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LOCATION // Shenton Park
FEATURES //
BRIEF
• Access to views over the park from both levels
• Separate zoning for upper level apartment
• Energy efficiency
• Accommodation for 3 generations
• Secure parking for 4 cars
• Universal access-no level change at ground floor & ramps externally
• Contemporary style
• Lift
• Requirement for multiple use of spaces for all residents
• Security
• Maximum access to northern aspect
• Private outdoor courtyard
• Theatre room
• Quality workmanship by a Master Builder member(MBA)
SITE/COUNCIL CONSIDERATIONS
• Block Size: 636.5sqm
• Consideration of adjoining buildings & evolving streetscape
• North to the road with views over the park
• Vehicle access to REAR ONLY(Council Requirement) with block
sloping 2.3M to the main road
• Council height restrictions
• Council restrictions on first floor development
BUILDING DESIGN PROCESS
The main issues to deal with where the sloping site with the requirement for no steps & vehicle access from the rear. The multiple generation living requirements, universal access & the flexibility for all occupants to live at any level required much thought & planning. Many meetings and alternative layouts where considered.
With north to the road we also needed t o achieve northern access from living areas while retaining privacy.
The first floor level is a self contained apartment complete with kitchen & laundry. Access to a communal entry, lift & stairs allows for this area to be used by any or all generations as required by the family. There is a guest bedroom at the first floor level for overseas relations. There are two bedrooms at the rear of the ground floor with a separate entry to minimise acoustic issues for the different comings & goings during the course of the day and night.
It is becoming more common for the requirement for multiple generations in one home.
The need also for universal access is increasing as more people wish to stay in their home as they age.
Steps have been kept to a minimum & a ramping path on the east side allows wheelchair access to the home via the family room.
All external doors have wheelchair access sills & stainless steel drains & grates to allow for drainage.
There is the ability to park 4 cars on site-two covered in the garage & two accessed separately from the laneway, secured behind electric sliding gates.
The deck to the front links with the lower level main kitchen/dining/family & overlooks the park.
Due to the single level the ground floor is approximately 1000 higher than the landscaped courtyard & verge. This allows unobstructed views of the park from the ground floor deck while remaining visually private behind the screen wall.
The home has 5 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 2 living/dining areas, 2 kitchens & a home theatre.
The overall house is 477.32sqm (including garage & balconies)
THE BUILDING PROCESS & CUSTOMER SERVICE
As a professional master builder working in the industry for more than 30 years, John is able to advise clients on all aspects of building their new home. John and his team work with the clients from beginning to end and are always available. The clients have direct access to the Building Designer, Interior Designer, Landscaper and supervisor. As a small building company everyone who works at Glenway Homes knows about your project and can assist. Regular site meetings with John during construction are common and necessary to produce a quality custom built home that everyone involved can be proud of.
The flexibility of the design process & on site meetings is all part of the service we provide.
Glenway has a dilapidation report done of the adjoining residences and works with adjoining owners to ensure the building process has minimal impact on their homes and their lifestyle. If there is any issues to discuss such as fencing John meets with the neighbours & the clients to ensure all parties are happy. Accessibility is a key feature of John’s company - Glenway Homes – Builders of Integrity.
MATERIALS & FEATURES
• Acrylic texture in contrasting paint colours externally
• Full height Rectified tiling to bathrooms
• Eastern states blackbutt to bedrooms & rectified tiles to living area floors throughout
• Commercial Aluminium joinery with Aneeta window inserts
• Extensive washed aggregate paving
• Curved glass balustrade
• Essastone benchtops throughout
• 2 Person Lift
• Benchtop & computer work station behind bi-fold doors in Kitchen/Family
• Decor shelving/cabinets to family & home theatre
• 2340 high doors with square bend frames
• Feature Karratha Stone to front elevation
• Aircell insulation to cavity walls
• Acoustic lining to theatre
• Splayed skirting throughout
• P50 shadowline cornice
• 32c high ceilings
• Ducted air conditioning
• Curved facade with expressed joints to the face & soffit
• Neff/Bosch & Miele appliances
• Robe fitouts & sewing room fitout
• Full kitchens at both levels
• Ducted Vacuum
• Intercom & security
• Comfortplus glass throughout
• 10 000 litre bladder for rain water is concealed under the front deck. Rainwater used to
flush toilets & service washing machine
• Glass splashbacks
• Laminex designed timber veneer to cabinets
• Heat n glo fireplace
• Electric sliding gate to ROW
• Faze energy efficient lighting
• Superior Customer service
• Quality craftsmanship & design