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8×5’6 Shire Loft 2 Storey Children’s Wooden Playhouse

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£759.99

Artistically crafted and skillfully constructed, the 8′ x 5’6 Shire Loft 2 Storey Children’s Wooden Playhouse (2.40m x 1.67m) provides kids with a secure and delightful outdoor sanctuary for their playtime adventures. This wooden play cottage is made from high-quality 12mm tongue and groove shiplap cladding on a sturdy 34x34mm frame, ensuring durability, sturdiness, and full weather resistance. The floor is also 12mm tongue and groove, offering a tough surface to endure many years of joyous play. On top, the apex roof consists of 11mm OSB board covered with weatherproof felt, accompanied by eaves, decorative barge boards, and an appealing finial. The meticulously planed wood finish further elevates the already enchanting look.

Access is granted through a solitary door with a secure magnetic latch and a small, diamond-shaped window. Additional brightness and airflow find their way inside through the 3 single-glazed casement windows on the lower level. A sturdy wooden ladder guides children to the upper loft space, featuring an extra window and more play area. All windows are glazed with durable shatterproof styrene; the upper one is fixed for increased safety. Decorative shutters adorn the windows, and the addition of 2 window boxes brings another touch of allure. Two air vents are thoughtfully incorporated to ensure a pleasant setting for kids at play. This playhouse adheres to the safety regulations of BS EN 71-1:2014, providing additional peace of mind.

The Croft Playhouse is treated with a dip finish and comes with a 10-year guarantee against rotting, provided it receives annual re-treatment. Crafted from 12mm tongue and groove shiplap on a 34x34mm frame, with a durable 12mm tongue and groove floor, and an 11mm OSB apex roof finished with weatherproof felt, this playhouse is both charming and robust. With a single door secured by a magnetic catch, 3 opening windows on the lower level, a fixed window in the loft area, and shatterproof styrene glazing throughout, this playhouse ensures the safety and enjoyment of children.

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