Dream Home Spring/Summer 2012

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SPRING/SUMMER 2012

The Clarendon Homes magazine

how to make

COLOUR work for you

AT HOME IN THE HUB COOL OFFICE IDEAS

GRAND DESIGNS GLAMOUR & GRANDEUR

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OF THE SHERWOOD 42

bright

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THE SUNNY ARIEL 27: BIG ON SPACE, COMFORT AND STYLE

116 pages of inspiration

THE LATEST IN THE KITCHEN COOL COOKTOPS & OUTSTANDING OVENS

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news/features 9 What’s new in the kitchen

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Gadgets, gorgeous things and eco-friendly ideas

21 Colour your world

How to get the most out of your colour consultation

28 Cool cooktops and outstanding ovens Ten of the best

37 Green living – guaranteed

Our guide to a sustainable home

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56 Options and inclusions Make your home suit your life

62 Art of bringing designs alive Meet the man behind the floorplans

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71 Get the block right Be aware of site costs

77 Replace your place Knockdown/rebuild know-how

78 At home in the hub Get NBN-ready and office decorating ideas

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house tours 12 Family friendly, The Ivy 32 22 The bright life, The Ariel 27 31 New York, New York, The Kinross 28 41 Grand designs, The Sherwood 42 51 Elegance with a twist, The Waterside 34 58 Bold and the beautiful, The Kentville 30 65 Cool, calm, casual chic, The Glenlea 29 72 Effortless entertaining, The Kentville 28

31 the clarendon collection 81 The complete collection of

floorplans, design specs and everything you need to know about building with Clarendon Homes

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A time to dream

> editor's letter

Welcome to the first edition of Dream Home magazine! It’s packed full of practical advice and gorgeous homes and interiors to inspire you when building your own dream home.

With the current trend for making your outdoor area as comfortable and inviting as the indoors, many Clarendon homes come with an optional alfresco area, with the option of extending it to a grand alfresco. With inclusions such as a fireplace and builtin barbecue, you can enjoy the summer months in your own private oasis outside. There’s a home here for every taste and budget, from the spacious Sherwood 42 (page 41), with its sense of old-world opulence and glamour, to the bright and sunny Ariel 27 (page 22), where a soft background of neutrals is taken up a notch with bright pops of on-trend yellow. Interior designer Carolyn Piggott gives us her pick of the most

beautiful soft furnishings and accessories, to inspire you to create your favourite look in your own home. There’s also plenty of helpful advice from Clarendon Homes’ knowledgeable team of experts, so whether you’re thinking of knocking down your house and rebuilding a dream home in its place, wondering how many hidden costs there might be in a new build, or in need of an interior designer’s magic touch for imbuing your home with exactly the right colours for you, it’s all here. With any building project, it’s important to consider the environment and ensure the new home is efficient to run. Design sustainability expert Shaila Divakarla explains how to use orientation and the right materials to build a house that stays naturally cool in summer and warm in winter on page 37.

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Hope you love the issue, proudly brought to you by the lovely people at Clarendon Homes. Kathryn Vukovljak Editor

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edition one, spring/summer, 2012

Editorial team

Clarendon Homes

Editor Kathryn Vukovljak Art director & production Silas Brown Sub-editor Ian Meikle Proof reader Glenda Anderson Photography of homeowners Andy Baker Photography Florian Groehn, Mike Chorley Photography and Anthea Horton Photographic Solutions

CEO Maurice Felizzi Sales and Marketing Director Tim Redway Interior Design Manager Carolyn Piggott Colour Co-ordinator Sandra Gage Marketing Executive Bernadette Nutman

Proudly produced for Clarendon Homes by Macquarie Publishing Pty Ltd (ACN 116 889 813) on (02) 6262 9100.

Published by Clarendon Residential Holdings Pty Ltd 21 Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153 (ACN 126 219 912) Telephone: (02) 8850 9907 Website: www.clarendon.com.au

Images are for illustrative purposes only and may contain fixtures, finishes and features not supplied by Clarendon, including but not limited to floor coverings, specialist light fittings and decorator items, fireplaces, air conditioning and specialist wall paper and feature paint. Display homes may feature optional extras and items outside Clarendon’s range. See your Sales Consultant for details. The information in this document relates only to homes purchased through Clarendon (NSW) Pty Ltd ABN 18 003 892 706. BL 2298C. E&OE.

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What’s new new in the kitchen A selection of indispensable gadgets, gorgeous accessories and eco-friendly ideas for your brand-new kitchen!

The Chef’n EcoCrock Compost Bin costs $69.95 and comes with two charcoal filters. It can be found in Myer, General Trader and independent housewares stores.

Composting made easy

 Composting is great for the garden and the environment. Encouraging this eco-friendly habit, the stylish and odourfree Chef’n EcoCrock Compost Bin sits on the countertop to collect food scraps. Topped with a green “seedling” handle, the EcoCrock’s white ceramic outer layer contains an easy-to-remove bucket that holds up to 2.8 litres of food scraps.

Oranges & lemons  This nifty gadget finely grates citrus zest without the pith, and has citrus scoring and garnishing tools integrated into the design. The Microplane Ultimate Citrus tool even comes in citrusy colours to match – choose from zingy yellow or tangy lime. It costs $32.95 from leading kitchenware outlets.

Clocking up the scales  This cheerful Apple Heart digital kitchen scale doubles as a wall clock in-between baking projects. Inspired by ‘60s Swedish design, the scale is 24cm in diameter and comes with a silicone grommet to assist with hanging. Available from Typhoon (call 1800 651146), $59.95.

Bold, bright and stripy  We love Russell Hobbs’ new range of bright and funky kettles and toasters, especially the Illusions toaster, which has a clever double-sided style – a purple toaster one day, a stripy one the next! The kettles in red, purple, pearl and electric blue are pretty irresistible, too.

Colours two-slice toaster, $99.95, available at department stores nationally. Call 1800 623118 for stockists.

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Chop with ease  Effortlessly chop herbs with the Zyliss Fast Cut Herb Tool – with five circular high-grade stainless steel blades, it’s great if you’re not so dexterous with a cook’s knife.

Clever and magnetic  This clever knife sharpener, available in Available from leading glossy green or bright independent kitchenware red, features a ceramic outlets for $24.95 each. sharpening wheel that ensures a perfect edge for forged and pressedsteel knives. The appliance also has a non-slip base with a magnetic surface so the sharpener can be stored on the surface of the refrigerator, and not take up valuable drawer space.

Available from kitchenware retailers for $25.95.

Fluffiest popcorn  Get delicious, fluffy popcorn in minutes with Kambrook’s zingy yellow Flutter Butter popcorn maker. For a twist on traditional popcorn, try sprinkling with cinnamon and sugar – sweet! They cost $34.95 from department stores.

Healthiest ice cream  The perfect, healthy summer dessert! Satisfy sugar cravings with the brilliant Yonanas, which turns frozen fruit into a fat-free, low-calorie icecream dessert without all the nasties.

Yonanas costs $79.95 from Myer, Target and Harvey Norman.

Pretty spirals  The colourful Gefu Spirelli – in green, orange, red or purple – creates lovely healthy spirals of carrot, cucumber, zucchini or daikon for the ultimate garnish or addition to stir fries and salads.

Speed demon  These smooth peelers fit snugly into the hand and require minimal effort to speedily peel anything from potatoes and turnips to tomatoes and kiwi fruit. Each one has purposedesigned blades for hard vegetables, soft fruits and julienning. The Savannah speed peelers are $12.95 each, from kitchenware retailers. 10

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Alfresco cedar-lined ceiling with stained merbau timber flooring

The Sahara shag rug provides cosy texture

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Family friendly With space for everyone, a carefully thought-out environmentally friendly design and stunning finishes, the Ivy 32 offers family living at its best

Jetmaster gas Horizon Cantilever fireplace with “Spring” tiling from Beaumont Tiles

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Using a window as a splashback helps to bounce light around the room

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Industrial-style three-light pendant bar is perfect over a dining table

Kitchen look: 900mm Technika freestanding upright cooker, and canopy rangehood. Wilsonart joinery in Dune and Amazon, with Hettich cabinet handles. Corinthian translucent glass door to walk-in-pantry.

pon opening the front door to this comfortable, spacious home, light filters through the open-tread staircase, setting the tone for a clever design that allows for good cross-flow ventilation for solar passive design. “This home features a compact linear floor plan, designed to suit new estates with a narrow lot frontage,” says designer Trang Vu. “It offers a great deal of accommodation, with five bedrooms on a small lot. The linear floor plan provides efficient functional space, maximising its surveillance to the rear yard.” Designed with the living quarters upstairs and the dining and entertainment areas downstairs, this home’s open entrance creates circulation throughout the rest of the house. The feature staircase also has a glass and stainless steel balustrade, to allow even more light through, and timber handrail that ties in with the warmth of the Boral Silkwood Brushbox timber floor. With a warm, inviting colour scheme based around sage green, plum and botanical, floral accents, the ground floor features a dining area, family area, rumpus room, single bathroom, study and a kitchen with huge walk-in pantry. Rounding out the lower level is a laundry that’s also accessible from a double garage that faces the street. Moving upstairs, there are five bedrooms, two bathrooms and an “access all areas” leisure space, which is perfect for a television area. According to Tim Redway, Clarendon Homes’ sales and marketing director, the Ivy 32 has a remarkably flexible floorplan. “For young families or parents who want their personal space, the downstairs study can easily become converted into a sixth bedroom to create a private retreat and give the kids their own upstairs breakaway zone,” he says. “Another feature of this design is the option of a double alfresco dining area located next to the rumpus room, making it the perfect area for entertaining.”

Need to know See the Ivy 32 on display at Clarendon Homes Jordan Springs. Call (02) 4706 2199. Certain fixtures, finishes and features that appear in this article (and related images) may not be part of the standard floor plan or may come at additional cost. See your sales consultant for details of inclusions. Dream Home  15


Family room look: Feature wall in Taubmans Bear’s Foot, with remaining walls in Bristol Mosaico. 2.5-seat linen sofas with Oberon Nickel contrast piping. Manto elm coffee table with crisscross leg detail and storage drawer to family room, complementing dining table with Leo backed dining chairs upholstered in Oberon

Jetmaster gas Horizon Cantilever fireplace

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Nickel with contrast piping in Husk Driftwood Alfresco cedar-lined ceiling with stained merbau timber flooring. Round-buttoned ottomans in Oberon Nickel with accent highlight cushions in Electra Deep Purple, Celery Matt and Sanderson Floral in Madagascar Hemp.

The Corinthian stained Infinity pivot front door creates a striking first impression


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Sleek chrome pendants direct light just where it’s needed

Contrast piping adds an upscale contemporary look

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Bedroom look: Feature wall behind the bed head in Taubmans Ned Kelly defines the space

Queen buttoned and padded bedhead in Dana Graphite. Malval bedside table and commode in Antique Black with Antique White-washed statement lamp

base and matching linen shades. Carpet, Tranquil Moments in Oakheart by Victoria Carpets. Feature painted rear wall to leisure room in Bristol Woodlet.

Use cushions in rich silk contrasting colours

Entry foyer/study look: Feature wall behind bookcases in Taubmans Ned Kelly, wall colour to remaining walls Bristol Fume Blanc with timber-stained architrave to

windows. Pelmet to window – Warwick Random Purple with translucent linen blind. Manto Timber Elm desk and matching bookcases.

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 Choose brushed stainless steel pendant lighting over the island bench to give an industrial look.

 Mix it up! The Kitchenaid Artisan in silver metallic looks good on the benchtop and makes cooking a pleasure.

 Framed antique botanical prints tie in with the colour scheme.

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Details and floor plans on page 101.

 The Jetmaster gas Horizon Cantilever fireplace is a sleek, modern design.

