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Streeton 175 a simple classic holiday house

Streeton 175 a simple classic holiday house

A simple, classic holiday house is all you need when
you want to escape for the weekend. Sarah Homes'
Streeton 175 is a new design worth considering

As the school holidays approach I always start dreaming ... what if I had a holiday home to pack up the family and escape to for a few days every holiday break? A regular haunt where we could keep to ourselves, take the dogs, bring extended family or friends, and maybe occasionally rent out when it wasn't needed by us.

While top-end luxury is always my preference, when it comes down to it, realistically, I'd be happy to settle for a simple open-plan home that is modern, clean and filled with light - and with a great view. It doesn't need to be fancy, but a home with a difference is always appealing.

I wouldn't need to settle in Sarah Homes' fresh new Streeton 175 design, though. It emulates a traditional beach house with a classic weatherboard look (which you can see on display at the Mile End display village). Simple in layout, yes, but it quickly ticks all those essentials and includes a few luxury appointments.

A long, large deck? Tick. Wide sliding doors for that indoor-outdoor fusion? Tick. And a modern kitchen directly overlooking it? Tick. Wait, make that a huge modern kitchen. Spacious bedrooms are part of the package oh, and a luxury ensuite with a stunning freestanding bath, big shower and long vanity.

Well, it looks like I'd be set in this four bedroom, two-bathroom design. This isn't a design for multitudes, but when it's just the family it doesn't need to be palatial in size and children are usually willing to bunk in together if family friends come over.

There's an architectural appeal about the Streeton 175, too. Its single-pitch roofline makes the living room soar, enhancing the spatial dimensions when combined with the glass windows and doors facing the decking. Two angled walls have a similar effect and create interesting lines and an uncluttered feel in the open-plan kitchen/living and dining zone, and eliminate any chance of the space feeling boxy or conventional. It also angles towards the outdoors, so you clearly know where the focus is in the Streeton 175.

Sarah Homes' marketing manager, Juliet Haslam, says the Streeton 175 is perfect as a casual weekender or a lifestyle home, ideal for families and people who like to entertain. "It feels spacious with high, raked ceilings, a massive open kitchen dining area and a large deck for entertaining has that 'holiday feel", she says.

"It's a great communal space where family and friends can spend time together." Juliet says a design like the Streeton 175 - where the living side of the home opens up the deck - would be best oriented facing north, to capture the light, or to face any potential views, whether that be coastal, country or river vistas.

"The Streeton 175 has lots of wide windows and sliding doors that open to a huge deck area, making it the perfect home for entertaining or admiring the view," she says. "It's unique angled facade adds character and functionality to this contemporary design, which is aesthetically pleasing."

To one side of the combined living - where the entry door is located - a wall of built-in cupboards and shelving with a lime green pop on the angled wall acts as a focal point, but also as a very practical storage component of the adjacent galley kitchen. There's ample benchtop space as well as a breakfast bar at one end to place stools, and its proximity to the deck will make it feel very social - even when you're the one stuck in the kitchen doing prep work or serving up lunch.

Upgrade finishes shown in the display include Essastone's Piazza on the benchtops, while cupboards are finished in Laminex Polar White in Silk Finish. A black feature wall on the other side of the space defines the living as the relaxation zone, with space in between for the dining.

"The design is different from other designs, in that with the Streeton 175: you walk straight into the living areas as you enter the home, making it more of a casual, relaxed plan, rather than wasting space with a formal entry," Juliet says.

A hallway behind the living area leads in two directions to the four bedrooms, each with ample space, and all with wardrobes as standard. With two large rooms fitting queen-sized beds and another two with bunks, you could potentially sleep up to 12 people at any time. In between the bedrooms, the laundry has been kept minimal - which ties in with the time you'll spend in a holiday house - in order to maximise the bathroom space.

