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05 October 2020

The cleaning and hygiene industry has been assessing the huge impact of Coronavirus and the lockdown on different sectors, businesses, and operatives.A British Cleaning Councilaudit of members last month shows that organisations and individuals are having to adapt rapidly to the major changes brought by the virus.

A consistent theme throughout is praise for the dedication of the cleaning and hygiene operatives who have been doing vital work protecting the health and wellbeing of others and keeping key industries going since the pandemic began.The Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals (ahcp) represents many of the cleaning and hygiene key workers who have been on the frontline fighting the virus.

"After the vital work they have done during the pandemic, cleaning operatives can surely no longer be considered to be low-skilled.

Mr MelvinBCC, CSSA

Delia Cannings, ahcp National Lead for Education and Training, said: Cleaning operatives in the healthcare sector played a key role during the pandemicand have done an incredible job, with many going above and beyond, working longer hours, taking on extra responsibilities and adopting new standards and practices to prevent Covid-19 contamination. Ahcp members played a vital role getting the Nightingale Hospitals set up and staffing them and will continue to operate them in the coming months as we strive to recover and avoid spikes in Coronavirus cases.

Jim Melvin is a director at the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) and Deputy Chair at the British Cleaning Council (BCC). He echoes praise for cleaning operatives and highlights the uncertainty caused by the virus among cleaning contractors.

Mr Melvin said: Coronavirus has changed the contract cleaning market significantly but it is different for every business.A great many buildings and businesses remain closed and many staff are furloughed. When clients have returned, they are at significantly reduced staff levels, which by definition reduces the service. Clients are changing their requirements on an almost daily basis and members are needing to be agile and flexible enough to reflect that. Our cleaning and hygiene operatives have faced an unbelievably difficult and fearful time responding both bravely and magnificently to all this.

BCC member the Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) represents manufacturers and distributors of cleaning and hygiene products where, like in much of the industry, the impact of Coronavirus has varied from business to business.

Demand for cleaning products for the catering, leisure and hospitality industries has collapsed, leading to employers furloughing workers. A 49 per cent drop in washroom waste illustrates the decline in building occupancy, and consequnelty the available work in maintaining them.Other industries continue to be very busy, for example, manufacturers of hand and hard surface sanitiser along with plastic sack, apron and soft tissue makers. Demand for some products has soared while supply has simultaneously shrunk, forcing many companies to take new measures to carefully manage the exceptional situation.

CHSA Chairman Lorcan Mekitarian said: The cleaning and hygiene supply chain has proved itself to be responsive, flexible and adaptable. We expect the majority of members to perform well in future as the economy recovers, but distributors serving primarily or solely the catering, hospitality, leisure, retail and similarly hard hit sectors may not survive the severe economic shock created by the pandemic.

Lauren Kyle representing the Business Services Association (BSA) added: Our members operate in a wide range of sectors, some of which such as sports and leisure, transport, and retail have seen a downturn. While others such as schools, and hospitals have seen heightened demand for cleaning and disinfection.

In the longer term, FM industry insights suggest that corporate clients will look to review and rationalise property portfolios to adapt to an increase in agile working, with many employees working more from home. This indicates that there could be changes in the delivery of day to day cleaning at client sites in the long term as they review their use of space.

Picture: window cleaners operating on the side of a large multi-storey building.

Window-cleaning and hospitality have both been hard hit. The UK Housekeepers Association (UKHA) represents cleaning operatives and managers in hotels, and their suppliers. Angela Jaquiss of the UKHA said that most hotels had been closed from March and most cleaning staff were on furlough. It could be a slow climb back to some sort of normal, she said.

The Federation of Window Cleaners (FWC) said that 80 per cent of members were furloughed, and 20 per cent were working.FWC Chairman and Safety Officer Andrew Lee, who is also Director at JA Lee Window and General Cleaning, said: In my own business, we had literally hundreds of our customers temporarily cancelling their work. We laid eight out of our ten window cleaners off. Since then, we have introduced a socially distanced domestic service and have also diversified into sanitising and fighting the Coronavirus on client premises, public transport, buildings and offices. It has been a long, hard and frustrating period and whilst I believe things are starting to improve, it is going to be some time and a lot of hard work before we get back to normal or the new normal, as it is called.

Some sectors were looking to the future with more optimism. Ian Andrew, CEO of the British Pest Control Association, said: We think pest control will perform well in the future. Pests dont realise there is a global pandemic, although some have changed their behaviour since the pandemic began.