Wooden slats make a clever room divider

Choose accessories in sage with floral accents for this warm look

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Colour your world A colour consultant can help make your new home perfectly reflect your personal style and how you want to live Colour can create mood and style; it can change proportions and lighten a space, as well as emphasising the features within a home, says Carolyn Piggott, interior design manager of Clarendon Homes. “The colours we love can directly affect how we feel,” says Carolyn. “The right use of colour, texture and materials can transform a room from boring to inspirational, and our experts are able to work very closely with our clients to create a unique and stunning result. “We can help you create a home that is truly you.”

Prepare for your consultation When you’re building a home with Clarendon, you’ll be required to choose every colour in the entire house, which can be overwhelming, Carolyn says. “To start with, I think it’s a great idea to bring any photos or pictures of what they want to achieve as a home – a picture is worth a thousand words,” she says. “Start collecting cuttings from magazines of pictures of rooms you love, even if it’s just a fabulous cushion, gorgeous wallpaper or beautiful rug that has caught your eye. It all helps us get a feel for what you like.” All clients are advised to read the information supplied in the Colour Pack, which is handed out at the start of the process, says Clarendon Homes’ colour consultant Melinda Clark. “We suggest making a list of any queries, so they can ask the colour consultant whatever they like at the consultation. “The internal and external colour appointment will take a full day, so clients need to be prepared and make sure they have thought of everything beforehand. It’s the best time to ask questions,” Melinda says.

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External colour choices For the external colour consultation, which is generally the first step, Melinda says, there is a lot to consider. “I always ensure that our clients go and visit the brickyard themselves to select their bricks, as they can look so different in large quantities,” she says. “It’s also worth being aware of their particular home layout and what upgrades they may want or need, for example, exposure-grade bricks to achieve that industrial look.”

The interior solution When it comes to the interior solution, Melinda says the colour consultants will work closely with you to ensure the colours you choose will work well together to create the look you want. The colour selection appointment will include the selection of your entry door, door furniture, internal doors, sinks, taps, laundry tubs, accessories, built-in joinery, cornices, skirtings, architraves, floor and wall tiles and various other features to customise your home.

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Designed for a narrow block, the Ariel 27 is big on space, comfort and style, and takes

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Upholstered dining chairs in Warwick Mystic Honey

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ight, bright and sunny, this two-storey design has plenty of living space, with four bedrooms, three living areas, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a dedicated IT hub/ study space near the kitchen. IT needs are an increasing part of Clarendon’s design process, says national design manager Lester Chambers.

“Regardless of your living and family situation, nowadays most of us have completely integrated the internet into our lives,” he says. “The IT hub runs parallel with the kitchen, making it ideal for children’s homework or as a compact home office. “It creates a space where parents can monitor their children’s computer activity without being seen as privacy invaders. “It can also be converted into a fifth

bedroom if needed.” The ground floor is all about convenient, contemporary living, with a light and airy family area decorated in clean whites with pops of happy yellow. The large kitchen with island bench-top and roomy walk-in pantry is adjacent to the light-filled family and meals areas, which connect to the covered alfresco area. Designed to suit a 10m wide site, this home is targeted for small lot housing

Choose a bold graphic wallpaper behind the bed for a striking look

A large, padded headboard creates hotel-style glamour

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with a focus on affordable living. The ground floor is rounded out by another living area to the front and a central powder room, linen cupboard and laundry. “The L-shaped rear living space provides good surveillance to the rear yard for young children while maximising its floor space,” says Lester. Moving upstairs, there’s another spacious living area which separates the master

bedroom at the front of the home from the remaining three bedrooms to the rear. The master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and decadent ensuite bathroom, complete with twin vanities, gives parents their own space. “With contemporary geometric wallpaper as a feature behind the padded, hotel-style bedhead, the master bedroom gives five-star luxury all the way,” says interior designer Sandra Gage.

> house tour Need to know See The Ariel 27 on display at Clarendon Homes George’s Fair. Call (02) 9601 6842. Certain fixtures, finishes and features that appear in this article (and related images) may not be part of the standard floor plan or may come at additional cost. See your sales consultant for details of inclusions.

Master suite look: Feature wall in geometric silver and white wallpaper by Sand Berg, design “Elton”. Shaped scallop padded bedhead with detail piping and chrome studding upholstered in Hoad Posh Gold. High-gloss white three-drawer bedside tables. Lamp bases in polished chrome with black silk shades. Bed feature cushions in Hoad Gold and Zepel Ebony with matching bed sash and contrast white linen piped in black. Taubmans Ironstone feature painted wall to recess. Polished chrome pony-hide bench at base of bed. Victoria Carpets in Striations Colour Rips.

Pony hide adds texture and softness

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Living room look: Feature wall in Taubmans Miss Molly. Remaining walls in Bristol Pacific Pearl. White polyurethane gloss mirror. Floor tiles in Rectified Porcelain Ripple Texture Super White in 600x600mm by Beaumont Tiles. Plantation shutters in white 90mm blades. Cuba Platinum rug. Jazz sofas in Warwick Dolce

Marble. Cushions in Cobalt black and silver, Zepel Membrane Snow and Hoad Gold. Stax glass coffee and side table with contrast metal strap polished chrome side table. Julian floor lamp with silver-lined black ribbed shade. Azur polished chrome side table lamp with black silk shade.

A white-framed mirror pops against a dark feature wall

Choose a glass coffee table to give a sense of space

Kitchen look: Turino 20mm Quantum Quartz stone bench top. Mosaic glass Metallic Grey Lustre tiles, Beaumont Tiles. Quantum 28 light in stainless steel and glass. Clark R127 Radiant sink with Irwell Pin Sink Mixer. Technika 900mm Multifunction dual

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upright cooker with Technika 900mm stainless steel canopy rangehood. Wilsonart Feldspar Shimmer Stipple to lower joinery, with overhead joinery in Wilsonart Riga in Vertigrain Horizontal. Hettich handles in polished chrome.

Make a statement with a bar light in brushed stainless steel and translucent glass


>> designer's notes house tour  Transform a room with contemporary geometric wallpaper.

 The limited edition Dualit Vario toaster gives a funky, retro touch to your home. Available at www.dualit.com  Inspired by old iron works, the metal strap side table is a beautiful example of industrial chic.

 The high, sleek, curved back and plush padded seat of a parson’s chair makes for a lovely addition to any dining room.

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 A chandelier of hanging cylinders illuminates the dining table perfectly – try making your own with mason jars!

Details and floor plans on page 97.

Metallic artwork adds interest and texture

Highlight windows are a great way to bring in light while maintaining privacy

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Cool cooktops

Selecting a cooktop and oven can be a big decision, with so many options; freestanding, 900mm or 600mm, gas or electric? To begin with, think about whether you want to cook with gas or electricity, and then choose the type of cooker that will suit your cooking and design preferences.

Practical & stylish  The Bellini 900mm stainless steel

five-burner cooktop (BP590 EG) features front controls, automatic electronic ignition and cast-iron trivets. Extra features include a triple-ring wok burner, rapid burner, semi rapid burners and an auxiliary burner. Visit www.bellini.com.au for more details

In the zone

Art at work

 Miele’s stainless steel 900mm cooktop

 Smeg’s latest

(KM2054G) features a raised gas hob in highquality stainless steel, integrated controls and solid metal control knobs. There is a dual wok, simmer burner, high-speed burner in the centre and a standard burner.

collection, designed by Aussie Marc Newson, is a “working piece of art for your kitchen – truly beautiful and userfriendly”. The eye-catching 75cm gas cooktops are manufactured from a single piece of steel and feature five burners with efficient vertical flame technology. We love the yellow, pistachio green and peacock blue enamel designs.

From $1999. Details at www.miele.com.au

Cooking with gas  With automatic electronic ignition,

canali knobs, cast-iron trivets and burner caps, this 900mm stainless steel Smeg cooktop (CIR597) with wok also features a flame failure device for extra safety. Visit www.smeg.com.au for stockists

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From $1890 for cooktop. Visit www.smeg.com.au for stockists


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Outstanding ovens Looks & efficiency

 This Miele under-

bench, 600mm, stainless steel electric oven (H524OB) is easy to use, keep clean and offers excellent cooking results. Visit www.miele.com.au

Function & form

Smart & versatile  This smart 600mm

electric Smeg oven (SA306x-8) can be installed as an under-bench or wallmount, and features cavity cooling, easyclean enamel, full automatic cooking, fully programmable, internal lights and semiautomatic cooking. Visit www.smeg. com.au for stockists

 The Bellini electric under-

bench oven (BP590 EG) is a nine-function stainless steel fan-forced oven, with a threelayer, reflective-glass door and programmable clock. Visit www.bellini.com.au for more details

Freestanding style  The Technika freestanding upright

cooker (TU950TLE8) in 900mm-wide stainless steel is a multifunction dual upright model with electric oven and fiveburner gas cooktop. It features a 105-litre oven capacity and triple-glazed door. Visit www.technika.com.au for more information

Stand-alone design  Smeg’s designers believe that a

freestanding cooker should stand alone as a beautiful piece of furniture. The C9 is available in black, white and stainless steel – guaranteed quality, solidity and style. From $3690. Call (02) 8667 4888 or visit www.smeg.com.au for details

Intuitive & colourful  The beautiful Marc Newson range

includes electric pyrolytic and vapour clean ovens with smooth, flowing lines, energetic and distinctive use of colour and intuitive functionality. Beautiful rich yellow, pistachio green and peacock blue are the three enamel versions, while the matt black and stylish white are finished in a completely flat sheet of non-reflective glass that creates a depth and luminosity to the overall look. A satin stainless steel finish is also available. From $2090. Visit www.smeg.com.au

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Amber glass lights make a striking feature over the island bench

Upgraded Smeg appliances

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> house tour Family room look: Canterbury stained timber bi-fold doors on to alfresco from kitchen and rumpus rooms. Feature blade wall with statement “3D Circle” metallic artwork with black, timber frame. Timber joinery shelving detail in Wilsonart Erable Wenge in Wood Matt finish. Pod ottoman upholstered in Verve Saragoza Bamboo with 1200mm diameter. Studio sofa in Zepel Chess piped in Wortley Onyx. Rumpus room to rear of photo features: blade shutter in mahogany. Modular lounge in Zepel Inspire “Graphite” with contrast cushions and throw. Tripod floor lamp in polished chrome with black linen shade.

Striking metallic artwork makes a statement and reflects light

Yellow pops against the classic palette of black and white

ith three key sight lines that cut through the spine of the house, giving an open and spacious feel, this singlestorey home has a wonderful sense of open-plan flow, says Lester Chambers, Clarendon Homes’ national design manager. “An IT hub with surveillance from the kitchen is offered for kids studying, while still maintaining the adults’ conventional study or home office to the front of the home,” he says. “The laundry is located to the rear of the dwelling, offering a sightline from the garage along the bedroom spine and out to the rear yard, providing easy access to the drying area.” The design of The Kinross 28 evolved from a strong desire to combine a classic New York look, using strong architectural lines with spontaneous counterpoints of colour to make a distinct but elegant style statement, says Clarendon Homes’ interior design manager Carolyn Piggott. “The overall effect creates a mood of chic, avant garde ambiance throughout the home,” she says. To create the sophisticated look of New York, Carolyn says she used a base of dark timber floors against mixed neutral walls with strong feature statements and wallpapers. The space around the kitchen island bench feels bigger thanks to the use of neutral tones against the strong colour theme, using texture, furniture, features and accessories. “I love the stone fireplace in the living room – it creates such moodiness and warmth that you’re naturally drawn to it,” she says. “Then there’s the open-plan flow of the kitchen, where the expansive two-tier island bench creates a casual eating area, which leads to the generous meals, family and rumpus room and out to the alfresco living area.” The Kinross 28 has amazing finishes, says Carolyn. With Jarrah timber floors in the casual rooms, a feature fireplace with solid stone ledge porcelain tiles, lustre laminate joinery in the kitchen with gloss polyurethane feature cabinetry, two-tier stone benchtops and laminated timber joinery details to the casual rooms, no expense has been spared to create a truly luxurious finish. The Kinross 28 is perfect for the kind of buyer that wants the lifestyle and timeless appeal that comes with a strong architectural presence, as well as an abundance of space and well-proportioned interiors.

