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Builder Surrey Hills If you have some land in Surrey Hills and are looking for a free home how about building a dual occupancy or a home in the backyard. It's very easy to do and the whole process could be completed in around 18 months from planning to completion of the building. To get a free brand new home all you need to do is sell one of them and this in turn would pay for the whole project.
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As soon as you enter the Chaumont 28A you have a feeling of luxury. With the grand master bedroom room to your left boasting all the stylish features you expect from this stunning home.  To say the kitchen and meals areas are generous is a understatement, with a walk in butlers pantry complete with natural light including food preparation bench and wash basin. Other stand out features in this fabulous kitchen is the 900 mm appliances, Caesar stone bench tops
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The Liana 21 is a home that suits a 10.5 wide lot and through clever design gives you a double garage a study and four good size bedrooms. The master bedroom is located at the rear of the home with a huge walk in robe being another great feature of this home. In summary a very practical design for the smaller deeper lots.
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Many living in Mitcham would be thinking what it would be like to have a new home and maybe for free! If you own land in Mitcham the chances are that the land you own would be large enough to accommodate a dual occupancy development. By doing a knock down new build dual occupancy and selling one of the home off you could very well have a new home for free. How do you find out more? Call Berstan Homes
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Berstan Homes have put together a design team for their dual occupancy developments and some of the new designs are simply perfect for the Balwyn North area. The designs are available for inspection at our new display centre and if they don't fit your lot we can always custom design to suit.
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Entertainers will love the Santorini24 by Berstan Homes with a gourmet kitchen and plenty of living zones. The kitchen is centrally located with open plan to dining-family and alfresco surrounding. Read More... A private theatre/media room leaves plenty of time for some quiet time. The garage has a cleverly designed store/workshop area for those wanting a works area. There are four generous size bedrooms all with good storage built in. The Santorini24 would suit a lot size of 13.5w x
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Vacant land in Heathmont and surrounding suburbs is virtually non-existent and it is this scarcity combined with the strong demand for property in these suburbs, that has seen the emergence of the ' knock down and rebuild ' phenomenon.  At Berstan Homes we offer a full design and construction team ready for any challenge to make your dream home a reality. Berstan Homes are a home building company able to take your project from start to a quality finished home.
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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 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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With most homes in the Park Orchards area being the age they are requiring more and more maintenance it would make sense to do a knock down rebuild. By doing a knock down rebuild it gives you the perfect way of having the dream home you have always wanted. Berstan Homes are able to handle everything in the process from council planning through to the building of your brand new home.
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There are plenty of properties within the Oak Park area being knockdown and rebuilt creating a more appealing landscaping of modern design. With the absence of available land throughout the inner city suburbs it makes sense to renew with a knock down rebuild a single dwelling or even a dual occupancy. The whole process can be very difficult and there are plenty of hoops the councils make you jump through so you need to choose a builder like Berstan Homes
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Old homes and large blocks of land = potential. The way land values in Templestowe are tracking it certainly is at a premium. If you're lucky enough to own a large piece of land in Templestowe and are looking at a passive income or a way to cash in your land.  There are several ways this can be achieved one is to just sell it and move on or if you like the area where you live why not consider
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If you're looking into a knock down rebuild in Wonga Park Berstan Homes would need to be considered with their custom building experience. Berstan Homes offer a complete service from start to finish and with having everything in house the whole process is effortless. Deciding to have a knock down rebuild then building your dream home should be a great experience not full of stress and headache call Berstan Homes today for the first steps towards your new home build.
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Well where do you start with the Astoria28A, this home has so many wonderful features. A grand master bedroom boasting an ensuite with its twin basin vanity and fully tiled shower also a large walk in robe. For anyone wanting to work from home, this home offers a working size office/study close to the front entry for convenience. Walk in robes are a main feature in all of the spacious bedrooms, which are all in easy access to a bathroom
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The Scottsburn24A range are very well designed stylish homes suitable for lot widths of 9.5m to 11m making it available for small lower priced lots. With this in mind you are able to build a good size home on a smaller lot without the hassle of maintaining a large garden and saving on the cost of the land. The Scottsburn24A has everything that you would expect to make your home life richer with a focus on space and style. Starting
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Let Berstan Homes take the Headaches associated with the whole knockdown rebuild process off your hands, so you can concentrate on your field of expertise. Berstan Homes are knockdown rebuild specialists and have a team of professionals able to take on any project from start to finish. If you are in Mont Albert and looking for a French provincial or a modernistic home design Berstan Homes have their own designers specialising in custom design builds. Mont Albert being an older
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Lower Plenty is fast becoming a suburb where old meets new with many of its older homes being removed and upgraded by modern designed living abodes. With an old home comes all the problems poor design, making do with what's existing and the energy ratings are terrible due to old standards. It could very well be time to seriously consider a knock down rebuild, a brand new custom designed energy efficient home you have always dreamed about. Berstan Homes can
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With most homes in Wattle Glen reaching their use by date it's definitely worth considering a knock down rebuild. There are many major benefits with doing a knock down rebuild I have listed some main examples:  The latest design ideas.  A home that will suit you and your family's life style.  Lower maintenance.  Easier to heat and cool saving cost.  Same location you know and love.  Environmentally friendly.  Sustainable building products.  Value
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Dual occupancies are the perfect way to release the equity in your land asset and that's why so many savvy land owners in Vermont are having them built. Berstan Homes have an experienced team available for every part of the process so there is no need to waste time with numerous professionals. With Berstan Homes being able to provide a complete service from start to completion this will save valuable time and your finance.
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The Clinton 21R is a home especially designed for rear loading lots with a strong focus on open plan kitchen and living areas. Featuring sliding doors in the living area for easy outdoor entertaining. The kitchen also has another unique idea with a long window above the stove to let the natural light in, for nearly the full length of the bench. A large breakfast bench in the kitchen is ideal for those quick meals. Each bedroom has built in
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Plenty is fast becoming an in suburb there is only one problem the houses are in most cases old and in bad need of a makeover. Large renovations are nearly always higher in cost than a knock down new build, so it's worth looking closely at the figures before a renovation happens. Berstan Homes offers a complete service from planning and council liaison to home builds completion. Berstan Homes only build a set number of homes a year and this
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Sometimes it's the small items in a home's design that can make so much difference in a home that will achieve the wow factor you're looking for. A very easy addition to your home design can be a few wall niches they create depth and interest to your walls. I always like to install lights above the niches for extra wow see attached photo. Many of our clients lately are requesting wall niches they are very popular.
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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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