Both the main bathroom - set as a three-way powder room/toilet/bath-shower room - and the ensuite have generous proportions, so home owners will feel that element of luxury. "The ensuite is a standout space and contributes to the lifestyle feel of this home," Juliet says. "It is an extra-special touch and luxury - often for the person who pays for the house!"

The specification in the Mile End display includes an upgraded kitchen, bathrooms and ceiling height. Juliet says the design comes standard with a deck but will always be specifically designed around each client's block size, shape and orientation.

Personally, my favourite features are the simple use of green paint as a fresh interior detail, the soaring, raked ceiling - which highlights a holiday vibe - and the deck, on which I can imagine relaxing, sitting in a deckchair and most likely with a cider or a glass of savvy.

 

02-Apr-2017 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

For more information about the house in this story please look at the Streeton 175.

 

We love the casual life

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Drysdale 150 a home designed for a narrow block with a feeling of spaciousness

Drysdale 150 a home designed for a narrow block with a feeling of spaciousness

A home designed for a narrow block that has a feeling of
spaciousness and an easy transition from inside to outside
living. Welcome to Sarah Homes' Drysdale 3e.

Being on holiday is one of the most relaxing times of the year. You're chilled out, time doesn't seem so important and many of us will actually switch off the technology and choose to enjoy the view in front of us. So wouldn't it be great to have that feeling all year round, rather than just a couple of weeks in a holiday house down at the beach? I'm talking about an open-plan, high ceiling holiday-style home with a large timber deck where you can bask in the sun.

Sarah Homes' newest home design, the Drysdale 3e, is a three-bedroom house that fits the brief and does so with much simplicity and clever thinking. A couple of angled walls makes all the difference, and a wide deck adjacent gives this home its true style. It's all about the casual Australian lifestyle, and is a design that will suit both as a holiday home or as permanent residence for those not wanting or needing a larger home but who are after more of a lifestyle choice. "The home invites the sun because nothing contributes as much to a warm, genial home atmosphere,"

Sarah Homes' Juliet Haslam says. "The design allows abundant natural sunlight to flood in through all the generous windows and wide sliding doors." Preferably, the longer main side of this 177sqm home should ideally face in a northerly direction to maximise heating and cooling requirements and make the most of the design's features. But being only 7.7m wide, it's also a design that will suit narrow blocks, be that beachside or not.

"We have chosen to display this design to show that it's possible to build an open plan, spacious-feeling home on a smaller block," Juliet says. "This design has a narrow footprint which means it suits narrow allotments, particularly those with a north-facing side aspects. "It will appeal to families who want a communal space to enjoy time together and have a need for a long, narrow footprint. And anyone who wants to downsize in retirement or wants a weekend retreat."

While the holiday feel is evident from the moment you see the Drysdale's architectural styled exterior cladding - a mix of Axon and iron mid Orb - it retains the practical needs for everyday living. There are three bedrooms, all grouped at one end of the design, with the large master bedroom opening out to the expansive deck. The master also has a built-in wardrobe running the length of one wall in the room, and an ensuite with a generous shower, always a much-loved essential. The two other bedrooms are tranquil spaces, also with built-in wardrobes, and there's a further linen cupboard in the hallway passage.

The main bathroom is configured in a three-way design, and proportions here are good, with another large shower, a separate toilet and separate vanity area. There's no bath, but of course this is something you can opt for if it's something you see as a must -have. Next door is a decent -sized laundry with a long benchtop and as it's also directly behind the kitchen, it will be useful as a food prep/ spill-over area when entertaining guests, or just to place a second fridge. But the integral part of this design is its angled front wall that widens the home as you enter the open-plan living zone.