Need to know See The Kinross 28 on display at Clarendon Homes Jordan Springs. Call (02) 4706 2199. Certain fixtures, finishes and features that appear in this article (and related images) may not be part of the standard floor plan or may come at additional cost. See your sales consultant for details of inclusions. Dream Home  33


Family room look: Le Corbusier black leather chair with feature cushion. Coal Sangria rug. Porcelain drum side table in China White. IT hub feature painted wall in Taubmans Bower Bird, with remaining walls in Bristol Mosaico. Rear of photo: Corinthian 1200mm wide pivot timber eight light door with Gainsborough stainless steel oblong pull handle.

Open shelving to the living room = double-sided display feature

The IT hub is concealed behind a feature wall for parental supervision

White “Tolix” bar stools give a designer look

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Kitchen look: Two-tiered Quantum Quartz benchtop with Classic Black 150mm waterfall edge and Quantum Quartz 100mm Gobi Black flush top. Kitchen joinery in combination of Wilsonart Arctic Lustre and gloss black polyurethane with mirror splashback. Dorf Jovian sink mixer with Clark Epure Evolution double bowl underslung sink. Smeg stainless steel appliances – wall oven, coffee machine and warming drawer. Corinthian translucent glass door to walk-in pantry. Avola feature pendant lights in amber glass above kitchen island bench. Replica Xavier Pauchard Tolix white metal bar stools.

 Bring in a hit of cheerful colour with fabulous pendant lights. Avola pendant lights in amber glass.

A mirrored splashback makes a room feel bigger

 A replica ‘50s and ‘60s tram or bus scroll gives a vintage feel to the home.

 Industrial-style replica Xavier Pauchard Tolix metal bar stools, available from www.mattblatt. com.au  A cowhide rug is a cool design element that creates an eclectic look.

 The Boral Silkwood Jarrah timber floor is warm and luxurious – a classic.

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Green living – guaranteed Introduced by the NSW Government, BASIX (Building Sustainability Index), ensures homes are designed to use less potable water and be responsible for fewer greenhouse gas emissions by setting energy and water reduction targets for houses and units. BASIX is one of the most robust sustainable planning measures in Australia, delivering equitable and effective water and greenhouse gas reductions across NSW. Dr SHAILA DIVAKARLA, principal consultant and design sustainability specialist at Advanced Envirosafe Consultants, explains what it’s all about. Is BASIX compulsory for new builds? Yes. No new home can be built in NSW without obtaining a BASIX certificate. A BASIX certificate is also required for home renovations valued at $50,000 or over, and also if you install a swimming pool (or pool and spa) with a capacity of more than 40,000 litres. How does BASIX assess a new home for its requirements? BASIX currently assesses a new home in two areas – energy and water. In the energy section there are two components: Thermal comfort: how well your home design and construction perform in reducing the need for artificial heating in winter and cooling in summer to maintain a comfortable indoor environment. You need to achieve a “pass” in this section (which currently averages around 4.5 to 5.5 stars) in order to proceed further. Energy efficiency: how energy efficient and greenhouse-friendly the fixtures and fittings in your home are. These include air-conditioning, hot water system, lighting, ventilation and power. You also get more points if you have an outdoor area for clothes drying, and if your fridge space is well-ventilated. In the water section, there are also two components:

Water efficiency: how water efficient the fittings and fixtures in your home are. These include shower heads, taps and toilets. Renewable water: if you are using any renewable sources of water such as rainwater and grey water (waste water from showers, bath, basins and laundry). What are the energy and water targets? At the moment both the energy and water targets are set at 40. This means that a BASIXcompliant home produces 40 per cent less greenhouse gases (which depend on the amount and type of energy) and uses 40 per cent less water than an average house of similar size and in a similar location. Are the targets flexible or fixed? BASIX targets are not fixed and have been increasing since BASIX first came into effect in 2004. The energy target was originally 25 and now is 40. The water target has remained the same at 40. Observing sustainability 

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ď‚’ trends in housing globally as

well as around Australia, it is very likely that these targets are going to become more stringent in the future. What are the best ways to save water? The most cost-effective way of saving water is to install waterefficient fittings, particularly shower heads as showers use the maximum amount of water in a home (including indoor and

outdoor use). These save energy as less hot water is used. Garden water use follows showers, so having a waterwise garden makes great sense as it is also a low-maintenance garden, which means you have to work less! Toilets should have a minimum four-star rating and taps at least a four-star rating. Of course, using renewable sources of water such as rainwater then follow. How can a home be kept warm

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in winter and cool in summer? Orientation: Most important in achieving a naturally comfortable home is to orient your home on your block correctly. Having your living rooms facing north with correctly designed external shading (to glass) ensures that the hot summer sun is blocked to keep the home cool in summer and the low winter sun is allowed to keep the home warm in winter. Eaves are essential for homes in most climate zones in Australia and


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especially so in Sydney. Windows: While glass doors and windows help make a home feel brighter, spacious and create a good indoor-outdoor connection, resist the temptation of having too much glass in your home. This is because a typical window can lose and gain nearly 10 times as much heat as a moderately well insulated wall. As a rule of thumb it is best to ensure that the glass area does not exceed 21-25 per cent of the total floor area of a home (with a

concrete slab floor). Position your windows correctly so they can allow breeze to flow through the home in summer. Choosing a higher-performing glass such as a Low-E coating is also advantageous, particularly in a mixed climate such as Sydney. With this coating, the glass works as a “heat mirror” that reflects heat outdoors in summer and indoors in winter thereby keeping the home comfortable in summer and winter. Curtains, which help maintain comfort in winter, must be heavy, closely fitted and accompanied by closed pelmets in order to be effective. Insulation: Particularly to the ceiling, roof and walls, insulation is one of the most cost effective ways for achieving comfort. Insulation is measured by its “R value”. The higher the R value of the insulation, the better it is in blocking or reflecting heat. Bulk insulation (batts or blankets) are good for the ceiling and walls. Reflective insulation (sarking) is good for the roof for reflecting solar heat. Zoning in open-planned designs: Current trends towards open-plan designs are fantastic as they feel great and suit modern lifestyle. However, a negative aspect is that when you heat or cool one space, especially the informal living area of the home, which is most frequently used, you end up heating or cooling most of the home. “Zoning” this from the rest of the home through a door is a great solution. Roof colour: The attic space of a home with a typical darkcoloured tiled roof can reach up to 90ºC on a hot summer day. This means that your air-conditioning system struggles to keep up and uses a lot of energy in the process. In contrast, a light-coloured metal roof that reflects most of the sun’s heat can almost halve this attic temperature and greatly

improve the efficiency of your airconditioning system. How does Clarendon ensure the BASIX targets are met? Clarendon products (design and specification) go through a two-step process to monitor their thermal comfort performance. At the concept design stage, a KPI calculator is used to ensure the design is generally moving along in the right direction. Later, as the design develops, it is assessed in 16 orientations using an accredited energy rating software to ensure that the design meets its targets in a wide range of lot orientations. Glass is optimised and windows are shaded and positioned for good breeze paths. R2.5 insulation to the ceiling and R1.5 to the walls are included in the standard specifications. In regard to water, four-star toilets, three-star showerheads, five-star bathroom taps and four-star kitchen taps are standard inclusions. A 3000-litre, above-ground, metal rainwater tank connected to the garden, toilets and laundry is also part of Clarendon’s BASIX allowance. Will Clarendon complete the assessment for clients? Definitely. Once a client has chosen a Clarendon home the whole process, including the BASIX assessment, is undertaken by the company. Energy-saving options Clarendon Homes now offers 6-star energy options on its most popular home designs, which can save you up to 22 per cent in heating and cooling consumption over 5-star compliance. Visit the Clarendon Homes Eco-Living Village at The Ponds to view Sydney’s most innovative sustainable living ideas. Phone (02) 8814 5781 for details.

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Kitchen look: Customised cabinetry with double-sided island bench in Mosaic Carboni stone benchtop and jet black stone feature privacy block. Miele cooking appliances set in twin-tower style – featuring electric oven, steam oven, plate warmer, microwave and integrated espresso machine – all in stainless steel and black. Laminated Chamois, and gloss finished polyurethane cabinetry with stainless steel kickboards and Hettich door handles. Moso Select strandwoven bamboo floorboards in rich brown satin finish.

Plenty of downlights for food preparation combined with elegant statement pendants for soft mood lighting when required

Stainless steel and black in the kitchen gives a sleek, modern look

Grand designs Exquisite glamour and expansive space combined with a sense of old-world grandeur – the Sherwood 42 has it all

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Entry foyer: Moso Select strand-woven bamboo floorboards in Rich Brown satin finish. Wainscot feature wall panelling and rises in Mosaico by Bristol Paints. Line of sight is carried through to the grand alfresco with built-in gas log fireplace and Bunbury sandstone surround, featuring cedar-lined ceiling with Merbau timber to floor. Romo black and champagne-textured motif wallpaper in the home theatre.

“Curvature” metal sculpture on mirroredangled cube plinth

Use a dramatic wallpaper in line-ofsight rooms for drama and texture

ith its sweeping staircase, grand entrance hall and various separate living areas, this stunning double-storey home is one of the largest and most luxurious that Clarendon has ever built, says Clarendon Homes’ designer Trang Vu. “The flagship of the Clarendon range, this design is a large double-storey home,” she says. 42

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“A more traditional floor plan, with an emphasis on the conservative, larger family buyer, this design accommodates five bedrooms with a study, which can be converted to an additional ground-floor bedroom with its own ensuite for in-law accommodation. “The design is compact in building form, with a key focus on special living areas designed to accommodate


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A modern chandelier creates grandeaur and sophistication

Tactile textures in rich chocolate browns and nutty tones with sparkling reflections of mirror and glass

family and friends in spacious style.” The luxury master suite includes a parents’ retreat set off from the main bedroom, and the lavish ensuite is a standout feature that would rival any five-star hotel, Trang says. Interior design manager Carolyn Piggott says she wanted to create a home with a magnificent entrance,

reminiscent of a long-forgotten Hollywood home, designed around a grand central classically curved staircase. “The mirrored wall to the living room, with a gorgeous ornate mirror on top, reflects the entry foyer, making the space seem even bigger, with the beautiful baby grand setting the tone for the rest of the home,” she says. “The sense of space, the sheer  Dream Home  43


Pelmet and voluminous gathered silk drapes in Nugget

Varenne petite bedside table in antique black for glamour

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Baroque pewter mirror reflects a black and champagne floral Sanderson wallpaper

Lush, bold purple accents create a sense of

the generous, exquisitely appointed kitchen, create stunning style, sophistication and timeless appeal.” The kitchen is as well-equipped as any gourmet chef could ask for, and the butler’s pantry and huge kitchen island bench are stand-out features. Up the grand staircase to the spacious master suite with lavish ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, with adjoining parents’ retreat or sixth bedroom that’s perfect for moments of solitude and retreat. “The Sherwood 42 has the best of everything,” says Carolyn. “I love the timber floors throughout the entry foyer and casual rooms, and the polished timber handrails on the staircase with curved stained timber treads. “The kitchen is beautiful, with two-tone benchtops in Jet Black and Mosaic Carboni, along with sleek joinery in Ash White. Overhead joinery in Black Mirrolux surrounds the state-of-the-art European appliances, and the finishes continue into the wellappointed adjoining butler’s pantry.” With five full-sized bedrooms, a study or guest room with adjoining ensuite, a home theatre, grand living room, meals, family, gourmet kitchen and enormous pantry, this home will accommodate the largest of families with room to spare.

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Walk-in robe with custom Stegbar joinery, including translucent glass and internal feature lighting. Full-height tiling to ensuite with custom-designed vanity incorporating dual Pisa bowls in vitreous china and jet black stone benchtop. Feature wall painted in Tinderboy from Bristol Paints contrasted with Mosaico, also from Bristol Paints, on alternating walls. Luxurious 100 per cent wool cut-loop carpet.

