It's a sand filter.... our wash out is to the rear of the property. Not sure why it wasn't connected to storm water but it wasn't. We have bush reserve…

It is exposed aggregate around the pool. We had the tiles ready to surround it, to tie in nicely with the outdoor area, but the concretors and tilers had concerns…

Here's some more photos. We thought we may have needed a retainer wall but the slope has worked well. From the pool fence to the concrete pavers in the yard,…

They did put some concrete piering in as the pool is 2m from the house.

Hi Tribe, we're Fraser Coast area, so a few hours north of Brisbane. Ours is a local concrete pool builder. It's a good time to suss one out now before…

Cheers. We're really happy with how things have turned out, nearly 5 months on. Pretty much all the landscaping from the bottom garden sheds up are as we planned and…

Thanks Gummz. How's your planning going?

Tapware is from the GJ list as with bathroom basins. Codes are in this thread where I wrote out selections. Can't remember precisely now, something -17. Kitchen sink is upgrade…

An update photo of our courtyard area and driveway (nicknamed Lilly Pilly Lane). Plants are small but will fill the area in nicely (and give good screens) over the next…

Fun and games. Enjoy the planning stages.
Courtyard is tiled and ready for the feature garden. Had a lady from the nursery around yesterday and waiting for her quotes for…

Heaps of light. Only put lights on after dark. Our colours are light but I can't imagine it being dark regardless.
How long till you build?

Quick photo of right now

Design is awesome. I've hardly been inside though . Had over 700m2 turf laid on Monday and doing our best to keep it alive in this scorching heat while working…

We'll post more pics and info when we're settled. Being on over half an acre there's still a lot to get done and I'd like to post the landscaping to…

Thanks for messages. Been flat out and there's next to no reception here on our phones.
We're loving it already and can't believe how big it is now that we're…

Been flat out since getting keys for the shed.... but quick update - we got keys to the house late this arvo. Was a bit of a blur when the…

Cheers - pretty much have work to do around the property everyday till hand-over so it's all going to work out well.
Looking forward to your build starting and seeing…

Australia Day happens to be my daughter's b'day so she's pretty excited to have the first b'day in the new house.... could be cutting it fine with the pool though.…

We have a hand-over date - January 12-13th. But GJ have been awesome as they've given me the keys for the shed (last Friday arvo)

haha one day (so much landscaping to do first!) - once the kids go back, we go back! lol

Yeah, next Friday is the last day of trades. Not sure if the pool builder will take the break though, he might work during the down time as he is…

We're getting closer... but still a little bit to do - the bits that seem to take forever, but will give it, its finishing touches. Over the past week or…

Awesome.... the worst part is being locked out! Kitchen and family area looks well placed for outdoor living with those corner stackers - going to be great.

So cool.... it's an amazing place

Can't wait.... especially with the mother-in-law moving to town haha

Shed plaster is done.

We've found the same with the stacker doors - as soon as they're all opened the cross breeze is awesome.
A place close to where we're building started a few…

That's the go.
Our coping got laid today. They sent the fancy skimmer lid (granite with stainless steel surround - blends in with other coping) - so we had the option…

Buildingonup - yeah, the screen is on the unused side of the house and no biggie at all - he did approach us last week and ask if we were…

Your build is certainly taking off.... would be nice walking through and getting a feel for it