
REF: 6096
Discover a show-stopping retirement garden project featuring a tandem luxury gym, sauna, and steam room suite alongside a Roman-tiled pool and outdoor kitchen.
Style:
2x Bespoke Poolside Rooms
Size:
Both rooms - 6 metres x 5 metres with additional height (Planning Required)
Base:
Both rooms - Steel & Timber framed base
Materials:
Both rooms - MDF Painted Internals Trimless V200 walls and V1200 ceiling
Both rooms - Firestone EPDM roof & rear height package
Both rooms -Medite Tricoya Extreme (MTX) cladding and trim pack
Both rooms - EmGlaze Roof Light from Whitesales
Door & Windows:
Gym - Tri-sliding aluminium door in RAL 7016 and EmGlaze Roof Light from Whitesales
Spa - Aluminium single door and windows in RAL 7016, 3x additional windows to front with Integrated white blinds (lift and tilt) and EmGlaze Roof Light in reception area
Both rooms - LowE, planitherm, argon warm edge, 4 seasons glass
Flooring:
Both rooms - Wet Room Laminated Flooring - Soft Grey Oak
Other Features:
Gym - Electrics with communications package TV installation and Sonos
Spa - Plumbing, Electrics Sonos Package
Shower and changing room
Steam Room
Traditional Sauna
Store and pool plant room
Water heater
This project is a truly amazing, show-stopping two-building development which formed part of a brand-new overall garden transformation. The goal was to create the ultimate sanctuary for the client to enjoy with his family, but also with one eye on his retirement & welness, the brief required a dual-purpose facility: a fully equipped gym space for fitness, and a luxurious wellness suite for relaxation.
The vision included a traditional sauna, a steam room, an adjacent shower room, and a practical kitchenette area. The wider garden design was equally ambitious, featuring a jaw-dropping traditional 11 x 5 metre Roman-tiled swimming pool surrounded by Italian porcelain paving, alongside a fantastic gazebo complete with an integrated outdoor kitchen. This project was truly unique in its scale and finish one that the entire Bakers team was thrilled to bring to life.
We began the project by handling the planning permission process, as the client desired additional height to create a spacious feel while maximising the permitted footprint of 30 square metres. To achieve this, we designed two 6x5 metre buildings positioned in a tandem layout, cleverly linking them with a connecting corridor to create a seamless flow between the zones.The first building serves as the dedicated gym. It features Tri-sliding doors that take full advantage of the additional height allowed by planning, flooding the space with light alongside a show-stopping Em-Glaze roof light. It allows for a professional-grade workout environment right at home.
Linking the two main structures is a light-filled corridor that houses a useful kitchen space, bathed in amazing natural light. This leads into the second building: the wellness suite. Also 6x5 metres, this structure houses a stunning steam room and a beautiful traditional hot rock sauna. Adjacent to these is a changing room and shower, as well as a discreet plant room. This neat addition hides all the swimming pool equipment and garden electrics, ensuring the aesthetics of the garden remain clutter-free. Both buildings are finished with the quality you expect from Bakers, including our full ten-year guarantee. The exteriors are clad in durable MTX cladding painted in Anthracite, paired with aluminium doors and UPVC windows for all-year-round peace of mind and low maintenance.
It is often the small details that elevate a great project to a world-class one, and this build is packed with high-specification features. In the gym, the space is fully kitted with Technogym equipment and features a bespoke wall mirror that has a precision cut-out for an integrated TV, allowing for entertainment while exercising. The immersive experience is further enhanced by integrated Sonos speakers and a full climate control system for heating and cooling.
The wellness suite is equally impressive. The steam room features stunning tiling and atmospheric LED wash lighting, creating a spa-like ambience. The traditional hot rock sauna is fitted with special protective glass and stunning integrated blinds, offering both privacy and style. Additional em-Glaze roof lighting was installed here as well, spreading further natural light into the sauna and steam areas.
The surrounding garden has been beautifully landscaped to complement the buildings, anchored by the feature 11 x 5 metre Roman-tiled swimming pool supplied by Roman Pools. To create the ultimate entertainment zone, a stunning garden gazebo supplied by Caribbean Blinds was installed. This features integrated blinds on three sides, allowing for use in all weathers. Inside the gazebo sits a fully fitted outdoor kitchen supplied by Grillo Outdoor Kitchens and a TV. This impressive setup includes a built-in gas grill, a Grillo Gusto Kamado BBQ, and a fridge. With ample counter space and storage, it allows for effortless preparation and enjoyment of alfresco dining. These elements ensure the garden serves as a versatile entertainment space that the client and his family can enjoy for many years to come.
The customer is absolutely delighted with the outcome and has already given us a five-star review. As a core part of his retirement plan, he is now focused on using and enjoying this incredible facility with his family in the coming years.
Martin Baker’s Comments:
'The whole team here at Bakers are really pleased and proud of this project. It worked fantastically, and even when there were some last-minute adaptions, the team were able to assess and react on-site to ensure perfection. This is a real show-stopping building and one we are truly proud of, especially working alongside some of the top brands in the industry to complete the garden project.'