Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 12, 2018 2:32 pm We have finally just found the energy to start locking in landscaping plans and companies. Apart from the first quote bowling us over at $180k (doesn’t inc a pool) just for the backyard, we have had mixed feedback from friends and family. There’s no way it will add $180k value to the property (we are in Sydney) so we will be pairing it back a lot if we go ahead at all. Your opinions and thoughts would be valued! -1) If you were looking to buy a large home, 4 bedrooms, two storey with a large yard, would a pool be on your wish list, would it turn you off, or are you indifferent? -2) Would a heavily landscaped garden put you off? Not hedges and high maintenance plants, just an intricate design. Would have a fully automatic irrigation system. -3) for a yard 15m x 25m (plus alfresco) would you be happy with half turf and half travertine? If yes and no pool, would that put you off in terms of wanting to put a large pool in yourself? -4) firepit area and multiple seating areas- turn off, on, or indifferent? -5) timber features, and a water feature: would you think ‘arrrrgh- maintenance!’? What is important to you when it comes to landscaping? How much more would you pay for a home with a sophisticated landscaping plan vs basic perimeter gardens? Here is the design.... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And here is the inspiration to help you visualise the feature screening, paving and firepit area. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Appreciate you opinion! M Y C U S T O M C O R A L B R O N T E 43 ...............Kitchen! 16 Nov 2016 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=79581 Re: What would you look for in a backyard? 2Oct 12, 2018 2:39 pm DYI and you can get it done for less than 1/10 of the amount quoted. I don't think that pool will be adding a lot of value in your configuration, the backyard is just too small for a proper pool. And small pool costs almost the same as a large pool but provides lower ROI. How many days a year you are going to really use it? You have to do some calcs here. Most probably you will be ending up in $50 per swim figures or close. Mixing timber with travertine? I don't know, IMHO turf + travertine in a better option. Re: What would you look for in a backyard? 3Oct 12, 2018 6:17 pm If you’re looking to sell in the near future I’m presuming with 4 bedrooms you would be attracting families - personally I love your plans and a sculpted beautiful garden but would that be practical for a family with young children? I wouldn’t worry about a pool, but wouldn’t spend anywhere near $100k or more for a formal designer garden that might put off young families wanting space for their kids to have a play area. Only my opinion thinking of resell options, as I said personally a beautiful landscaped garden would match the stunning interior you have but spending so much money I don’t think is necessary. Look forward to seeing what you do! Re: What would you look for in a backyard? 4Oct 13, 2018 5:50 pm I personally wouldn’t want a heavily landscaped backyard because I just don’t like gardening and too much maintenance. It also comes down to each individual’s preference whether the landscape design may suit the next buyer or not. I also feel that a lot of people don’t really spend lots of time outside either, therefore backyard spaces are shrinking. A plunge pool and some sort of outdoor lounge/sunbaking area would be nice or you could also possibly add a granny flat if that’s something you may be interested in, for resale purposes as these days everyone loves dual occupancy for either older parents or for investment purposes. Re: What would you look for in a backyard? 5Oct 15, 2018 4:37 am Thank you for your opinions! Very helpful. It is such a big decision! M Y C U S T O M C O R A L B R O N T E 43 ...............Kitchen! 16 Nov 2016 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=79581 What would you look for in a backyard? 6Oct 16, 2018 6:04 pm Mrsjm are you planning to sell in the near future? If so I would go with minimal landscaping but adding a few feature items (fire pit) or water feature but not spend heaps on full tiling. If however your planning on staying long term design if for you and your needs. I have two kids 9 & 11 we are putting a pool in and making sure there is room for a trampoline. But ours is our long term home so it’s a bit different Bought in Nov 21 at the height of the market (classic). Good area, atrocious floor plan. BUT has land out to the left-hand side that we can extend out on (see second… 0 8774 Thanks mate. Yeah good points! Leaning towards Option 3 to get a bit extra space in the cabinets but not going too crazy high (and expensive). Would require a mini… 13 39714 Hi It came to my attention after the handover that - The facade cladding on the face and the side are not straight. -The face tapers down by 50mm from left to right and… 0 2461 |