Let The process begin
Thursday, February 12, 2015 by Nimbin | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Well my Partner and I have taken the plunge and bought a block of land and will be building our dream home. At the moment we are in the planning stage with a reputable builder. For those Aussies it's GJ Gardner Homes. We are auctioning the house in Melbourne in March so the proceeds from that will be more than enough to cover the entire costs for our new abode. So far in 2 open days there have been 68 groups of people gone through the house, 10 of those have requested engineering reports and 3 have consulted builders to visit and give them ideas on renovations or extensions. It's in a great part of Melbourne to. Ascot Vale, 5 minutes from Flemington Racecourse. I have a feeling the bidding is going to get hot on auction day. I will post progress pictures as each major point in the construction process is reached. But hopefully we should be in by Christmas or very early in the New Year. Oh we are building in Bendigo where we currently live so theres no location change 
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Reply #63 Tuesday, June 9, 2015 12:15 PM
The only comment I can make is that the kitchen area does seem small.
On the plans it does seem small, But the actual size is quite large. The pantry is whats known as a butlers pantry, which in english means bloody huge. thats where the fridge, freezer and microwave will go, so the actual kitchen space will be maximized.
Reply #64 Tuesday, June 9, 2015 12:19 PM
I've certainly seen worse floor plans in my time...
The original design from the builder is called The Caspian. We have changed it so much that they have now renamed it after me lol. So it's now called The Kendall. But in reality we havent changed it that much, umm lets see, we added 2 extra rooms, moved the alfresco, reversed linen cupboards and removed one to extend a walk in robe in the daughter bedroom, we redesigned the laundry and oh we flipped the whole original design (the garage was originally at the other end of the house). so not that much really 
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Reply #69 Wednesday, June 10, 2015 10:49 PM
It'd do me, toooooo !!!! However, I'd have had the archytect name it specifically 'The Man Cave' on the plans so there was no confusion as to its purpose when others eye off its potential.
Other than that, everything is perfect and well laid out. 
Reply #70 Thursday, June 11, 2015 10:27 AM
It'd do me, toooooo !!!! However, I'd have had the archytect name it specifically 'The Man Cave' on the plans so there was no confusion as to its purpose when others eye off its potential.
Way back in '72 I'd done a project design in First Year and part of it was to submit EVERYTHING involved in the design process....aka all sketches...doodles... and one of the other guys had written on one of my sketches 'sex room' as a label...in Biro...
Wasn't too 'professional' to submit as a student.... but nothing else I could do....
Reply #71 Friday, June 12, 2015 4:36 AM
Hehe, sex room, eh? And you still passed, so your grading teacher[s] either thought it was a mistake or amusing.
Fortunately, I, or nobody on my behalf, ever submitted anything 'embarrassing' like that... though a piece of paper with "I think Miss Memery has great tits" in my handwriting did go missing.... obviously it wasn't handed in or found by a staff member or I'd have copped one heck of a caning.
Talking in class during lessons was not permitted, so the note was passed along the back row to a mate on the opposite side of the room. He got it okay, but from there it mysteriously disappeared into thin air....phew !!!!
Reply #72 Monday, June 15, 2015 3:18 AM
Windows have been installed and the double front doors have been fitted. That's not the door colour. The actual colour is Monument Grey. The window frame colour is matt black. Oh and you can also see the bricks have been delivered. That starts Wednesday
Reply #73 Thursday, June 18, 2015 3:03 AM
Brickwork has begun. Early stages so far but gotta say i am loving the colour
Reply #74 Tuesday, June 23, 2015 4:02 AM
Brickwork progressing nicely. Insulation is in walls inside and they have started the feature wall as well.
Reply #75 Tuesday, June 23, 2015 9:45 AM
If I weren't so green with envy I'd say that the build is bloody fantastic and coming along a treat. However, being that I am, green with envy, that is, the best I can muster up is bloody good luck to you's on a beaut house and design.... it's truly a man/family cave to be proud of.
Reply #76 Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:07 AM
I take it you'll landscape to hide the slab edge.....[or are you just saving 2 brick courses?]...
Or is it to be rendered?
Reply #77 Tuesday, June 23, 2015 3:49 PM
I take it you'll landscape to hide the slab edge.....[or are you just saving 2 brick courses?]...
The builder is going to back fill up to the bottom of the bricks. There are huge piles of soil specially for that job. There is also still concrete to do for the front verandahs as well as the portico etc. You wont be able to see the slab edge once all that's done. Builder says house will be at lock up stage by Friday.
Reply #78 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 2:12 AM
Feature wall in the Family/Dining room is finished. Also a look from the 4th Bedroom along the hallway to show the overall length of the house.
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Reply #61 Tuesday, June 9, 2015 11:28 AM
Very nice!