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Merinnan
Merinnan
7 July 2017

Warragul with a Simonds Nicholson/Stamford

Warragul with a Simonds Nicholson/Stamford
VIC

Thanks for the response! Unfortunately, the builder came back with a resounding "no" to building on that block - luckily our offer was subject to the builder's inspection,…

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Merinnan
Jul 07, 2017 11:10 pm
Merinnan
Joker
Joker
4 July 2017

Simonds and feedback

Simonds and feedback

The thinner wood might be placing stud walls as legally far apart as possible, also there is a huge difference in the quality of wood you can use, good chippy with…

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Joker
Jul 04, 2017 9:41 pm
Lyndal2004
Lyndal2004
20 June 2017

The Dakota Simonds

The Dakota Simonds

Anyone building the Dakota design by Simonds? We love the design and would love to see some pics or follow stories of those building it

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Lyndal2004
Jun 20, 2017 7:01 pm
Horse
Horse
8 June 2017

Building Simonds Prague in QLD

Building Simonds Prague in QLD
QLD
1 ... 12, 13, 14

Yes i have cassie. The gen mgr's excuse now is something could happen along the way and there are things that they will do and not do that is in the spreadsheet. I went…

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Horse
Jun 08, 2017 6:28 am
TomCat
TomCat
22 May 2017

Simonds Avalon Adelaide

Simonds Avalon Adelaide
SA
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hi peeps, missed you, love youse all! tks!!

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TomCat
May 22, 2017 12:51 pm
TomCat
Tracey70
Tracey70
19 March 2017

Simonds Prague in MELB- All Moved In ;)

Simonds Prague in MELB- All Moved In ;)
VIC
1 ... 8, 9, 10

I'm having a reading room justheart

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Tracey70
Mar 19, 2017 7:47 pm
JayaJaya
JayaJaya
9 March 2017

Simonds Sierra - Adelaide, South Australia

Simonds Sierra - Adelaide, South Australia
SA
1 ... 6, 7, 8

from, not drom - this whole day has been a senior's moment for me. :lol:

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JayaJaya
Mar 09, 2017 9:04 pm
JayaJaya
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rdd
Mar 03, 2017 2:27 pm
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RegVic
Feb 27, 2017 10:10 am
RegVic
rdd
rdd
23 February 2017

Building Simonds rio

Building Simonds rio
VIC
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rdd
Feb 23, 2017 2:40 pm
Marshall5858
Marshall5858
15 February 2017

Building the Simonds Palisade in Springwood SA

Building the Simonds Palisade in Springwood SA
SA
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We mixed our colours, had to pay around $375 (from memory) in SA

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Marshall5858
Feb 15, 2017 8:30 pm
releigh1980
releigh1980
11 February 2017

Azure - Simonds

Azure - Simonds
QLD
1, 2, 3

kitchen going in

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releigh1980
Feb 11, 2017 12:34 pm
danevechild
danevechild
25 January 2017

Bolton Simonds Home

Bolton Simonds Home
VIC

Hey mauricejmj, We have made quite a bit of chances and adding quite a bit of upgrades. Currently on construction it will be about $280k. We are heading to the gallery…

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danevechild
Jan 25, 2017 8:43 am
goody59
goody59
21 January 2017

Simonds Homes- Hudson (Aurora Wollert build thread)

Simonds Homes- Hudson (Aurora Wollert build thread)
VIC
1 ... 13, 14, 15

Exciting times for sure. Once it is built the works just begins for us owners. Good luck to those building. I won't be building again, they can carry me out of this place…

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goody59
Jan 21, 2017 9:52 am
goody59
danevechild
danevechild
12 December 2016

First time builders

First time builders
SA

Hi Japer1, just wondering if you have start build yet? We are building Bolton too and are going to rise the Kitchen and Dinner area height to the cathedral ceiling height.…

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danevechild
Dec 12, 2016 1:34 pm
spice girl
spice girl
9 December 2016

