subject: Real Estate : Ever Thought About Living In A Lodge Or Log Cabin? [print this page] Real Estate : Ever Thought About Living In A Lodge Or Log Cabin?
If you've always dreamed of living in a rural location, at one with the great outdoors but still with a decent, modern, fully-equipped roof over your head, then look no further than the lodge or log cabin. These brilliant housing alternatives are made from natural materials, making them eco-friendly as well as lending a rustic charm to your living environment. If you're after a quieter life in a charming, bespoke house all your own, then this could be the option for you.
If you're thinking about a lodge or log cabin, one great benefit is the ability to design your own. You can buy a lodge in kit form, but lots of people love the idea of being able to come up with a personal, bespoke design that's perfect for them. This also means you get more control over your budget as well as being able to choose your perfect location - once you've found the ideal place to live and have permission to build, simply construct your dream house to order.
Lodges and log cabins are particularly great for people who have always dreamed of building their own home as anyone with basic carpentry skills can do it. If you choose to get someone to build it for you, however, you are also guaranteed a superb product. Because they're built to order, often a lot more care and attention goes into lodges than into regular houses, meaning you get to benefit from superior craftsmanship, which often leads to a higher resale value.
A good quality house also means that it will last for ages - centuries, probably. There are some early log cabins in Europe that have been standing strong for over 800 years. Lodges are also, on average, 15-20% more energy efficient than conventional houses, which is not only great for the environment but means that you'll be paying much less on your heating and electricity bills, too. Lodges aren't just snug and cozy in films - it translates to real life as well!
Another entry for the list 'reasons why lodges and log cabins are fantastic' is the fact that they're very easy to maintain. It's easy to pick up any problems early with a quick walk around your property to check the timber logs. Contrast this with all the things that can go wrong with conventional houses - guttering, plumbing, leaky pipes, mildew, mould, rats. All in all, lodges and log cabins add up to be the perfect, affordable housing solution for people after an easier life.
