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ADDING THE GRANNY FLAT
Episode 1
The Journey Continues - Episode 1
The time has come to add a 'granny flat' to the newly renovated Umina House, to host family and friends or to rent out...
The overall size of the block of land is about 650 m², and fortunately, the main house was built off-centre, making the backyard large enough to add a guest house accessible directly from the back street. A comfortable two-bedroom house with a spacious living room, a large deck, and a generous garden... James explains the tweaks he added to an existing floor plan and the choice of finishes and materials for the exteriors...
Watch as this project begins, the foundations of the new dwelling are laid and the house suddenly reveals its footprint...
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The External Selections
Here are the external finishes and products that James has selected for the building of this small house - 60 square metres of comfort and beauty, just a short walk from the beautiful beaches that this vacation area is renowned for.
If this take on Coastal Australian style suits your taste, grab pen and paper and take note of the products James wants for his property and learn why.
Have you seen the teasers?
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As the concrete foundation dries and the rain stops it's time for the work to continue on site. The frames for wall and roof are built quickly and ingeniously, windows and roof are added and the walls are closed in... but wasn't it supposed to be a blue house?
James explains every step about building this new house, his decisions, his selections, and why...
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