Wanting to build with Simonds Brookfield/Melton

Wanting to build with Simonds Brookfield/Melton
VIC

Great news about your land! Merry Christmas

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spice girl
Dec 09, 2016 10:13 pm
Marshall5858
Marshall5858
9 December 2016

Our Simonds Build - Leon/Westbury

Our Simonds Build - Leon/Westbury
VIC
1 ... 12, 13, 14

Looks like a lovely, family home. Well done you

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Marshall5858
Dec 09, 2016 8:32 pm
Marshall5858
Marshall5858
7 December 2016

Building the Turin with Simonds in SA

Building the Turin with Simonds in SA
SA
1, 2, 3

I think I prefer either side, sometimes you want to only partially block out the window and it's nice to have the option of which side

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Marshall5858
Dec 07, 2016 10:01 am
brissyguy
brissyguy
17 November 2016

Our Simonds Harcrest build in Brisbane

Our Simonds Harcrest build in Brisbane
QLD
1 ... 7, 8, 9

It's been a couple of years but fairly sure we went with the Plymouth facade. We did alter master layout slightly leading to reduced balcony projection, unexpectedly…

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brissyguy
Nov 17, 2016 9:05 am
Halcyon
Halcyon
10 November 2016

Simonds Palisade Gallery help

Simonds Palisade Gallery help
VIC

You'll be fine make sure you take your time! I feel like I was too excited and flew through, where I probably should've paid more attention

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Halcyon
Nov 10, 2016 9:04 am
Halcyon
andyboiii
andyboiii
1 October 2016

Simonds Modified Palisade - Brentwood Forest - Frame is up!!

Simonds Modified Palisade - Brentwood Forest - Frame is up!!
QLD
1 ... 16, 17, 18

such a cool thread! I'm thinking of either going with the Palisade and the high ceiling or the Bolton with the high ceiling. Bolton MAY be too much for me in terms of…

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andyboiii
Oct 01, 2016 4:05 pm
andyboiii
stephy2457
stephy2457
23 August 2016

Building SIMONDS PALISADE victoria need answers

Building SIMONDS PALISADE victoria need answers
VIC

Hi, We're building a Simonds Flinders in SE Melb. Not on site yet, waiting for building permit etc. I highly recommend you do the Gallery Tour if you can. Gives you a…

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stephy2457
Aug 23, 2016 12:20 pm
stephy2457
kyliebsmith
kyliebsmith
31 July 2016

Simonds Prague Willow Vale QLD

Simonds Prague Willow Vale QLD
QLD
1 ... 18, 19, 20

We really love the carpet, so lovely and soft. But nowadays the puppy pees everywhere. It needs a dry clean

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kyliebsmith
Jul 31, 2016 5:25 pm
TomCat
TomCat
17 July 2016

Simonds Harcrest - Adelaide Build

Simonds Harcrest - Adelaide Build
SA
1 ... 25, 26, 27

LOL! I haven't worked out my oven yet. Except I now wish I'd got a 60cm not a 90cm. Really inefficient for only two people! To grill something, the whole stupid element is…

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TomCat
Jul 17, 2016 7:30 pm
TomCat
KimberleyB93
KimberleyB93
4 July 2016

Building with Simonds in SA (LOTS OF PICS)

Building with Simonds in SA (LOTS OF PICS)
SA
1 ... 15, 16, 17

Hi thank you! I will be jumping on there in a moment :) My partner and I are building the Turin (altered to have littler luxuries) and so far we're extremely pleased. I'm…

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KimberleyB93
Jul 04, 2016 4:20 pm
Sammy74
Sammy74
25 May 2016

Turnkey Simonds Homes Precinct

Turnkey Simonds Homes Precinct
VIC

Tomcat Yes the will be the second house we have build. I really love not having to go through all those choices. We didn't get to pick the facade which is okay as it is…

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Sammy74
May 25, 2016 9:18 pm
Sammy74
Marshall5858
Marshall5858
16 May 2016

Simonds Palisade Build Ripley QLD

Simonds Palisade Build Ripley QLD
QLD
1, 2, 3, 4

Ahh sorry to hear that but tbh, if I was offered a full turnkey package for the same or less, I would jump at the chance. It really does add up. We've just done gallery…

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Marshall5858
May 16, 2016 3:23 pm
falcon86
falcon86
13 May 2016

Simonds Marriott

Simonds Marriott
VIC

Hi We are building Marriott with St. Ives facade but in QLD.

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falcon86
May 13, 2016 4:02 pm
staceyt
staceyt
22 April 2016

Our Simonds Harcrest in Melbourne

Our Simonds Harcrest in Melbourne
VIC
1 ... 17, 18, 19

Hi Kellee, we are looking at building the Azure and I would love to see some pics of yours. Did it all end up the way you expected it to? ::lol::

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staceyt
Apr 22, 2016 3:54 pm
TomCat
TomCat
28 February 2016

Building Simonds -Como (Redland Bay)

Building Simonds -Como (Redland Bay)
QLD

Yes get your site level first. Hire your own earth moving contractor if you like. We had a slope of 1 metre from front down to back. We couldn't find a builder that would…

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TomCat
Feb 28, 2016 1:02 am
TomCat
cooper229
cooper229
12 February 2016

Dakota build in VIC with Simonds - Our first home!

Dakota build in VIC with Simonds - Our first home!
VIC

How did your build go? We are hoping to build a Dakota in north Vic soon

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cooper229
Feb 12, 2016 9:42 pm
cooper229
Tracey70
Tracey70
8 February 2016

New Simonds homes thread

New Simonds homes thread

Thank you. We have decided on blackwood bricks, monument colourbond roof, dune cladding and black windows. I was thinking of adding a light timber look for cupboards etc…

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Tracey70
Feb 08, 2016 2:16 pm
kyliebsmith
kyliebsmith
7 February 2016

Simonds Homes problems

Simonds Homes problems
1 ... 14, 15, 16

Thanks I really needed to hear this.

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kyliebsmith
Feb 07, 2016 12:28 pm
Nyssa+Lachlan
Nyssa+Lachlan
21 January 2016

Simonds Homes

Simonds Homes
QLD

Almost finished. 2nd PCI on Monday.

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Nyssa+Lachlan
Jan 21, 2016 9:59 pm
Nyssa+Lachlan
Tracey70
Tracey70
26 December 2015

Any one building with Simonds Homes Settler design?

Any one building with Simonds Homes Settler design?

Hey Kylie we are also building the Prague :)

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Tracey70
Dec 26, 2015 8:38 pm
Valerie Kiwikvinna
Valerie Kiwikvinna
21 December 2015

Modified Simonds Palisade - Cranbourne Vic

Modified Simonds Palisade - Cranbourne Vic
VIC
1, 2, 3

Thanks for your blog and pics. We loved the Digger's Rest show home too and that was what sold us on the design. I would have loved to have seen your modified plans but…

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Valerie Kiwikvinna
Dec 21, 2015 9:07 am
clairemsong
clairemsong
24 November 2015

Building Simonds Amberlea - Keys

Building Simonds Amberlea - Keys
VIC
1 ... 14, 15, 16

Hi edscl, I am not sure if you still check this blog. We are in the middle of getting our house built. We have chosen Blackwood bricks. But I saw very obvious black…

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clairemsong
Nov 24, 2015 8:27 am
BlueButterfly
BlueButterfly
15 November 2015

Anyone building in Essence, Maddingley/Bacchus Marsh?

