Hotondo Feature December 2015

Welcome to the new Shepparton’s Newest Display Home Open from this weekend 12pm - 5pm daily

Inside • Meet the Hotondo Shepparton team • Lastest Hotondo Homes floorplans • 12 months of building success • Hotondo helps paint a bright future • Sharing clients’ experiences

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Shepparton’s Newest Display Home

Introducing Shepparton’s newest display home

The stylish & luxurious Eureka 307

PERFECTLY DESIGNED… Open from this weekend, Hotondo Homes’ newest display home, the Eureka 307, is a perfectly designed, luxurious family home that features three bedrooms, a large open plan kitchen, study, ‘mud room’ and double garage, all to suit a growing family. Photos: Emma Hillier.

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THERE are exciting times ahead for Hotondo Homes Shepparton, with the opening of their grand and stylish new display home, Eureka 307, this weekend.

Opening from 12pm to 5pm 7 days a week, Hotondo’s new Eureka 307 display home is a perfectly designed luxurious family home that features three bedrooms, with the master bedroom a feature of the home. Boasting a private sitting area, massive walk-in-robe and ensuite, it truly is a parents retreat. The centre of the home is made up of the large open plan kitchen, family and dining area, which combines indoor/outdoor living and entertaining with an outdoor alfresco The kitchen includes an island bench and walk-in-pantry and the home is complete with a

study and a ‘mud room’ connected to the double garage, offering the perfect setting for a growing family.

Hotondo Homes Franchisees, Colin and Suz Mintern said, “The move to the new display home is purely to show what Hotondo are capable of building and it offers something different.

“We both love the open plan living and the master bedroom at the rear for quietness. We believe that this is a plan that is easily adaptable and covers just about all family needs, from the young to the young at heart.”

Make sure to drop in and say hi to the Hotondo Homes team at their new display home, 82 Canterbury Avenue in Shepparton, or phone 5831 3755 to find out how they can help get you into your dream home.

Shepparton’s Newest Display Home

Jeff Berry

Peter Mintern

Hanna Saunders

“Committed to going the extra mile”

“Customer driven and focussed”

“Achieve your dream home design”

SALES Manager, Jeff Berry has been an integral part of the Hotondo Homes Shepparton team for the past 15 years and is still just as passionate about helping people create their dream home as he was when he began.

Jeff said, “I find one of the most rewarding parts of the job is the satisfaction that our clients get with their new home when it has been completed.

“Attention to detail and willingness to go that extra mile to help people achieve their dream is an integral part of the Hotondo Homes Shepparton business.”

In addition to building a strong relationship with clients, Jeff also takes care of organising contracts, project building specifications, site investigations, soil tests, slab designs and alterations to plans, and takes each client right through the process until their introduction to Hotondo Homes Shepparton Franchisee, Colin Mintern, who then takes clients through the construction phase.

“All of us here at Hotondo Homes Shepparton are committed to going the extra mile.”

H AV I N G b e e n w i t h t h e b u sin e s s f or 1 0 y ear s , Operations Manager, Peter Mintern works very closely with the rest of the Hotondo Homes Shepparton team, completing tasks including estimating, contract administration duties and handling the all-important council approval processes and preparing quotes for tendering.

Colin Mintern’s nephew, Peter works with the rest of the hotonod Homes team to ensure you get the smoothest possible building process to help you into your dream home.

Peter said, “In some ways in the role, I am the conduit and help connect the dots with all the different staff.

“The team at Hotondo Homes Shepparton are a perfect combination of the highly experienced with Jeff and the new to the field with Hanna. Both have their strengths and are customer driven and focused.”

THE newest member of the Hotondo Homes Shepparton team is Homes Sales Consultant, Hanna Saunders, who comes to the business with extensive experience in the building industry.

Hanna said, “We know the kind of homes families need, and display homes can really help them achieve their dream design.

“We can help you f ind something that suits your current lifestyle and budget requirements.

“If you find a plan of ours that you like, but you really want an extra bedroom, we are more than happy to go through the options with you, ensuring you achieve your dream home design.”

Joining Hanna in her new role with Hotondo Homes Shepparton is her beautiful puppy, German Shorthaired Pointer, Ned. “Ned being the same breed as the Hotondo Homes’ dog, Hunter, was a lucky coincidence, but I believe it is reflective of the kind of builders we are.

“German Shorthaired Pointers are loving, family-friendly dogs, and as a business that builds for families, I think it is appropriate.”

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Shepparton’s Newest Display Home

Choosing your dream home HAVING more than 100 floorplans in their range to choose from, Hotondo Homes Shepparton are here to help you build your dream home.

As experienced new home builders, Hotondo Homes Shepparton are able to offer clients a wide range of single and two storey home designs, no matter what your budget or situation, they are sure to have a design that suits your requirements.

From first homeowners who are just starting out, families either large or small, grandparents or retirees wanting to relax and enjoy life, Hotondo’s variety, choice and flexibility of design caters to every person at every stage.

Colin Mintern from Hotondo Homes Shepparton says it is their attitude towards the client in offering complete flexibility in home design that makes him believe so much in Hotondo.

“Everyone has different needs and wants and we understand the importance of individual tastes and desires. We will go that extra mile to give our clients exactly what they are after.

“All of our plans are changeable to suit individual needs. In fact we can either work with our client’s plans or our own plans and all to suit their land footprint.”

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Dakota 267

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The Dakota 267 is the next dimension in maximum family comfort. The central hub of the home is made up of the sizeable open-plan kitchen, family and meals with access to the outdoor alfresco area. Key features to note include the twin walk-in robes and ensuite to the master bedroom, three remaining rooms with built-in robes, unique kitchen with walkin pantry and direct access from the double garage. The home also includes a large multi-purpose room, which could be used as a home theatre or second living room.

