Roof - traditional steep pitch gable Ceiling height - minimum 2.7m Flooring -timber Windows to front - tall and narrow Exterior weatherboard or white pointed brick Front verandah Colours - pastel to mid shade exterior These would be the elements of traditional homes in a modern context to me.

Hi oklouise, Below is an image of how the houses should fit together. I have included rough measurements for sons house. Shared garage 6x6sq m - shared laundry sewing/ utility/mud room 6x3.3sq m - media room 5x3.8sq m - entry 1.5x3.3sq m - office 2.5x3.5 sq m - bed 4 3x3.5 sq m - bed 3 3x3.5 sq m - main 4x4.5 sq m - wir 4x1.8 sq m - ensuite 4x2.8sq m - bed 4 3x5.4 has linen c/board in hall way - bathroom 2x3.5 sqm - toilet and 1 vanity 2.7x1.7 extends into family rm - family rm 5x5.2 sq m - dining 5.3x3.4 sq m - kitchen 4x2.8 sq m - b/pantry 1.3x2.8 sq m - island 3x.9 sq m - hall 1mtr wide - outdoor 3.5x4.7 sq m may change - front porch 3.5x1.8 sq m - pool behind family area maybe. I will put measurements for my pantry and vac on tomorrow morning. This image might look slightly different to his latest plan which I uploaded earlier he has altered a few things overall still same footprint. I'm pretty new to anything to do with designing house plans so thanks for all of the suggestions and plans so far. I definitely like the way you have narrow shelves for storage in your pantry. but

The roof looks way too complicated ( read expensive ) for what it would achieve IMO . Both places need a new roof , and insurance is paying some ? The rear , more modern but more basic building is on piles ? I'd get the rear place done , and sell it for removal , or sell as is and take the insurance $$$ if they would let you , and while doing the roof on the front house , which you have an emotional attachment to , expand that -- one roof line , one floor level , an inside laundry , and do whatever suits , or suits your budget . A damaged or even repaired place won't be worth much , but even if insurance is paying , I assume they will only pay a fraction of this 'monsterous' new roof , and then a lot of the rest won't match up , and cost more . The only justification I can see would be you want to see where the 'original' house finishes , but if thats your motivation , just repair the 2 places and keep them seperate . Otherwise its always going to have some Frankenstein features , or you'll spend a fortune hiding stuff .

my previous post was to illustrate how much space there is around your house for a generous 4 bed 2 bath 2 living area plans (i used my own house plans to avoid breaching any copywright) but here is so much land left over that i can't fit the imnage into a readable post and i've had a look at your new plan and it looks good for your wish list but do you want 4 bedrooms and drive through access to the backyard or space for a pool and/or a pool house or separate workshop or mancave and, before considering this plan you need to check with local council if they will approve the garage at the front of the block...usually councils prefer that the garage is further back than the entry but itm i will consider some ideas for you