After several months stalking other peoples threads we thought we'd take the plunge and begin our own. This is our second build, our first was 4 years ago in Gainsborough Greens. We loved the process so much that we thought we'd do it again.
We've got a deposit on an 850m2 block in Upper Coomera. It's 17mx50m and today we payed the initial deposit with Brighton Homes (Formally McDonald Jones Homes). We initially fell in love with the Oasis 34 but it was a little too wide for our block so instead we've switched to the Miami 31 with a few modifications. Now we play the waiting game.... Block isn't set to register until late next month, although they haven't even finished the roads yet so I think it'll be pushed back by at least a month, but probably more. This gives us plenty of time to sell our current house as well as get everything sorted with Brighton. Hopefully by the time the block registers we'll have everything else sorted and we'll be ready to go.
The initial plans:
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Our modifications so far. Will be a week or so until we get the next lot of working drawings.
Changes we made include:
* Added additional 1m width to the garage for storage and added a door to the backyard
* Extended the alfresco roof
* Removed the seperate toilet from the ensuite and extended the shower to 1800 long
* Removed voids in robes
* Made the pantry smaller to create a broom closet in the laundry
* Cut out part of the wall between the study and the dining for plantation shutters
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Although a little more $$ we just couldn't go past the inclusions that Brighton offer. As well as Smeg appliances, Colourbond roof, 1200 wide entry door, double undermount sink, stone to kitchen and bathrooms and 2590 high ceilings we also got
* Butlers Pantry
* Freestanding bath to ensuite
* Ducted AC or flooring
* 40mm Stone to island
* Increased height doors/windows
* Extra $$ to spend at colour selections
All included as a promo. Other extras we've included in our initial tender include a full render and all the extras that come with a BAL 12.5 rating. We've also paid for an upgraded facade, although we're still waiting for drawings to come back to decide whether we want to increase the portico height from 200mm to 400mm. Current facade is below. Hopefully get the new drawings within the next week-
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We look forward to sharing our journey
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kailie86
symone
Beth2018
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