A couple, Greg and Suzzane purchased a home in Flinders Victoria. The median house price in Flinders is an astonishing $3 million. The area saw a huge boom when the lockdowns first started, however since then it started to slowly decline.

In a lot of ways, the beach shack’s location was ideal for the couple. It was a close walk to the beach so they could enjoy relaxing strolls with their Border collies whenever they wanted. The shack was also just a short drive away from a stunning golf course, which was very fortunate since the couple are avid golfers. Lastly, Greg and Suzanne loved traveling in their caravan and seeing the sights around Australia, so settling down in an area with beautiful surroundings and living in a shack with such a rich history meant a lot to them.

With all that being said, the shack was too small and parts of it have deteriorated over the years. The couple wanted to modernize the shack and turn it into a Coastal home, but they have some important things to consider: Should they rebuild the house from the ground up, or just renovate it and keep parts of its history? This, along with the median house price in the area steadily declining, Greg and Suzanne had to make smart choices. Luckily, they had a team of experts to help them make their dream home a reality.

In the end, the couple decided to rebuild their Coastal dream house. While the renovate plan included rooms and facilities they both liked, such as the entertainment deck, the rebuild plan was more practical and added new convenient features.

The new design also used clever techniques to save on space, even putting a secret door that leads to a tucked-away laundry. With all the wonderful new additions and extra rooms, there was still a lot of lawn space for their dogs to run around in, and an undercover parking space for their caravan, which was noticeably missing from the renovation plan. Also featured was Fanco’s Hybrid exhaust fan which is extremely versatile with multiple fascia options in round or square with or without light and offers high capacity with quiet operation.

With clever zoning, a lot of areas were closed off, so it’s easier to maintain the temperature throughout the house. The rebuild plan also saw to it that the space was well insulated and airtight which means even more savings in the long run. All these implemented improvements add up to a 7-star energy rating, making the beach shack a truly comfortable and sustainable space to live in.

Project name:
Flinders Coastal Retreat (Renovate or Rebuild, Season 2 House 2)

Architect:
Ashley Beaumont

Buider:
Ecoliv Modular Homes

Fanco products:
Hybrid 250 Exhaust Fan
HRVS System