See The Sherwood 42 on display at Clarendon Homes Design Central Parklea. Call (02) 9629 4999. Certain fixtures, finishes and features that appear in this article (and related images) may not be part of the standard floor plan or may come at additional cost. See your sales consultant for details of inclusions. Dream Home  45


A classic palette of black and white gets an update with contrast piping

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 Textured wallpaper is an exciting alternative to paint. Black and champagne motif wallpaper, available at www.romo.com  Traditional Wainscot panelling is reminiscent of 18th century interior design.

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 A chandelier in a drum shade is a modern twist on a timeless classic. Find similar at Beacon Lighting.

 Vibrant, rich and regal – purple is such a potent colour that small amounts are all you need.  A baby grand is the epitome of grace and beauty. For an Alex Steinbach piano, try www. pianosplus.com.au


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With an abundance of living areas that flow seamlessly into one another, the Waterside 34 is an attractive and spacious home ideal for a growing family

Elegance

twist with a

Charcoal aluminium sliding doors open up the alfresco

Dining look:

Upholstered Grange dining chairs are comfortable and luxurious

Glazed porcelain floor tile in Vibe Stone. Wall colour in Bristol Ashwood. Meals table in Wenge wood-grain texture with crossedleg detail. Upholstered Grange dining chairs with rolled top and piping in Luxe Duck-egg. Dream Home  51


Bifold windows create a cafe-style servery

Kitchen look:

A freestanding Technika cooker is stylish and functional

20mm stone benchtop in Linen. Joinery in Streetlight velour and Hettich handles. Bifold Lifestyle window in Charcoal Satin. 900mm Technika cooker (gas cooktop with electric oven). 900mm Technika rangehood. Splashback in Connect White Scored tile, Beaumont Tiles. Clark Radiant R127 1¾ stainless steel sink. Irwell Pin sink mixer.

An antique brushedgold mirror softens the space

Unframed stretched canvas prints look like real paintings

Master bedroom look: Jilly chair in Marco Duck-egg. Box Ten wenge console table. Harlequin mirror with gold and platinum frame. Carpet in Pacific Tweed Vanuatu. Panel-quilted Zepel Silky Chinchilla quilt with ivory and teal cushions.

he inspiration for the decor and theme for this home is elegant with a modern twist – a “Manhattan” edge with a touch of glamour, says interior design manager Carolyn Piggott. “The Waterside has a timeless and functional floor plan, so we chose a classic theme in a sophisticated colour palette of French blue, cream and chocolate,” she says. “We then mixed in different textures like velvet for impact, and for a relaxed ambiance to the more casual rooms we used tweeds, wool, linen and warm timber tones.” This home is classic in style, with a floorplan that targets the conservative buyer with a focus on maximum number of living spaces. “In-law accommodation is offered as an option on the ground floor, while a nursery is also presented on 52

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the first floor for the younger family. “Its compact footprint enables a good-size floor space on a smaller lot,” says designer Michael Dawson. With the use of warm, subtle tones, this home is a relaxing, welcoming family haven. Using popular design elements from a previous Clarendon best-seller, the Waterside 34 has living areas that flow effortlessly into one another, with a home theatre linking the formal living and dining areas to the meals, family and rumpus rooms.

Need to know See The Waterside 34 on display at Clarendon Homes Design Central Parklea. Call (02) 9629 4999. Certain fixtures, finishes and features that appear in this article (and related images) may not be part of the standard floor plan or may come at additional cost. See your sales consultant for details of inclusions.


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Family room look: Coffee table and matching side table in Wenge wood-grain texture with crossed-leg detail. Iris sofa in Wortley Taupe with feature cushions in chocolate brown and Bronco Hydro. Beige wool shag-pile rug. Statement white ceramic Bulb lamp with white shade. Custom artwork by Wall Candy Art and Paint. Roman translucent blind in chocolate.

Custom feature joinery in Laminex burnished wood Natural Finish. Rumpus (behind the shelving): chaise longue in Wortley Cinnamon with contrast cushions in Hydro and Ice with detail bolster in Duck-egg. Feature wall behind lounge in Taubmans La Jolla. Plato coffee table in Wenge with chocolate wool shag-pile rug.

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We love the open-plan kitchen... Michael Emmanuel, his wife Sarah and their four children, Georgia, eight, Lachlan, seven, Lucy, five, and Matilda, four.

“We were drawn to the Waterside 34 because of the flowing nature of the floorplan – we loved the long hallway opening out on to the kitchen and meals area,” says Michael. “We kept the floorplan pretty much to what it was as standard, just making a couple of small changes. It came with four bedrooms and a nursery, but we enclosed the nursery and made it a fifth bedroom, which is great as we have four kids. “We also added a rumpus on the back of the house. It’s just lovely as it’s drenched in sunlight in the afternoons, and we have an old rocking chair in there from when the kids were young, and I love to

sit in there and enjoy a cup of tea.” Michael and Sarah moved into their home in May, and Michael says it feels great to finally be home. “We have a sense that this is our creation, which we love,” he says. “From making the decision to build, to seeing it all come together; it’s been great. “I think the best thing is the open-plan kitchen, meals, family and rumpus area – it just works really well for our busy family life. We can all be together but doing our own thing in the space. “The kids love it – while we were building we lived in a smaller home with shared bedrooms, so they are really happy with all the space.”

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 Dark textured wallpaper gives a dramatic, cosy look.

 Use vintage bird cages to display photos, art or to make a whimsical vignette.


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We love the upstairs area... Joanna Coyle, husband Sean and two children Emily, five and Andrew, three. “I absolutely loved the open-plan style of the Waterside 34, which is why we chose this design,” says Joanna. “I like that the kitchen overlooks the family room, so I can see the kids easily, and while I’m entertaining I can socialise while I’m cooking. Our last house didn’t have that so it was something I really wanted. “It’s been wonderful to have a home that suits our lifestyle.” Joanna and her husband Sean bought a block of land to build their home, and say they couldn’t be happier with the results. “It’s fresh, clean and lovely and new, which coming from an old house has been wonderful,” says Joanna. “I love that it’s so spacious – even though it’s huge to clean!” One of her favourite things about their new home, says Joanna, is the upstairs area. “Instead of the nursery, which was on the original floorplan, we removed the door and use it as the kids’ playroom,” she says. “It’s off the upstairs leisure room so I can be nearby if necessary, but I can get some peace by coming downstairs, which is nice, too! “The kids really like having their own space to play. In our last home all their toys were in our living room, so this has been great for us. “It’s exactly what we wanted.”

>> designer's notes house tour  Antique elements in warm gold create depth and interest.

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Options, inclusions and

lots of choice... Have it your way when it comes to options and inclusions, says Tim Redway Clarendon Homes’ new builds come with hundreds of standard features designed to provide an attractive starting point for most home buyers, says Tim Redway, Clarendon Homes’ sales and marketing director. “Our standard inclusions provide the ideal combination of the latest looks, such as vanity and kitchen cabinet design, handles, laminates and stone benchtops at great value,” he says. “As one of Australia’s largest builders, we’re able to negotiate bulk purchasing deals with our suppliers to pass the savings on to our clients.” Clients are able to make changes to a variety of features of the home’s original floor plan. Tim says the changes clients ask for are generally for two reasons: to make the home design suit your block of land, or to make the home design suit the way you want to live. “It’s also possible to split certain parts of the home design if the block has a slope and to create interest internally, or move internal walls to make some rooms larger and others smaller, depending on your requirements,” he says. “Some clients request to flip the floor plan to take advantage of natural light or solar orientation, and that’s easily done, too.”

A matter of style To make the home suit the way you want to live, Clarendon has a range of standard options such as add-on rumpus rooms, alfresco areas, and even additional en-suite bathrooms in some designs. “A client has the capacity to make changes to the style of their kitchen or the home’s general layout, increase or decrease the size of rooms, or even add in additional doors for privacy if required,” says Tim. “Most of our floorplans provide our clients with the flexibility to expand the basic house plan with an additional rumpus room or alfresco options, if not already included on the standard plan. “And, of course, there are also a variety of extremely popular in-home design options available on your favourite floorplan. These include additional bedrooms and additional privacy to en suite bathrooms.

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Flexible floorplans “Most Clarendon home designs have these pre-planned options to make adding rooms easier, but if these options don’t suit then we can often tailor-make an addition.” All Clarendon homes come with a 900mm freestanding stainless steel cooker and oven in the latest European look, but kitchen upgrades are possible, says Tim. “Clients can upgrade nearly anything that suits their individual tastes,” he says. “Our standard inclusions provide an attractive and practical starting point that suits most people, but some of our clients who have built two or three times before have very particular tastes and ideas. “Clients can choose to upgrade their cooking appliances – this may be as simple as changing the freestanding oven to an under bench version or a wall-tower version. “They can choose from nearly any brand that we’re able to purchase ourselves. Popular options on display in our studio are from SMEG, Miele and Technika. “We are happy to tailor design the kitchen to suit this and we also provide a specialist kitchen drafting service – we know certain clients want to create their dream kitchen!”


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Kitchen: 40mm stone waterfall edge to kitchen island benchtop in Quantum Quartz Amazon, Technika appliances and Wilsonart cupboards in Amazon with Wilsonart Blond Echo highlight panels.

Stainless steel and teak create a modern outdoor dining look

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beautiful There’s a spacious living area at the heart of the gorgeous Kentville 30

T Matching ottoman and sofa help define a living space

his gorgeous four-bedroom, single storey home glows with pops of bright, clear colours complemented by a relaxed Scandinavian style. “The modern and minimal lines of the Kentville 30 reflect the openness of the floorplan,” says designer Carolyn Piggott. “Burnt orange and lime green together create a fresh, chic theme with lovely clean lines, and the addition of a bold pattern in the cushion fabric ties it all together. “We used contemporary furniture in a light ash timber finish, and by keeping the sofa and ottoman a pale cream, it helps the orange and green feel crisp and summery rather than autumnal.” The layout is complemented by a generous and stylish kitchen, which features a vast island bench with a waterfall edge quantum quartz benchtop in Amazon and co-ordinating cupboards with Wilsonart Blonde Echo highlight panels for contrast and brightness. “Over the island bench are cream-coloured drum pendant lights that keep the scheme light and bright,” says Carolyn. “The pale wood panels tie in with the Scandinavian look.” The home includes a functional IT hub just off the kitchen, ideal for supervised homework sessions or working from home, as well as a separate living room and rumpus – enough space for the whole family to spread out. The polished porcelain floors to the family and rumpus rooms are softened by a  Dream Home  59


A walk-in pantry is a useful addition to any kitchen

Brightly coloured accessories look great in a neutral kitchen

Pale wood panels add interest

ď‚’ highly textured natural finish

IT hub: Benchtop and shelving in Wilsonart Amazon. Doors in Wilsonart Blond Echo with downlights. Ergonomic mesh chair in black and apple. Silver framed rectangular mirrors. IT rear wall and kitchen bulkhead in Bristol Quarry. Wall colour Taubmans Fume Blanc. Skirting in Taubmans Kidskin. Ceramic floor tile Drifted Sand 500x500mm.

Task lighting defines the space

rug, finished off with beautiful designer elements such as the leather upholstered Erik Buch bar stools at the kitchen bench, the organic curved lines of the Noguchi coffee table in the family room and the buttonback Grant Featherston chair in the rumpus. Pillarless aluminium sliding stacker doors in charcoal connect the family and rumpus rooms to the covered alfresco area, which features contemporary stainless steel and teak outdoor furniture. Open the living area up to the backyard, chill out, relax and watch the sunset... heaven!

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 Keep lighting neutral and simple. Find similar shades at www.beaconlighting.com.au

 Use pattern in small accessories to lift a scheme.

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 Add a hit of bright colour in your kitchen appliances for a fun look. Available in cherry red and berry blue at www.morphyrichards.com.au  Leather and luxurious! Erik Buch bar stool.

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 The Grant Featherston buttonback contour chair has organic, sensuous lines and solid timber frame.

All three available in replica at www.mattblatt.com.au

 The Noguchi coffee table is sculptural and practical – artwork as furniture!

