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Façade Choices

These are the façade choices.. so difficult when you need to visualise how it would look with your brick and colour combo...

Retro: This one comes 'free'. Love the full wrap around windows to the upstairs rumpus.

Manhattan: $2400. The rumpus is extended further out over the front porch so there's more internal living space. Wish I could change for the full length of windows like the retro but I've been told windows can't be changed in the façades ...

Chatsworth: $9400. Even though I know I won't use a balcony I do think it makes the house look more 'grand' and improves resale value. Having those big columns adds more shape to the house too.

Stirling: $9900. This is the best looking pic by far. However, I don't think it lends itself well with brick and I am not a big fan of render. Also, the difference between this and the Chatsworth is that the columns / porch area don't look like they are centered. I like the chatsworth porch more because it is just exposing the front door.

Finally this is the Hyde Park. ($12,000). Sadly, it is exclusive to the waldorf so I can't choose it. :(


Final Choice: TBD. Stay tuned! The Chatsworth wins, although we have asked for the arch to be straightened!


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  1. William18 March 2014 at 10:04

    We are thinking of doing the chatsworth too, have you finished building? If so do you have pics of the ending result for your facade?

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    1. Jerry18 March 2014 at 10:15

      Hi William, haven't even got my HIA contract yet! :) Will update this post will my facade drawing

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