The National Association of Wheeled Bin Washers (NAWBW) said it had seen workloads increase since March by an estimated 10 percent thanks to more commercial organisations taking up their services. When the Domestic Cleaning Alliance (DCA) surveyed its membership in August, it foundalmost all respondentshad stopped providing all services on the day of the lockdown announcement or had stopped earlier however prospects have improved recently.

Stephen Munton from the DCA said: Our industry sector was significantlyaffected initially, but as business has returned in recent weeks, there has been an overwhelming sense of positivity.Membersare takingextrasteps to reduce the risk of Coronavirus contamination while they are in other peoples home, for example byimplementing social distancing measures, and using additional PPE where appropriate, he said.Other members also expect the way their sector operates to change in future because of the Coronavirus pandemic.The UKHA expects there to be much more cleaning and sanitising in future, to a higher level, in hotels, while some CHSA members are developing facilities in the UK and Europe to avoid a repeat of supply-lines from the Far East being restricted.

Several BCC members also said that Government action or improved regulation would help their sectors adapt to the new normal. Among them was the NAWBW.Marius Coulon, Managing Director of the NAWBW, said: It is time the Government started to regulate our industry and encouraged both the water companies and Environment Agency to police their own rules and guidelines.

Mr Lee, of the FWC, said: The window-cleaning industry needs clear guidelines on internal cleaning within hospitals and nursing home environments. Something else would be a clear statement, perhaps from the Health and Safety Executive that misting, fogging, spraying of disinfectant and sanitising should not be carried out without cleaning.

Mr Melvin, of the BCC and CSSA, said: We believe that there is an opportunity for both Government and the industry to review the lessons learned during the pandemicboth good and badto collectively increase skills training for operatives. After the vital work they have done during the pandemic, cleaning operatives can surely no longer be considered to be low-skilled.

Cleaning Interactive, a world first virtual exhibition for the industryon 6-7 October 2020,will host expert presentations consideringthe post-Covid hygiene environment.

Picture: a cleaner dusting a picture in an office.

Article written by Bailey Sparkes | Published 05 October 2020

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Harold Varner III, who will start Saturdays third round of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open three shots off the lead at TPC Summerlin, doesnt believe in superstitious coins and other golf course voodoo.

On the other hand, his head cover has its own Twitter account.

Varner III calls it Gerald, named for a gift he received from college friends at East Carolina. Gerald sort of looks like a second cousin of one of the Cosby kids if you remember the old cartoon series. He sports an Afro, orange and yellow striped T-shirt, blue pants and green sneakers.

Geralds primary job is to keep Varner III grounded on the course. To make him smile, especially when things arent going well.

During last years PGA Championship, the 30-year-old journeyman was tied for second heading into the final round during which he was paired with eventual champion Brooks Koepka and shot 81.

Gerald must have made Varner III smile. The day after blowing up at Bethpage, he was back mowing the lawn at his parents house. How grounded is that?

Varner III still is chasing his first tour victory he followed a first-round 63 with a 68 Friday in his first outing since recently getting married. But neither fact has precluded him and Gerald from making lots of friends, including some in high places.

Last year Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera appeared at a news conference wearing a Gerald Varner T-shirt. Varner III and Tiger Woods, who once stiffed him for an autograph when the former was 13, sometimes play practice rounds together during which Tiger sometimes imparts nuggets of wisdom, such as playing golf on the PGA Tour is like reading a book with the TV on.

Gerald Varner is sort of like Mister Ed, the talking horse from the old TV sitcom. He only speaks when he has something to say.

He would say I should have played better, but hang in there, Varner III said after completing his round as the sun was setting before adding that his sidekick has been enjoying Las Vegas as much as an inanimate object can during a pandemic.

A lot of room service hes been hanging with the other head covers, not doing much.

Its gotta be the shoes

On the day he shot the best round of his career (62), first-round leader Bryson DeChambeau received a care package Thursday that contained a pair of Puma golf shoes hand painted by a Shriners Hospitals patient from Galveston, Texas.

Katharine Koonce, 16, suffered burns over 70 percent of her body while her family sought refuge from Hurricane Ike in 2008.

The special shoes included the Shriners logo on the heels and a mathematical equation by which the big-hitting DeChambeau abides painted on the sides deriving acceleration from velocity the 2018 Shriners champ said as he opened the box with his teenage fan watching via the internet.

Thank you so much, these look amazing, DeChambeau said with a smile more honest than his length off the tee. Im gonna be wearing these all week.