Details and floor plans on page 92.

Use beech plantation shutters for an uncluttered window treatment

A curved side table adds organic style

Tie in apple green accessories for a fresh look

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alive Designs need to be functional and service the lifestyles of all families, says national design manager Lester Chambers With its basic design philosophy of “live the design”, Clarendon Homes has redefined the way residential dwellings are designed, says Lester Chambers, Clarendon Homes’ national design manager. “With over 70 home designs in our portfolio, from single storey homes aimed at the first home buyers and investors, to large family homes on a grand scale and residential, master-planned communities, our design philosophy remains consistent,” he says. “Our team of architects, designers, interior designers and draftspersons treat every design as a living environment. “They understand their designs need to be functional and service the lifestyles of all families.” “The design team understands the importance of connectivity between rooms, and the interrelationship of indoor and outdoor spaces. “Sight lines are considered not only for privacy, but also surveillance. This philosophy is not only directed at our individual designs but flows through to our residential estates, where we strive to create exciting communities where people want to live, work and play.”

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Keeping sustainability in mind The Clarendon team understands that design by itself cannot function unless it sits in unison with sustainability, says Lester. “With this mindset, each concept is tested to ensure orientation, solar aspect and energy consumption is closely considered, with the results evident. All our designs meet a minimum 4-5-star rating, with a number of them exceeding this rating.”

Worldwide inspiration Having been in the project home industry for more than 25 years and involved with Clarendon for 12 years, Lester has been instrumental in establishing three design departments, and was involved in the development of a national design team to cater for Queensland, NSW and Victorian markets. Lester took up Clarendon’s national design role in 2010 and, backed by a team of some of the best designers in the project home industry, is taking Clarendon’s designs to the next level. “The team draws inspiration from leading architects from around the world and constantly challenges themselves with how they can bring new trends into the project-home arena,” he says. “This is not limited to design, but through our research and development work we pursue new and innovative materials and challenge the way in which we construct our homes.”


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A rope-weave rug is practical and hard wearing

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ith a luxurious open-plan kitchen featuring a communal island bench that flows directly on to the grand alfresco area, this lovely, airy home’s downstairs area is dedicated to relaxed family living and entertaining. “The inspiration for this interior was based on the enduring aquatic colour combination of colours of the sea and sky, creating a soothing and relaxed order for this home,” says Carolyn Piggott, Clarendon Homes’ interior design manager. Using a balance of cool shades of blue and white, warm

chocolate and taupe with textured timber elm furniture, the colours of the sea and the sky create a relaxed and calming ambiance grounded by earthy shades of brown, tan, taupe and cream. It’s a casual yet stylish, Hamptons-style look of effortless glamour. “The casual fabric selection of sisal, linen, wool and crisply printed fabrics in a palette of blue shades portray a scene for relaxed family living,” says design stylist Sandra Gage. A beautiful Hudson recycled timber dining table with six Wishbone chairs in walnut stain and rush woven seating create a relaxed, rustic vibe at the heart of the entertaining area, with a double-sided fireplace by Jetmaster adding warmth and a

Kitchen look: 20mm stone benchtop in Snow and cupboard White Silver Velour finish with brushed chrome Hettich handles. Clark R127 Radiant 1 and half bowl with Irwell pin-lever sink mixer. 900mm Technika freestanding oven and rangehood. Wall colour in Bristol South Pole.

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cosy feature to the living area and rumpus beyond. “This home benefits from a well-zoned floor plan, offering all the living spaces needed for today’s family,” says Michael Dawson, Clarendon Homes’ designer. “It also has a compact footprint, enabling it to suit shallow lot depths. “This design is the most economical and compact of our double storey homes for its size.” Since much of the inspiration for accessorising this home is derived from the beach and ocean, furniture in natural textures such as wicker and untreated timber have been used to emulate nature, says Sandra. “Along with the big comfy Tahiti three-seater sofa, soft neutral backdrop with soft, beachy blues and taupes, the overall look is warm and inviting,” she says.

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Need to know See Glenlea 29 on display at Clarendon Homes Oran Park Town. Call (02) 9043 5674. Certain fixtures, finishes and features that appear in this article (and related images) may not be part of the standard floor plan or may come at additional cost. See your sales consultant for details of inclusions.

A double-sided fireplace is a genius and cost-effective way to create a cosy feature in two rooms at once

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A dandelion print on canvas adds a touch of nature

The Edward ribbed lamp adds glamour

Living room look:

A textured, woven, chocolate rug cosies up the space

Coorong Mist ceramic tile with textured, woven, chocolate rug. Brompton three-seater sofa with contrast cushions in Azure and Taupe. Black wrought-iron balustrade to staircase with painted handrail, newel posts and stringer, with lower tread and riser in stained timber with remaining stairs in Redbook Largesse Quincy carpet.

>> designer's notes house tour  A tripod lamp combines industrial and coastal styles in a classic, minimalist way. Find similar at Freedom Furniture.

 The wood in the Hudson recycled timber dining table is left untouched for a rustic charm. Available at www.frenchdressing.com.au

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 Bring a touch of surf style to a room with chill-out beach scenes, such as these Emmanuel Correia “Water” images in sepia.

 The light, sculptural Hans Wegner Wishbone chair is available in a variety of colours, from www. lifeinteriors.com.au


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Bedroom look: Feature cut-out blade wall in Bristol Stormy Skies. Carpet in Redbook Largess Quincy. Floor tile to ensuite is Savvy Charcoal. Caroma Vada china

vanity bowls and Irwell pin lever basin mixers. Walls, skirtings and architraves in Bristol South Pole. Vanity mirror and shower screen by Stegbar.

Irwell Invigra hand-held shower

White and taupe bedlinen creates a tranquil look

An ottoman at the foot of the bed is perfect for storing linens

A built-in barbecue gives plenty of counter space for outdoor entertaining

Alfresco look: White wicker creates a feeling of Hamptons-style chic

Stained Merbau timber floor. Downlights to alfresco ceiling. Portico white wicker lounge, dining and accessory furniture. Scatter cushions to lounge in Azure, Teal and Taupe. PGH Palazzo Sorbetto brick to main body of house. Surfmist wideline aluminium sliding doors. Dream Home  69


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block right Site costs can be a misunderstood part of buying a home, because it’s often impossible to predict what will happen once the build starts To avoid consumer confusion around site costs, Clarendon Homes is upfront about what’s included as standard, and gives clients an estimate of what additional costs may crop up, says Shane Griffith, Commercial Manager South & Metro. Site costs relate to everything needed to be done to your block of land before building, so that your home will sit at the right level, with correct drainage, a stable slab and foundations, avoiding any easements, and ensuring the safety of any neighbouring buildings. “Clarendon conducts a site inspection and soil survey and estimates the cost of your site works for your chosen design,” says Shane. “Clarendon’s standard site costs allow for a balanced cut and fill as part of the site preparation.

Additional site costs • Excessive excavation or rock excavation to achieve the councilapproved finished floor levels. • Importation of filling material is generally required where the spoil from the excavation is inadequate or unsuitable to fill the remainder of the building platform. • Excess spoil is also generated from excavation of dropped edge beams, piering, external drainage and stormwater detention tanks. • Piering in the initial tender is calculated to include the minimum required. This can change if there are significant trees, services trenches or sewer mains nearby. • Deep edge beams, which are used to contain fill within the perimeter of the slab, or to create splits in the dwelling that are required for steep blocks. • Site handling for material deliveries via cranes, or manual relocation around the site. • Traffic control is required for deliveries in certain circumstances and for service connections if we require road opening. • Encroaching power lines. • Temporary fencing.

Clarendon’s standard site costs • Machine hire for excavation of the building platform. • 60 linear metres of concrete piering. Piering is a form of reinforcing a building to protect it from subsidence. • Concrete pump for slab and piers. • Sewer connection within 9m (inside boundary). • Stormwater connection to street or easement within 9m. • Electrical, water, Telstra and gas if available within 9m. • Sediment control measures. • Stabilised, all-weather access. • 30 linear metres of security fencing. • All-weather access to prevent sediments leaving the site. • Site preparation for a standard cut and fill site.

“This means that whatever spoil is generated from the cut area is used as as fill for the fill area. “In simple terms, there is no allowance to export spoil or import any additional fill, if required these will be additional site costs. “Our drafting team works closely with the owners to design the most economical way to site the house to minimise additional site cost.” There are three types of site, each usually with their own set of site costs, says Shane. Service connections such as water, sewer, gas, electrical and telecommunications can incur extra costs, but connections differ from site to site. “Greenfield sites are standard building blocks, generally in new estates that are newly developed and as a rule fully serviced within the boundary of the site,” says Shane. “Generally, there are no additional site costs on these sites. “Acreage are much larger building sites that may be newly developed or existing. The cost of running the services is fully dependent on the location of the dwelling on the site and the location of the nearest available service connection. “Knockdown rebuild sites, where the existing dwelling is demolished and replaced with a new dwelling, are older established sites. These generally incur additional charges because of service connections outside the boundaries.”

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Effortless entertaining With a vineyard-style palette of warm wine hues, soft foliage and honey timber, the Kentville 28 is made for relaxing

arm, light-filled and lovely, this four-bedroom, single storey home has been designed with casual entertaining in mind – even the vineyard-style colour palette makes you want to put your feet up with a glass of red, says designer Carolyn Piggott. “We wanted to keep the colours focused on a Merlot vineyard palette, so we used rich grape shades like aubergine and burgundy as accent colours layered on a simple, neutral scheme,” she says. “We teamed the wine shades with soft foliage greens in the throw and cushions, and honey coloured timber. “The ottoman ties the colours together – a sophisticated striped pattern lends itself beautifully to the contemporary, country classic style.” The result is a cosy and comfortable home, with a relaxed ambiance evocative of French provincial style with a modern twist. An L-shaped casual living area amplifies the spacious feel, and extends out to the timberdecked alfresco area. “The concept of the outdoor room is increasingly popular, and with the Canterbury timber bifolds leading to the beautiful Merbau timber deck in the alfresco area, homeowners can throw open the doors and bring the outdoors in,” says Carolyn.  72

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Taupe artwork adds depth and interest

Natural hemp rug for neutral texture

Kitchen: Stone waterfall edge in walnut with laminated cupboards in Velveteen. Technika appliances throughout.


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Built-in seating: ideal for relaxed entertaining

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 “The built-in seating outside adds to the relaxed

atmosphere and is perfect for casual get togethers or the family who love entertaining – guests can chat to whoever is barbecuing in the comfort of an indoor-outdoor area that benefits from a fan for stifling weather and a gorgeous timber ceiling area for chillier or overcast days. “It’s an extension of the home that can be used year-round.” A luxurious kitchen island bench, with a waterfall stone

benchtop, is a strong feature of the design and is ideal for those who love to cook. With a separate living area behind the dining space, roomy master suite at the front of the home, and three extra double bedrooms grouped together off a corridor behind the open-plan living area, the Kentville 28 is sure to impress as a stunning family home for families who love living and playing together.

Translucent ro man blinds will let in filtered light while mai ntaining privac y

Cushions and throws in shades of merlot grapes and soft foliage

Use an upholstered ottoman as extra seating or a coffee table

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Need to know See The Kentville 28 on display at Clarendon Homes Design Central Parklea. Call (02) 9629 4999. Certain fixtures, finishes and features that appear in this article (and related images) may not be part of the standard floor plan or may come at additional cost. See your sales consultant for details of inclusions.

>> designer's notes house tour Create a feature with custom joinery open shelving

 Create a feature with Provincial pendant light fittings above the island bench in wrought iron and glass.

 The beautiful and comfy Estelle taupe buttonbacked chair creates casual elegance and sophistication. Available at www. frenchdressing. com.au

 Donatello ribbed wool rug in Snow White (160x230cm), available from www. baylissrugs.com  Botanical artwork ties in with the warmcoloured wine and foliage colour palette.

 The Kiva coffee table with criss-cross feature leg detail gives a relaxed, French-style look.

