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faux wood
Vinyl Tarkett in Tasmanian Oak print
was used in the main living area. The
top-of-the-range, high grade vinyl
flooring is low maintenance because
of its polyurethane protection layer. It
has slip resistant properties, a 3.7mm
thick cushioning and a .3mm wear layer.
Available in 4m-wide sheets. POA,
McLeay & Sons 8346 4999.
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Elegant lighting suitable for any room in
the home, this Mercator Milton pendant
features antique brass fittings and frosted
glass. The three-light fitting is suitable
for use with energy saving globes.
$159.95 each, De Lights 8293 3892.
Clockwise from top A formal lounge to the right of the entry gives parents their own space to
relax; Christopher, Damian, Peter, Marie and Ivy John; the home fits on a 13m-wide block; light
coloured flooring complements the family’s dark wooden furniture in the meals area.
Bed 3
An Owners Plan from Fairmont has given this family of five the
ideal beginning to their new life in Adelaide to ensure a brighter future.
Alfresco
Kitchen
FRESH START
Robe
Carport
Ldry
WC
Bath
Bed 2
Robe
Family
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Meals
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P
eter and Marie John recently returned
to Adelaide from Manila with their
children Ivy, 17, Christopher, 10, and
Damian, 8, to start an exciting new life.
“With our eldest, Ivy, about to start
university, we thought it would be best to
return to Australia with the kids so we could
help provide better opportunities for their
future,” Peter says.
After spending time looking for an existing
home, Peter and Marie decided it would be
best to build exactly what they wanted, where
they wanted and with little fuss.
After shopping around and impressed
with the development at Seaford Meadows,
they bought a unique dual access allotment
featuring frontal access as well as rear lane
carport access. Peter and Marie decided to
go with an “Owners Plan” by Fairmont, who
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then assisted them with a floor plan design
that would be the best fit for their land.
The formal lounge, study and main
bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe are
all located off the front entranceway and can
effectively be shut off from the rest of the
house – the perfect parents’ retreat.
Bedrooms two and three, main bathroom
and laundry are located off a separate
hallway accessed via the main living area.
The main family living areas are all
spacious and bright with natural light
streaming in from the windows and double
glass sliding doors, which access the rear
alfresco and garden area.
“We especially liked the kitchen
arrangement because of its north-facing
aspect and view out into the garden,” Peter
says. With a family of green thumbs, the
rear garden has taken shape as a functional
vegetable garden. “Having a rear alfresco
area was also very important to us because
we wanted to be able to eat outside as often
as possible,” Peter says.
For entertaining on a larger scale, Peter
and Marie opted for a double carport instead
of a garage, to help open up the entire rear
yard. “We wanted to be able to have this
area all opened up and used for entertaining
either for ourselves or for our children as
they grow up,” Peter says.
The family were extremely pleased
with the quality of all the trades provided
by Fairmont. “You don’t always get the
best when you do something like this, but
we effectively signed off and left it all to
Fairmont and are extremely pleased with
the outcome,” Peter says.
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Study
Bed 1
Lounge
Porch
off the plan
Builder Fairmont Homes
Design Custom
Location Not on display. View similar
designs at Flag St, Seaford Meadows
Price $145,000
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Contact 8327 0588
Details 244.22sqm total size|
175sqm living area | 13m width |
25.23m depth | 2.4m ceiling |
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms