Hi
Thought I would post my plans and a picture of the block
I know the plan won't suit everyone but due to setbacks, overlooking windows and the size of the block I had a really hard time coming up with a design that would fit. The important thing is that it suits me as I'm going to live there. It was basically this or buy a unit on my budget!
What I haven't shown is the location which is about 500m from the beach. I had to weigh up bigger block/house in a different location against smaller block/house where I want to be. This is my first home and I'll be living in it on my own. Further down the track will possibly upgrade or move to something bigger and rent out but it will do for now. Few things I had to have were the double garage (lots of toys bikes, kayaks etc) and an alfresco area.
I'm not going to say at the moment where i'm building as its a pretty small place and I'd like to stay a bit anonymous at the moment - hope you don't mind.
Because I'm building with a small builder they don't have standard ranges etc. so we've negotiated certain things and allowances for others and I can upgrade along the way with a small variation fee if I want. Hence I haven't picked colours other than bricks and window frames so far. Now that something is finally happening I will start the rounds of looking at fittings and fixtures - seeing everyones colours on here has given me some ideas.
Now to see if I can figure out this picture attaching thingy.....
http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac15 ... seplan.jpg
http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac15 ... 010003.jpg
They are in the process of putting the back retaining wall in as you can see in this picture