central
air climate control
Tankless
hot water (on demand)
High
R Val (especially roof) for energy conservation
Insulated
windows
Recessed
lighting
Some
smart home components; wired for sound
Living room
Gas
Fireplace
Kitchen
Open
to living area
18
linear ft counter top area (preferred min)
Center
island with 3-4 bar stools
Pantry
storage
Wood
flooring preferred
Light
and view (some privacy)
3 Bedrooms
Master
with closet / storage (does not need BA)
Children’s
room
Full
bath or ½ BA will service master and children’s room. If full bath, small shower (custom tile with
glass enclosure)
Guest
room with ½ BA ideal + small closet (see also rental income)
Designed Bath
Family
style (Japanese) bathing, most likely will be addition to existing house.
Double
sink vanity
Large
shower can accommodate 2 or more (Japanese bathing seated as well as standing
shower)
Soaking
tub
Sauna
(wet heat)
Dry
heat room 8x8
Connection
to outdoor private space with outdoor shower
Toilet
closet (with window; on exterior wall)
Wired
for sound and AV
Mudroom and second entry
Mudroom
is connected to designed Bath
Storage
clothing
Washer
/ Dryer
Utility
sink low for dog and shoes
Wet
drainage mat at floor / entry
Bench
seat, cubbies, hooks, mirror
Chalkboard
wall
Accommodate
shoeless in house
Storage for gear
Small
shed / garage / walkout basement
Outdoor
gear; organized on shelving
Bikes;
Road / mountain / cross or cargo / Tri (6 bikes min)
Kayaks
Skis
Fishing
Shop - multiuse
Design
shop / studio; metal and wood fabrication.
Also architecture workstation
Can
be garage or basement (with access) and adequate ceiling height (8’)
Space
can also function as workout room for bike (trainer workouts) – although this
could be incorporated into other parts of the house.
Bike
maintenance
Rental Income
Scenario
A
The
third bedroom (guest suite) could be located with private entry and have
controlled access to house to provide temporary AirBnB rental potential.
Scenario
B
Second
dwelling on property for longer term rental to student or single
professional. Provide small guest
cottage or private living space with possibly some shared amenities.
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