New house build, to start or not? We knocked it down end Feb
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Comments (5)As you have an extended residence, I'm sure the property itself is worth salvaging the structure, as the size would be worth working with. I would have a pro quote to remove it all, and also quote to re plaster. Factor in the cost of painting, possible re wiring, trimming as in skirts and architraves, then consider your time and inconvenience to temporarily vacate. It's sounds much worse than it is. Asbestos is pure evil, and unfortunately so many people hit this hurdle and the only way out is to bite the bullet. So to speak. I hope it works out for you....See MoreDesign Advice for first home new build
Comments (35)I'm going to thro a wobbly into this mix: Have you thought about going two storey so there is some outside space for boys to play? Looking at your site plan play is either in the pool or the street! Master bedroom, with all the robe you want upstairs and a kids free zone! Or boys rooms above as long has they do not own hob nail boots! Then do not use ALL the extra space on ground for your film works! Seriously this would give you some breathing space and some real outdoor living area to enjoy which you can do in Ipswich climate. Four beds separate bath rooms and stairs above with a laundry chute. Down stairs a real laundry (proportional to a five bed house) A powder room with shower for after pool. Your study of a size worthwhile and theatre room for family second sitting room as well as clients. The master can then have better sized robe, all the bits you want in ensuite including separate loo (lovely idea) but please on outside wall with window. Personally, I'm not one for two storey but in this tight site I think it would be much better. Good Luck, Margot...See MoreKnock down walls for a more open plan, or renovate as is??
Comments (39)Hi Bec, sorry for taking so long to respond, I have been trying to find a way that could work for you I finally decided to do what I would if it was my house. It may seem extreme but for me it simplifies the angles, giving you a kitchen/dining/family/living The new Kitchen retains part of the old wall between the kitchen and living if needed to perform as load bearing, the island butts up to this, The rear southern wall of kitchen cabinets extends across the dining for extra storage or pantry and takes advantage of the French doors to the Alfresco. Moving the kitchen plumbing to the external southern wall should be achievable, having two plumbers in the family is a big plus I came to this idea after checking out the link you provided which is posted below which shows the whole floorplan and how it would flow and work for you and family when they visit, you can add doors between the family and dining if wanted. Again looking at the link ,your Spanline alfresco appears it may have been done in two stages, the first part has a gable roof which I would keep along with the brick wall and add white shutters above that and full height bi fold shutters across from the brick shuttered wall to the wall of the house. By removing the flat roof section but retaining the slab will help lighten the South facing bedrooms and open up the house to the lovely rear garden you mentioned https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/5981026/inviting-suggestions-update-demolish-a-spanline-style-addition...See MoreRenovate or Knock down rebuild?
Comments (20)I'm just trying to work everything out , and what happened when basically . The front seems quite nice , but I'm trying to work out the original floorplan -- I'm wondering if it was originally a 2 bedroom cottage , with the left side of the house ( looking from the front ) as a lounge and maybe kitchen/dining behind , then an outhouse ? Looking at the pictures and the floorplan , where the kitchen is now is in part of the fibre cement 'addition 1' ? It doesn't look old enough to have had a lower kitchen on a concrete slab -- that slab was generally a step down , and often on one side or the other , but I guess it could have been at the rear , but then it would have been likely to have been in brick too . You say the kitchen is 'falling to bits' ( well , not quite ) -- basicaly , I did wonder about 'just' recladding the rear , maybe demolish the rear lounge and laundry and rebuild that , maybe a bit bigger/deeper , and maybe even step it down , so then you could have sliding doors and a larger terrace , even if it is 150mm lower again ( I'm not a fan because of trip hazards , but some designs are better than others ) . BUT to throw a spanner in the works , how about demo the rear , rebuild kitchen/dining/lounge/terrace 30 or 40cm lower , maybe even on a concrete slab , BUT do a couple of bedrooms and family room/office/master and ensuite / whatever upstairs ? Or maybe 2 more bedrooms , ensuite , bathroom , powder room , study , laundry , whatever you want downstairs , and then kitchen / dining / lounge / family upstairs to get the views ? Basically , a character front and modern rear , maybe match some design elements -- I know you've said a forever home , but value wise in your area you'd probably get your $$$$ back and more -- only problem is it won't be cheap . Its like saying that $1 million painting is sure to appreciate -- thats good in theory , but if you can't afford to buy it , it doesn't overly matter haha ....See More
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@Audrey1967! this is a virtual picture of the frontage if our house... hoping it turns out similar! We have different render colours and will be using recycled brick.
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