Hi everyone I've been lurking around here for a long, long, time. I've seen so many wonderful homes being built, found plenty of design inspiration, and learned some good tips as well! I'm happy to finally be sharing with you our journey.
It's been a slow start, we first saw the block in October 2013, and put an offer on it that day (we weren't looking at building!) and unfortunately the seller passed away so the sale went into probate for a while. We eventually settled in April 2014. It then took us a while to complete renovations and sell our existing house, which went through in October 2015. We finally decided on design and builder in April 2016. Contract was signed in May, and construction has now begun.
Our home was designed at my work - I'm fortunate enough to work for an architect! We are building with Brett Morris Homes - a local builder with a great reputation. Our main issues with the design surrounded the fact the block has a slope up from the road (approx 1 in 10) and we need to build a granny flat for my mother. We eventually decided on the split storey layout, with mum, laundry and garage downstairs, and our living areas and bedrooms upstairs. We have a big deck out the back which is pretty much where we wil live most of the year, being in Brisbane.
Have a look and share your thoughts! http://thetshortscastle.blogspot.com.au/
Thanks
Rachel