High windows, four sets of wide sliding doors and a high raked ceiling and skillion roof make it an impressive living area. It's hard to work out if you'll spend time admiring the ceiling, the outdoor views or the kitchen the most. Perhaps all three if you pick the right finishes. "The open plan living with simple, uncluttered lines and corridors of light flowing from one area to another provide a restful, informal ambience," Juliet says. The Drysdale's kitchen sits atthe back ofthe design with an L-shape of tall cupboards and a benchtop running along the back with above and below counter cupboards, the oven and the fridge alcove. A long island with a double sink, room for the dishwasher underneath and a breakfast bar on the other side centres the space, which overlooks the dining zone and deck directly in front and the family living on the right. It feels like a very welcoming and communal space with the sliding doors open and the breeze filtering through.

"The design has an emphasis on entertaining and creating a relaxed environment," Juliet says. "With all the living and dining spaces opening up to a decked alfresco, this is the entertainer's dream. "The (triangular-shaped) decking has been designed along the angled lines to emphasise this feature ofthe design. It adds to the casual open feel." Many of the features you see in the Mile End display are standard, including the angled wall and expansive open plan living area. Optional upgrades include the skillion roof and contemporary external cladding materials, but for me these are what make this home great and give it that true, informal Aussie vibe. For Juliet, her favourite feature of the Drysdale 3e is its indoor-outdoor connection.

"Plenty of large windows and sliding doors that connect to an extensive decking outside, plus interior and exterior living areas add to an ambience of light -filled spaciousness," she says. From a visitor perspective, the Drysdale 3e is receiving positive feedback as well. "The most common response we get from visitors to this home is how large and light-filled it feels. The kitchen, living and dining layout, with northern light streaming in, is a wonderful place to be,"

Juliet says. "Visitors tell us they love the overwhelming feeling of space and the high raked ceilings. And, of course, the fact they can have all of this on a narrow block.".

 

08-Jan-2017 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

For more information about the house in this story please look at the Drysdale 150.

 

Laid-back living

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Streeton 120 beachy feel and communal living

Streeton 120 a beachy feel and communal living

A beachy feel and communal living is just what you'll want at
your weekender home. Take a look at Sarah Homes' Streeton 3

If you like the style of a beach house but want all the elements of a modern home, then perhaps the three-bedroom Streeton 3 design from Sarah Homes is the one for you.

Upon walking through the Streeton's sliding doors you'll find an open plan floorplan with kitchen, dining and living room across the front section of the home. This layout provides plenty of home entertainment space and makes the most of the floorplan while keeping in line with the home's laid-back design.

The kitchen is set to one corner of the space but houses plenty of worktop space and cupboard storage along with stainless steel appliances. It overlooks the spacious dining area which is surrounded by long windows on three angles, giving the main area of the home an astounding amount of natural light.

This design has an emphasis on entertaining and creating a relaxed environment, which is just what you want when you're away at the beach.

The hallway behind the kitchen leads to the back of the home where three bedrooms, a laundry and bathroom are scattered. The main and second bedrooms are next to each other and both have ample wardrobes for storage and easy accessibility to the bathroom which contains a bath and shower in one room, a separate toilet and separate vanity area.

The laundry seconds as a small throughway from the back sliding door and the third bedroom is alongside, and has enough room for two sets of bunk beds.

The Streeton 3 measures l2.9m width and 9.3m depth and is designed to suit coastal blocks with its condensed layout leaving plenty of room for the trademark Sarah Homes decking. The decking remains a flexible fixture in this design and aims to meet the needs of families and their specific entertaining needs.

Measuring in at ll9sqm, this compact design incorporates a laid-back feel and provides families with communal space to enjoy time together.

 

10-Jul-2016 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

For more information about the house in this story please look at the Streeton 120.

 

Design for Life

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Hayborough 160 is exactly what this buyer had in mind

Hayborough 160 is exactly what this buyer had in mind

The Hayborough 3e by Sarah Homes is exactly what this buyer had in mind

It's not often people find a home design which suits exactly what they'd envisaged even before deciding to build.

For Pam Clezy, however, the dream became a reality the day she found Sarah Homes' Hayborough 3e design, which was almost identical to a floorplan she'd sketched herself months earlier.

