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Berstan Homes Doncaster's premier home building company specializing in Knock down rebuilds and dual occupancy developments. We have a team of expert's designers, engineers, surveyors, arborists, landscape designers, planners and our Directors Mark & Paul Bryson both registered building practitioners. Call Berstan Homes today for an informative talk about what's possible to build on your piece of Doncaster land.
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So you have decided to consider a custom home builder and wondering where to start. There is a large range of styles, looks and so many quality products from impressive brand names, let Berstan Homes help you put it all together. Step one with Berstan Homes is to come and browse all the options available to you at our display centre. Once you have seen our display homes, I always advise our clients to make a list of must haves.
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Hamptons living at its best with Berstan Homes Hampton facade will bring your Hamptons dream come true. The Astoria45 by Berstan Homes is an eye catching home with all the design features you would expect from a Hamptons style home. This five bedroom home has plenty of space for everyone with five separate living zones with one being located at the front of the home away from the activity of the central kitchen and open planed meals/dining areas. A covered
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Berstan Homes are currently offering for the month of February a free roof upgrade to Colourbond. This is a limited deal for the month only and will only apply to our home range above 200m/2. There are many reasons clients choose Colourbond over cement tiles and one main reason is the durability and strength not needing to deal with any cracked tiles and leaks. There are so many colours in the Colourbond range that suits everyone.
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Supply and demand is the key driving force in the property market and location, location, location. The strongest demand tends to be in inner city areas such as Essendon, with buyers attracted to proximity to major amenities including the CBD, entertainment precincts and so much more.  The cost of land is high and the houses in the area in many cases are poor in design and functionality with appalling energy ratings. These reasons above lead buyers as well as owners
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Most land sizes in Blackburn would lend themselves to a dual occupancy development and it can be a very lucrative way of cashing in. The cost of most dual occupancies is the same as the sale price of one of the homes therefore covering the cost of your new home. It's simply if you are sick of your old home with its poor design and heaps of maintenance it could be time to call the team at Berstan Homes. Berstan
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The Olsen 27.5 offers a kitchen that most only dream of, including a butler's pantry with a feature window for natural light and an island bench large enough to incorporate a breakfast bar. A generous dining area leading into a spacious living area which also looks out to the alfresco dining area is just a few great features that the Olsen 27.5 offers. The master bedroom can only be described as being executive with a huge walk in robe and
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We have used plenty of wall paper in our displays homes lately with great results. This particular bedroom we used a soft green wall paper with an interesting pattern to create a peaceful resting environment. Don’t be afraid to give it a go yourself it’s not that difficult to install and the results speak for themselves.
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Not able to find the home design suitable for you? Talk to the custom home builder Berstan Homes and let our team create your dream. At Berstan Homes we manage the number of custom home builds each year so that our clients have the advantage of working directly with us every step of the way. This way you can be confident in knowing your builder and feeling comfortable throughout your custom build experience.  There are many reasons why custom home
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Well where we start with the Nivas there are so many outstanding features in this home.When entering the Nivas you are met with a tremendous feeling of space with the extended width hallway leading on to the open plan living, dining areas.  The kitchen is well designed with a huge walk in pantry and an island bench with breakfast bar with clear vision through the dining and living areas.There are 3 good size bedrooms all fitted with built in robes
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The age of the homes in Vermont are starting be an issue for maintenance and costing their owners plenty. A cost effective alternative for the home owners in Vermont would be a dual occupancy or evening building a second home in the backyard for investment or sale. The costs for the development are usually covered by the sale of the second property or rent the property out for a passive income solution. Berstan Homes offer a complete service from start
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Having trouble with your old home and feeling cramped maybe a little like living in a shoe box. New home builder Berstan Homes can help by offering design solutions beyond your dreams with a team of designers ready to create your perfect dream home. Flexibility is only one of the major differences when building with Berstan Homes and our personal service is second to none. These factors are a winning combination for our clients making the whole building process one
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One of our current knock down rebuilds in the Melbourne suburb of Templestowe is really starting to take shape. The design of the home is the Florence51 by Berstan Homes a classic French provincial home with all the opulence you would expect from this high end château. The Florence51 is a very popular design and will certainly create a statement were ever we build one.
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Our quoting of late with knock down rebuild Melbourne are increasing steadily by around 10% per year and I have been noticing most enquiries are from existing land owners. Most of our clients are simply unable to find the home they want and really are struggling to find knock down homes in their area so the only solution is a knock down rebuild of their existing home. Dual occupancy solutions are also proving very popular as this is an ideal
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Be careful with your alfresco ceilings and don’t make the mistake that most do by having a boring cement sheet ceiling. Timber is a much better alternative and plenty more attractive, yes it will cost more but let’s face it what a great look!  A timber ceiling gives a feeling of warmth, rich texture and design flare causing your friends to look up with envy.