Living room look:

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Jetmaster Built-in Kemlan Horizon low-lying 1050 fireplace with pebbles and stainless steel fascia. Surround blade wall to fireplace tiled in Venato Silver travertine polished porcelain. Open shelving in Polytec’s Cavia Lini Matt. Tilden Nori pinstripe wallpaper in chocolate and champagne. Feature wall, surrounding window, in Taubmans’ Manhattan. Roman blinds in Ecru with Peppercorn pelmet. Porcelain floor tiles in Coorong Mist. Donatello ribbed wool rug in Snow White, Bayliss Rugs. Modular sofa in Galaxy Pahala natural fabric with black/brown stained timber legs. Ottoman upholstered in Konami Ink fabric.

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Thinking about renovating your home? If you’d like to add more square footage or a second storey, it will likely be more cost-effective to knockdown and rebuild – and in the process you can get exactly the home you want… The cost factor is high when it comes to extending your home, says Clarendon Homes’ site inspector Steven Cook. “If you’re just adding a small room, great, go for it,” he says. “But a huge reno with a lot of extra space, a new kitchen, bathrooms or a second storey will cost from around $2000 per square metre, whereas building a project home costs from about $800 per square metre. “And if you’re wanting to add an upstairs to a single-storey home, the costs will be even higher. Often, the home doesn’t even suit a second storey and you’re having to make space for a stairwell where one was never intended to go – you might even have to give up an entire room to make space. “And look, you won’t end up getting your ideal home anyway; there will probably be so many compromises along the way. “You may also end up having to replace the old plumbing, existing pipes, or redoing the wiring for the whole house, and the new second storey could end up damaging the existing foundations. “You just never really know what you’re getting into, and costs can easily escalate with unforeseen issues cropping up. Builders may not disclaim all the negative possibilities at the outset. I’d be concerned if something went wrong later on too, as it would be hard to go back to your builder with any complaints.

Replace your place... Renos hard to price “I’ve done reno work and it’s very hard to price when you’re building new on to old. There can be problems butting up the old area to the new, and at the end of the day you’ve still got a 70-year-old house,” says Steven. “With a knockdown/rebuild, project builders like Clarendon Homes are reputable and will want to uphold their reputation. With a brand-new house, it’s a one-stop shop and if there are any problems, you can just go back to your project builder and they will fix it.” All new houses now have to be built in accordance with the BASIX energy compliance, so they are always more environmentally friendly and cheaper to run than an old house, according to Steven. “A new house will be designed to perfectly suit your block of land, even taking advantage of the northern aspect, so you get a home that will be warm in winter and cool in summer,” he says.

Relax and enjoy the fun stuff While the planning stage is extensive, says Steven, Clarendon will take everything into account – the development application submission, tendering, accepting the tender, exchanging of monies, all the approvals. “There are lots of hurdles to get through, and it can be difficult at times, but we take it all on, to make the process straightforward and as stress-free as possible for our clients,” he says. “And while we’re doing all that, they can start thinking about the interior – the kind of floors they want, the wall colours, the kitchen – the fun stuff! “We’ll get the block to the point where we’re ready to start construction.”

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Coming to a screen near you! The rollout of the NBN is set to catapult Australia to the forefront of internet speed and access The National Broadband Network is designed to close the gap between Australia and the rest of the world, and provide an internet access standardisation across Australia for our future needs, says Darren Rudd, Community Relations at NBN Co. “The NBN rollout is the largest infrastructure project in Australia’s history, designed to deliver a highspeed broadband network to every Australian home and business,” he says. The next-generation broadband network comprises three technologies – optic fibre, fixed wireless and nextgeneration satellite – and will provide more reliable, high-speed broadband access to all Australians, he says. “By the end of the 10-year rollout, we plan to connect all Australian premises to this new high-speed broadband network,” says Darren. “The NBN will be Australia’s first national wholesale-only, open access, high-speed broadband network. “This means that NBN Co will roll out the network and sell wholesale services to service providers like • 93 per cent of Australian homes, schools and businesses will have access to the NBN through optic fibre to the premises, capable of providing broadband speeds of up to one gigabit per second. • 7 per cent of premises will have access to the NBN through nextgeneration fixed wireless and satellite technologies, providing peak speeds of 12 megabits per second.

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Optus, Telstra and Vodafone. “In turn, service providers will offer retail services to consumers.” The NBN is the biggest telecommunications reform in Australia’s history, because it delivers separation between wholesale and retail service providers, says Darren. With uniform national wholesale pricing around Australia, the NBN will ensure that every community in Australia has access to high-speed broadband at competitive prices. “Most Australian homes, and many businesses, currently use a copper telecommunications network to connect to the internet,” he says. “Some of it was laid more than 50 years ago, and it’s reached its capacity. “Our broadband performance, including speed, cost and coverage, over the copper network is at risk of falling behind the rest of the world. Even today, half a million Australians are still using dial-up internet, particularly those living and working in rural and remote areas, and many more either cannot access the internet at all or have very slow internet connections.” Connecting every premise to high-speed broadband provides the potential for all Australians to keep in touch, improve their access to business and job opportunities, health, education and government services. Visit www.nbnco.com.au to find out when the NBN will come to you

Get organised  Keep your important documents and to-do lists organised with these stylish and co-ordinated in-trays. They conveniently fold down flat when not in use for quick and easy storage. The white one has a gloss finish. Available from Smiggle, $5.95 each

One for the pro  The all new MacBook Pro with Retina display features all flash storage and quad core processors in a radically thin and light design. Measuring a mere 1.8 centimetres and weighing only 2.02 kilograms, the new MacBook Pro sets a new standard in performance and portability for pro users. Starts from $2499

Time to work  Natural and organic, the stylish Callisto clock will look beautiful in any home office. It’s 34cm high, with the centre measuring 5cm in diameter. Available at Laura Ashley, $249


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Original and best  The Original 1227 Anglepoise lamp was invented in the 1930s and has been a desk staple ever since. It’s made with aluminium arms and a heavily weighted base for extra stability. Available in white, red, blue and black from www.anglepoise.com

A sign of sunshine

At home, in the hub... Make your IT hub a practical and beautiful place to work with great lighting, bright colours and the latest technology

Ultra wide  The first Ultrabook to feature a 21:9 widescreen, Toshiba’s Satellite U840W captures every detail of your favourite movies, providing the ultimate cinematic experience. The Toshiba Satellite U840W costs $1,499

 These bright giant metal signs from Lark will bring a touch of summer to your desk space. Made from painted metal with an industrial rusted edge the signs are approximately 60x70cm in size. Available in a set of three ($595) or as a single sign ($249) from www.larkmade.com.au

Designer comfort

Pretty in pink

 Keep all your notes in one place with this bright pink origami notebook. A hot-pink City pen and funky bubble pen pot complete the happy, bright look – ideal for helping you concentrate! Pens $6.95, bubble pot, $9.95, notebook, $3.95, all Smiggle

 The Eames DSR chair has a flexible back, waterfall edges and a black or chrome “Eiffel” wire base. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the early 1950s, this is a classic for any home office. Replica Eames DSR costs $69 from www. mattblatt.com.au

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> the Clarendon collection New york, new york The Kinross 28 floorplan, page 89

Effortless entertaining The Kentville 28 floorplan, page 90

Bold and the beautiful The Kentville 30 floorplan, page 92

The brIghT Life The Ariel 27 floorplan, page 97

Cool, calm, casual chic The Glenlea 29 floorplan, page 99

Family friendly The Ivy 32 floorplan, page 101

Elegance with a twist The Waterside 34 floorplan, page 103

Grand designs The Sherwood 42 floorplan, page 109

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On display at The Ponds Eco-living Village

The Net Zero Home

Net Zero facade

2

1

1

Living

117.98m2

Garage

30.03 m2

Alfresco

12.05m2

Porch

2.76m2

Total

162.82m2

Length

20.75m

Width

9.35m

Living

4.83 x 4.43

Meals

3.77 x 3.70

Alfresco

3.24 x 3.72

Garage

3.83 x 6.60

Bed 1

4.27 x 3.63

Bed 2

3.11 x 3.07

SUITS LOTS FROM 11m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection On display at The Ponds Eco-living Village

The Greencycle Home

Greencycle facade

3

2

1

Living

158.15m2

Garage

26.61 m2

Porch

2.82m2

Total

187.58m2

Length

20.63m

Width

10.91m

Sitting

3.63 x 3.85

Meals

4.07 x 3.39

Family

4.92 x 3.83

Garage

3.83 x 6.13

Bed 1

4.31 x 3.50

Bed 2

2.99 x 3.00

Bed 3

2.99 x 3.00

SUITS LOTS FROM 12.5m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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On display at Design Central Parklea

The Newbury 21

Linden facade

3

2

2

Living

156.84m2

Garage

38.71m2

Porch

1.12m2

Total

196.67m2

Length

20.27m

Width

11.75m

Living

4.92 x 3.30

Family

4.92 x 4.04

Meals

4.92 x 2.80

Study

3.00 x 2.88

Dbl Garage

5.82 x 6.02

Bed 1

3.64 x 3.22

Bed 2

3.00 x 2.88

Bed 3

3.00 x 2.85

SUITS LOTS FROM 14m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection On display at Oran Park Town

AWARD WINNING DESIGN

The Kentville 24

Kingsley facade

4

2

2

Living

183.37m2

Garage

33.89m2

Porch

1.95m2

Total

219.21m2

Length

19.79m

Width

12.23m

Living

3.74 x 4.15

Family

5.03 x 4.36

Meals

3.27 x 4.18

Dbl Garage

5.63 x 5.50

Bed 1

3.83 x 3.69

Bed 2

4.14 x 3.00

Bed 3

3.00 x 3.00

Bed 4

3.00 x 3.00

SUITS LOTS FROM 15m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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On display at Design Central Parklea

The Hazelmere 24

Riviera facade

4

2

2

Living

172.81m2

Garage

38.64m2

Alfresco

13.32m2

Porch

1.30m2

Total

226.07m2

Length

20.51m

Width

12.63m

Family

4.82 x 4.88

Meals

4.52 x 3.20

IT Room

2.01 x 2.82

Alfresco

4.44 x 3.00

Dbl Garage

5.84 x 6.01

Bed 1

4.50 x 3.45

Bed 2

3.65 x 3.00

Bed 3

3.65 x 3.00

Bed 4

3.00 x 3.00

SUITS LOTS FROM 15m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection

The Kentville 25

Elite facade

4

2

2

Living

199.86m2

Garage

33.89 m2

Porch

1.95m2

Total

235.70m2

Width

12.23m

Depth

20.99m

Living

3.74 x 3.70

Family

5.05 x 3.92

Meals

5.05 x 2.80

Rumpus

4.28 x 3.75

Double Garage 5.63 x 5.50 Bed 1

3.83 x 3.69

Bed 2

4.14 x 3.00

Bed 3

4.14 x 2.90

Bed 4

3.00 x 2.90

SUITS LOTS FROM 15m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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On display at Jordan Springs

The Malvern 25

Contemporary facade

4

2

2

Living

195.60m2

Garage

37.88m2

Porch

3.67m2

Total

237.15m2

Length

21.35m

Width

12.35m

Living

3.55 x 4.73

Family

4.13 x 5.11

Meals

3.52 x 3.81

Dbl Garage

5.82 x 6.02

Bed 1

3.52 x 4.13

Bed 2

3.00 x 4.07

Bed 3

3.00 x 3.00

Bed 4

3.00 x 3.00

SUITS LOTS FROM 15m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection On display at Jordan Springs

The Kinross 28

Kingsley facade

4

2

2

Living

221.54m2

Garage

39.42m2

Porch

1.61m2

Total

262.57m2

Length

21.47m

Width

15.59m

Living

4.56 x 3.73

Family

4.70 x 3.65

Meals

4.70 x 3.17

Rumpus

2.78 x 3.15

Dbl Garage

5.99 x 6.01

Bed 1

4.43 x 3.71

Bed 2

3.00 x 3.75

Bed 3

3.00 x 3.09

Bed 4

3.00 x 3.00

SUITS LOTS FROM 18m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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On display at Design Central Parklea