I watched the big man hit his drive on No. 10 Friday en route to a second-round 67. The ball practically exploded, like one of those novelty golf balls.

He was wearing the shoes.

Rickie loses that number

Gallery favorite (at least when there is a gallery) Rickie Fowler hit two balls in the lake on No. 16 and one on 17 (he also sank one on 17 Thursday) on his way to a 74. He failed to make the cut.

Other notables below the 7-under cut line were recent PGA champion Collin Morikawa, Hideki Matsuyama, Francesco Molinari, Jason Day and Maverick McNealy.

19th hole

Leftover from Thursdays first round: Bruce Bielenberg, a volunteer on the 15th hole, witnessed three members of the same group making eagle. Hunter Mahan, Rafe Cabrera Bello and Bo Hoag each made a 2 on the short 314-yard par 4. Three eagles by one group on one hole has to be pretty rare, right? Bielenberg wrote in an email. It is. PGA officials said they could never recall it happening on a par 3.

Former UNLV standout Charley Hoffman shot 71 Friday after a first-round 70 and failed to make the cut.

Veteran Stewart Cink, who made five second-round birdies and two eagles and shot 63, on how he celebrated his recent win at the Safeway Open: Went on an eight-day trip out west in a van with my in-laws which is sort of like going to Disney World, but also sort of not.

Contact Ron Kantowski at rkantowski@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0352. Follow @ronkantowski on Twitter.

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Have you been feeling a draft in your home? Or did a recent storm cause a window to crack? Many things can cause window problems. But knowing your options for the types of replacement windows can help.

So whenever you do have a window issue, you can choose the right window for you. Keep reading to learn more about some common window types.

Single-Hung Windows

One of the most common types of replacement windows is single-hung windows. They look like a standard window, and you can raise the lower part to let air in.

Letting cool air can be nice when your home is too warm. Also, the neutral design of these windows makes them perfect for almost any room.

Some single-hung windows let you move the sash in so that you can clean the outside of the window. That way, you don't have to go outside or get on a ladder for upper levels.

You can find single-hung windows with a few panes or many, so you can get the right size. Then, you can replace your old window without much hassle.

Double-Hung Windows

A double-hung window is a close cousin to the single-hung window. Both look very similar, but you can move the lower and upper parts of the window.

That can come in handy if you want to allow warm air closer to the ceiling. Instead of raising your window, you can lower it.

However, double-hung windows are more expensive. They also have more mechanical parts that can break.

Despite those issues, double-hung windows are more flexible than single-hung. So if you're looking at replacement windows with more functions, consider double-hung.

Casement Windows

You should also consider casement windows when shopping for replacement windows. Casement windows look good in almost any home. They open out, and air can flow in and out easily.

While single-hung and double-hung windows offer decent ventilation, they can only open so much. However, you can open the casement window on a nice day and let more air into your house.

These windows have a hinge on one side, and there's usually a latch on the other. You can open the latch to open the window, and you should be able to lock the window.

That way, you can enjoy nice weather, but you shouldn't have to risk your safety for a casement window.

Picture Windows

If you want replacement styles that offer a lot of light, consider picture windows. You can't always open a picture window, but they can be big and let a lot of light in.

A picture window is excellent if your house doesn't have much light already. By installing the picture window, you can let more natural light in during the day.

They're a great option if you have a nice view of nature, but you can use them in any house. However, you should consider your home so that you can place the picture window in the best place.

These windows are best for rooms that need a lot of light. But the room should be in a position where the sun can get in for much of the day.

Sliding Windows

Sliding windows belong to the category of function replacement window styles. Instead of sliding the window up or down or opening the window out, you slide it to the side.

By opening half of the window, you can let more air in. They're excellent if you need a lot of ventilation, and they look good in almost any home.

These windows typically have two panes, and you can slide one over the other to open and close the window.

You will need to make sure the window runners stay clean so that the window can move easily. Most windows have some sort of metal, and that can develop rust, so you'll need to remove that to keep your window in good condition.

Storm Windows

When looking at different types of replacement windows, consider if they're compatible with storm windows. A storm window works with another window type, and it can improve energy efficiency with single-pane windows.

They can reduce the airflow in and out of your home, and that can keep your energy bill from skyrocketing. A storm window can also provide extra protection for kids when you want to open your windows.

The screen acts as a barrier even when the window itself is open. Also, that screen can keep bugs from getting into your home.

If your window replacement is compatible with a storm window, it's worth the investment in safety and energy efficiency.

