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What are some of the elements that you envision in your dream house? 

Suppose you were suddenly given a massive amount of $$ that had to go toward a new house, what would be some of the things that would go on the checklist when shopping for or designing your dream house?

Here's some of the first things that first came to mind for me:
1. no neighbors in sight
2. lots of fenced-off space for the pooch to run around and chase rabbits/squirrels
3. killer home theater
4. backyard practice green/short game area
5. nice private office/fortress of solitude
6. workshop to build and test clubs w/ launch monitor
7. good view of either the ocean or mountains

Inside the house, I'd like:

• ceilings high enough that I can swing a driver without "impact"
• well-lit, fully-wired workshop
• the fortress of solitude, with windows for air/view
• what the hell, give me a Bat-pole to slide down from there to the kitchen  ;D
• an exercise room that doesn't double as the guest bedroom
• big kitchen, lots of counter space, cabinet storage, and top-notch appliances
• no brass!
• a deep garage, so that cars can be put in and I don't have to sidle between their bumpers and the wall
• pre-wired for built-in speakers

If I had unlimited funds I'd build an old school medieval castle, with moats and drawbridges and stuff.

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1. no neighbors in sight (that sucks, get's old)
2. lots of fenced-off space for the pooch to run around and chase rabbits/squirrels(well, I ain't never had a dog, so I can't speak to that)
3. killer home theater (yeah)
4. backyard practice green/short game area (yeah, but you'ld still spend time at the course)
5. nice private office/fortress of solitude (bingo)
6. workshop to build and test clubs w/ launch monitor (that's cool)
7. good view of either the ocean or mountains (meh)

I have had many(too many) living arrangements.  My only advise is, be careful what you wish for, and the grass isn't greener.........

1. no neighbors in sight
I like that idea. I'd add a few arrow slits and and a few machicolations for those pesky survey people.

2. lots of fenced-off space for the pooch to run around and chase rabbits/squirrels
No dog but could be quite usefull for guests kids or inlaws

3. killer home theater
Don't watch much tv or movies.. Could I substitute a dungeon?

4. backyard practice green/short game area
YES! Smart man

5. nice private office/fortress of solitude
Ooh... with a big oak door with a little peephole like an old speakeasy?

6. workshop to build and test clubs w/ launch monitor
Absolute necessity. Would sure beat my work area under the stairs. I feel like Harry Potter the clubmaker.

7. good view of either the ocean or mountains
Got the ocean view. Like to see more ocean and less other people though. See Machicolations and Dungeon above.

INTERIOR
* ceilings high enough that I can swing a driver without "impact"
I'd actually incorporate that into the clubmaking workshop. Preferably on an upper floor where I could open some french doors and launch a few into the wild.

* well-lit, fully-wired workshop
But one adjacent to but not part of the clubmaking workshop.

* the fortress of solitude, with windows for air/view
* what the hell, give me a Bat-pole to slide down from there to the kitchen
Now THIS is pure unbridled genius. Maybe another that drops to the dungeon for a quick getaway in case if invasion by wife unit!

* an exercise room that doesn't double as the guest bedroom
Yup, and a personal trainer. We'll call her Inga....  [sm_hump]

* big kitchen, lots of counter space, cabinet storage, and top-notch appliances
center cooking island, rimless sinks, lots of pin spots for good lighting in selected areas, and all top notch knives... oooh... kniiiiives.....

* no brass!
keep the brass. Inga can do some cleaning when I'm not in the gym.

* a deep garage, so that cars can be put in and I don't have to sidle between their bumpers and the wall
and a floor that slopes slightly to the center with a drain!!!! And maybe a pit in the 3rd bay?

* pre-wired for built-in speakers
cat 5 and cable all rooms also.

Ok where do I sign up?

I'm quite content with where I am right now.  But I wouldn't mind visiting my cousin (I mean my "great uncle") sometime.

Somehow I just pictured you living in a "Gingerbread House"    ;D

away from everyone.   huge property (big enough for practice area, driving range, and  a couple of holes) .   2 story house at most (excluding basement)  huge basement finished out with  practice area (musician), pool table, gym/weights,  etc.  home theater with nice screen/sound and insulated to withstand at least 10,000W of lowend (several 2500 W subs)   ultra modern and up-to-date kitchen in b/w or brushed stainless steel.  rest of the house finished and furneshed far more traditionally.   deep walk in closets, and tons of in wall shelving.

No 18-machine Internet-posting bay?  No dungeon?


