Will an extension work for our home?
Hey,
Just thought I would see if I could get any ideas on what people think might work best with our home. Unfortunately it is only a 2x1 with a small study room (which can be closed up) and one living/kitchen area, however we are looking at somehow making more room i.e. ideally another bedroom, bathroom and living area.
We have thought about extending, but aren't sure about how much of our backyard we want to sacrifice, and have also looking into those modular second story additions, however, we are guessing they are probably out of our budget (approx 100k).
Any ideas would be really appreciated. Also we don't have a floor plan, however am trying to source one currently through the council :|
Draft/Sketch floor plan
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5 years agodim91
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoThat was definitely something that we were thinking of doing. I have attached a photo, it is not that clear but you can see a shed to the right of the carport, so I would say there would be about 1.5m of area to the side
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5 years agoWe have a fair bit of room out the back and to the side of the house, but are really at a loss of how to use it
dim91
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Andy Pat
5 years agodim91
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This is our block size and I guess it gives some extra info regarding the house and what we are working with. The built up area is on the lower right side (covered almost all by the tree)
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5 years agoHi Dim91, a slow Monday public holiday, so I have been sketching.
This would be a full home renovation and extension. Above your budget, but food for long term thought. Front bedroom would become new entry and storage, through to brand new extension which include living, dining, kitchen all assuming facing north.
Study becomes the new walk through into new bedrooms and living area. Kitchen becomes bathroom. Laundry stays as is. Car space stays as is. Current front door filled in as window. This is just my thoughts on paper. As you haven,t given measurements it is completely my interpretation. But, as others have said, an architect would give you information on the potential of your home, as you have the land space to extend.
dim91
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoReceived this plan from the council today, if that helps :)
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5 years agoThat carport is smaller than I thought.
I think this will work well. Your laundry is a problem. Open a door to a private terrace shared with your Master BR will solve this.
And knock down a few walls. See attached
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