Intro
Basically about to embark on the crazy journey of building/owning my first house. Im 24 years old and doing it alone with the help of my awesome dad.
Ive found land I like for 230k. I made an offer 207.5k and waiting to hear back. I suspect I will need to go closer to list price. Banks have approved me for land finance, which I am ready to sign for but want to put a 90 day condition, subject to design approvals/further finance.
My budget is under 400k but luckily for me my dads a builder. Im a civil engineer so I should also be able to pitch in with the earthworks and drainage etc.
The Land
I have offered on lot 93/94 either or. They are nice size lots on a 1/10 slope approx. The building area is limited however due to a covenant because it backs onto a reserve.
My puppy sniffing it out
The Design
I havent yet decided on a design. I am hopeless at floor layouts and I was hoping you guys could help me before I go to an architect or else I will be going back and forth with variations.
Basically the house will be a double storey steel frame stilt home so it will look like a bit of a box. I havent even decided on the measurements yet but I think it will be around 15m Long x 13m wide.
This is the stage im up to. I cant be given the construction loan until I have finalised the design and the subsequent construction contract with my dad.
Below is what I have come up as the basic idea of what I want to do. As far as room arrangement goes, Im a bit lost. The views are nice so I want most rooms and bathrooms to have windows. I also love the idea of a open kitchen and living area opening up onto a balcony with a view - great for entertaining.
bedrooms maybe 4+study.
Bathrooms no more than 2 to keep costs down.
Laundry downstairs next to garage or even in garage. Single garage port is fine.
Because Im so new to this im looking for all the input I can get!! so please pitch in where you can and it will be appreciated.