"Before I thought about moving to Middleton, I sat down in my house in Adelaide and thought to myself 'If I was able to design a house, what would I do?'," recalls Pam. "So I scribbled down a bit of a plan then came down here and had lunch with a friend who had the Hayborough design, and I said to her I just love this house, this is virtually what I drew."

Fast-forward three years and Pam has her ideal home in the three-bedroom beachside design. "It was a perfect size, but  still big enough for the grandchildren and their parents to come and stay," she says.

"It's easy-maintenance as it's single storey and it just has such an appealing layout, the bedroom is at the back which I love, and the kitchen is set back a bit from the open-plan area so you can't see the mess I might make in the kitchen from the living area," laughs

Pam. "It's just perfect for me." An avid gardener, Pam meticulously designed the home's surrounds to complement the navy coloured weatherboard facade and provide a pleasant outlook from the sea of picture windows throughout.

"I designed the garden myself," she says. "I'd done a certificate of horticulture many years ago, so I got out my pencils and drew it all up to measurement, and had someone do the edging."

Set amid the vibrant cottage-style gardens, which are an attraction for the local wildlife, the home's expansive deck is an ideal space in which to host alfresco dinner parties.

Inside, Pam says while choosing a favourite feature of the home's "perfect" layout is a challenge, the abundance of glass and central kitchen/living/ dining area make the lifestyle a delight.

"With all these lovely windows at the front I've got winter sun which is just gorgeous, I harvest that so I hardly need any heating. And I have the window looking out to the east so I get the morning sun if I want it," she says.

Somewhat inspired by the beach setting, Pam opted for an interior finish with a fresh Hamptons feel, combining creams and whites with subtle splashes of muted colour via upholstered furniture.

"It's a combination of being at the beach and making it homey," she says. In the kitchen, Pam chose a classic white-and-cream provincial style, with white appliances and glass cabinets to display crockery.

''I'm too practical. I will not clean finger marks off stainless steel now that I'm no longer working! Then you become a slave to housework and I don't want that," she says.

A unique addition to the kitchen is the benchtop which is hi-levelled for preparation purposes. "I added that as I don't like people seeing me prepare food," laughs Pam.

She describes the overall feel of the home as peaceful, light and airy.

 

27-Mar-2016 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

For more information about the house in this story please look at the Hayborough 160.

 

Get Away From it All

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Pavilion 140 offers a holiday home with a resort feel

Pavilion 140 offers a holiday home with a resort feel

The Pavilion 140 by Sarah Homes offers a holiday home with a resort feel that's completely different

As kids we loved going to our friends' beach shack during the summer holidays, it was a basic rectangle with sliding doors facing out to the view. Ever since then I've always wanted a beach house, and in my mind it was always going to be something simple, where we could chill out and it didn't matter if sand came inside.

Well, I think I have found a design that fits that simplicity but at the same time impresses with its cool vibe and unusual concept. Sarah Homes' four bedroom two-bathroom Pavilion 140 is just one of the brand's many holiday home designs, but this one is a bit different and it takes "zoning" to a new level.

Essentially what you have are two very simple, separate rectangles, both with single pitch rooflines and skillion ceilings. One is the living zone and one is the sleeping quarters and utility rooms, including the laundry and bathrooms. On display at Pooraka, the Pavilion 140 has one building (or pavilion) positioned across the block, while the other building sits in front lengthwise.

In between, connecting the two pavilions, is a big timber deck with an arbour painted in crisp white. What's great about this design is the two separate buildings can be configured to suit your allotment and to maximise any views. Sarah Homes' Helen Lowrie says the Pavilion 140's unique design is rarely changed by clients. What does vary is the deck.

"The main thing that people change are the decking areas," she says. "The size of these depends on their land size and entertaining needs. "The home is quite different as both the sleeping and living module can be placed anywhere and in any direction on a block, so it offers a lot of flexibility. "Quite often clients add car accommodation." I love the look of this design: the huge deck, the roof pitch, the mix of corrugate and cladding in dark grey, and the arbour you can grow a vine up.

