Refurbishment and Restore Issue 12 2018 | Page 44

bath on either side. The shower was made to be biggest feature with rain bars, water jets and multiple rain showers. A music system was also integrated into this area. MODERN TECHNOLOGY The entire house was wired with cat 6 cabling to ensure future proofing. Mike isn’t keen on wireless connectivity because of its failings so everything had to have a cable. His mixing deck connected into the house and sound system, he had a catalogue hard drive which stored all his music and videos that he could access from his phone remotely or anywhere in the house where TV’s were for example. THE RESULT After nine months, Tilney had been transformed into a stunning unique contemporary home with a look that is elegant and sophisticated, yet still warm and homely. His home went onto win an International Design Award. Overall, the lower floor comprises three bedrooms with two bathrooms, with a kitchen / dining area with outdoor roof terrace upstairs. Wilcox has now lived at Tilney for a few years, and has since met a partner, who now lives with him at the property. VALUE ADDED Mike bought the property for £950,000. He spent £225,000 in total on the redesign and refit by 1.61 London. The current property is now estimated to be worth £1.9m, giving Mike a profit of approximately £725,000. 44 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk