more house confusion
Sep 21st 2005, 8:47 am
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more house confusion
we've found a brilliant block at point cook and good value as right next to a row of show homes...........but then as we were driving around we came across tarneit and found a dream porter davis 29 square home for the same money on an estate with a swimming pool, gym,tennis courts and kindergarten all for exsclusive use of the residents, the house is fantastic and has the wow facter, it's quite nice there as well but further away from both the city and the beach than point cook,
please help we're so damned confused.
please help we're so damned confused.
Sep 21st 2005, 9:08 am
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Re: more house confusion
Originally Posted by fraser
we've found a brilliant block at point cook and good value as right next to a row of show homes...........but then as we were driving around we came across tarneit and found a dream porter davis 29 square home for the same money on an estate with a swimming pool, gym,tennis courts and kindergarten all for exsclusive use of the residents, the house is fantastic and has the wow facter, it's quite nice there as well but further away from both the city and the beach than point cook,
please help we're so damned confused.
please help we're so damned confused.
Sep 21st 2005, 9:17 am
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Re: more house confusion
Just f***ing buy one will yer ... sheesh.
Originally Posted by fraser
we've found a brilliant block at point cook and good value as right next to a row of show homes...........but then as we were driving around we came across tarneit and found a dream porter davis 29 square home for the same money on an estate with a swimming pool, gym,tennis courts and kindergarten all for exsclusive use of the residents, the house is fantastic and has the wow facter, it's quite nice there as well but further away from both the city and the beach than point cook,
please help we're so damned confused.
please help we're so damned confused.
Sep 21st 2005, 9:28 am
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Re: more house confusion
Originally Posted by fraser
glad to hear you're settling in, i'm sooooooo jealous
sending you k to help you decide
debs
tried to k, got to spread again!!
Sep 21st 2005, 9:34 am
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Re: more house confusion
Originally Posted by fraser
we've found a brilliant block at point cook and good value as right next to a row of show homes...........but then as we were driving around we came across tarneit and found a dream porter davis 29 square home for the same money on an estate with a swimming pool, gym,tennis courts and kindergarten all for exsclusive use of the residents, the house is fantastic and has the wow facter, it's quite nice there as well but further away from both the city and the beach than point cook,
please help we're so damned confused.
please help we're so damned confused.
Sep 21st 2005, 9:52 am
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Re: more house confusion
looks fantastic....but beware of annual upkeep costs of all the extra's....u dont get them for nowt.....and check out the covinants that come with the house........ie.
PLEASE READ ALL THE SMALL PRINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These guidelines include the following for all properties within The Claremont Park Estate.
One house per lot
Minimum house sizes and front setbacks
Two houses of the same front facade shall not be built within 5 house blocks on either street frontage side of the subject property or on the blocks opposite.
Aim to encourage a variety of styles that are in harmony with each other and the streetscape
No vibrant colours will be permitted as an exterior wall cladding colour nor for fences, storage facilities and retaining walls.
Fascia boards, trim and exposed metalwork must be colour co-ordinated with the dwelling house. Unpainted metalwork is not permitted.
Reflective glazing and excessively tinted glass is not permitted.
Driveways must be constructed of pavers or coloured concrete or with concrete with exposed aggregate or stamped or stenciled surfacing.
Fences between lots constructed from timber palings must have timber capping with timber posts exposed to both sides of the fence and stained with a colour to blend with the landscape.
All additions and extensions to the dwelling house, outbuildings, other structures including verandahs, pergolas, garden structures and swimming pools must be approved by the Vendor in the same manner as the building application.
Your front garden will be landscaped at no additional expense to you by the Developers of Claremont Park. This will include turf to front yard and nature strip, garden beds with shrubs and a manual sprinkler system
PLEASE READ ALL THE SMALL PRINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These guidelines include the following for all properties within The Claremont Park Estate.
One house per lot
Minimum house sizes and front setbacks
Two houses of the same front facade shall not be built within 5 house blocks on either street frontage side of the subject property or on the blocks opposite.
Aim to encourage a variety of styles that are in harmony with each other and the streetscape
No vibrant colours will be permitted as an exterior wall cladding colour nor for fences, storage facilities and retaining walls.
Fascia boards, trim and exposed metalwork must be colour co-ordinated with the dwelling house. Unpainted metalwork is not permitted.
Reflective glazing and excessively tinted glass is not permitted.
Driveways must be constructed of pavers or coloured concrete or with concrete with exposed aggregate or stamped or stenciled surfacing.
Fences between lots constructed from timber palings must have timber capping with timber posts exposed to both sides of the fence and stained with a colour to blend with the landscape.
