[Boudicca]

We hope to buy a courtyard villa in March, but want two walk in showers, instead of one, and a tub. Has anyone done this, and if so, what was the cost. Soon to be your neighbors! Mike and Sandra Randell

[Mikitv]

Hope you get an answer to this also because we would like to convert second bath to walk in shower.

[Boudicca]

No replies yet. Mike removed the tub in our current home in VA, but when buying a new home at TV's it would be great to have two walk in showers to begin with. Apparently that's not negotiable. Seems a shame to tear up a new house
Sandra

[obxgal]

I'm happy the CYN's have a tub in one of the bathrooms. Probably because sometimes I just like to have a good soak in a hot bubble bath. Plus when grandkids come, it's easier putting them in the tub and throwing in a few bubbles to keep them happy. I just couldn't imagine trying to give small ones a shower, but then maybe that's just me.

Personally because of these 2 reasons, I would not even look at a house without a tub in one of the bathrooms.

[hdh1470]

Originally Posted by shrandell

We hope to buy a courtyard villa in March, but want two walk in showers, instead of one, and a tub. Has anyone done this, and if so, what was the cost. Soon to be your neighbors! Mike and Sandra Randell

Kohler makes a shower pan with both left and right side drains that replaces a tub, sterling also has a cheaper one.I did my bathroom this past year was not that hard

[Talk Host]

Think about possible resale. A house needs a tub in order to sell.

JLK

[Boudicca]

Good point. Thanks for the input

[spk7951]

I can not speak to the cost for a courtyard upgrade but I do remember asking our realtor that question back in 2008. Her comment was that it would cost about $5K to convert a shower stall to a walk-in for a Lantana. The sales staff most likely would have an answer for you.

[joannej]

Many older people and disabled individuals also have a need for a bathtub rather than a shower. Another thing to think about if you plan to be here for a while.

[garsha]

I must be missing something. I was also considering converting my Lantana's hall bath because my mother comes to visit for several months a year. I have tried to get her to use our bathroom, but she wants to use her own. I worry about her losing her balance trying to get in and out of the tub. Why wouldn't an older or disabled person be better off with a walk in shower with a chair inside? I didn't think it would hurt resale at all? Of course I have never been a "bath" person.

[Boudicca]

AHA! You got it! The very reason I want to replace the tub, with a shower stall is because I am sight impaired. If the master is occupied, I would like the opportunity to use either bathroom. Guess Mike will be tearing up a new bathroom. He learned how to remove an ancient cast iron tub (special saw) and replaced it with a Lowes walk shower stall kit, which even has with seats. Appreciate everyone's input. Guess future re-sale will be our son's problem!

[Mikitv]

We are building a new Bridgeport and I can tell you the bath tub is not that big. I think an adult would have a hard time actually sitting down in that tub and not have their knees under their chins. Trying to get up and down for a bath is not an option anymore for us so the extra shower would work better for the three of us.