AWARD WINNING DESIGN

The Kentville 28

Elite facade

4

2

2

Living

210.12m2

Garage

38.33m2

Alfresco

13.22m2

Porch

2.93m2

Total

264.60m2

Length

21.95m

Width

12.35m

Living

4.10 x 3.55

Family

5.14 x 3.90

Meals

5.14 x 3.00

Rumpus

4.43 x 3.90

Alfresco

3.24 x 4.08

Dbl Garage

5.87 x 6.01

Bed 1

4.19 x 4.03

Bed 2

4.11 x 3.00

Bed 3

3.02 x 3.00

Bed 4

3.02 x 3.00

SUITS LOTS FROM 15m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection On display at Oran Park Town

The Dalkeith 29

Riviera facade

4

2

2

Living

213.20m2

Garage

36.35m2

Alfresco

13.36m2

Porch

2.07m2

Total

264.98m2

Length

21.47m

Width

14.03m

Living

5.67 x 3.40

Family

4.35 x 3.94

Meals

3.15 x 4.74

Rumpus

4.11 x 3.66

Alfresco

3.48 x 3.84

Dbl Garage

5.52 x 6.01

Bed 1

4.31 x 3.70

Bed 2

4.19 x 3.00

Bed 3

4.10 x 3.00

Bed 4

3.01 x 3.00

SUITS LOTS FROM 16m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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On display at Waterford County

The Kentville 30

Riviera facade

4

2

2

Living

233.09m2

Garage

39.85m2

Porch

4.32m2

Total

277.26m2

Length

22.31m

Width

13.43m

Living

4.34 x 3.72

Meals

5.52 x 3.54

Family

5.89 x 3.54

Rumpus

4.83 x 4.02

Dbl Garage

6.11 x 6.01

Bed 1

4.43 x 4.03

Bed 2

4.31 x 3.00

Bed 3

3.22 x 3.00

Bed 4

3.22 x 3.00

SUITS LOTS FROM 16m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection On display at Waterford County

The Merriden 30

Yarra facade

4

2

2

Living

216.87m2

Garage

37.96m2

Alfresco

14.73m2

Porch

2.53m2

Store

5.30m2

Total

277.39m2

Length

20.99m

Width

15.35m

Living

4.96 x 3.68

Dining

2.65 x 3.68

Meals

3.86 x 4.12

Family

5.21 x 3.98

Alfresco

3.96 x 3.72

Store

3.10 x 1.71

Dbl Garage

5.62 x 6.01

Bed 1

4.19 x 3.90

Bed 2

3.24 x 3.53

Bed 3

3.24 x 3.05

Bed 4

3.24 x 3.00

SUITS LOTS FROM 18m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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On display at Aberglasslyn

The Maitland 29

Contemporary facade

4

2

2

Lounge

Living

228.81m

Garage

36.24 m2

Porch

2

3.95 x 3.82

Home Theatre 3.95 x 3.89 Family

6.12 x 5.45

Meals

4.40 x 2.99

2.03m

Bed 1

4.36 x 3.63

Bed 2

3.13 x 3.40

Total

267.08m2

Bed 3

3.72 x 3.05

Width

29.27m

Bed 4

3.89 x 3.05

Depth

11.03m

2

Double Garage 5.81 x 5.52

SUITS LOTS FROM 32m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection

The Maitland 40

Contemporary facade

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Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

2

2

Living

3.95 x 4.45 3.95 x 4.45

Living

306.30m

Home Theatre

Garage

39.78 m2

Meals

3.25 x 5.56

Family

4.57 x 5.30

Alfresco

25.09m2

Rumpus

4.11 x 5.56

Bed 1

4.43 x 5.17

Porch

4.51m

Bed 2

3.41 x 3.39

Bed 3

3.15 x 3.90

Bed 4

3.27 x 3.30

Bed 5

3.15 x 3.83

2

2

Total

375.68m2

Width

30.95m

Depth

14.15m

Double Garage 5.91 x 6.01

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Single storey facade options

Capri Dalkeith 29 Also available on:

Kinross 28

Contemporary Kentville 28 Newbury 21 Kentville 24 Malvern 25 Kentville 30 Kentville 25 Maitland 29 Maitland 40 Greencycle Home Net Zero Home

Also available on:

On display at Design Central Parklea

On display at Oran Park Town

Form Newbury 21

Elite Kentville 28 Newbury 21 Hazelmere 24 Kentville 24 Malvern 25 Kinross 28 Dalkeith 29 Kentville 30 Merriden 30 Kentville 25 Greencycle Home Net Zero Home

Kingsley Kentville 24 Hazelmere 24 Malvern 25 Kentville 28 Kinross 28 Dalkeith 29 Kentville 30 Merriden 30 Kentville 25

Also available on:

Also available on:

On display at Design Central Parklea

Linden Newbury 21

On display at Oran Park Town

Prestige Hazelmere 24

Greencycle Home Net Zero Home

Riviera Dalkeith 29 Hazelmere 24 Kentville 24 Malvern 25 Kentville 28 Kentville 30 Kinross 28 Merriden 30 Kentville 25

Also available on:

Also available on:

On display at Waterford County

Traditional Kentville 24 Also available on:

Available on all designs

Urban Hazelmere 24

Yarra Merriden 30

Newbury 21 Kentville 24 Malvern 25 Kentville 25 Kinross 28 Dalkeith 29 Kentville 30 Merriden 30 Kentville 28 Greencycle Home Net Zero Home Also available on:

Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection On display at George’s Fair

4

2.5

1

Ground Floor 112.84m2 First Floor

108.01m2

Garage

23.73m2

Alfresco

10.08m2

Porch

1.43m2

Total

256.09m2

Length

19.43m

Width

8.51m

Ground Floor

The Ariel 27

Gallery facade

Living

3.11 x 4.79

Family

4.10 x 4.54

Meals

3.59 x 3.13

Alfresco

3.00 x 3.36

IT

2.01 x 3.74

Garage

3.50 x 6.01

First Floor Leisure

3.50 x 3.94

Bed 1

4.07 x 4.36

Bed 2

2.96 x 3.70

Bed 3

2.90 x 3.70

Bed 4

3.00 x 3.00

SUITS LOTS FROM 10m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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On display at The Ponds Eco-living Village

3

2.5

2

Ground Floor

117.05m2

First Floor

89.26m2

Garage

36.40m2

Alfresco

13.48m2

Porch

5.48m2

Total

261.67m2

Length

22.46m

Width

11.30m Ground Floor

The Benchmark Home

Benchmark facade

Living

3.59 x 4.67

Meals

5.06 x 3.13

Family

5.06 x 3.13

Alfresco

3.12 x 4.32

Double Garage

5.52 x 6.01

First Floor Bed 1

4.49 x 3.50

Bed 2

2.95 x 3.36

Bed 3

3.03 x 3.15

SUITS LOTS FROM 13.5m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection On display at Oran Park Town

AWARD WINNING DESIGN

4

2.5

2

Ground Floor 97.30m2 First Floor

131.89m2

Garage

39.13m2

Porch

1.81m2

Total

270.13m2

Length

12.83m

Width

11.27m

Ground Floor

The Glenlea 29

Exclusive facade

Living

3.23 x 4.51

Family

3.85 x 4.53

Meals

2.67 x 4.53

Dbl Garage

5.82 x 6.01

First Floor Leisure

3.93 x 4.42

IT Room

1.79 x 1.98

Bed 1

4.08 x 4.29

Bed 2

3.93 x 3.00

Bed 3

3.02 x 3.64

Bed 4

3.02 x 3.64

SUITS LOTS FROM 14m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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On display at Oran Park Town

4

2.5

2

Ground Floor 111.96m2 First Floor

109.36m2

Garage

36.63m2

Alfresco

12.44m2

Porch

1.81m2

Total

272.2m2

Length

17.39m

Width

11.28m

Ground Floor

The Como 30

Riviera facade

Living

3.47 x 3.83

Meals

3.81 x 4.71

Family

4.43 x 4.05

IT

1.64 x 4.20

Alfresco

3.84 x 3.24

Dbl Garage

5.56 x 6.01

First Floor Leisure

3.42 x 3.25

Bed 1

4.43 x 3.40

Bed 2

3.75 x 3.00

Bed 3

3.04 x 3.09

Bed 4

3.04 x 3.09

SUITS LOTS FROM 13m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection On display at Jordan Springs

5

2.5

2

Ground Floor 114.47m2 First Floor

131.91m2

Garage

37.14m2

Alfresco

12.10m2

Porch

2.30 m2

Total

297.92 m2

Length

20.87 m

Width

10.43 m

Ground Floor

The Ivy 32

Chilton facade

Family

5.07 x 4.13

Meals

4.07 x 3.18

Rumpus

4.07 x 3.78

Alfresco

3.60 x 3.36

Study

2.63 x 3.23

Dbl Garage

5.58 x 6.01

First Floor Leisure

4.19 x 4.74

Bed 1

4.19 x 4.34

Bed 2

3.39 x 3.00

Bed 3

3.39 x 3.00

Bed 4

3.39 x 3.00

Bed 5

3.39 x 2.82

SUITS LOTS FROM 12.5m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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On display at Design Central Parklea

4

2.5

2

Ground Floor 111.10m2 First Floor

139.72m2

Garage

37.31m2

Alfresco

10.48m2

Porch

2.42m2

Total

301.03m2

Length

17.39m

Width

11.27m

Ground Floor

The Fernhill 32

Axis facade

Living

3.35 x 3.95

Study

2.63 x 3.00

Family

4.43 x 4.81

Meals

4.91 x 3.56

Alfresco

3.36 x 3.12

Dbl Garage

5.67 x 6.01

First Floor Leisure

4.88 x 3.99

IT Room

3.55 x 3.32

Bed 1

4.44 x 3.47

Bed 2

4.31 x 3.07

Bed 3

3.23 x 3.10

Bed 4

3.30 x 3.00

SUITS LOTS FROM 13m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection On display at Design Central Parklea

5

2.5

2

Ground Floor

139.78m2

First Floor

140.97m2

Garage

33.81m2

Porch

4.16m2

Total

318.72m2

Length

15.95m

Width

11.51m

Ground Floor

The Waterside 34

Linea facade

Living

3.71 x 4.20

Dining

3.71 x 2.80

Study

2.96 x 3.12

H Theatre

3.71 x 4.00

Family

4.90 x 4.29

Meals

3.25 x 3.61

Dbl Garage

5.51 x 5.62

First Floor Leisure

4.49 x 5.31

Bed 1

4.52 x 3.70

Bed 2

3.39 x 3.06

Bed 3

3.29 x 3.04

Bed 4

3.29 x 3.04

Nursery

3.40 x 3.32

SUITS LOTS FROM 14.5m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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5

2.5

2

Ground Floor

145.66m2

First Floor

149.32m2

Garage

36.69m2

Porch

2.46m2

Total

337.13m2

Length

17.27m

Width

12.23m

Ground Floor

The Watermark 36

Gallery facade

Family

5.22 x 4.74

Meals

2.69 x 4.30

Home Theatre

3.66 x 3.97

Study

3.59 x 2.80

Living

3.59 x 3.78

Double Garage

6.12 x 6.01

First Floor Bed 1

3.96 x 4.36

Bed 2

4.09 x 3.02

Bed 3

3.64 x 3.00

Bed 4

3.00 x 3.00

Bed 5

2.80 x 2.97

Leisure

4.79 x 4.84

SUITS LOTS FROM 15m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection On display at George’s Fair

5

2.5

2

Ground Floor 155.80m2 First Floor

146.11m2

Garage

35.07m2

Porch

3.61m2

Total

340.59m2

Length

17.75m

Width

12.11m

Ground Floor

The Sherwood 37

Linea facade

Living

3.59 x 3.50

Dining

3.59 x 3.15

Home Theatre

3.59 x 4.00

Family

4.92 x 4.16

Meals

4.31 x 3.81

Study

3.15 x 3.89

Double Garage 5.87 x 5.60

First Floor Rumpus

5.73 x 4.25

Bed 1

4.72 x 3.84

Bed 2

3.46 x 3.42

Bed 3

3.25 x 3.03

Bed 4

3.25 x 3.03

Bed 5

2.72 x 3.13

SUITS LOTS FROM 15m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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On display at Oran Park Town

