Value of having a dedicated/conditioned room/building for your simulator set up.

[Gstmike]

Just interested in other input on this question. I am considering purchasing a larger home to take my aging parents in. It's more house than I need but will accommodate them well for the next 5 to 7 years +, allow me to help them as needed, etc. One of the big perks is that the house we are considering has a separate "in-law" quarters. My parents will stay in the main house so that would allow me to have a dedicated sim room. It's a great conditioned space that overlooks the pool in the backyard. It's about 14' W x 23' Long with 14' ceilings in the simulator area. It also has a full bathroom and kitchen area. I could set up a dedicated sim room in there. I already have a GC2/HMT set up in an extra room in my current house but I need to take the screen up from time to time just to allow for space. As a result, I don't use it as much as I think I would if I could just set it up nice and leave it. Just curious what value others would place on having a dedicated simulator space/room.
This seems like the perfect house for a golfer with a simulator but it may be influencing my decision too much. i just think what it would cost to have a dedicated, conditioned building like this for a simulator if you were to add it to an existing home.
Curious what advise/input other may have.

Thanks all.

[teamacacia]

I have attic space that I would love to convert into a sim room. My builder estimated probably $40,000 to build out the space (it would need to be floored, framed, heat/air, etc). That would also exclude any of the golf related stuff like enclosures, mats, computer, etc. So, you might be able to put something like 40-50k value on that room if you are trying to justify the cost. I have my skytrak and hitting net setup in the garage all the time and it makes it infinitely more attractive than having to setup and tear down each time. Hope that helps.

[moadhia]

I have a portable sim setup like you and honestly I would use my sim 10x more if I had a dedicated spot for it. Hop in for a 15-20 min work when there is some downtime . Having short practice session is a good way to ensure that any swing changes you are making become permanent.

[Docpjk]

My son quit football after his junior year of high school and I told him he had to do something. He said let's take golf lessons together. He got hooked - we turned the kids "playroom" into a sim room. He got cut from golf team his senior year of high school but kept working. Last week he finished his sophomore fall golf season at our local community college and was named first team all-conference. And he can kick my butt. Looking for D2 schools now to play next year.

[Ryan5508]

I would use mine way more if I didn't have to spend 1/2 hour heating it up and moving stuff out of my way. We are looking at building an addition above our garage for a dedicated sim room. We are starting an indoor golf league with 12 people this winter also. I golf 80 + rounds a year outside and hope to get the same indoors this winter.

current garage setup---

[Stingreye]

I have my sim in an insulated garage. Only thing I added was a split ac. It was worth every penny. I play 3-4 days a week. Being able to be setup and ready to go in 5 minutes is awesome. I used to setup outside on my patio. It was a pain.