Published on February 12, 2015 By Nimbin In WinCustomize Talk

Well my Partner and I have taken the plunge and bought a block of land and will be building our dream home. At the moment we are in the planning stage with a reputable builder. For those Aussies it's GJ Gardner Homes. We are auctioning the house in Melbourne in March so the proceeds from that will be more than enough to cover the entire costs for our new abode. So far in 2 open days there have been 68 groups of people gone through the house, 10 of those have requested engineering reports and 3 have consulted builders to visit and give them ideas on renovations or extensions. It's in a great part of Melbourne to. Ascot Vale, 5 minutes from Flemington Racecourse. I have a feeling the bidding is going to get hot on auction day. I will post progress pictures as each major point in the construction process is reached. But hopefully we should be in by Christmas or very early in the New Year. Oh we are building in Bendigo where we currently live so theres no location change


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on Jun 02, 2015

I remember the good old days....when men were men and scaffolding was for 'girlie-boys'...

on Jun 02, 2015

Not as many crippled girlie boys nowadays, That scaffolding stops them falling

on Jun 02, 2015

Hmmm, it is taking shape very nicely indeed. 

Looks to me like it'll be a pretty fine house once completed... as in not too shabby at all.

on Jun 03, 2015

LOL. for the money we are paying it should be nice. If not i will have questions, many many questions

on Jun 03, 2015

Nimbin

LOL. for the money we are paying it should be nice. If not i will have questions, many many questions

Like...

Does the Builder/CEO have a holiday house in Spain...

...and does his son actually drive a 911?

on Jun 03, 2015

Very cool to watch it get built. But what does it face?

on Jun 03, 2015

You need some badges, The_Gear. 

 

Nimbin...it's looking really nice. What will be the colors of the siding? The door and window sashes?

on Jun 03, 2015

DrJBHL

Nimbin...it's looking really nice. What will be the colors of the siding? The door and window sashes?

 

The Brickwork is a colour called homestead blackwood (dark kind of chocolaty).The front doors are monument grey, the window frames are black. The guttering is monument grey, Roof is black colourbond. The fascia and poles are jarrah (medium brown) 

 

Bricks

on Jun 03, 2015

The_Gear

Very cool to watch it get built. But what does it face?

 

the house faces the road, But the block we have is an unusual shape, It's like a big 7. The house itself is at the back of the block about 20 meters off the road

on Jun 03, 2015

Nimbin


Quoting The_Gear,

Very cool to watch it get built. But what does it face?



 

the house faces the road, But the block we have is an unusual shape, It's like a big 7. The house itself is at the back of the block about 20 meters off the road

Yup, a good distance from traffic.... and it'll give ya time to find a suitable deterrent for peddlers and doorknockers.

Hehe, I had this rotty and I'd just have to say in a gruff voice: "Nels [short for Nelson], Who's at the door, who's at the door, and he'd be at the doorstep snarling and growling likee a real savage beast... which soon made wannabe doorknockers turn around and go elsewhere.  Funny thing is, they didn't know he would not step past the doorstep without his leash... that he was more more savage than a newborn kitten  Truth was, without the gee-up, he was a gentle as a lamb and would more likely lick people to death than bite them.

Sadly, while living in Tassie, he was darted and taken by a mob going around stealing dogs of certain breeds for illegal dog fighting.

on Jun 07, 2015

Latest Development. Blue stuff. It's insulation of some sort. Can't remember what it's actually called, But it really puts the house in profile now

 

on Jun 07, 2015

Looking good. Won't be long you will be spending the week cleaning windows.

Not sure it's the same thing but a few years ago a friend of mine had a house built. They used that Blue barrier insulation that looks like your's. He told me it was the best available and keeps the heat in and cold out depending on the season. Opposite for the warmer weather.

on Jun 07, 2015

Nimbin

Latest Development. Blue stuff. It's insulation of some sort. Can't remember what it's actually called, But it really puts the house in profile now

Sisilation.

 

 

on Jun 09, 2015

Suppose i should post a layout of the actual interior design.

 

 

on Jun 09, 2015

What a great layout and floorplan Nimbin, nice separation of the master suite from the other sleeping areas.  The only comment I can make is that the kitchen area does seem small.  I am impressed and somewhat jealous.  I'm sure you are excited and can't wait until construction is completed. 

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