It has a real beachy look and feel. I also love the idea of separate zones, so the kids can head off to bed when it's getting late, and you and your friends can still be at the other end of the deck, going back and forth through the living area without any concern about disturbing the little ones' sleep. You're still not far away if a child calls out, either.

The Pavilion 140 display aligns sliding doors in each building, so there's an outdoor walkway only a few steps from one to the other. This could be enclosed if you prefer or covered with a vine or pergola if you want protection from the weather. "The Pavilion 140 brings a new dimension to the weekend getaway," Helen says. "The inspiration for the design was to really enjoy an entertaining area without it impeding on anyone who wants some quiet time or sleep, as they are completely separated from the living area."

While the exterior shape is simple, inside a neutral palette of whites and light tones throughout keeps the interior clean and relaxed and acts as an ideal base to add your personality. The high ceiling pitch allows light to flood in, while large format gloss floor tiles reflect the light, adding shine to the living area.

In the display, the home has been treated to a stonetop island bench with a waterfall edge and a breakfast bar overhang for casual meals. Retro-style pendants zone the well-equipped kitchen, which offers plenty of storage, Blum soft-closing drawers and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen is positioned adjacent the doors that lead to the next pavilion, so it is also within easy reach of hungry occupants.

The rest of the open-plan living comprises a good space for the dining table and on the other side of the room is the lounge area. With four sets of sliding doors off this pavilion (on three sides), each space opens straight on to the deck for seamless summer living, and for thermal efficiency and cross ventilation.

In the second pavilion, the ensuite and main bathroom have been streamlined with wall-hanging gloss-finish vanities, stone tops and above-counter basins. The ensuite offers a generous shower, while in the main three-way bathroom, there's a bath and a second shower. Bedrooms are kept simple with soft carpet, wardrobes and tall windows for light and privacy.

"This home is often built with a very large entertaining deck," Helen says. And as this is a holiday home design, Sarah Homes will build it anywhere in SA.

 

18-Oct-15 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

For more information about the house in this story please look at the Pavilion 140.

 

Aye, aye captain

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Warren Tredrea's river shack McCubbin 120

Warren Tredrea's river shack McCubbin 120

A boat and shack by the river is all this football star needs to unwind

Port Adelaide football club captain Warren Tredrea only spent 24 hours holidaying with friends in a river shack before he became addicted to the lifestyle. Along with wife Rachael, the couple spent a day with friends at Walker's Flat in their holiday shack. "We went up there for a day and it felt like a three week holiday," Warren said. "It was after pre-season training and just before the season began and it felt just great." Within two years he had purchased a block of land on the Murray, successfully sat for his boat licence, bought a boat, found a builder, chose his design and built his home.

"After that time in Walker's Flat I just thought that's what I want to do," he said. "Looking towards the future when we have children, it will be a better lifestyle for them. "I'm lucky enough to be playing football which pays reasonably well for a short time. So it was a matter of do it now or don't do it at all." Rachael had previously built a house with Sarah Homes so they went to the company for design ideas. "Basically we chose a two storey design which needed a few modifications to fit the narrow block we have," Warren said.

"They were really great with accommodating what we wanted and we are delighted with the final result. We needed an elevated two storey so we could accommodate a boat." A feature of the home is a large 9m x 5m wooden slat decking on the second storey. It overlooks their small front yard and the Murray which laps at their property any time a boat passes. Two sliding glass doors lead into the single storey living area which houses the lounge. The modern kitchen has stainless steel appliances, corner pantry and laminate benchtops which double as the meals area.

