Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 28, 2014 10:49 pm Hi guys, I am new to the forums so thanks in advance for any help or advise. We currently own our own home in Sydenham and looking to build, to live in and rent out our current house. We are looking to build in Sydenham/Hillside area of Melbourne. We have found some land we like. Its 500sqm+ corner block opposite a park in one of the new estates in this area. The questions I have is around choosing the builder. Here are our requirements: - We want a double story house. It will be around 35-40sq - My mum will be living with us so we want to build an area within the house just for her on the ground floor. This is where we need the second kitchen and living area for her along with her bedroom and ensuite. This will not be a granny flat but part of the main house. - We want a normal kitchen, dining etc on the ground floor for us. - I would also like theatre/games room downstairs. - We will have our bedroom and separate living upstairs. - I am hoping we can also have 2 more bedrooms, 1 shared bathroom and some sitting space upstairs. This is why I am thinking we will have around 40sq home. I have looked at few builders and quite liked the designs Sherridon homes have and they seem quite flexible. I am sure other builders would also try to find something we like. Has anyone else built anything similar or know of any designs? Can someone recommend any boutique builder for this sort of home or should I just go with someone like Sherridon? Our budget is around $350k to build plus land. We can go higher if need be but looking ta build prices including fencing, driveways, landscaping etc, I think we should be fine with this budget? I would appreciate any help or guidance. Thanks Re: Custom design with 2 kitchens double story house 2Jun 29, 2014 11:55 am The big problem you will have is convincing your council that the lower storey is not a granny flat with the second kitchen as you are limited to 60 sqm for one. Maybe you could call the lower lounge area a rumpus room with a bar and convert it later ? Stewie We bought land in Tallawong Schofields NSW size 30m X 12.5m and planning to get double story house build around 350 sqm. We are thinking about having premium inclusions… 0 1952 Hi, We have a single story MacDonald Jones house, on a waffle pod slab with steel frame. Are we able to build a second story extension? Other info is we are 900mm from… 0 5824 ideal house depends on the site and location as much as internal floor plan....what is the distance from the house to all four boundaries, where is north, describe your… 3 10179 |