You're slipping.

rofl!  Not quite. :D

i figured that was just in the definition of dream home, and not necessary to be posted

Ditto the bird on both accounts. 8)

lol ;D

No broadband or separate computer for each of you?

Well, broadband would be nice, but we already have 2 PC's. ;D

Large kitchen, this is a must with lots of counter space.
Large workshop, as others have stated, that has an indoor hitting area with monitor. Of course.
The kid's rooms are on the other side of the house, way way way on the other side. With a large game room for them.
Home theater, goes without saying.
A large, traditional office with a door that goes to the private potty that is shared with the workshop.
A master bath that the wife loves.
Lots and lots of land to either ride horses or 4 wheelers on. Also complete practice area.
A wine cellar with dumb waiter.
A basement, boy do I miss those.
And a holodeck :)

Only one?

LOL  ;D

We have a laptop and a desktop; however, no broadband (which kinda nulls having 3 pcs).

I don't care that much about the size, luxury, and all the modcoms, of a house.
The only thing that I want, is a house that "cleans itself".
Now that would make me happy!!! ;D ;D ;D

Fully stocked bar, walk up access to the 1st tee, always an open tee time. I don't need much else, I'm a pretty simple person.

And some mag wheels. That would be sweet.

No bidet?

Mine seems to clean itself.  I don't know how, though -- I'll have to ask my wife.

There are a few things in life that will cause my wife's head to explode. Making a joke about house cleaning is one.

Even by posting this I am taking chances with my well being.  :watchingyou:

I see a very thorough answer coming your way. ;)

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lol :D

My dream house would include a yard big enough to use a redneck slingshot.   ;D

Surprised no pools or jacuzzi's.  don't forget a grill island

(http://www.calspas.com/barbecue_grills/images/islands/gourmet3000.jpg)

I have no preconceived notions of what my dream house should be, except that it should be less than 5 minutes from my home course.

My Dream House
by Blader

Great question!!  I haven't thought too much about it in specific terms, but, as in all matters, I'd go back to core principles and work from there:

Location! Location! Location!
One with a full but discreet overlook view of Catherine Zeta Jone's backyard pool/sauna area
(http://www.kipaddotta.com/images/catherine-zeta-jones.jpg)

Home as Castle
A panic room to where my women can retire when threats of bodily harm etc and so forth approach if I'm away on chautauqua.
(http://www.net-monster.com/panicroom_1.jpg)


Home as Refuge
I want a back garden where I can go to get lost, literally, after a long day in the penthouse floors at One Blader Plaza. 
(http://www.longleat.co.uk/images/photographs/7.jpg)


Curb Appeal!!!
I am not wedded to any particular architectural style, but will defend to my dying breath that the the liberation of self-expression is the root of beauty, no matter how ugly it might seem.
(http://www.egitara.ru/damir/images/strange.jpg)

Small Environmental Footprint
Committed to leaving this world as I found it, I'm increasingly attracted to minimal impact housing principles, from energy efficiency and self-sufficiency to xeriscaping.
(http://static.flickr.com/43/118026059_87c8d1563a_m.jpg)


Better Living Through Technology
Comfort, ultimately, is a technology derivative and there is no better way to monitor essential home functions than through a professionally staffed control room.
(http://www.fibrowattusa.com/UK-Pictures/Thetford%20control%20room.jpg)

Blader, I would have thought that your home is basically what you said!!!!
What's the problem, having a hard time, trying to buy real estate beside Michael and Catherine???? ;D ;D ;D

Who's Michael?

Blader she is taken!!!!
She is not on the market!!!

I never liked that Welsh tart much, but I saw a pic of her recently and I changed my mind a little.

I will have a look and see if I can find it online later.

You haven't experienced true love, have you?

I'd like to someday be the owner of the first house on the moon
There would be no neighbors and no population boom
You might say that all I do is dream my life away
I guess it's true...

The taxes would kill you.

Here you go Blader, this is the place you have to buy next too!!!! ;D ;D ;D

Looks very small

Found it.....

Ain't nothin' wrong widdat.  :o

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Nomesayin?

Much nicer than when she was first on my TV screen.

I call this pic 'The blader years'....


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/TimeForTee/catherine_zeta_jones_young.jpg)

It kind of spoiled her for me for years, but that other pic may have washed the memory of the annoying TV show girl away.

Some.


 :)

joysee hair
 :-[ :-X

Blader, perhaps you could whisk her away, to that little shack, that you grew up in!!!! ;D ;D ;D
I am sure she would be most comfortable there!!! ;D ;D