Are you aiming for an ensuite or just another bathroom? Do you need four bedrooms? Are you on a slab or stumps? Is the house all under one roof line or is Bedroom 1 in an addition?

We would really like an ensuite but if a second bathroom would fit in better that would be ok.. We really dont need 4 bedrooms.. Yes that 1st bedroom is an addition..The rest house on stumps but because the land slopes up to the back that bedroom is on a slab.

usually the easiest option would be to build an extension but do you have any long term plans for the rest of the house?..what are the walls and roof built out of, is there a side driveway and a garage, what is the distance from the house to the boundaries, does the kitchen need upgrading and how do you plan to use the existing living rooms, where is north and describe your climate?

The house in Bendigo and we plan to retire there in ten years.. It has already been extenened twice so we really dont want do any major in our old age.. The kitchen and main bathroom have already been updated. There is a long driveway running up beside the kitchen and dining room.. The house brick.. Not sure where North is.. I will have to get back to you on that one :)

Looks like laundry and bathroom are in wrong spot. I’m thinking turn B2andB3 into master with en-suite. If budget remains move existing bath into lounge next to en-suite, same plumbing.
At the least with existing bathroom open up an internal door into laundry to connect toilet.
Small cost extra - open up a door from lounge opp the back door next to kitchen to improve flow.
You really need to live in house first though to get a feel for what’s each room would be, I would start with the two doors I mentioned when you first move in, then sit and ponder a little.
Food luck, hope you enjoy your new home.

Thanks Kate for your input.. I will run through your ideas with my husband to see how that plan will work for us :)

You mentioned that the kitchen had already been updated perhaps it would be better to keep it and Add a new entrance, change access to bathroom and laundry so it has great access from the living/family, alfresco and beds 1 & 2 along with the MFR, kids and guest space.and a New Master suite,

Although in 10yrs time the refurbished kitchen could look tired so a possible reconfiguration across the kitchen dining including an Island then

Some good ideas and something to discuss the husband :)

Updated kitchen, with sliding door t \o entertainment area and outdoor kitchen for all the entertainment you will now have time for

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So many options.. Of course it all depends on our situation in ten years.. Can't wait.. Thanks for all your suggestions guys :))