Guest bedrooms with a double bed and another bunk bed lead off this area. A small hallway leads past the bathroom and toilet to the main bedroom at the back of the second storey. A stairway leads downstairs to another bedroom, laundry and bathroom. "I think it's important to have somewhere to slow down and relax - do nothing if you want," he said. The house was completed the day before Christmas - Warren's birthday - just in time to have friends over. "Every time I'm up here it's like a holiday. It takes me about 10 minutes to sit down and relax. It's great to have friends over and the barbecue seems to operate non-stop since we have moved in."

Words: John Merriman

Snapshot:
Time Looking? One day
Alterations? Added double garage, elevated second level
Did you meet budget? Yes
Experience out of 10? 9

 

25-Feb-2007 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

For more information about the house in this story please look at the McCubbin 120.

 

Beachside Retreat

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Lindsay 132 a casual beachside style

Lindsay 132 a casual beachside style

Creating a casual beachside style for their home was the key factor for David Hayes and his son, Jake. "What I liked about the design and why I chose it was because it was designed to look like a casual beachside shack," says David. "I chose it for its straight lines, its open-plan areas and because it would be easy to maintain. "I decided to buy off the plan because I couldn't find anything I liked in the location that I wanted. I liked the simplicity of this design, so found land near the beach and built exactly the style I wanted."

Featuring polished floorboards, white walls and dark tiles for the bathroom and laundry, the home's decor is minimalist. "I chose the polished floorboards because I thought it would be a great contrast between the floor and the white walls," says David. "I chose white for the walls so I would be able to display my own art on the walls, and the contrast works very well."

Turning left on entering the home, you immediately step into the main living and entertaining areas. The spacious kitchen boasts a long breakfast bar with dual sink, gas stove top and oven. "I love to cook and entertain at the same time so it fits perfectly with my style," says David.

The kitchen, meals preparation area, casual dining and living are all open-plan, with plenty of windows capturing ample natural light. "This is my favourite part of the house as it's an enjoyable place to gather with friends and family," says David. Access to the alfresco decking is via glass sliding doors from the main bedroom and living area. A casual dining room to the right of the entry has access to a separate, larger decked alfresco area, providing an ideal indoor outdoor entertaining space.

The main bedroom features floor-to-ceiling windows, glass sliding door access to the rear alfresco area, built-in wardrobes and ensuite. The minor bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and share a central bathroom.

 

19-Apr-2009 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

For more information about the house in this story please look at the Lindsay 132.

 

Boxing Clever

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The Lindsay Ideal for a square or wide allotment

The Lindsay Ideal for a square or wide allotment

Ideal for a square or wide allotment, Sarah Homes' Lindsay 4e  will make you feel like you're on holiday all the time

For a square, the Lindsay 4e by Sarah Homes is cutting edge. "The home is quite different, as it has a square footprint," Helen Lowrie of Sarah Homes says. "Most homes are designed for traditional land allotments that are rectangular." For this reason it is appealing as a holiday getaway for anyone looking for something far removed from their home, particularly if it's a more traditional design.

But Helen says a number of clients have also built the Lindsay 4e's "simple open design with a large voluminous feel" as their main residence. For many, no doubt, it's because they want to feel like they're on holiday every day. "This home has a very relaxed informal feel, there is no formal entry and no formal rooms," Helen says. "The Lindsay 4e was designed with a large central open living area to appeal to those who want a relaxed, modern lifestyle."

In fact, the Lindsay 4e was designed as a 'push me, pull me' home. "The elevation works equally well from the front or the back," Helen says. "Quite often, the question is which is the front. It has been described as similar to a palindrome word." In line with the home's laidback feel, the four bedrooms are in each corner of the home, giving everyone their own quiet place to retreat to. "The bedrooms quite often get zoned as two distinct areas, the adult zone on the side of the home with the main bedroom, and either a kids' zone or guest zone on the other side," Helen says.

The main bedroom has a built-in robe and ensuite with a double shower for a touch of luxury. The main bathroom on the opposite side has been cleverly designed so it can be used by more than one person at a time, which will be appreciated if the home is a primary place of residence. The bathroom is three-way, meaning one child can be having a shower while another brushes his or her teeth in the separate vanity.