AWARD WINNING DESIGN

5

2.5

2

Ground Floor 142.60m2 First Floor

147.09m2

Garage

39.57m2

Alfresco

15.48m2

Porch

3.02m2

Total

347.76m2

Length

19.67m

Width

11.99m

Ground Floor

The Armadale 37

Nexus facade

Living

3.83 x 3.87

Meals

4.88 x 3.29

Family

4.98 x 4.90

Rumpus

4.19 x 4.12

Study

3.23 x 3.05

Alfresco

5.16 x 3.00

Dbl Garage

5.91 x 6.12

First Floor Leisure

5.51 x 4.02

Bed 1

3.80 x 4.82

Bed 2

4.23 x 3.00

Bed 3

3.75 x 3.00

Bed 4

3.11 x 3.00

Bed 5

3.11 x 3.02

SUITS LOTS FROM 14.5m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection 5

2.5

2

Ground Floor 157.92m2 First Floor

155.47m2

Garage

33.98m2

Porch

1.87m2

Total

349.24m2

Length

21.35m

Width

10.91m

Ground Floor

The Azure 37

Plana facade

Living

3.35 x 4.00

Dining

3.35 x 2.63

Meals

5.38 x 3.49

Family

3.64 x 4.60

Rumpus

5.27 x 3.96

Home Theatre

3.94 x 3.47

Double Garage 5.50 x 5.64

First Floor Living

5.01 x 5.52

Bed 1

4.15 x 4.24

Bed 2

3.02 x 3.67

Bed 3

3.00 x 3.32

Bed 4

3.02 x 3.04

Bed 5

3.07 x 3.67

SUITS LOTS FROM 13m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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On display at Design Central Parklea

AWARD WINNING DESIGN

4

2.5

2

Ground Floor 134.77m2 First Floor

160.71m2

Garage

39.77m2

Alfresco

14.62m2

Porch

5.35m2

Total

355.28m2

Length

19.19m

Width

12.59m

Ground Floor

The Sunnydale 38

Gallery facade

Study

3.11 x 4.24

Living

4.19 x 3.99

Meals

3.65 x 4.77

Family

4.91 x 3.83

Alfresco

4.20 x 3.48

Dbl Garage

5.87 x 6.12

First Floor Leisure

3.66 x 4.78

Bed 1

4.05 x 3.89

P Retreat

3.59 x 3.26

Bed 2

3.02 x 3.65

Bed 3

3.00 x 3.65

Bed 4

3.00 x 3.65

SUITS LOTS FROM 15m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> the Clarendon collection On display at Design Central Parklea

5

2.5

2

Ground Floor 167.65m2 First Floor

165.08m2

Garage

34.07m2

Porch

3.01m2

Total

386.34m2

Length

19.19m

Width

12.23m

Ground Floor

The Sherwood 42

Chilton facade

Living

3.71 x 4.20

Dining

3.71 x 2.80

H Theatre

3.60 x 3.93

Study

2.99 x 3.57

Family

5.09 x 4.24

Meals

5.03 x 4.80

Alfresco

4.92 x 3.36

Dbl Garage

5.63 x 5.51

First Floor Leisure

6.15 x 4.69

Bed 1

6.15 x 3.71

Bed 2

3.71 x 3.15

Bed 3

3.07 x 3.68

Bed 4

3.07 x 3.07

Nursery

2.77 x 3.23

SUITS LOTS FROM 15m

Floorplans based on Traditional facades. Lot width suitability is a guide only and dependent on individual council requirements. Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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Double storey facade options

On display at Design Central Parklea

On display at Design Central Parklea

Axis Fernhill 32

Chilton Sherwood 42

Ariel 27 Glenlea 29 Ivy 32 Watermark 36 Como 30 Waterside 34 Armadale 37 The Benchmark Home

Also available on:

Also available on:

Ivy 32 Ariel 27 Azure 27 Waterside 37 Sherwood 35 Armadale 37 Watermark 36 The Benchmark Home On display at Oran Park Town

Contemporary Waterside 34

Elite Sherwood 42

Also available on:

Also available on:

Como 30 Ivy 32 Armadale 37

Glenlea 29

Exclusive Glenlea 29 Also available on:

Como 30

On display at Design Central Parklea

On display at Design Central Parklea

Linden Como 30

Gallery Sunnydale 38 Armadale 37 Ivy 32 Fernhill 32 Glenlea 29 Ariel 27 Watermark 36 Sherwood 42 The Benchmark Home

Linea Waterside 34 Sunnydale 38 Waterside 38 Sherwood 37 Sherwood 42

Also available on:

Also available on:

On display at Oran Park Town

Nexus Armadale 37 Also available on:

Fernhill 32

Traditional Armadale 37 Also available on:

Available on all facades

On display at Oran Park Town

Prominent Glenlea 29

Riviera Como 30

Also available on:

Glenlea 29 Fernhill 32 Sunnydale 38 Ariel 27

Also available on:

Urban Sunnydale 38

Vista Waterside 34

Waterside 34 Sherwood 42 Sherwood 37 Watermark 36

Also available on:

Also available on:

Fernhill 32 Ivy 32 Sunnydale 38 Ariel 27

Sherwood 37 Waterside 38 Maitland 29 Maitland 40

Facades shown in photographs and renderings are for illustrative purposes only. Facades as standard are face brick with standard profile windows and roof tiling relevant to the specific facade design. All other features demonstrated in photographs and renderings are optional upgrades to the standard facade. Please ask your consultant for details.

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> Clarendon Homes

Our centre of creativity Clarendon Create is exclusive to Clarendon clients. This unique service allows you to explore the world of colour, style, product design and famous brands. So, you can create your dream home and personalise it throughout with your choice of colours, air-conditioning, flooring and lighting, all in one place. With Clarendon Create, it’s the personal touches that count. Expert Colour Consultancy – choose your external wall and roof finishes, kitchen, bathroom and wall colours with the help of our experts. Air-Conditioning – make your home Specialist Kitchen Design Appointment

comfortable all year round.

– enhance what we currently offer, or customise it completely with our specialist

Staircases – option up the staircase to

kitchen designers.

your home to suit your own style.

Electrical Specialist Appointment –

Flooring – take a look at what’s underfoot

choose how many power points and lights

in the way of timber floors, floating

and where you want them to go.

floors, carpet and ceramic flooring. The possibilities are endless.

Security and Smart Wiring Appointment – alarm systems and integrated multi-media

Finishing touches – make a lasting

points within your home. Wire your home

impression with shutters, blinds,

for sound!

venetians, window and door screens, letterboxes, clotheslines, garage shelving and storage.

BAULKHAM HILLS 21 Solent Circuit (02) 8851 5300 Dream Home  111


Design Options Create an individual and functional floorplan for your new home by choosing from our vast selection of preplanned design options. With the simple click of a button our professional sales consultants will guide you through a virtual floorplan demonstrating the range of options available for each of our designs.

Examples of the most frequently selected Clarendon Options • Add an alfresco area if not already included in the base design. • Extend the alfresco area to become a grand alfresco. • A rumpus room is a popular addition for families. • Include a shower to a powder room to create a third bathroom. • Attach an ensuite to a bedroom to create a guest room. • For more privacy add doors to a walk in robe and ensuite. • Create an extra bedroom by incorporating doors and a built-in robe to a study. 112

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First floor not shown

> Clarendon Homes

Add a Rumpus or Grand Alfresco Design Options demonstrated on the Waterside 34

Turn the 4th bedroom/study into a guest room complete with ensuite Design Option demonstrated on the Voltaire 34

Convert the Study to a 6th bedroom or add privacy to the Master Ensuite and walk in robe Design Options demonstrated on the Sherwood 42 Dream Home  113


Where we build In NSW, Clarendon builds extensively

We do not build in Mosman, North

throughout the greater Sydney* region as

Sydney, inner Sydney and Woollahra.

well as Newcastle, the Hunter, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra.

An inspection is required in the following areas: Ashfield, Botany Bay, Burwood,

*Please note: Some areas of Sydney

Hunters Hill, Lane Cove, Leichhardt,

are excluded or dependent on site

Manly, Marrickville, Pittwater, Randwick,

inspection. A Clarendon sales consultant

South Sydney, Waverley and Willoughby.

will answer any questions you may have.

SYDNEY

REGIONAL NSW Muswellbrook Dungog

Clarencetown to Dungog township only

Singleton

Up to Singleton Heights

Great Lakes

to Tea Gardens

Port Stephens

(Salt Ash to Nelson Bay)

Lake Macquarie

Cessnock

Hawkesbury

Blue Mountains

Newcastle

Wyong

Springwood to Hazelbrook - Serviced dependent on site inspection

Hornsby

Maitland

Gosford

Pittwater

Baulkham Hills

Sydney Metro area Wollondilly

Picton to Bargo

Blacktown

Ku-ring-gai

Warringah

Manly Willoughby

Penrith Parramatta

Holroyd

Auburn Fairfield

Bankstown

Liverpool

Ryde

Lane Cove Hunters Hill

Rockdale Hurstville

North Sydney

Randwick

Strathfield Botany Bay

Kiama

Mosman

Canada Bay

Burwood Leichhardt Strathfield Ashfield South Marrickville Sydney

Canterbury

Shellharbour

Hunters Hill

North

Canada Bay

Wollongong Wingecarribee

Lane Cove

Manly

Willoughby

Shoalhaven

Nowra to Sussex Inlet

Burwood

Leichhardt

Sydney

Marrickville

Kogarah

Serviced Area

Woollahra

Ashfield

Waverley

South Sydney

Far South Coast

Area Serviced by Clarendon Licensee, Coast & Country Homes

Sussex Inlet to VIC border

Serviced Area

Randwick

Unserviced Area

Camden Botany Bay

Sutherland Campbelltown

Unserviced Area Township only – Outlying locations dependent on site inspection and additional fees may apply based on distance from township

Township only - Outlying locations dependent on site inspection and additional fees may apply based on distance from township Area serviced by Clarendon Licensee, Coast & Country Homes

Serviced Area Unserviced Area Site Inspection Required

Serviced Area Unserviced Area Site Inspection Required

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Far South & Sapphire Coast Licensee: Coast & Country Homes Display Home: Kings and Princes Hwys intersection Batemans Bay, NSW 2536 T 1300 729 300 T 02 4472 9300 www.cchomes.com.au


> Clarendon Homes

Build with confidence For the past three decades Clarendon has

At Clarendon, we’re committed to

been helping Australian families build the

exceeding all of our clients’ expectations

home of their dreams.

by delivering a superior, quality product.

As one of Australia’s long established

Your Clarendon Home comes with a 50

building companies, we’re proud of

year structural guarantee – twice as long

the high standards of excellence in our

as most other builders. With 30 years of

product and service, standards that have

experience behind us, you know that with

been recognised by industry bodies such

Clarendon, you can build with confidence.

as the HIA and MBA, and has resulted in Clarendon receiving more than 50 awards of recognition.

Where to find us ABERGLASSLYN Paperbark Parade (02) 4932 1746  CHISHOLM Redtail Street, Waterford County (02) 9045 0130  NEW GEORGES FAIR ESTATE Cnr Maddecks Avenue & Christiansen Boulevard, Moorebank (02) 9601 6842  HAYWARDS BAY Riverside Crescent (02) 4257 6211  NEW JORDAN SPRINGS The Northern Road, Cranebrook (02) 4706 2199  ORAN PARK TOWN Oran Park Drive (02) 9043 5674  NEW PARKLEA Clarendon Drive (02) 9629 4999 or (02) 8814 6795  NEW THE PONDS Pebble Crescent (02) 8814 5781  BROOKS REACH West Dapto Opening December 2012

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