Value of having a dedicated/conditioned room/building for 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.

[PROTEE UK]

The house and room sounds great.
apart from selling golf Sims, I design and build sim rooms and artificial golf areas. Think the room in the new house sounds fantastic and could become a great golf space for around 3k, building a fresh would probably be between 15-20k.
I would say create a great golf room in the house that seems to fit you needs.

[penrose]

I have a dedicated room - my great room - has vaulted ceiling so have plenty of space. Single dude so no wife to complain - but my mother hates it. It is nice just to click on the skytrak and projector and ready to play.

[wbond]

It's definitely better to have a dedicated room if you can, walk by, hit a few balls, this happens a lot.

[shimonko]

Air conditioning a must - as I close all doors and block all windows for best projection image, the heat from the projector and PC quickly made me glad I just happened to have AC in the room.

[mthunt]

Mine is 20x15 in its own dedicated room in the basement thus heated and cooled. Glad I did it that way. I suggest you do the same.