Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 11, 2010 11:19 pm My lovely wife and I have been lucky enough to purchase a half acre block in Henley Brook.
Our block size is roughly 31metres wide & 75metres deep. We have signed up with Aveling Homes. Any feedback or comments on our plans would be much appreciated. Finally managed to upload plans. Our Plan Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The Front Elevation Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Cheers Re: Aveling Homes - Individual Design 2Oct 17, 2010 4:50 pm There's an Aveling home being built down the road from our block in The Vines (around the corner from Longview Wy). The brickwork is one of the worst I've seen. The gaps between the bricks are huge with barely any cement between them. I don't understand how the brick layer could have walked away from a less than half decent job. Some people just don't take pride in their work. Maybe check out a few of their homes currently under construction to see if it's a constant problem. Re: Aveling Homes - Individual Design 4Oct 19, 2010 2:33 pm Hi mrjohnst I Like your plan. Especially that angled passage and use of space for WIL. Is the door in the Laundry going to be Glazed to allow natural light? Good luck with your build. I would be interested in hearing how you go. Re: Aveling Homes - Individual Design 5Oct 20, 2010 9:14 am Yes Nathan, the laundry, as well as the double entry doors will be glazed to allow light. We are tempted to put small openings from the Activity to the front hall but we are worried how it would look. Will keep updating as we finalise things Re: Aveling Homes - Individual Design 6Oct 20, 2010 10:33 am I think the secret of them looking good is having them finished off nicely or using them as display shelves so they are not just a whole in the wall but a feature. I have seen them with architraves around and others with timber shutters so they could shut off the activity. If it fits in with the look of your house they can be used to good effect. Re: Aveling Homes - Individual Design 7Oct 20, 2010 1:55 pm Hi MrJohnst I really like your house design. Maybe im a little biased as we are building something similar but our kitchen and living areas are swapped around and we have put raked ceilings through the dining out to the alfresco. Ours is a one off design too but with C*ollier homes. I like the way you have the angled hallway and the size of your walk in linen is great. Good luck with your build. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Re: Aveling Homes - Individual Design 8Feb 20, 2011 1:53 pm Hi - My husband and I are also building in Henley Brook - we are waiting on titles as we speak and hope to have them by the end of May (2011) six months late but who's counting lol Good luck with the build - I look forward to seeing it progress... Ask for references and speak to them. If they are defensive or try to avoid the request, walk. 1 74220 I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 105132 Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! Interested in your experiences who've built from their stock home designs… 0 23198 |