Anyone building in Essence, Maddingley/Bacchus Marsh?
VIC

Hi, It's been a very exciting few weeks while my husband and I have been deciding on a block of land and builder for our very first home. We've just signed the land…

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BlueButterfly
Nov 15, 2015 5:17 pm
BlueButterfly
Halcyon
Halcyon
3 November 2015

Building with simonds homes is SA

Building with simonds homes is SA
SA
1, 2, 3

" title="Love struck" /> But just a question about your lighting, I noticed you swapped the batten lights above your island bench…

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Halcyon
Nov 03, 2015 8:47 pm
Halcyon
aussiepam1327
aussiepam1327
24 October 2015

Simonds CLEO Melbourne

Simonds CLEO Melbourne
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Thought of you guys last night when we went to check our build the bath had been installed and was half full of water. Plumbing not connected yet so the only thing we can…

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aussiepam1327
Oct 24, 2015 8:01 am
aussiepam1327
jacob
jacob
3 October 2015

Any one building with Simonds Westwood Design?

Any one building with Simonds Westwood Design?

Hi there, Any one building Simonds Homes Westwood design? Thanks.? Jacob

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jacob
Oct 03, 2015 1:25 pm
jacob
jacob
3 October 2015

Anyone building Settler Double Storey with Simonds?

Anyone building Settler Double Storey with Simonds?
VIC

Hi there, Did you went with this home? thanks jacob

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jacob
Oct 03, 2015 1:10 pm
Nyssa+Lachlan
Nyssa+Lachlan
16 September 2015

Simonds Palisade- Gallery selections

Simonds Palisade- Gallery selections
ACT

How did your build go?

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Nyssa+Lachlan
Sep 16, 2015 9:57 pm
Nyssa+Lachlan
Megera
Megera
6 September 2015

Building with simonds in willowvale, qld

Building with simonds in willowvale, qld
QLD

theres only 6 houses in our estate so far out of about 90 blocks, not many have sold which is odd since the land is so cheap in that…

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Megera
Sep 06, 2015 10:22 pm
Megera
TomCat
TomCat
19 July 2015

Building with simonds in willowvale, qld

Building with simonds in willowvale, qld
QLD

Welcome! Which house design are you building Kylie? What couloirs do you like... Warm, cool bright?

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TomCat
Jul 19, 2015 3:36 am
TomCat
harmelb
harmelb
17 July 2015

Simonds Sanctuary in Brisbane- Moved in, Pics!!

Simonds Sanctuary in Brisbane- Moved in, Pics!!
QLD
1 ... 7, 8, 9

How are things at your end RU 2014? Hope you are enjoying every bits and pieces in your home and trying to add more to it...

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harmelb
Jul 17, 2015 10:11 am
harmelb
Tribe7
Tribe7
6 July 2015

Building with simonds in willowvale, qld

Building with simonds in willowvale, qld
QLD

Hi Kylie, if you have photos on your phone you can use tapatalk to add the photos to your thread. Tom cats on the money about how to add them from your computer. Look…

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Tribe7
Jul 06, 2015 9:40 pm
Tribe7
Nyssa+Lachlan
Nyssa+Lachlan
5 July 2015

Building with Simonds Experience so far

Building with Simonds Experience so far
VIC
1, 2, 3

Thank you! We have colours on Wednesday so I'm going to try and hit them up again there! :) I think they just don't want to mess with our drawings but I'm about to remove…

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Nyssa+Lachlan
Jul 05, 2015 7:03 am
Nyssa+Lachlan
Nyssa+Lachlan
Nyssa+Lachlan
3 July 2015

A few questions about extras and upgrades with Simonds

A few questions about extras and upgrades with Simonds
VIC

Is anyone able to shed any light as to the cost of timber windows in the front façade? And also the timber strapping/cladding above the windows and garage? I've seen…

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Nyssa+Lachlan
Jul 03, 2015 8:36 pm
Nyssa+Lachlan
TomCat
TomCat
20 June 2015

Simonds Sanctuary in Brisbane

Simonds Sanctuary in Brisbane
QLD

Congratulations! I will subscribe to your thread when you start it ... I'm looking forward to see what you've chosen :D No problem about the pics, it was a pleasure. It's a…

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TomCat
Jun 20, 2015 9:42 pm
TomCat

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