Awning Windows

If you want to open your windows but you have frequent rainstorms, consider awning windows. They have a hinge at the top, and they open outward.

You can still let some air in, but the window's design prevents rain from getting into your house. The awning window offers a unique look, and you can use it even when it's not raining.

While they aren't as popular as other kinds of replacement windows, they can look good and work well. You can open the window like you would a casement window.

However, the hinge placement can be a unique look, and you can match it to your home's aesthetic.

Projection Windows

Projection windows use three different windows, and they're at different angles. The angles make the windows reach out of the house, and that can make your room look bigger.

They look similar to bay windows, but the angles are smaller, so the difference isn't as extreme. Projection windows can be nice if you have to replace a large window.

You don't have to go with the standard single-hung or double-hung window style. And depending on the size you get, the can offer a lot of light.

These windows look good in front of your house, but you can put them anywhere that makes sense.

Accent Windows

If you have to replace a small window, consider accent windows. They come in rectangular shapes, but they also can have different designs.

Accent windows don't usually open, so they're best for adding visual interest to a room. You can put one in a hallway or an extra bathroom. These windows also work well in an attic or another small space.

They can let in a little bit of light, but you don't have to worry about maintaining the window's mechanism.

You can choose the right design of the accent window, so that makes them some of the most versatile replacement window styles. That way, you can get the perfect replacement window.

Glass Block Windows

Another more visual type of window is a glass block window. This window uses glass blocks and mortar to hold them together.

In most cases, you can't open the window, but it can keep your home more private. Because of that, they're a great window type for bathrooms, laundry rooms, and hallways.

If you need a small replacement window for your laundry room, you can find a glass block window with a vent. You can connect the dryer hose to let out the air.

Then, you can have some ventilation, but you don't have to worry about someone opening the window or messing with the setup. Glass block windows aren't for everyone, but they can let light in easily.

Basement Hopper Windows

If you spend a lot of time in your basement, you should look at basement hopper windows. They have a hinge at the bottom and open in at the top to let air into your basement.

The window goes near the bottom of your house on the outside, and it can help with airflow and light. However, you should consider when you open it because small bugs may be able to get into your home.

Still, a basement hopper window is one of a few underrated window replacement types. If you have an old basement window, a hopper can be a useful upgrade.

You can use the window like any other type, but it has the perfect design for the average basement window.

Skylights

Moving from the basement to the attic, you can use a skylight as a replacement window. A skylight lets light in from the sky, so it typically goes on the top floor.

You can find a skylight that opens to provide ventilation, or you can get a fixed window that allows for more light. These lights work especially well in sunrooms, but you can put them anywhere.

However, they can lead to excess heat during the summer. And during the winter, the skylight can let too much heat out.

Consider if you currently have a skylight that needs replacing. You can add a skylight, but consider an energy-efficient one if you frequently face extreme temperatures.

The Best Types of Replacement Windows

Whether you've had some high energy bills or notice a crack in a window, you may need a replacement. But you should consider a few types of replacement windows.

While you can replace the current window with the same model, you may want to change things up. Keep these window types in mind next time you renovate your home.

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Atletico Madrid were left shocked on the final day of the Spanish transfer window as Arsenal triggered the release clause of Thomas Partey with 35 minutes to go before the deadline. It left Atletico powerless to reject the transfer but also prevented them from signing a replacement. However, Spanish rules make it possible for Atletico to sign a replacement within 30 days after the transfer deadline has passed if a club triggers a release clause.

Cadena SER have reported that Atletico have already been in contact with Valencia over the possibility to sign Geoffrey Kondogbia. The Central African Republic midfielder was expected to leave Los Ches during the summer as Valencia have to cut back their wages by a smashing 40 per cent. Kondogbia failed to complete a move but is now reportedly a transfer target for Atletico.

Valencia would not be able to sign a replacement for Kondogbia but the club could be tempted to sell the midfielder. It has been reported that the midfielders release clause is set to drop by at least 50 per cent in January, which makes it sensible for Valencia to consider a sell at this point without the capability to sign a replacement. Kondogbia has been at Valencia since the summer of 2017 and he has made 104 first-team appearances for the club.

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Glass,Mother Nature's most distinctive and omnipresentsubstance, might emerge assemi-obsolete down the road, as scientists from the United States Forest Service have recently concocted what they describe as transparent wood, opening the door to what may become the greener, shatterless window of the next decade.

