What did you like about the house when you bought it? Or was it just the location?

Personally, just looking at the plans, I'd be tempted to put a veranda at the front with large french doors as the entrance. I'd open up the living room/kitchen and have a matching set of french/bifold doors at the back leading on to another outdoor living space.

I'd remove the second kitchen, dining, etc. and convert the right hand side of the house to three bedrooms - two with ensuites and walk-in robes, and one common bathroom.

However, is that what you need?

Your home has been the victim of a number of ill-considered extensions/renovations that have been completed without a designers eye, and a "she'll be right mate" attitude, probably by the previous home-owner or a builder who just wants to finish the job quickly and start the next one. I would strongly suggest that you engage a designer to sit down with you and take a brief, and then create two or three concept plans to help get your thinking and direction on track. Renovating is an expensive business, especially if it is based on a poor design. Engaging a professional to get the design right before you start spending big money is comparatively cheap.

The success of the design depends on how much thought you put into the brief about your households needs now and into the future. Please don't repeat the mistakes of the past owners without considering the design and flow of the whole house.

Best of luck with your considerations,

Dr Retro

of Dr Retro House Calls/Dr Retro Virtual Visits.

how many bedrooms, bathroom and living areas would you like, is the floor timber or concrete and at the same level through the whole house, are the ceilings in any rooms low or sloping.. where is north on the plan and can you describe your climate and post a photo of the roof from Google Earth but there seems to be some discrepancy in the size/shape of the space near the "back door"..my first rough floor plan uses the stated dimensions but the small leftover space marked 1.9 x 2.2 doesn't seem to fit and a proper plan of what you already have will be the first thing a professional will consider with a detailed on site inspection but you may be able to check the dimensions before we make any suggestions

Are you prepared to relocate all wet areas? They are the big constraints. Which rooms do you like where they are. The family bath should be located between the two bedrooms with those rooms turned 90 degrees

This leaves en-suite in place

thank Dr retro. and think you have hit the nail on the head. Oklouise we are chasing 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas and 2 bathrooms. the floor is timber. with same level ceiling through entire house. North is facing the South of the uploaded pictures.

Gosh all those internal bathrooms where you would have hallways are problematic. You're going to have to move your wet areas I think.

I agree you need a professional to re-design and a structural engineer in to work out what'sholding the roof up.

pending extra information my first suggestions includes, front entry, two living areas, three generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and a small study

thanks kiwimills, i just look for a space that might suit a need but these changes could make the roof cave in!!.. always depends on accurate dimensions and on site inspections but may not suit the climate or the budget but it's a start

It's a great start!!!

Kudos

Perhaps something simple like the following Velux Auto skylights are perfect for internal wet rooms Privacy and light shower under the stars or sun and seeing any large trees keeping in mind any possible overlooking by neighbours

thabk you everyone for your input and ideas, absolutely loving it.
regarding a few questions above.
Yes we will be willing to move the wet areas.

We purchased the house because of price location, size of block. it's not like we hate the house but it's liveable now and has potential.

and please find a Google images photo which clearly shows the extensions.