Bellavia Build - Clarendon Madison NSW - Moved in

lani_ · Oct 15, 2016 10:23 am

KLB

Lani it was $1400 to go handleless. A lot of $$$ but it was one thing I really wanted!

Agree totally worth it! Thank you

tina2016 · Oct 19, 2016 2:13 pm

Lovely home and lovely taste! I'm at the stage of making modification on the plan for Madison 35. Not quite happy with where the microwave located on the master plan. Could you tell me where your microwave is located? Thank you.

KLB · Oct 19, 2016 2:50 pm

Hi Tina, we left it where it was because we don't use it much and it was out of the way where it was.

cat_dunc · Oct 19, 2016 7:38 pm

We have the exact same fridge. It is AWESOME. For anyone thinking of that fridge- GET IT! Hehe it's my favourite new purchase since getting into our house.

I love your house and selections. Well done! Keep posting pics please

mim_feher · Oct 19, 2016 7:41 pm

Is the water actually nice and cold? Mum has a fridge like which is plumbed but the water is not overly cold.

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cat_dunc · Oct 19, 2016 7:50 pm

mim_feher

Is the water actually nice and cold? Mum has a fridge like which is plumbed but the water is not overly cold.

sekisui build
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75060&p=1573965#p1573965

Oh actually that's the only thing we don't like. It's not cold cold.. just a bit cooler than tap water. Bit strange really. We just add ice. Also the fruit drawer freezes at the back a bit. But overall, the positives FAR outweigh the negatives. I still madly love it and it fits SO much and everything is visible and easily accessible.

mim_feher · Oct 19, 2016 7:51 pm

cat_dunc

mim_feher

Is the water actually nice and cold? Mum has a fridge like which is plumbed but the water is not overly cold.

sekisui build
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75060&p=1573965#p1573965

Oh actually that's the only thing we don't like. It's not cold cold.. just a bit cooler than tap water. Bit strange really. We just add ice. Also the fruit drawer freezes at the back a bit. But overall, the positives FAR outweigh the negatives. I still madly love it and it fits SO much and everything is visible and easily accessible.

Yay no more nasty surprises at the back of the fridge which was something edible 2 weeks ago lol.

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cat_dunc · Oct 19, 2016 7:57 pm

mim_feher

Yay no more nasty surprises at the back of the fridge which was something edible 2 weeks ago lol.

Haha nope!
Sometimes there's a few freezer surprises but these are AWESOME because I'm usually looking for quick food or sweets

KLB · Oct 20, 2016 4:47 pm

Here's a few pics of the backyard now the retaining walls are almost done. Should be finished tomorrow hopefully.

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Corallake · Oct 20, 2016 4:52 pm

Wow... the great walls of KLB

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mim_feher · Oct 20, 2016 4:54 pm

They look really good the boys have been working hard this week can't wait for the walls to be finished.

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kylz4 · Oct 20, 2016 5:07 pm

They look great!!

cat_dunc · Oct 20, 2016 11:50 pm

Nice!! What timber did they use?? Doesn't look like regular pine sleepers we used. They're a really nice colour! Such a huge job, I'll bet you're thankful you didnt decide to tackle it yourself

KLB · Oct 21, 2016 6:27 am

cat_dunc

Nice!! What timber did they use?? Doesn't look like regular pine sleepers we used. They're a really nice colour! Such a huge job, I'll bet you're thankful you didnt decide to tackle it yourself

I'm not sure exactly what the timber is, looks muuuuch nicer than pine. We are going to stain them too. It has taken the guys about 8 days. That's with at least 2 of them here everyday, sometimes 3. It would have taken us 8 years!!!

We needed to get it done quick so we can get our driveway in. Didn't want heavy machinery going over the driveway and wrecking it.

MrsJM · Oct 21, 2016 10:49 pm

Holy guacamole KLB! They are some retaining walls you have there!! It looks stunning! Such a wonderful yard with lots of character! Hope you're settling in well to your new home

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melbrenovator · Nov 07, 2016 10:58 am

Looks amazing KLB

Gambit79 · Nov 22, 2016 9:19 am

Out of curiosity how much did the retaining walls cost you? We have to do a few big ones on our block.

1st time builders · Nov 22, 2016 12:56 pm

Just wondering what brand and model number your undermount rangehood is? Clarendon asked me to supply a number for them to source and undermount rangehood. Strange request from them.. I thought there would be one that they use. Do you like yours?? Size? Noise?
Thanks :-)

KLB · Nov 22, 2016 7:25 pm

Gambit79

Out of curiosity how much did the retaining walls cost you? We have to do a few big ones on our block.

It was roughly $20k. We had about 200 tonne of dirt to excavate too which was included in that cost.

KLB · Nov 22, 2016 7:29 pm

1st time builders

Just wondering what brand and model number your undermount rangehood is? Clarendon asked me to supply a number for them to source and undermount rangehood. Strange request from them.. I thought there would be one that they use. Do you like yours?? Size? Noise?
Thanks :-)

It's a Smeg, will have to check the model number for you tomorrow. Upgrading to an undermount was a pain in the butt! You basically get no credit for the one you had included and pay a heap for the upgrade! I bit the bullet and did it because I wanted clean lines in the cabinetry. Ours works well, the lights are very bright which is good. It's a bit noisy but you kind of have to expect that. It's definitely quieter than ones I've had in the past though.