A new research paper titled, A Clear, Strong, and Thermally Insulated Transparent Wood for Energy Efficient Windows published in the Journal of Advanced Functional Materials, from Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) scientist Junyong Zhu in conjunction with colleagues from the University of Maryland and University of Colorado, documents the creation of an advanced transparent wood material. Itoffers the potential of outperforming glass being presently used in all forms of construction in myriad ways.

Used to make clear windows delivering sunlight into dark dwellings since the Late Middle Ages, glass is the most common material used in window construction. However, it's not the most economical or ecological to employ, andis notorious for heat transference, which leads to costly energy bills.

Also, glass production carries a seriously heavy carbon footprint, with processing and manufacturing emissions totaling nearly 25,000 metric tons every year. Transparent wood, as far-fetched as it sounds, could be the answer as it emerges as a frontrunner for a remarkable material of the future.

The sorcery of transparent wood is accomplished by harvesting wood from the swift-growing, low-density balsa tree, which is then treated to a tepid, oxidizing bath that bleaches out almost all aspects of its visibility.

Next, asynthetic polymer called polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is carefully applied to the wood, where it penetrates the fibrous structure, thus making an amazing, near-invisible product.

The balsa wood's natural cellulose and the injected, energy-absorbing polymer filler allowit to gaingreater durability and become far lighter than traditional glass, with only partial splintering and bending occurring when struck byan object.

With a thermal efficiency five times that of regular glass, transparent wood could seemingly be a smart option for homebuilders and property owners.

The allure originates from it being a sustainable, renewable resource resulting from an astonishingly low level of carbon emissions, and its compatible transition into mainstream industrial processing plants could make it a simple solution to greener construction requirements.

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Pre-treatment is key, but sometimes, it doesn't eliminate the problem entirely. To get rid of stink bugs quickly and efficiently after they've entered your home, start by vacuuming them, and immediately emptying the bag afterwards, to eliminate their scent, according to Prevention. You can also invert the top of a plastic water bottle, fill it with soapy water, and drown them.

If your home is the apparent victim of a stink bug "infestation," however, you'll see massive amounts of alive or dead stink bugs crawling throughout sunny areas in your home, and in this case, you'll want to call an exterminator. The exterminator, however, will most likely treat your home with various chemicals, so you'll want to approach the problem before it's too late.

Prevention is key in terms of stink bugs, so for a weekend project, we strongly suggest sealing up your home now, before it's too late.

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Both Amazon and Walmart knocked $10 off the price of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and its the first discount weve seen on the Switch title in months. On both sites, youll have to add the game to your cart before youll see the sale price. It may seem like a small discount, but the last time it was on sale at all was in early April, right after its release. If you havent hopped on the Animal Crossing bandwagon yet, nows the time to do so.

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Prime members can get the Echo Show 5, Amazons smart alarm clock of sorts, for $45 ahead of Prime Day. Theres also a bundle option that includes a Blink Mini camera for an extra $5, which is a great deal. We gave the Echo Show 5 a score of 85 thanks to its compact yet attractive design, good sound quality, physical camera shutter and its ambient light sensor and sunrise alarm.

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Prime members can get the standardKindle Essential bundlefor $89.97 or theKindle Paperwhite Essentials bundlefor $119.97. This is a great way to get everything youd need with a Kindle all in one shot because each bundle includes the e-reader plus a case and a charging adapter. We gave the regular Kindle ascore of 91and the Kindle Paperwhite ascore of 95 you really cant go wrong with either as they both provide excellent digital reading experiences.

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Some of our favorite wireless earbuds from Sony dropped back down to $178, which is close to their lowest price ever. These earned a spot in our best wireless earbuds guide (and an overall score of 89) for their excellent sound quality, solid noise-cancellation and great battery life. They may be a bit bulkier than others, but its a small sacrifice to make for a pair of Sonys top-notch earbuds.

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Designer: Billy Cotton. Beautifully renovated and completely reconfigured 3-bedroom/2 bathroom/2 balcony home! Formerly two 1-bedroom/balcony units, this combined apartment boasts over 1,600 sq. ft. The wall adjoining the two apartments was removed to create a great a massive living/formal dining space complete with stunning light and southwestern views of the Freedom Tower and peaks of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges.

The two balconies have been incorporated into the internal floor plan by enclosing them for use all year round, whether they be utilized as sunrooms, playrooms, office space and even back to outdoor spaces in the summer simply by opening the wall of windows.With modern lines, this crisp apartment was planned to maximize elegance, space and storage. Throughout you will see customized cabinetry, 10 closets equipped with ELFA storage interiors, pocket doors and herringbone flooring.

