building in Charlottes Vineyard - Ellenbrook

Charlotte2b · Jan 25, 2015 10:57 am

Hi, first time i've posted

I've been reading over the boards for the last few weeks. Really been enjoying reading through everyone's threads.

We are at the very early stages and have put our deposit down for a block in Charlottes Vineyard, Ellenbrook. We are in the middle of getting our finance formally approved. We already had pre approval so we're fairly optimistic.

Our mortgage broker has mentioned that we should move quickly to choose a builder and start that process so we can try to minimize the amount of time we will be paying two mortgages.

I've done the rounds at the display homes, and there are a few that I think would be ok... but I'm having trouble deciding on one to go with. I'm finding it quite overwhelming and difficult to figure out who includes what and how much for extra's... etc.

I would love to know how you choose your builder and your experience with them... If anyone has any experience with Ideal Homes I would really appreciate hearing how your experience was.

Tonk · May 22, 2015 1:37 am

Hi Charlotte2B,
How did you go with choosing a builder? We have recently built in
Lawleyprivate Estate in Charlottes. We went through Home Group WA? Im not really sure how I feel about them now. But all in all... they got the job done in a good time frame.

Charlotte2b · May 22, 2015 1:52 am

Hi Tonk.
We ended up going with Ideal homes. Its taken a little longer than I had hoped to get to this point.... we are waiting on council approval atm.... but overall have had a fairly decent run with them so far.

I love how everything came together for your house. Looks lovely. I can't wait to be where you are

Fingers crossed all my choices work as well as yours

Tonk · May 22, 2015 10:04 am

It's such an exciting process. I would di it again in a heartbeat. A bit stressful at times. That's where this forum helps. Have you chosen your house design?

Charlotte2b · May 22, 2015 1:01 pm

We have and we had pre start a couple of weeks ago.

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Not sure if this will work?

Charlotte2b · May 22, 2015 1:08 pm

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Roof / wind spray
Main render / dune
Contrast render / basalt
Garage door / shale grey

Fingers crossed it all looks ok in the end.

Tonk · May 23, 2015 9:32 am

Oh wow! Your house is going to be awesome! I love your kitchen layout with gallery benches and stove fridge freezer and m/w oven/ pot drawer to the side. And your pantry is huge. So is your master bedroom. That WIR is like another room

. Your going to love that big alfresco too. I think your colour choices will look well together. Shale grey is one of my favourite colours. So exciting

Thank you for sharing. Whereabouts are you in Charlottes? Are you in Lawley Private Estate as too? I know there are lots of new block sites heading towards Charlottes Vista.

Charlotte2b · May 23, 2015 11:10 pm

Thanks Tonk. Our WIP was originally a bath in our ensuite which we deleted so I could increase the pantry size

Much rather heaps more storage than a second bath to clean.
We are actually on Charlottes Vista but not in Lawley estate. It looks like it is a lovely area.
Do you have kids who go to the nearby schools ?

Tonk · May 24, 2015 12:08 am

Good decision to delete the bath for extra pantry. I think you will appreciate it more.
My daughter and her young family live with us. My grandchildren go to St Helena. It's a great school. Our friends children go to Arbour Grove primary, and they are very happy with the school.

xxkatxx · May 24, 2015 12:15 am

Great use of space on the plan!! Love the WIR

Your render colours are very similar to ours and they look great together. A really nice contrast

Good luck with the build!

Charlotte2b · May 26, 2015 2:20 am

Tonk

Good decision to delete the bath for extra pantry. I think you will appreciate it more.
My daughter and her young family live with us. My grandchildren go to St Helena. It's a great school. Our friends children go to Arbour Grove primary, and they are very happy with the school.

Yeah I think so too. Can not wait to have all that wonderful storage

Oh thanks for the info re the schools. We will be zoned for Arbor grove so its nice to know that others are happy with it.

xxkatxx

Great use of space on the plan!! Love the WIR

Your render colours are very similar to ours and they look great together. A really nice contrast

Good luck with the build!

Thanks Kat. Its always nice to hear others feedback. Its so hard to imagine how it will all turn out.