by pennifold 06 Dec 2021

Yahoo! The time has finally come - the family moved out over the weekend!!

Its only been 13 months and WOW! their home is gorgeous.

Steve did all the stairs himself and has done a brilliant job in my eyes. He saved all the bearers and joists plus any old wood he could from their original Miner's cottage (120 year old Tallowwood) and has reused it in their new home.

The kitchen is a dream, the tiler has done an awesome job on all the tiles (all greens and soft greys, with darker tones of green) and the carpenters on their massive front door The door as you can see in the picture isn't finished off. They put it in on Friday and the builder and carpenter came back this morning (it's now Monday evening as I write this) to put back all the cladding around the door frame etc.

The pool has been emptied 3 times this year alone as we have had such a wet year. It should be finished by the end of the year, well that's what the pool guy said!!

Amy and I have been moving stuff over for the past couple of weeks, so she just has some clothes (mostly long dresses etc.) to pick up. Her wardrobes will be going in next week, so she is using cardboard boxes with a metal rod which holds coat-hangers to hang your clothes up on.

I'll add some pictures - they are just so happy to be finally in their new home. Love Chris

1. Amy and Steve's bathroom with mirror to the ceiling.
2. Girl's bathroom
3. Guest bathroom (this will be my bathroom when I babysit.)
4. Front view of house
5. Side view of house
6. Looking up toward the back deck
7. Standing on back deck looking toward the pool
8. Looking into kitchen
9. Kitchen view
10.Laundry
11.Study (he ran out of his original wood, so did the parquetry, Amy said she can always put a rug on it!!!!)
12. Upstairs hallway (where Amy is standing they have had a laundry chute built into the timber wall panelling.
13. Stairs looking towards front door.
14. Stairs looking towards the back room.
15. Front door

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Comments (13)

by cfidl 16 Dec 2021

Wowzer! Love the style! I hope that roof is facing south and is full of solar panels. Oops that would be north. Lol!

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by dailylaundry 07 Dec 2021

This home is simply beautiful! They did such a wonderful job designing what they wanted - Oh, my I truly envy that pool! Can you just imagine how extra beautiful the house will be decorated for the holidays!! Thanks for sharing and bunch of hugs to you Chris!! Laura

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by pennifold 08 Dec 2021

Yes, it is beautiful and so light and airy. I think they'll find it hot during summer with all those skylights though, but they have air conditioning too and lots of air flow. Amy has put the Christmas tree up in the corner of their lounge room and it looks lovely. Love Chris

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by graceandham 07 Dec 2021

Really swoozie and my favorite thing is still that floating staircase! Shakespeare would say, all's well that ends well. Congratulations all the way around for all the reasons everyone is celebrating. I think you should wait a few months and tell her you're coming to live with them while you re-do your house. Do you swim? That pool will be a luxury item.

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by pennifold 08 Dec 2021

Thanks Betsey, I love the staircase too, but don't like going up and down them so much. I was up there so many times whilst we were moving things in. I love swimming, and intend to be in there a lot during our summer. Love Chris

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by hightechgrammy 06 Dec 2021

It's so beautiful! Everyone will feel like they have tons of space! So glad you made it through the 13 months without going BATTTY

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by pennifold 08 Dec 2021

Thanks Jan, it has been a lot of work, but worth it in the end. Love Chris

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by tuross 06 Dec 2021

Chris it's a lovely home with some beautiful and unique features I would guess hundreds of hours were spent planning it all. I'm sure they will all build some wonderful new memories to add to their treasure chest.
Wishing you all a happy and joyous Christmas.
Lynne

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by pennifold 06 Dec 2021

Hi Lynne, yes, it's been their dream for the past few years. Months of planning and getting approval from the Newcastle City Council, then builders and getting things organised. We had torrential rain at the beginning of this year, Covid issues, sickness of the tradies etc. etc. etc. Building a new home always has issues!!!!! Thanks for your Christmas wishes. The same to you too, love Chris

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by dlonnahawkins 06 Dec 2021

Beautiful home....may they have a wonderful life there, and many memories.

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by pennifold 06 Dec 2021

Thanks so much Beth, I hope they do too. Love Chris

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by crafter2243 Moderator 06 Dec 2021

Wishing them many many hours of happiness. I bet everyone is happy to have their own space

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by pennifold 06 Dec 2021

You hit the nail on the head Angie!!!! Thanks for your wishes, love Chris

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by 02kar Moderator 06 Dec 2021

Oh my!!!! What a beautiful home they have created. They can now add a lifetime of memories of living to their catalog of building memories. And now I understand why you have been so quiet the past couple of weeks. I know you are all going to quickly adjust to your new lives and have a very Merry Christmas.

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by pennifold 06 Dec 2021

Hi Karen, it's been crazy here and what with me trying to finish my quilt, looking after Mum and trying to keep our place 'tidy' as possible, it's been hectic. Trev and I are off to Melbourn, Victoria tomorrow for a 5 day break. Looking forward to it. Love Chris

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by dragonflyer 06 Dec 2021

I imagine they are thrilled to be moving into their new home...very interesting architecture...

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by pennifold 06 Dec 2021

Thanks Kim, yes, this home was Architecturally made along with Steve's assistance. He works in the housing industry and has taken ideas from all over. Love Chris

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by sdrise 06 Dec 2021

Wow so beautiful indeed!!! We wish them the best in their new home!!! It is going to be very quiet in your house after they move back... Love the pictures thanks for sharing. Suzanne

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by pennifold 06 Dec 2021

Yes, Suzanne, it's quiet here this morning, with gentle rain falling on our rooftop. Love Chris

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by jrob Moderator 06 Dec 2021

What a beautiful home! I wish them happiness always here.

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by pennifold 06 Dec 2021

Thanks Jerrilyn, yes, we pray for that too. Love Chris

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by toogie 06 Dec 2021

I agree with all Nan said,Wow! Love the wood!!! Love the light all the glass will provide but sure wouldn't wanna clean it! -lol- A beautiful home indeed. I know you all will be happy to settle in your own homes again. I wish Amy, Steve and the girls much happiness in their new home-Toogie

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by pennifold 06 Dec 2021

Thanks Toogie, Trev actually came up the stairs this morning and said -
"How good is it to sleep in my own bed again!!!"
The house is lovely and quiet once again. The kids are ecstatic to finally be in their new home. Love Chris

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by mrskiki 06 Dec 2021

Wow is the only thing I can say! It is gorgeous. Love all the wood. Hugs. Nan

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by pennifold 06 Dec 2021

Thanks Nan, yes, it's gorgeous, isn't it? Love Chris

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