Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building Lexington Belle Q1 by Henley In Mickleham Melbo 161Jul 30, 2016 4:59 pm Bringing this thread back to life again. We are alao building the lexington belle q1 at atherstone in melton south. Colour appointment done, yesterday we had our tender and contract appointment and we ended up at $320k with all the upgrades except electrical coz we haven't done our electrical appointment just yet. These are the upgrades that we did: -belair facade with part render -additional eaves (corner treatment) -move in pack -butlers pantry option -alt. wir option -double spa to ensuite -colorbond boundary to brick wall -86mm step down to garage -cat 6 bricks -square set cornice to whole house -sound break wall batts and soundstop plasterboard to study -front entry door pivot infinity -translucent glass door to internal doors except butlers (clear glass door) -double glazed windows -concealed canopy rangehood -silk finish overhead cupboards -island benchtop to 40mm -soft closed bin -kitchen sink & tap -additional cupboards to ensuite -toilet seats -shower niches x 2 -freestanding bath to bathroom -extended benchtop and cupboards to laundry -deco tiles to powder room & ensuite -timber flooring inc. masters -luxury purple foam underlay for carpet -roller blinds -supreme electrical pack -cold water point for fridge tap -gas line to alfresco -hot & cold waterpoint to alfresco I think we've covered pretty much everything we need. Some of these items were only added at our tender appt. At similar stage, seems like all builders these days try to make some hidden money from site costs. Will know more as it proceeds. Try out maximising your initial costs… 1 29517 Renee I would imagine Sydney rates for Bondek would be similar, typically though for most things Melbourne has been historically a touch lower. But here we would… 1 34856 |