Shock as couple told two-hectare property 'unsellable' due to single design flaw in bathroom
In a recent episode of Unsellable Houses on Channel Nine, Bob and Karolyn were preparing to sell their beloved home of more than 30 years.
The couple's property in Snohomish County, Washington, appeared to be desirable enough, with its sweeping views and ample entertaining space.
However, Bob and Karolyn encountered one problem when real estate experts Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb came to the rescue.
The twin ladies dashed the couple's dreams of an easy sale when they saw their green hallway carpet extended into the very dated bathroom.
"And the green carpet is continuous," the experts said in unison.
Lyndsay sarcastically quipped there would be no logic behind stopping the carpet before the bathroom door began.
"I mean, why would you end it at the doorway? No logical reason," she said.
And the problems didn't stop there.
The experts pointed out a large step between the shower and bath, also the only tiled portion of the bathroom, served as a tripping hazard.
Lyndsay said the bath itself, covered in large white titles, made the room feel cramped.
"A lot of tiles around the bath, you're losing a lot of space. It makes it feel tighter than it really is," she said.
Leslie proposed stripping the bathroom of all the large materials to make the sizable space usable as a matter of "first priority".
With Bob and Karolyn's budget of $76,000, Leslie and Lyndsay got to work on a massive demolition of the room.
The experts removed the dated glass-tiled shower and carpet and installed underfloor heating to curb Bob's fear of getting cold feet.
The final result was a stunning modern bathroom fitted from floor to ceiling with beige tiles.
A vast walk-in shower replaced the old, outdated one, and a large freestanding bath took the place of the previous white-tiled tub.
The brand-new room was styled with a stylish bamboo ladder to hang towels from, as well as a stool, plants and bath caddy with candles.
Karolyn and Bob were thrilled and could hardly believe the room was the same one.
"This is so pretty!" Karolyn said.
Leslie and Lyndsay estimated the renovation had paid off, increasing the value of the retiree's home from a tidy $3.06 million to $3.22 million.
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