In the beginning...

I have decided to create a blog to share our build with family and friends. Also my sister is building at the same time (1800km away!) so this is a nice way to share the experience.

At the moment we are at pre-contract stage...overwhelmed by colours, tiles, door handles and roof colour...who knew there would be so many decisions to make! So to take a step back in time here is where it all began:

The block

Our patch of dirt, officially ours in July 2011. With views to the ocean, if you stand on a high tree stump!


The plans:
With the location sorted it was time to find a house to put on it! We decided to build with Dale Alcock as we have built with them before and were very happy with the outcome. We found a great design and a charming sales man.....this is what we came up with

The Newport
http://www.dalealcock.com.au/New-Homes/Display-Homes/Newport/Build/

After many discussions the latest floor plan:

So we have had our pre-selection meeting where we were given a tour of the Dale Alcock (SW) showroom, shown our inclusions and given our homework booklet. So while we are getting ready for pre-start selections our contracts are being drawn up. And now the fun begins.....