Does a wine cellar add value to your home?

It all depends, but custom wine cellars can absolutely add value to a home!

If you’ve taken the time to do your research on what the overall cost is to build a custom wine cellar in your home, then you’ve already come to the conclusion that it’s not an inexpensive project.  Typically, the baseline starting cost for building a wine cellar, especially in today’s market, is going to cost no less than $40k to start.  So if you’re putting a substantial amount of money into your home then it is most definitely increasing its value.

Now, if you’re not a wine connoisseur then you may feel indifferent about the value going up but, custom wine cellars in luxury homes are always a great addition!  If you buy a house with a custom wine cellar, you are adding a special amenity to your home.  You can host unique wine tastings inside without having to travel to a winery.  When a realtor is making a pitch to a potential buyer they are going to point out the main features of the home and a custom wine cellar is going to be at the top of the list to wow its buyers.  

More and more spec homes are being built with climate-controlled custom wine cellars inside them.  Custom wine cellars can have a modern/contemporary look or be designed with a warmer more traditional approach, or a mixture of both.  They are architecturally beautiful and can be seen as a central feature or showcase inside the home.  

Given the trend for homes (particularly high-end and custom homes) adding custom wine cellars, this is becoming an increasingly important factor for discerning home buyers in affluent markets. As a homeowner, it is definitely worth evaluating the potential value of adding one of these unique rooms or showcase walls to your home.

Whether for your own personal enjoyment, or the prospect of increasing the value of your home investment and making it more attractive to potential buyers, call us so we can discuss your options today!