Next to that is a handy good-sized laundry which opens to the outdoors for convenience. While the bedrooms and bathrooms are positioned to give everyone their space, the large central open plan, with the kitchen, meals and family areas, is designed to bring them together. "For the days when weather allows outdoor entertaining, the large double sliding doors open directly from the kitchen and dining area to outside," Helen says. "Due to the large double sliding doors on both sides of the home, it has excellent thermal efficiency and cross ventilation. "The interplay and transfer of light through the central living area provides little need for cooling or heating."

Helen says visitors to the Pooraka display home often pick the Lindsay 4e's open plan as their favourite feature. "The living area captures their imagination with its ability to enjoy views from both sides of the home - it could be sea views from one direction and hill views from the other." Suited to those who want a relaxed lifestyle, the Linsday 4e design also offers flexibility. "The floorplan can be changed or adapted to anyone's needs," Helen says, noting carport and garages can easily be added if desired. "However, due to the unique nature of this design, it rarely gets changed." If anything, people alter the decking areas, she says. "The size of these depends on their land size and entertaining needs."

 

20-Jul-2014 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

For more information about the house in this story please look at the Lindsay 155.

 

Let’s Get Away

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Head to a weekend retreat such as the delightful Grace 160

Head to a weekend retreat such as the delightful Grace 160

When you need some time out, head to a weekend retreat such as the delightful Grace 3e by Sarah Homes

Relaxing is one of home's pleasures. There's often little time to do it elsewhere, certainly not at work if you have a job like mine, and many of us don't have time to organise regular spa treatments. Sometimes you need to get away to relax, and being able to sink into a comfy couch with your latest book is the perfect option. Owning your own shack or a second home away from the city, where you can leave your work life behind and relax with family or friends, is a great lifestyle choice.

The Grace 3e by Sarah Homes is one such design that you'll find is bright and breezy, and comes in at an affordable price point starting at $97,300. Lifestyle is key in this open plan single-storey design that's not about multiple living spaces or state-of-the art inclusions. Rather it revels in simplicity and pared back living. It's a comfortable, relaxing and chilled out home focused on restful times and shared experiences.

One large L-shape space encompasses the living/dining and kitchen for daytime living, and thanks to its wide, floor-to-ceiling windows and three sets of aluminium sliding doors which open to two large decks and create good cross ventilation and thermal efficiency it's a light, bright area where the family can come together but still feel like they have enough room to spread out.

Higher 2.7m ceilings as standard in the Grace 3e design also add to the feeling of spaciousness. Sarah Homes' Helen Lowrie says the Grace 3e was designed as a holiday or weekend home where you can regularly visit and without it breaking the bank. "This home has no formal entry and no formal rooms. It was designed as lifestyle home for those who want to live in their home and enjoy every space," Helen says. "It provides people with something different and is a home to enjoy that offers a change from their main home in Adelaide."

In the display at Victor Harbor, the middle wall, which separates living areas from sleeping quarters, has been painted in Colorbond's Monument as a striking feature, and its impact is impressive against the home's otherwise off-white tones. A dark bank of cupboards in the kitchen complements the wall and breaks up the space, where a long island bench with waterfall edge dominates and acts as a great workbench and casual meals area. Blum soft close drawers, a double sink and underbench oven are also included as standard.

"The living area is quite a large space and while it is flooded with light, we wanted to bring some strong colours into the room," Helen says. "The dark wall was chosen to complement the large amount of light and give the room a backdrop of colour." From the living/dining and kitchen area you can look out in four directions, and if positioned well in a coastal or country location, you're bound to be rewarded with remarkable views. Helen says it's the home's bright feel that visitors are usually attracted to. "The living area is so filled with light that it is quite an uplifting space to walk into. Visitors say they left feeling light and happy.

