esselte said:

Cymek said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

1 I’d look at double or triple glazed windows for insulation and noise reduction.
2 Outside insulated blinds with remote control that go down when a certain temperature is reached.
3 Another set of outside canvas or mesh remote control blinds which come down on an angle that allow the insulated blinds to stay cool.
4 Camera on porch for security.
5 Camera in letterbox for postal notifications.

Do you need a gatehouse for the servants to live in separately, so they are removed but available quickly before the echo of the bell has diminished.

You’re right, I do need a gatehouse! And a gate.

But the staff quarters; I was thinking of putting them in the basement which is why I asked if they need windows.ChrispinEvan is correct though, the staff will only really be in their quarters for 2 or 3 hours a night when I let them sleep, so windows are superfluous.

I am just a poor boy, cannot afford servants since the children escaped.