Open-plan living, natural light and outdoor areas put HIA-CSR awards display home finalists on winning streak
THE finalists in the Display Home categories at this year’s HIA-CSR NSW Awards feature open-plan living with natural light and outdoor areas in almost all designs.
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THE finalists in the Display Home categories at this year’s HIA-CSR NSW Awards have certainly upped the ante, with open-plan living homes streaming with natural light and incorporating outdoor areas in almost all designs.
We’ve highlighted one entrant per category to show the features and amenities submitted for each.
Up to $250,000
Eden Brae
Livingstone 22
27 Village Circuit, Gregory Hills, 8860 9222
The single storey Livingstone 22 is the biggest of the four floorplans offered under the Livingstone banner. Parents won’t be able to find fault with this design, which has the main bedroom at the front of the home well away from the secondary bedrooms. The kitchen with walk-in pantry is another highlight, The living and dining rooms are close by, as is the study, allowing parents to oversee their children’s homework and monitor their internet use.
Other finalists Concerto Elite, Masterton Homes; Prelude Elite, Masterton Homes; Bordeaux Executive, McDonald Jones Homes; The Willow, New Living Homes
$250,001-$300,000
McDonald Jones Homes
Havana One
Lot 110 Bunya St, Horsley,
1300 555 382
If children could choose which home their parents should build, this one would garner quite a few votes. The home’s design, with the kitchen/living and dining in proximity to the alfresco area, takes into account the needs of the youngest members of the family. The three secondary bedrooms at the rear wrap around the main bathroom and a children’s activity area. Parents are taken care of too, with the main bedroom at the front of the home, where they can enjoy some peace and quiet.
Other finalists Riverside, Firstyle Homes; The Monte Carlo Executive, McDonald Jones Homes; Aria 28, Modernview Homes
$300,001-$350,000
Wisdom Homes
Newton 24
Ridgeline Dr, The Ponds, 4647 1200
There are seven floorplans in the Newton group of designs, ranging from 17sq to 27sq. What makes the Newton 24 special is all four bedrooms are stacked to the left of the design, while the right side incorporates a double garage, with well-sized open-plan kitchen dining and leisure areas directly behind it. An alfresco area opens out from the leisure/living room.
Other finalists The Cebel, Adenbrook Homes; Lincoln 35 MKII, Eden Brae Homes; Le Mans 28, Fowler Homes; Fairview MKV, Rawson Homes
$350,001-$500,000
Rawson Homes
Huntley 30 (Elite facade)
Tomah Cres, The Ponds, 8824 3078, rawsonhomes.net.au
If living large appeals to you, then the Huntley 30 is well worth a tour. Everything in this floorplan is grande in scale, with a modern kitchen taking pride of place with a pantry the size of an inner-city studio apartment. There are several living areas downstairs with an alfresco, which is included in the price. The four-to-five bedroom display home also has another ample-sized rumpus room upstairs.
Other finalists Avanti, Barrington Homes; Capri, Fowler Homes; Majestic 34, Wisdom Homes
Over $500,000
Fowler Homes
Moroccan 42
Lot 280 Cardell St, Kellyville, 1800 606 675, fowlerhomes.com.au
There are several versions of the Moroccan, and each unique floorplan will give you a home office conveniently located near the front door leading onto a grand foyer, plus a dedicated home cinema room. The home also features an integrated kitchen, meals and living areas, while upstairs four large bedrooms open onto a sitting area.
Other finalists Zeon 42, Focus Homes; Portofino, Fowler Homes; Ambassador 41, Wisdom Homes; Melandra Custom Design Homes
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