WA Country Builders have already started construction thanks to the assistance of local suppliers and tradespeople.
The dynamics behind the design of this year’s Telethon Home were very different to the typical housing solution for blocks with views to the rear. It is based on a very popular Residential Attitudes display home. We first set off to ensure the master suite had the opportunity of the same views obtained from the living spaces. We wanted a protected outside area, as this area is so often useless as the majority of rear view houses tend to face into the sea breeze and weather. As well as this, we wanted to ensure the design was suitable for the narrower blocks of today. The home will fit onto a 17m wide block, not bad for a house of 310m² gross area.
It is a floor plan layout that breaks all the conventional rules.
We have internalised the main bathroom and used a vaulted skylight to bring natural light into the space. This allows the front bedrooms complete privacy.
The galley kitchen has been given a remarkable degree of functionality by allowing it to flow through to the storage area and laundry, while at the same time tying it to the courtyard and dining area. This total space was given the added dimension of 3 metre high ceilings. The whole area has a crisp feel with old world traditional volume; proportions not seen in today’s homes. A fireplace adds that traditional value at the end of the living space. A wall of glass will capture your views. Although the master suite is accessed from here, we have provided an anteroom to give absolute privacy. Again the master bathroom has been a design feature and we believe it will impress.
Of course external appearances are important. Our approach was to ensure the portico was positioned as a bold streetscape statement and balance it back with windows and stonework. Being a home that could also be presented on a canal or rear view block, the side and rear of the building were also considered for presentation purposes.
Last year’s home set a record price and was sold before completion due to its design appeal. We expect this year’s home to do the same as it will be a stunning, landmark home.