Peach Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'm not such a fan of the design of some of these houses, but I love the idea of a pool room, indoor pool, study, theatre, adult retreat and so on. Sure I'd be even less a fan of the rates bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 There are some beautiful houses around.We watch the property programmes on Sky and some of the houses they feature are to die for.Unfortuantly they are out of the price range of most people who come out to Aus, unless they have a least a million or want to take on massive loans. But we can only dream!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Oh wow look at my big house...!!! I must of made it now..!! Yawn Speaks volumes.............not about the house owners either. A lot can be read into the way you think about this subject. Why can't you accept that some folk simply like Mcmansions and don't commit their hard earned money to them just to show off............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can1983 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Every McMansion you pass seems to has a builders ute parked out front - clearly this was the industry to be in (double benefits I guess) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I love them too. In Mandurah there are loads on the canals and at Christmas you can do a Christmas lights cruise because they all go mad with the decorations . My favourite one was the house in Surfers Paradise that has a helicopter on the end if the jetti rather than a boat ! I'd have one in a heartbeat if I could afford one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I think the best looking houses are Queenslander's, I wouldn't particularly like to live in one but they make the streets around me look really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'm not a fan personally but I always say to OH as we drive up west coast hey, checking them out ' I wouldnt say no if someone gave us one!' Id prefer a timber and glass a frame mcmansion with cathedral ceilings, lots of natural light and woodburner in a forest setting. In fact I'd probably really like your house Kate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Got a ticket in this Cairns house lottery which is drawn today. This would do me nicely. Just waiting for the phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 There are some beautiful houses around.We watch the property programmes on Sky and some of the houses they feature are to die for.Unfortuantly they are out of the price range of most people who come out to Aus, unless they have a least a million or want to take on massive loans.But we can only dream!!!!!! It all depends where. When we first arrived you could buy a beautiful house like that for between $250-$300k. Unfortunately prices have now risen but there are some areas where you could pick one up for $400-$500k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Got a ticket in this Cairns house lottery which is drawn today. This would do me nicely. Just waiting for the phone call. I'm sure its on Canopys Edge like the last one. Although stunning houses I don't compare them to the McMansions of Melbourne where they really are made of a poor quality. Up here because of the cyclone rating you know its a good quality build. Good luck with the lottery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I think the best looking houses are Queenslander's, I wouldn't particularly like to live in one but they make the streets around me look really nice! I never liked Queenslanders but have to admit my taste has changed over the years and I love them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I like what you've done with the place. If you have guests over I guess you put down another tarp. Provide your own chair, please.:wink: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I don't like the others but this one has character. It reminds me of Frank Lloyd Wrights "Falling Water". The best things in life aren't things. I'd describe it as 'pig dog ugly' Give me a bungalow with a bull nosed verandah anyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I love them too. In Mandurah there are loads on the canals and at Christmas you can do a Christmas lights cruise because they all go mad with the decorations . My favourite one was the house in Surfers Paradise that has a helicopter on the end if the jetti rather than a boat ! I'd have one in a heartbeat if I could afford one. Poser! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I like some especially with pools around the house like a moat. hey why not if you can afford it. Some are truly without taste though but i find the nicest ones the ones which are new but built in the old ozzy style with wood veranda etc... Older houses (more than 20 years) in Perth tend to be dingy, most are rentals to be fair. They build em but you pay most for land and then re build on the same plot 20 years later, apparently a problem with termites and rot which makes them useless for restoration. Some are restored and modernised and look great. One thing i hate in perth is that the new builds are slotted next to the nice old ones. it kind of degrades the area, they should have planning permission to make them build old style houses in the older areas - Subiaco is one of these areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Thats what I've realised we need for our next move, a new house in an old style. I hate modern, it just doesnt appeal and feels so lacking in character and warmth which is importnat to me in a home...but have come to realise that our budget just doesn't cover the modernisation that our ( older) but charecterful house needs...new doors and windows ain't cheap...neither is flooring and kitchens.....the newer houses that look old though are often the most sought after...and pricey! Can't win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]20590[/ATTACH] We discovered this beauty when we first arrived we were just driving around as you do dreaming, we call it the James Bond house, it in Waikiki/Warnbro right on the cliff top. Absolutely gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 O buggr. Almost makes me want 2 be back so I could post a pic of the Tudor style mcMansions I found in Carindale, Brisbane. What were they thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I think the saddest thing about McMansions is that they build right up to the limit of what the plot will allow. Houses look better with space around them. But few of us can afford the home we know we deserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 O buggr. Almost makes me want 2 be back so I could post a pic of the Tudor style mcMansions I found in Carindale, Brisbane. What were they thinking? Yeah get a fair few of them in my area around clayfield! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I think the best looking houses are Queenslander's, I wouldn't particularly like to live in one but they make the streets around me look really nice! Yep really like Queenslanders almost as much as I dislike Mc Mansions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I don't mind the McMansions individually- its just that they are often crammed together with no outdoor areas and then they tend to look tacky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Thought another thread suggested folk out here are simplistic tastes of a non material nature endorsed by most on here. Seems most in actual fact like these Mc Mansions, more ostentatious the better, too big I would suggest for the average needs and un necessary. Afraid besides some built with a degree of individuality and quirkiness, a number are just plan ostentatious with limited appeal in my view. Especially those built on blocks that squeeze as much Mc Mansion as possible onto a small space. Then there is the cleaning, upkeep and maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 We like our little 70's house. It has the rooms we need although not the ensuite we want. A little (lot) of paint and effort and it is in great condition. We have our garden and entertaining deck and room for a veggie patch too. The best thing is the granny flat at the bottom of the garden, visitors can come over from the uk and have their own space, and keep out of ours! We can't see the point of a big house on a small block as we have a small family, we would prefer to utilise the space as an outdoor retreat. Mind you to spruce up the deck has cost over $600 in stain alone. Maybe it could have been a touch smaller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sustain Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 http://media.theage.com.au/national/selections/getup-spoofs-grand-designs-4687245.html Interesting twist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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