Knockdown and rebuild with Clarendon Homes

Everyone loves a second hand shop. All of grandma and grandad’s old clothes in there and fun little trinkets that are not only from another time, but they are from a time that is from no time in particular.

Now, think about a thing you might buy from a second hand store. Now multiply that by your entire life savings, add your family and everyone you care about and the second hand option is not so appealing. (Oh, we’re talking about homes now, just in case you didn’t know). Everybody likes a fresh start, and us at Clarendon Homes know there is no fresh start quite like a brand-new home fresh start.

This is why a Clarendon Homes knockdown rebuild job is a great option for those of you considering buying, moving or renovating. It means that there’s no inheriting other people’s old problems, bad plumbing, dodgy wiring and whatever else might feature in the equation.

So, just for you, us at Clarendon Homes have put together a few reasons why knocking down and rebuilding beats an old home from the get go:

•           We have over 50 designs to choose from and we’ll work with you to further personalise them to your needs and to your lifestyle. There really is something beautiful about ‘brand-new’.
•           We have a 90-day Warranty Programme and a 50-year structural guarantee meaning you are guaranteed peace of mind with your brand-new Clarendon Homes home.
•           There’s no harmful materials used to build our homes that can be found in homes of the past. No asbestos, lead paint or any other nasties like that. At Clarendon Homes, we pride ourselves on making your home as pleasant for you and the environment as possible.
•           Because everything is all new and there are now better insulation techniques, appliances and window construction, you will save on energy bills and even increase to a 6-star energy rating meaning your heating and cooling costs will be even further reduced.
•           Older homes generally need extra attention and ongoing repairs, but when it comes to a Clarendon Homes home, there is none of that fuss. There’s no remodeling, repainting or repairing – your home is ready for instant enjoyment.
•           One word: convenience. Clarendon homes feature cleverly located laundries, butler’s pantries, great bathrooms and lovely alfresco areas, not to mention plenty of storage space that is rarely found in older homes.
•           Your resale value is instantly maximized. Not just this but rebuilding over renovating can often end up a lot more affordable.
•           Tailor your home to you. Choose your layout, fixtures and fittings, not to mention the internal and external paint jobs.

And to add to all of that, there’s just nothing quite like that new home smell. Ahhhhh.

Clarendon Homes – homes for families

Clarendon Homes are where families live. They’re the places where the whole family stores all the knick knacks of their life together. They’re the places where a quiet game of Monopoly can turn into an impromptu family rumble all in the name of laughs, pride and colourfulworthless paper money. Unfortunately for parents, more often than not, Clarendon Homes’ homes are the place that kids (the big, grown-up variety of kids, that is) just might never want to leave.

We have packed our homes with enough awesomeness to give your family generations of big celebrations, peace of mind, and best of all, incredible memories. That’s why each and every Clarendon Homeshouse is built for life.

So go on, build yourself a new life with Clarendon Homes and experience just how ‘home’ home can really feel.

No matter which you choose, we’ve made room for the whole family and then some. Whether you’ve just started or have a ready-made brood of six, there is a home to suit your ‘gang’ perfectly.

We know that home really is where the heart is and we like to ensure that when your kids grow up and (finally, reluctantly) move out and on, they’ll have nothing but the fondest memories of the home they grew up in. That’s the Clarendon Homes promise. After all, their childhood hearts will always remain here, and we think that’s a pretty amazing thing, if we do say so ourselves.

Clarendon Homes loves kitchens

At Clarendon Homes, we’re all about houses. We love ‘em all – the big ones, the smaller ones, the city ones, and the country ones. So when it comes to our Clarendon Homes designs and what we put into them, we don’t like to play favourites. It’s sort of like choosing which one of your children you love most.

Buuuut, having said that, there is a special place in our heart for kitchens, and we know you all feel the same.

Is there a better room in any home? Some might say the lounge room, others might say the bathroom, but really…the kitchen is where it’s at! The kitchen is where all the deliciousness is stored! (Unless you’re a ‘hide the sweets in the bedside table drawer’ kind of person? If so, well played.) The kitchen is where the cakes are made and the roasts are served and the fridge is sitting patiently waiting for you to discover all of the wonders that lie inside.

It’s because of all this that we create and position our Clarendon Homeskitchens to be the focal point of our homes. They bring the whole family together, after all. Island benches and butler’s pantries are just the start while exceptional fixtures and finishes befriend quality appliances.

These rooms make the urge to entertain almost impossible to resist. Somehow cooking is less of a chore and more of a joy, and having to do the dishes or stack the dishwasher just give you more of a chance to hang out and bask in the awesomeness.

Yes, it’s fair to say that at Clarendon Homes, kitchens are our favourite. But shhhhh…don’t tell the others.

We’ve been in the home building game long enough to know that each and everyone is different, unique and requires their own special touches to their home. And although our Clarendon Homes collection of designs is a large and varied one, when it comes to unique touches, we don’t just cater to your with different styles of home and design options,  we also cater to the more specific elements like finishing touches, colours, and fixtures and finishes throughout your home. This means that as well as choosing your ideal Clarendon Homes design, you get the opportunity to kit the entire house out just as you see fit.

In an effort to help you cater your home to your style, taste and budget, Clarendon Homes have three different levels of inclusions for you to choose from.

First up there’s Ruby Inclusions. This package is ideal for budget conscious first homebuyers and includes a number of fantastic elements for your home.

Secondly there’s our Sapphire Inclusions package. Every family’s dream package, this gives you the chance to deck out your Clarendon Homes home with quality fixtures and finishes and add pure style to the end result.

Last but certainly not least is the Diamond Inclusions package. This is for those of you who like your sophistication served with a side of luxury. This all-premium package turns your Clarendon Homes gem into even more of a haven.

So no matter what you like, we have a package to suit you and your needs.

Go alfresco with Clarendon Homes

At Clarendon Homes, we’ve been building in Australia for over 35 years. This means that we’ve had three-and-a-half decades building 25,000 homes that cater to Australians and their way of life. Each of our homes is built for all the things Australia is famous for – the heat, the storms, the sports loving families and, perhaps most importantly, for those much loved Aussie barbecues.

Each Clarendon Homes design leaves ample room for fantastic alfresco areas, with clever designs and finishes that open the inside up to the outside and bring the outside in, all at once.

So although ‘alfresco’ might be an Italian term, we’ve made it truly Australian with space for barbecues, impromptu backyard games and the whole family without even breaking a sweat. (Which, considering the heat down here, is quite an effort!)

And, not that you want to be stuck in the kitchen on ‘barbie’ day, but if you were, it definitely wouldn’t be so bad considering just how pleasing our kitchens are. The heart and soul of the home, they do the island benches and butler’s pantries and excellent appliances perfectly so that your time spent here is a joy and never a chore (though we can’t promise the kids will feel the same. After all…stacking the dishwasher is still stacking the dishwasher).

So whether you’re a social butterfly at heart, a Sunday ‘barbie’ devotee (and really…who isn’t?) or just like to get some fresh air and admire your home from another angle, if you’re thinking alfresco, think Clarendon Homes.