Thought I might start a topic for our little project in Trentham. This is the second build for us, last time was in 2006.
The house is a modified 'Glenrowan' from Yarra Valley Homes, fairly simple 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom on a piece of land is 4500 m2.
The specifications are:
Cedar and Corrugated Iron Cladding
Colourbond roof
Baltic pine floors
Solar hot water
Solar PV electricity generation
32000l water tank
Lotsa insulation (r4 in roof, floor and walls including internals)
Secondary glazing (4mm tinted, 12mm air gap, 6mm acrylic)
Wood fired Stove and Heater
Electric under carpet heating
Fancy air transfer system..
10 x 6m Cedar Carport
The builder list price is $148K, or modifications make it $200K and with all connections and other extras the total budget is expected to be $250K
Plan as follows:
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This is an early version, minor changes to kitchen, bathroom and other areas e since but the key dimensions are still right. We are lucky to have a very accommodating builder!
Key dates:
Land Purchase Oct 2009
Planning Permit June 2010
Base Stage July 2010
Frame Stage August 2010
Lockup - End Sept 2010 (expected)
Progress has been a bit slower than expected due to planning delays, bank finance delays and me being slow to make decision.