Birchgrove 220

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The Birchgrove 220 is extremely functional, designed to suit a large range of lifestyles.

Upon entry is the master bedroom featuring a walk-in robe, built-in robe and ensuite. There are three additional bedrooms located at the rear of the home amongst a multi-purpose kid’s zone. The centre of the home contains a large open-plan kitchen, meals and family area. This home is completed with a practical study nook, a home theatre and a double car garage with direct access to your home.

Sharing our clients’ experiences DAVIS A big thank you to Colin, Jeff, Sue and all at Hotondo Homes Shepparton for creating our wonderful new Hotondo home. We love the open plan; love our colours and love living in it! The entire building experience was exciting. All staff and tradespeople were friendly and keen to make our home the very best and suited to our particular needs. We are extremely delighted with the entire process and the fantastic result... we are now living in our dream home.

Shepparton’s Newest Display Home

Balmain 173

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The Balmain 173 is an exciting home, perfect for a young family seeking comfortable openplan living with plenty of room to move. A focal point of the home is the kitchen, meals and large family area to the rear of the home.

Three large bedrooms, the master with ensuite, and a large formal living room at the front section of the home completes a package that maximises space for you and your family.

Claremont 185

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The Claremont 185 is everything you could ask for in a family home. As you enter the front door, you are greeted by an inviting living room, which flows through to a large open-plan family, kitchen and meals area.

Four generous bedrooms all include robes with three bedrooms accessed privately off a separate passageway. A key feature is the convenient access from the double garage directly into the hub of the home.

Lansdowne 248

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The Lansdowne 248 is a practical and spacious home ideal for wide or acreage blocks of land. Containing four large bedrooms, the master bedroom hosts walk-in robes plus ensuite with double vanity. This home suits a broad range of families and lifestyles. Upon entry you are welcomed past a private and versatile living room, through to the huge open-plan kitchen, meals and family area.

The home is complete with a huge alfresco area and double car garage that has direct home access for family convenience.

HARRAP We had a straight forward, enjoyable experience whilst building with Hotondo Homes Shepparton. Nothing was too much hassle and any little changes we came across throughout the building process were ironed out easily. They built a home that is unique to us. We couldn’t be happier with our experience from start to finish! Thank you very much!

LAWRENCE Our first meeting with Jeff Berry laid the foundation with our desire to use Hotondo. All the way along all staff were helpful and kept us up to date with the progress. We did not encounter any real issues, and the finished product is great. A pleasure to deal with.

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Shepparton’s Newest Display Home

AN EXCITING YEAR… Hotondo Homes Shepparton Franchisee, Colin Mintern says while quite a lot has happened over the past 12 months for Hotondo Homes Shepparton, one of the more exciting parts has been the construction and opening of their new display home in Canterbury Avenue in Shepparton. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

12 months of building success THE last 12 months at Hotondo Homes Shepparton have been very busy, with the team helping see dozens of homes built right across Victoria.

Hotondo Homes Shepparton Franchisee, Suz Mintern said, “We have had quite a busy year.

“We have seen between 16 and 20 homes built which have included units built as investment properties. We have also built more double storey homes in the last 12 months than we have ever done.

“Because we cover a wide area, this gives many people around the state the option to see what we have to offer and what we can do for them.

“We also go to our clients to look at their block of land prior, which allows us to give our clients the best advice on building their dream home.

“Or if they don’t yet have a block of land, we are happy to source it in their desired area.

“Another exciting part of Hotondo’s last 12 months is the completion of our new display home in Canterbury Avenue in Shepparton, the Eureka 307.

“We are confident our new Eureka 307 display home will inspire people to come in and make their own choices and see the options they have available when it comes to their wants and needs for their own home. We’re looking forward to people coming in with their ideas and suggestions, and how we can help them achieve them.

“All of us here at Hotondo Homes Shepparton are looking forward to a very positive and bright future, helping the community find their dream home.”

Painting a bright future

TRUE COMMUNITY SPIRIT… During Hotondo Homes’ annual conference in Fiji this year, Hotondo Homes Shepparton Franchisees, Suz and Colin Mintern helped brighten Nawaicoba Public School by doing their part in giving it a new paint job. Photo: Supplied.

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IN a true display of community spirit, Hotondo Homes Shepparton Franchisees, Suz and Colin Mintern played their part in making the day for a Fijian Primary School, picking up their paintbrushes to help out the less fortunate school while in the country for Hotondo’s annual conference.

Nawaicoba Public School was in need of a serious paint job, but the estimated three years of fundraising it would require to complete the task was proving a challenge.

The Hotondo Homes’ annual conference was taking place on Denarau Island and the group seized the opportunity to give back to the Fijian community by painting the entire school.

Hotondo Homes CEO, Caroline Kennedy said what could have taken several months to complete took the group only two and a half hours.

“It’s easy to give money to a charity but I believe it’s more important to put in your time and effort.

“It makes you really appreciate and be grateful for the life we lead.”

Nawaicoba Public School has approximately 200 students, many of whom spend up to two hours commuting to and from the school. With limited resources, the group were initially planning to donate textbooks and supplies to the public school. However, after viewing the school’s circumstances, the Hotondo Homes team committed to providing greater assistance.

The Hotondo Homes group of 200 included franchisees and their families, support office staff and national suppliers who all embraced the task at hand.

Sue said it was a very rewarding experience they will never forget.

“Seeing the students,’ happy, smiling faces was an amazing experience.

“I am glad we were able to give back to the community.”