All additions and extensions to the dwelling house, outbuildings, other structures including verandahs, pergolas, garden structures and swimming pools must be approved by the Vendor in the same manner as the building application.
Your front garden will be landscaped at no additional expense to you by the Developers of Claremont Park. This will include turf to front yard and nature strip, garden beds with shrubs and a manual sprinkler system
Sep 21st 2005, 9:53 am
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Re: more house confusion
Originally Posted by fraser
Looks absolutley fab! Have you checked out the area thoroughly, what about schools(not sure if you have kids or not).
We are moving from Surrey in the UK to Berwick in November. Have you looked at Berwick? I love it.
Good Luck
Tracy
Sep 21st 2005, 10:09 am
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Re: more house confusion
Originally Posted by biggy
looks fantastic....but beware of annual upkeep costs of all the extra's....u dont get them for nowt.....and check out the covinants that come with the house........ie.
PLEASE READ ALL THE SMALL PRINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These guidelines include the following for all properties within The Claremont Park Estate.
One house per lot
Minimum house sizes and front setbacks
Two houses of the same front facade shall not be built within 5 house blocks on either street frontage side of the subject property or on the blocks opposite.
Aim to encourage a variety of styles that are in harmony with each other and the streetscape
No vibrant colours will be permitted as an exterior wall cladding colour nor for fences, storage facilities and retaining walls.
Fascia boards, trim and exposed metalwork must be colour co-ordinated with the dwelling house. Unpainted metalwork is not permitted.
Reflective glazing and excessively tinted glass is not permitted.
Driveways must be constructed of pavers or coloured concrete or with concrete with exposed aggregate or stamped or stenciled surfacing.
Fences between lots constructed from timber palings must have timber capping with timber posts exposed to both sides of the fence and stained with a colour to blend with the landscape.
All additions and extensions to the dwelling house, outbuildings, other structures including verandahs, pergolas, garden structures and swimming pools must be approved by the Vendor in the same manner as the building application.
Your front garden will be landscaped at no additional expense to you by the Developers of Claremont Park. This will include turf to front yard and nature strip, garden beds with shrubs and a manual sprinkler system
PLEASE READ ALL THE SMALL PRINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These guidelines include the following for all properties within The Claremont Park Estate.
One house per lot
Minimum house sizes and front setbacks
Two houses of the same front facade shall not be built within 5 house blocks on either street frontage side of the subject property or on the blocks opposite.
Aim to encourage a variety of styles that are in harmony with each other and the streetscape
No vibrant colours will be permitted as an exterior wall cladding colour nor for fences, storage facilities and retaining walls.
Fascia boards, trim and exposed metalwork must be colour co-ordinated with the dwelling house. Unpainted metalwork is not permitted.
Reflective glazing and excessively tinted glass is not permitted.
Driveways must be constructed of pavers or coloured concrete or with concrete with exposed aggregate or stamped or stenciled surfacing.
Fences between lots constructed from timber palings must have timber capping with timber posts exposed to both sides of the fence and stained with a colour to blend with the landscape.
All additions and extensions to the dwelling house, outbuildings, other structures including verandahs, pergolas, garden structures and swimming pools must be approved by the Vendor in the same manner as the building application.
Your front garden will be landscaped at no additional expense to you by the Developers of Claremont Park. This will include turf to front yard and nature strip, garden beds with shrubs and a manual sprinkler system
Wish u all the luck in the world
x
Sep 21st 2005, 10:31 am
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Re: more house confusion
Originally Posted by fraser
www.claremontpark.com.au is the estate
Sep 21st 2005, 11:07 am
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Re: more house confusion
Originally Posted by wengerboy
do you get the chick on the lilo too?
Sep 21st 2005, 12:02 pm
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Re: more house confusion
Originally Posted by fraser
Sep 21st 2005, 12:19 pm
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Re: more house confusion
Amen brother.
Originally Posted by Bhoywonder
I would rent for three months if you can find one. Looks as though you are desperate at the moment. Try and think long term and don't rush in. I know you have been to Melbourne a few times so you should know the best areas. Don't let desperation make a decision for you.
Sep 21st 2005, 1:20 pm
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Re: more house confusion
Originally Posted by Bhoywonder
I would rent for three months if you can find one. Looks as though you are desperate at the moment. Try and think long term and don't rush in. I know you have been to Melbourne a few times so you should know the best areas. Don't let desperation make a decision for you.
We are looking to rent around the same area as Fraser, either Point Cook or Sanctuary Lakes for a 6 month rental to start with. At least we can get a good idea of the surrounding areas and what jobs are available.
Good luck Fraser with your decision
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