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Allan Willcox Willcox Realty LLC Associate Broker
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ReMax of Albany Inc. Associate Broker, CRS, ABR
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2607 Lansing Drive
Albany, GA 31721 | $179,900 4 BR | 2 BA | 2188 SF
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Jean Shiver 229-347-0221 Jeanshiver@gmail.com
PEN HOUSE SUNDAY AUGUST, 19th FROM 2-4! MUST SEE COMPLETELY REMODELED HOME!!! GET COOL in your NEW POOL!! 1 YEAR HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED. Located in Beautiful Northwest Albany this home has 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths with almost 2200 sqft of living space. Kitchen has been updated with all New Stainless Steel Appliances, New Granite Counter-Tops, New Sinks and Faucets, and a Large Pantry off the Kitchen. This home features; New Metal Roof, New Double Pane Windows, New Paint Throughout, New Light Fixtures Throughout, and all New Flooring which includes New Tile, Brick, and Carpet. Master Bathroom has a Large Walk-In Shower, New Vanity with Double Sinks, and all New Tile Flooring. Large Master Bedroom with Walk-In Closet with Plenty of Storage Space. The other 3 Bedrooms are a very nice size with a Bathroom in the hallway between them that has been remodeled as well. Pool has a brand new liner, new filter, and a New Deck off of Pool Area that will be a great Entertaining Space. Priced to Sell at only $179, 900. Call Today for your own private viewing.
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Blake Williams 229-560-4068 Blake.Williams@era.com
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Will my deck have room for a hot tub? And other questions answered
Dining - 320+ square feet
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Outdoor kitchens and dining areas are growing in popularity and require significant space. A grill with some counter space for cooking and a large table and chairs for dining will take up around 320 square feet of deck. Seating - 250+ square feet
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Adding a seating area, whether a quiet morning coffee spot or an after-dinner conversation pit, will require more space. A conversation area for about six people will add 256 square feet to the deck. Adding a fire element to the seating area will require not only the space for the actual fireplace or fire pit, but also appropriate distance between the fire and any seating.
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“People want somewhere to cook, and then eat, and then have a conversation, and you start adding up these areas and you realize you can’t do all this in a 16-foot by 12-foot deck,” said Pologruto.
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Frank Pologruto, owner of Decks & More in Atlanta, says it all comes down to how homeowners intend to use their space. Each “zone” of the deck will require a general square footage.
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(BPT) - As the major outdoor living trend sweeps the nation, decks are getting bigger. But with television shows featuring 3,000-square-foot monster decks, the average homeowner is left to wonder, “Just how big of a deck do I need?”
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Pool or hot tub - 150+ square feet Homeowners looking to include a water feature like an in-ground pool or hot tub can expect it to require additional deck space. A four-person hot tub could take up as many as 100 square feet of deck, but Pologruto cautions homeowners to build in plenty of room to walk around, and enter and exit the hot tub, bringing the total to between 150 and 200 square feet.
feet of deck per person. To comfortably fit around 20 people, the deck will need at least 300 square feet of open space. “Remember though, if you plan to have 50 people over, they won’t all be out on the deck at the same time, so plan for your deck to hold about 30 people,” he said. Cost With the added square footage comes a bigger price tag - $25,000 to $250,000 depending on the size. The deck material will also affect the final cost. Pologruto uses traditional wood boards and high-end Envision composite decking by TAMKO Building Products. He says if homeowners are already preparing to spend the money to build a large deck, they should go the extra step and upgrade to a composite board. “If you’re smart and have the money, do the composite - it just makes more sense,” he said.
Parties - 15 square feet per person
Pologruto said most homeowners don’t need a 3,000-square-foot deck, and should be able to fit a small dining area, arbor, hot tub and separate seating area in about 750 square feet, although some of the decks he builds are more than twice that size.
Pologruto said homeowners should determine how many people they expect to host on their deck and estimate about 15 square
Planning to include the right amount of space will leave you with the most comfortable outdoor living area to suit your needs.