The windowed, eat-in kitchen is a beautiful blend of sleek custom cabinetry and high-end appliances, including sub-zero refrigerators, Bluestar stove and range, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers. The master suite features double exposures (south and west) in the bedroom and full bath en suite with oversized shower stall. At the opposite end of the apartment are the other two bedrooms that share the second full bath (with bathtub). Both bathrooms have new floor-to-ceiling tiling, TOTO toilets and La Cava sinks.

Co-op amenities (additional fees and wait lists may apply) include 24-hour attended lobbies, 2 large private parks, childrens playroom (plus access to neighboring Hillman co-ops park and playroom), community room, and fully equipped fitness center. 1 block to supermarket, 24-hour deli/convenience store, dry cleaner and more. Newly opened Trader Joes, Target & Regal Cinemas.

Transportation: M14A, M21 & M22 bus stops outside your door, and short walk to M14D providing direct access to Chinatown, Little Italy, East Village, SoHo, West Village, Financial District, Battery Park City, Union Square, Chelsea, Meat Packing and Kips Bay. J, M and F trains at Delancey & Essex Streets. F train at East Broadway & Rutgers Streets. Citibike stations nearby. Dogs not permitted. Gifting, guarantors, pied-a-terre, permitted. Subleasing after 2 years of ownership. Shareholder required continuing to pay base maintenance in addition to a sublet fee.

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Straight thru the front door, you catch a glimpse of the gorgeous backyard, and you know that you have stepped into a special home. This pampered Jones-built home is an updated, pristine retreat, convenient to shopping, but worlds away. The main floor features hardwood, high ceilings, built-in bookcases, gas fireplace and millwork. The updated kitchen has s/s appl, granite countertops, large center island, breakfast bar and sep eating area. The adjoined Sunroom soars w/ a cathedral ceiling & walls of windows, overlooking the lush, fenced yard with its privacy evergreens. Sleep peacefully in the Main Floor Master, complete w/ a massive walk in closet & ensuite bath, listening to the backyards waterfall cascading into the KOI pond. Include a 3 car gar, NEW ZONED HI EFF HVAC, NEW SECURITY SYSTEM, Sound System, MF Laundry, and an Upstairs 20 x 18 bonus room, a Princess Ensuite Master Suite, and 2 king-size bdrms w/ Jack and Jill bathroom, you will not believe this fantastic home!

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The grand first-class 8-stall barn is luxury at its best. Boasting three oversized breeding stalls, heated and cooled tack room, washroom, and a 2 bedroom,2 bathroom apartment complete with a full kitchen and laundry area. In addition to the barn, the property features a modern workshop area with utilities, several outbuildings, and miles of winding trails throughout. The meticulously manicured land is breathtaking in every form and creates opportunities for endless outdoor adventures. The Pool Area is the ideal lounge spot for those hot Georgia days. Featuring a fully functional, rustic-style guest house with a full kitchen, laundry room, vaulted ceiling with a soaring stacked stone fireplace, and a loft-style bedroom and bathroom. Pool is a Grotto Pebble Tec Pool with a beach entry and operational waterfall. Country living at its finest with the convenience of a short drive to town. The drive in to the property is amazing. The gated entrance and scattered trees create great privacy before opening up to a five-star country estate.

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This property is perfectly situated in seclusion and privacy outside of theGriffin, GAarea, but only 45 minutes south of the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, 15 minutes East of Senoia, and 20 minutes SouthEast of Peachtree City, known for its small-town feel and miles of golf cart paths.

Full of tree-lined roadways and scenic views. Peachtree City is the largest city in Fayette County, Georgia. Peachtree City has three lakes. Lake Kedron, to the north, is a reservoir that supplies Lake Peachtree, to the south, and Lake McIntosh, the newest lake, close to Planterra. Other fun attractions include Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, Flat Creek Nature Area, Film/Movie tours, shopping, and restaurants. In Peachtree City you will find a community with big ideas and big hearts, a place where Southern hospitality meets resort-style living.

Senoia, the wealthiest city in the state, is home to Riverwood Studios which produced movies like Fried Green Tomatoes Driving Miss Daisy, Footloose (2011), and portions of The Walking Dead TV Series. Other great attractions in Senoia include Marimac Lakes Park, Senoia Raceway, Barbie Beach, Brechin Park, and an abundance of shops and restaurants in Woodbury. Spectacular Property!

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84-acre farm on the Flint River up for auction October 27 - The Citizen.com