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meghan

Botanic Ridge, Victoria
Joined 17 March 2009
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15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Anyone else building at Botanic Ridge?

I'm sorry many of you are having problems with your DA.
We only had to note a few things on our plans: That our exterior lights would be baffled, the…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Here we GO! MegsyG's new house! Eew! GREEN bricks!!!

Green bricks are no longer ::lol:: They did something to clean them up and the rest of them faded by the time we moved in.
We…

Here we GO! MegsyG's new house! Eew! GREEN bricks!!!
15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
FTTH network in Botanic Ridge - Does it exist or not??

hello,
Was that including the phone line trench as well? I think 2300 is a bit steep.
It is my understanding that we have the conduit pipes only "no cable…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Anyone else building at Botanic Ridge?

Hi Guys :D
Hope the titles are released asap for you :)
We're in stage 2B LOT 232 or number 28, and we've…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Anyone else building at Botanic Ridge?

Hi freddo :)
Hope your settlement happens soon!
By 'outgoings' do you mean extras? Like to meet estate covenants and/or guidelines? Or do you mean ALL your outgoings?…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
waverly homes in botanic ridge moving in dec 3rd

Looking good Scott :) We'll be neighbours before you know it!

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Anyone else building at Botanic Ridge?

The only thing we had to submit besides our house plans before building was the driveway plan.
Our landscaping plan was submitted a few months ago, but after we started…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Show us your entrance door/doors ....

I had red doors ;D Adored them!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1554269&l=f497b57dd1&id=565306222
This time we are going for the XS24, stained to match the garage and timber infill on the portico.

Show us your entrance door/doors ....
15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Difference between off-white & 'white sand and grey cement ?

The difference is that they use white cement AND white sand to get a white mortar.
Our builder uses 'off white' as their standard mortar colour- which is white sand…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Anyone else building at Botanic Ridge?

Howdy Doo ::lol::
I love the Atlantique floor plan, very nice :) I have friends building in Stage 7- she is…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Our PD Illoura.

So sorry to hear of your loss Hels. RIP Beautiful Ben.

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Here we GO! MegsyG's new house! Eew! GREEN bricks!!!

No problems seeking solutions :) Happy to help!
Am a bit peeved that practically NOTHING but the benchtops has been done since the last update 14/7!

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Anyone else building at Botanic Ridge?

Hello future neighbours ::lol::
I know there are a few of us building at Botanic Ridge Estate in Cranbourne South, just wondering if you guys…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Eaves - 450mm vs 600mm

Must be just the way it looks in this pic. Trust me, I've seen the house hundreds of times ::lol::
Bam - No…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
For all those who like cupcakes

Looove cupcakes, and so do my boys when I make them :) Mine aren't nearly pretty as that- but they taste good! ;)

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Eaves - 450mm vs 600mm

Here's another shot front on.

It's a mandatory requirement for all houses to be built with 600mm eaves @ Botanic Ridge Estate. Didn't bother with double glazing as we more than…

Eaves - 450mm vs 600mm
15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Eaves - 450mm vs 600mm

In our estate, it is a mandatory requirement to have 600mm eaves. Here are some recent photos where you can see the eaves and the roofline.
FWIW, we have 2700mm…

Eaves - 450mm vs 600mm
15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Depth of your fridge space !

OUr fridge would have stuck out about 170mm if we hadn't have increased the depth. We ended up turning the mucked-up space in the study into a wardrobe.
It's easier to…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Honest opinion of this letterbox??

Errr, no. Not my favourite letterbox I've seen :lol:
DH built ours. It cost him less than $100, took him a day and looks pretty good. Mind…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
What would you do tiles or carpet in family? Opinions please

Actually - What Joles said as well!
I'd also be inclined to tile the rear hallway too. But that's just me ::lol::

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
What would you do tiles or carpet in family? Opinions please

Honestly? With 3 boys under 7, a cat, a dog and a messy husband I wouldn't even consider carpet in my family room :lol:
If…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Do you HAVE to have obscured glass in bathrooms & toilets??

Here's a few DIY window frosting and tinting places. Haven't tried any of them, so can't tell you how easy it is or what it looks like though

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
City of Casey - Crushed Rock requirement

Hi there :D
On our contract it has crushed rock will be provided free of charge if needed for easier access to building site.
I…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
waverly homes in botanic ridge moving in dec 3rd

Welcome freddo :)
I have friends building with PD in Stage 7 as well :) She can't wait for everything to start happening.
My…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
The kitchen is finally complete, sharing some pics

Stunning! What a lovely kitchen :) You must be so proud!

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Front Facade Help Please :)

Howdy Doo ::lol::
DH and I are in a dilemma! Originally, we were going to stackstone the front portico in a complimentary colour to the…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
What does no interest,no repayment mean?

We've used them in the past as well, rather the money against my mortgage than in their tills.
The key is to make REGULAR payments that will cover the whole amount.…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Here we GO! MegsyG's new house! Eew! GREEN bricks!!!

Thanks guys!
We had a quick inspection yesterday in the torrential downpour, everything is looking good! All they have left to do for lock up is the timber instep in the…

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
waverly homes in botanic ridge moving in dec 3rd

Looking good ::lol::

15 years15 yearsmeghanmeghan posted:
Our humble abode

Welcome!
What a cute house! Hope everything goes smoothly for you :)

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