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There is exceptional capital growth potential to be generated by home owners or investors doing knock down rebuilds of run down properties.  Mooroolbark is a quality area that has plenty of older style homes ready for demolition and knock down rebuild. This is now evolving into an increasing part of the Mooroolbark landscape.  Talk to Berstan Homes about your complete construction service from planning to final construction.
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Step into the amazing Tofino 20 and you will see that the home offers many features of a larger home without the expense.  Two separate living zones with one close to the designer kitchen and meals area . Just a couple of features in the kitchen is an island bench with breakfast bar and a butlers pantry including prep basin. Bedrooms 2 & 3 are of good size and come with built in robes. The Grand master bedroom has a
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The Eltham area offers so much and many are looking to move into the area and this means a possible way of cashing in some of your land equity. How?  It could be worth considering a knock down rebuild and building a dual occupancy or even two or three standalone dwellings. Depending on your financial situation it could be a great way of achieving a passive income with very little expense. Most of the building costs are covered by the
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This grand home commands all the luxury appointments that you would expect in executive living. First room at the entry is a home office /study and a descent size theatre room for them movie nights at home. When passing by these rooms the home opens up to a designer kitchen area which looks out over the more than generous dining and family rooms. Just one of the kitchens great features is its butler's pantry with more than ample cupboard space.
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If you're looking for a builder to build your new home in Croydon Berstan Homes offers you the chance to shape the outcome of the design. We will work with you to adjust the floor plans and specifications so that you get exactly what you want, this is a point of difference that many of our competitors don't offer. At Berstan Homes we know that one size will not suit all so we custom design most of our home builds
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If you are looking for a builder for a dual occupancy development in Nunawading Berstan Homes should certainly be top of the list. We are experts in Custom Designing dual occupancies and knock down new build developments if this is what you are looking for. Berstan Homes offer a complete service from council applications, planning, demolition and construction making the whole process easy.
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The Stockton26 by Berstan Homes has a great feeling of space when entering the home with a light filled entry/foyer that opens to a front lounge area which looks out to the decked alfresco.  There are four bedrooms and all are of generous size and are located within easy access to the centrally located bathroom. The Stockton's kitchen has an open plan design with a butler's pantry behind the kitchen and plenty of storage cupboards. The Stockton26 would suit a
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A stunning home with all the features that you would expect from luxury living space. After passing through the impressive portico you find a more than ample sized entry with views through to the expansive family and meals area. To the left of the entry you will find a study then the grand master bedroom with a luxuriously large walk in robe and ensuite. The Silverton also has two living areas located in the middle of the home and 3
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Looking for a Home builder in Doncaster East call Berstan Homes. We specialize in Knock down rebuilds and dual occupancy builds in the Doncaster East area. Berstan Homes offer a complete building service including council planning and everything in between taking all the processes making the whole experience as stress free as possible.
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The Olsen 23 is a home offering 4 bedrooms, study knook, two good size living areas. The three bedrooms are located at the rear of the home for plenty of peace and quiet while you entertain. An alfresco could easily be added if required to this well designed home. In the Olsen range there are many smart design combinations this is just one.
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Berstan Homes have a large collection of designs to choose from and a team of drafting experts able to create any style of home you desire. With modern designs and green living alternative solutions Berstan Homes are able to offer a custom design solution for any clients dream home. Many of our clients have expressed such excitement at being involved with the customization designing process basically putting their fingerprint on the home.
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When it comes to entertaining the Astoria44 by Berstan Homes gets to the heart of the matter with its well-designed open plan kitchen and living areas. The light filled kitchen features a large island bench as well as a handy walk in butler's pantry with plenty of natural light. A covered alfresco with easy sliding doors makes all year round entertaining a certainty in this large but affordable home that suits a 15.5w x 31m site.
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If you've got an old house on a block that no longer suits you and are looking for an extra revenue stream a new home in the back yard or a knock down rebuild and a dual occupancy could be for you. By doing a dual occupancy building it enables you to have the choice of selling both, keeping one or renting them out. At Berstan Homes we have a team of experts on hand to help you with your
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Here is an example of a practical home with the feeling of space, and the ability to close the bedrooms off from the rest of the home with a cleverly designed hallway. The 2 bedrooms are of reasonable size and come with their own built in robes, and easy access to the second bathroom. The master bedroom is a good size and has its own walk in robe and ensuite. The kitchen is very workable with plenty of cupboard space
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Bayswater is a suburb with plenty of potential for many different developments from knock down new builds and dual occupancies. With most lot sizes able to fit two homes on the one site Bayswater is still cost effective with numerous well priced properties available for sale. If you already own a piece of Bayswater you are in the best position for a potential new home for free. How? Generally the cost of the construction of the project is covered by
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