Browse Forums Building A New House Re: 11 acre rural build - house plan 10Jul 08, 2020 8:02 am Just some photos of our block to get a feel for the views we are trying to capture. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Creek/valleyLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ House location over looking creek/valleyLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Subdivision lot plan - lot 6 Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: 11 acre rural build - house plan 11Jul 08, 2020 6:43 pm angi.f Unikitty A couple of things stand out to me: You have a direct line of sight from the family room to the ensuite shower. I'd try and create a dog leg in the master entry somehow so the sight is blocked. On such a large block, setbacks don't tend to be an issue, so to utilise the space better in laundry and pantry, I'd push the wall out flush with master or kitchen. The storage you would gain would set you well for future. If you swapped enrty to lounge to off the family space, (double doors would look amazing) you would gain an extra storage area, or perhaps an extra toilet/powder outside Bed 4. Thank you the line of sight to the ensuite has been mentioned to me already however I do not mind, as if people are over I won't be in the shower and if it's a must then I will close the master door. I also appreciate your comments on the entry however I wanted a defined entry and I wanted to be able to see from the front all the way through to the back of the house, that is why there is nothing obstructing the view down the hall. And we will be having a black steel framed glass pivot door. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I think you misunderstood me. I don't mean change the actual entry - that is perfect. I mean the lounge space on the far RHS - move the door to off the family room, not at end of a dark hallway. Re: 11 acre rural build - house plan 12Jul 10, 2020 2:04 am Unikitty angi.f Unikitty A couple of things stand out to me: You have a direct line of sight from the family room to the ensuite shower. I'd try and create a dog leg in the master entry somehow so the sight is blocked. On such a large block, setbacks don't tend to be an issue, so to utilise the space better in laundry and pantry, I'd push the wall out flush with master or kitchen. The storage you would gain would set you well for future. If you swapped enrty to lounge to off the family space, (double doors would look amazing) you would gain an extra storage area, or perhaps an extra toilet/powder outside Bed 4. Thank you the line of sight to the ensuite has been mentioned to me already however I do not mind, as if people are over I won't be in the shower and if it's a must then I will close the master door. I also appreciate your comments on the entry however I wanted a defined entry and I wanted to be able to see from the front all the way through to the back of the house, that is why there is nothing obstructing the view down the hall. And we will be having a black steel framed glass pivot door. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I think you misunderstood me. I don't mean change the actual entry - that is perfect. I mean the lounge space on the far RHS - move the door to off the family room, not at end of a dark hallway. Oh sorry, yes I absolutely misunderstood or misread, who knows - I was coming off a night shift apologies. Um if the door was off the family room it would involve another step down and also I'm not sure why they labelled it as a lounge as it is more an actual theatre room so again I don't mind that it's at the end of a corridor but I do get what you are saying too. But now you also have me thinking about it hmm. I wouldn't mind gaining room for a powder room just so there is a bathroom closer to the living area. Re: 11 acre rural build - house plan 14Jul 13, 2020 11:51 am Those are some amazing views! I would suggest reconfiguring the master bedroom so that you can look out onto your views while sitting in bed. In doing so I would suggest increasing the amount of hanging space in your WIR. Re: 11 acre rural build - house plan 15Jul 13, 2020 3:32 pm Hi, Firstly the overall house design I really like. I would personally just consider a few things. I haven't thoroughly read everyone else's comments so sorry if I am doubling up, but my main thought would be to straighten out that north side. Those current wall articulations cause a few issues like messier roof (for things like solar panels etc), it costs more, increases surface area of the building envelope, and causes shadows etc. Also you might appreciate more space in those narrow-ish pantry and laundry rooms. The other gap that might be a bit tight is between your proposed dining table and the hall entry section. Our build last year we have a very similar living space width....5370mm from memory? Anyhow with all the furniture in place it is fine but I think extending out the living zone to meet the kitchen wall would be worth considering? This is a rough idea of what I am suggesting. It won't look as pretty maybe, but will add space to several rooms without adding significant cost I wouldn't think? Our builder quoted around $1200 per square meter for additional living space. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Check our Homeone build blog here Re: 11 acre rural build - house plan 16Jul 13, 2020 3:52 pm Just because I had a spare minute thought I would pass on my idea for the pantry and laundry: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Our WIP was very similar width at 1600mm and we did away with the corner bench (painful to access anyhow) and because you can also make your's longer, I would add a window (600mm x 1800mm tall). We also had our fridge/freezer cavity installed in here along with a 'pantry-within-a-pantry'. It has turned out very functional and happy with it all, except maybe the fridge overhead cupboards should have been 1850-1900mm clearance from ground. Here is our WIP looking towards the window and where our 2nd oven is installed.Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This looking back the other way (fridge/freezer cavity on left of image). It show the pantry we had installed which makes it easier to stash away all the little food items.Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Check our Homeone build blog here Re: 11 acre rural build - house plan 17Jul 13, 2020 7:51 pm I like what darb has done, i think extending the wall out makes sense, the additional room in your pantry and laundry would allow a powder room, and make the roof line more simple yet cheaper... Re: 11 acre rural build - house plan 18Jul 13, 2020 7:54 pm gogo65 I like what darb has done, i think extending the wall out makes sense, the additional room in your pantry and laundry would allow a powder room, and make the roof line more simple yet cheaper... Something like this allows for a powder, still easy access to pantry and of access to pantry from hall was important you could use some of the additional laundry space.. just a thought Re: 11 acre rural build - house plan 19Jul 14, 2020 5:58 am Agree that extending out will simplify the roofline, a good thing for solar. angi.f, are you the sort of household that would use a mudroom? That could be a good use for the extra space in the laundry, somewhere to store shoes & jackets. Re: 11 acre rural build - house plan 20Jul 15, 2020 3:36 pm amilelka Those are some amazing views! I would suggest reconfiguring the master bedroom so that you can look out onto your views while sitting in bed. In doing so I would suggest increasing the amount of hanging space in your WIR. Thank you I appreciate everyone's comments and suggestions, I hope no one gets upset with me when I am being stubborn. We really like the layout of the master bedroom so I'm not super keen on re-configuring however we have requested a deck off the master to take in the views. I absolutely agree with the WIR comment but having a little less space might mean I actually stop hoarding clothes I've had forever and stop me from buying things I don't need and having them sit there with tags attached for years to come haha. I like this design Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hi Renee, Boundaries in NSW are generally shown on Deposited Plans. When they put boundaries into SIX Maps from these plans, there are various reasons that these often do… 1 2020 6 55311 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 17518 |