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Rural Retreat

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Theo and Theresa had a vision and a plan, but they needed the right design and build team to bring it to life.

They met with five different building companies and after meeting with the Emphasis Design and Build team and receiving their quotation, they knew Emphasis Homes were the team to make their vision a reality.

The Brief

Although they had a plan already, the Emphasis Homes team reviewed it and helped them make some tweaks to ensure they would be happy with the finished product.

Right from the outset, this house was going to be the ultimate challenge for the Emphasis Homes team. There was a lot of engineering and earthworks required but they were up for the challenge!

Theresa has a keen eye for design, and nothing less than perfection would have made the grade! She had enlisted the help from an interior designer she knew already, and they worked as a collaborative team with our Design and Build team to achieve the desired finish. It was critical to balance her supply list with the Emphasis Homes supply list to ensure the budget was achievable.

The Result

Despite the build taking place during Covid lockdowns with a multitude of challenges to negotiate, Emphasis Homes still managed to complete the build and hand over the keys by their contract date.

The finished result is a home filled with character, charm and unique features that required attention to detail and craftsmanship. Time and effort was taken at every stage to achieve their vision.

Standout Features

Some of the standout features include;

White custom-made bricks from Canterbury were carefully staggered against the grain to create a clay-brick cladding further complemented by a striking schist column on the chimney surround.

Entering the property down a staircase inset with railway sleepers, visitors are greeted by double doors imported from Mexico. The door frame itself was a bespoke piece, painstakingly created by Rob, to match the door that was imported without a matching door frame. The final effect was incredible, looking exactly like it was made by the same custom manufacturer of the door. This is just one example of how the team at Emphasis Homes will go above and beyond to realise their clients vision!

Inside, the open-plan interior features a hydrocork flooring, sunken living room, dining room and a kitchen which incorporates a granite benchtop and custom walnut butcher’s block as well as a generous scullery. Expansive, flush sliders open onto the wraparound deck, complete with fireplace, louvred roof and wooden hot tub. Features such as central air conditioning and a smart home control system take rural living to the next level.

Located in an upstairs bathroom, a beautiful real stone bathtub resides which was so heavy that it took 5 men to carry upstairs. The team had to then work around it, protecting it from damage while the walls and interior were built.

The project of this caliber meant a lot of challenges needed to be met to achieve the client’s vision. The Emphasis Homes team thoroughly enjoyed the technical challenges of this build and the result speaks for itself.

This home won a Regional Gold award at the Master Builders Home of the Year Awards 2023, for New Home $1 million – $1.5 million.

More importantly, the clients were ecstatic and absolutely love their new home!

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