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Wordsmith 8′ x 8′ Poets’ Customized Summer Retreat – Treated or Pre Coated

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£2629.00

The Poets’ Personalized Summer Retreat by Wordsmith is a delightful garden creation that will transform any outdoor area into a gorgeous outdoor living space. This structure is delivered fully assembled and painted by our experienced team as standard. The summer retreat is available in various sizes, including custom-made arched upper windows and vintage-style fasteners on the doors.

Poetic Summer Hideaways
All our poetic garden structures are crafted with the highest craftsmanship, and you can customize the design in numerous ways. Various customization options are available and listed below. If you desire a unique addition to your retreat, feel free to contact our knowledgeable sales team.

Doorways
Poets’ offer a wide selection of customized doorway options for their buildings, including:
– Tall Glazed Double Doorways
– Tall Glazed Double Doorways – Elegant Single Archway Door
– Miller Entry

Windows
The windows in your summer retreat can be customized with the following choices. Contact our sales team for a quote.
– Additional 9 Pane Functional Georgian Window
– Extra 6 Pane Functional Georgian Window
– Extra 6 Pane Fixed Georgian Window
– Additional Popular Summerhouse Window
– Archway Top Functional Window Upgrade
– Extra Archway Top Functional Window
– Miller Top Functional Window
– Top Functional Window
– Extra Burns Functional Window
– Additional Burns Fixed Window
– Reinforced Glass Window Upgrade

Front Veranda
Enhance your summer retreat with one of Wordsmith’s porch options, transforming the structure into a classic traditional summer hideaway.
– Veranda – 2′ or 2’6″ 4′ Porch with Return
– Summer Retreat Partition Barrier
– Summer Retreat Front Wings

Flooring/Bearers
Customize your retreat to accommodate larger items with Wordsmith’s flooring options below. These are constructed with durability and sturdiness in mind.
– Flooring Bearers – Not included by default as they may not be necessary for your base, bringing your retreat closer to the ground.
– Robust Flooring Upgrade

Roofing
Upgrade your garden building with Wordsmith’s roofing options for better protection against the elements or for a visually appealing addition that complements your garden.
– Premium Felt Pre Coated

Unlike some other vendors, Wordsmith provides a pre-coated service, eliminating the need for DIY painting. Your structure will be factory spray-coated in your chosen color to the highest standard. Alternatively, you can choose a pressure-treated finish, preserving the natural wood color without the need for additional treatment.

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