ᐅ Renovation of an Existing Property in the Lower Rhine Region
Created on: 5 Jun 2020 19:18
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nordanney
After spending the last three to four years mostly answering questions rather than asking them here in the forum, I want to introduce my new project today.
I will be giving up my current condominium and have chosen a house as an existing property that I simply couldn’t say no to. This will be only my fourth property in 8 years…
The house (and garden) finally offers enough space for my kids.
Location: Lower Rhine region, within a 20-35 minute drive of Düsseldorf / Ruhr area
Plot size: approx. 1,100 sq m (11,840 sq ft)
Year built: 1966 (roof is relatively new, extension from the 1980s)
Two-family house, ground floor for me, upper floor rented long-term (living space: ground floor 120 sq m (1,290 sq ft), upper floor 80 sq m (860 sq ft), basement 120 sq m (1,290 sq ft), 2 garages + 2 parking spaces)
What do I plan to do? Starting in August, the ground floor apartment will undergo extensive renovations for about 12 months (underfloor heating + heat pump, open kitchen to living area, new bathroom + WC, complete rewiring, photovoltaic system, possibly new plumbing installation, insulation of cold roof’s top ceiling, basement ceiling insulation, installation of perimeter insulation + external thermal insulation composite system, new flooring after screed removal and underfloor heating installation, replace old open fireplace with a more modern one, lay wooden terrace, replace windows + some minor tasks). The upper floor apartment will initially remain untouched as it is in good condition. The oil heating will continue to serve this apartment.
Since I will be doing a lot of the work myself, I will definitely have new questions about possible solutions in the future. I’m already looking forward to it.
Finally, here are some pictures:
I will be giving up my current condominium and have chosen a house as an existing property that I simply couldn’t say no to. This will be only my fourth property in 8 years…
The house (and garden) finally offers enough space for my kids.
Location: Lower Rhine region, within a 20-35 minute drive of Düsseldorf / Ruhr area
Plot size: approx. 1,100 sq m (11,840 sq ft)
Year built: 1966 (roof is relatively new, extension from the 1980s)
Two-family house, ground floor for me, upper floor rented long-term (living space: ground floor 120 sq m (1,290 sq ft), upper floor 80 sq m (860 sq ft), basement 120 sq m (1,290 sq ft), 2 garages + 2 parking spaces)
What do I plan to do? Starting in August, the ground floor apartment will undergo extensive renovations for about 12 months (underfloor heating + heat pump, open kitchen to living area, new bathroom + WC, complete rewiring, photovoltaic system, possibly new plumbing installation, insulation of cold roof’s top ceiling, basement ceiling insulation, installation of perimeter insulation + external thermal insulation composite system, new flooring after screed removal and underfloor heating installation, replace old open fireplace with a more modern one, lay wooden terrace, replace windows + some minor tasks). The upper floor apartment will initially remain untouched as it is in good condition. The oil heating will continue to serve this apartment.
Since I will be doing a lot of the work myself, I will definitely have new questions about possible solutions in the future. I’m already looking forward to it.
Finally, here are some pictures:
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nordanney23 Aug 2021 14:56In the meantime, I had to leave my old apartment and move into the new apartment / new house. Unfortunately, not everything is finished yet, mainly due to my disastrous window supplier and equally long delivery times for the special Basalt color. But it’s quite livable...
Here is a brief overview of the current state:
Flush doors with stainless steel strips
New front door
Apartment hallway
Bathroom picture 1
Bathroom picture 2
Window seat
Living room 1 – the new 75-inch TV should arrive today :-)
Living room 2
Kitchen – compact oven with microwave will be installed today, black granite countertop is on order
Children’s room in the basement
Here is a brief overview of the current state:
Flush doors with stainless steel strips
New front door
Apartment hallway
Bathroom picture 1
Bathroom picture 2
Window seat
Living room 1 – the new 75-inch TV should arrive today :-)
Living room 2
Kitchen – compact oven with microwave will be installed today, black granite countertop is on order
Children’s room in the basement
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