Renovation decisions

[Fattyfat]

I own a very small (c.800 sq/ft) 3 bed semi. It's dated inside, think artex walls and ceilings, wood chip, avocado bathroom etc. Pretty much needs a full refurb inside and possible some minor adjustments in layout.
No concrete decisions as yet beyond having ordered a new front and back door but I'm pretty certain that it'll be a full strip, rewire, fit gas combi heating, replaster and retrim along with new kitchen and bathroom. Fully aware it'll be a lot of work even in a small house.

Question is, what 'desirable' features would you guys expect to see in a small renovation like mine. Just thinking about the things I may have overlooked; modern lighting options, electrical outlets, wifi, built in storage, insulation etc.

No intentions of moving, just wanting to future proof the place and do everything to a high standard for hopefully <20k, that's flexible though.

Open ended question I know but thanks in advance, some great ideas of other threads here btw.

[Fattyfat]

Thanks guys, answers pretty much along the lines I'm thinking with a few things I hadn't considered.

Initial budget will hopefully cover heating, plumbing, electrical work, kitchen, bathroom (just one thankfully) and hopefully a good part of any joinery work etc. It is flexible though and I know it will creep up.

Flooring, decorating and fitted bedrooms not yet budgeted for and easily another 8-10k, probably another 3-4K for what needs doing outside (paint exterior, new gutters, work to rear yard)

Beyond initial stripping out I could do a fair whack of the work myself but have decided it be easier and more time efficient to let contractors do it and just go to work to pay for it all. Besides, my large garage/workshop will be used for storing furniture etc.

Thanks so far

[Fattyfat]

kurt535 said:

- insulation: bear in mind 1920's/30's etc cavity walls weren't built to be filled as they can bridge moisture gaps and also rot out the old tie rods. therefore, its better to clad the exterior of the house or the interior walls with something like 15mm insulating plasterboard.
- rewire
- replumb
- double glazing
- new kitchen
- new bathroom
- no damp
- low maintenance garden!

My house is probably late 60's early 70's so I'll need to take further advice on that. It's a very dry place as is, no damp. I will be doing insulation between the floors and plenty of extra insulation in the attic. House is already double glazed and I've new front and back door coming shortly. The insulation right now is substandard and the house loses a significant amount of heat within an hour of the heating going off.

I've a got a decent yard to the side with comfortable parking for 3 cars, small amount of grass at the front and an enclosed yard to rear. Also have a 19x17' garage with loft above. Oh and an inspection pit too - handy!