"There is little wasted space with only one passageway. This has resulted in a very cost-effective home that is efficient in space, but feels like it has an abundance of it." A large timber deck out to the front of the home and another off the side from the kitchen create outdoor relaxation areas where you can add a pergola or sit under an umbrella in good weather. And Helen says it doesn't really matter what shape block you have to work with, as the decking can be modified to suit the client and the block, so it takes in the best aspect.

When it's time to rest, retire to the back wing of the home where there are three good size bedrooms. "The dropped ceiling in the passage between bedrooms delineates the space between the living and sleeping zones," Helen says. "By painting the wall black that leads to the sleeping zones, this gives it a real gateway or framed entrance to the bedrooms."

The sleeping quarters are separated from one another, with the ensuite bathroom between bedrooms one and two, and the main bathroom and laundry between bedrooms two and three. Each room has a good amount of storage with built-in wardrobes, and the master has the privacy of its own ensuite and also has sliding doors opening to the front deck. Both the ensuite and main bathroom share the same neutral tones and feature tiling, luxurious vanities and spacious showers. Throughout the living areas floorboards offer a fresh, coastal feel and are low-maintenance.

 

22-Mar-2015 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

For more information about the house in this story please look at the Grace 160.

 

A Nice Outlook

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The Fairweather an ideal holiday home or a rural getaway

The Fairweather an ideal holiday home or a rural getaway

If it's a holiday home or a rural getaway you're after, the Fairweather 3e by Sarah Homes might just be the answer

Extra house space can come back to haunt you, when you realise all those extra rooms and space can lie idle for up to 90 per cent of the time. So builder Sarah Homes sensibly scales the middle ground in offering flexible entertaining and living space - inside and out - with its traditional three-bedroom design, the Fairweather 3e. "This home suits a variety of people," says Helen Lowrie of the Longridge Group. "It can suit either a family where the parents can be zoned away from the kids, or it can suit people who often have guests to stay but don't want an overly large home."

It will also be a good fit naturally for people downsizing their living arrangements. The 11.2m wide design suits a standard block shape, so it will appeal to the home buyer who also prefers a more traditionally designed home or who is after a holiday home. And Helen says that has been underlined by positioning the formal lounge at the front of the Fairweather's layout, adjacent to the main bedroom.

With 136sqm of living space alone, the Fairweather 3e lets you breathe comfortably whether relaxing or hosting a gathering in its open, central living/dining hub. "The kitchen is located centrally, which suits our relaxed Australian lifestyle where the kitchen is the hub of the home," Helen says. "It offers direct access to the dining area, which is positioned to the side, as well as the family room which it overlooks."

The dining and family living zones open directly out to the entertaining decks, arguably one of the Fairweather's crowning glories. "The deck area features an alcove that can house a barbecue, which can either be built in or be freestanding," Helen says. "The deck has a large section under the main roof, which is good for those hot summer days." So it's easy to picture having breakfast or a quiet drink alfresco style there most of the year. The open plan, central living and dining hub covers about 44sqm and will encourage fluid drift between the three.

The space is accentuated by 2.7m high ceilings in the display version at Pooraka. Dressed in neutral tones with fresh warm whites, the home feels both airy, light and calming. And the kitchen zone is made even more inviting for casual meals and conversations with its island bench/bar enabling you to sit and enjoy your down time. The main bedroom offers a generous environment, covering 15.4sqm plus walk-in robe and ensuite bathroom, to make it a true haven.

The second bathroom is set closer to the two secondary bedrooms, one decorated as a little girl's dream room, and underlines the flexibility of this layout. The Fairweather's thoroughly modern image is enhanced by its cladded exterior, featuring a weatherboard profile known as James Hardie's Linea and a modern, low sheen, Solver paint finish. It's a design you can easily imagine as a holiday home at the beach or as a rural retreat - and is one to enjoy.

 

02-Nov-2014 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine

For more information about the house in this story please look at the Fairweather 150.

 

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