West Footscray - LifeStyle.com.au
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West Footscray - LifeStyle.com.au
EPISODE 5 WEST FOOTSCRAY List price: Sale price: Makeover Budget: Offers over $520,000 $565,000 $30,000 Episode DESCRIPTION When Tom Jessup went shopping for groceries one Saturday morning, he never imagined he would come back with a house! He was walking past the auction of a 3 bed cottage in the suburb of West Footscray, and thought it would be perfect start for his 21 year old son Paul. But Paul, who was on holiday in Croatia, had other ideas. He wanted to move to Europe, not pay off a mortgage. So Tom found himself with a house he didn’t want. He paid $465,000 for the cottage and needs $510,000 to break even. But the 70s patterned wallpaper and mottled carpets, means nobody wants to buy the house at Toms price. The only solution is to spend money to make money and renovate the house inside and out. The Interior The house looked great from the outside but was quite dated on the inside. Our first task was to strip the walls of their 70’s wallpaper and start with a clean slate. The laundry and only toilet were in good working order, but the rest of the house needed to be re-painted and carpet removed and replaced. To make the house more aesthetically pleasing to buyers we added floating floorboards in the front entrance hallway, lounge room and kitchen from FOWLES AUCTIONS AND SALES. The walls in the hallway were in average condition so after removing the wallpaper the holes were filled and ready to be painted with TAUBMANS® Endure Interior, Precision , a shade of blue/grey which gave a sense of calm throughout. The ceiling and doors were in good condition and were painted with TAUBMANS® Endure Interior, Crisp White. The hallway was then dressed with simple prints to create an inviting entry. We continued this colour scheme through the rest of the property for a feeling of simple elegance. The master bedroom was painted along with the built in wardrobe. The old 70’s carpet was removed and replaced with new charcoal carpet from FOWLES AUCTIONS + SALES to create a fresh feel to the room. Shaynna replaced the blinds www.lifestylechannel.com.au EPISODE 5 WEST FOOTSCRAY with simple cream tab top curtains to reveal the beautiful stained glass. The room was decorated in a modern take on Art Deco with furniture from LAURA ASHLEY and VALIANT HIRE. Shaynna wanted to keep the bedding simple, so crisp white linen was used in all 3 bedrooms and was accentuated in the master bedroom with a faux fur throw and pillows, and dark mahogany bedside tables. The second bedroom was the same colour scheme as the master, but had a different feel. The bed was accentuated with red pillows matching the wall prints, and with modern glass bedside tables and funky lamps. The third bedroom/study was tailored towards a teenager and featured a modern desk, and two bedside tables with white lamps. Because the room was small, the space needed to be utilized accordingly so a single bed was added with white linen and a few cushions and a green throw. Both bedrooms got new charcoal carpet from FOWLES AUCTIONS AND SALES. In the lounge room the carpet was removed and replaced with new floating floorboards. The walls and ceiling were painted and Shaynna dressed the room in modern furniture from LAURA ASHLEY & VALIANT HIRE with mixture of fabric textures of linen weaves, velvet and leather to create interest to the simple colour scheme. Traditional styles like button back chairs were used to reflect the houses age. The blinds were replaced with cream tab top curtains to make the most of the stained glass windows. The kitchen was old and was in dire need of replacing. Shaynna got a bargain white kitchen and stainless steel appliances from FOWLES AUCTION + SALES. The kitchen table was originally placed up against the wall blocking the path through to the laundry and third bedroom. This was moved into the middle of the kitchen and replaced with a round table to create easy access to the end of the house. Shaynna dressed the kitchen with red vases and black and white tea and coffee tins. www.lifestylechannel.com.au The garden Thankfully the front garden and façade of this Melbourne cottage was in very good condition, so aside from mowing the lawns and weeding the garden beds Charlie had very little to do. The back yard however, was a different story. An assortment of ramshackled pergolas, dodgy lean to’s and scruffy shade cloths made the garden look horrendous. The ground looked more like the surface of mars, thanks to a layer of red pebbles and the only plants that seemed to be thriving were the weeds and a solitary hedge. There was no way Charlie could make anything of the yard without some serious demolition, so the pegola, outdoor loo and and garage lean to ended up in the skip. The result was a garden nearly double the size. Charlie’s first job was to build a generous new entertaining deck off the back of the house. The deck was big enough to house a large dining table and chairs and an outdoor lounge, both supplied by VALIANT HIRE’S Melbourne store. He constructed the deck out of treated pine, which he sourced at a discount price at FOWLES SALES AND AUCTIONS. To give it a more expensive look, Charlie stained it in a hardwood colour. The next task was to give the garden some turf. At $5 it was the cheapest component in the garden, but went a long way to making the yard look neat and tidy. The hedge at the back was about the only thing Charlie could salvage from the previous yard. He gave it a trim and planted a row of star Jasmine to grow up along the adjoining fence. The garden bed was planted out with a Magnolia Vulcan as a feature and to give shade to the entertaining area, while Philadelphus filled out the beds. A ceramic planter from POTSONLINE was planted out with herbs. To finish the effect, the weatherboards at the back of the house were painted with TAUBMANS® ENDURE EXTERIOR Twiggy. This took away the glare of the previously white boards and contrasted perfectly with the planting. EPISODE 5 WEST FOOTSCRAY Plants Used LAURA ASHLEY HOME – Collections MAGNOLIA STELLATA TRACHELOSPERMUM JASMINOID PENSTEMON ASSORTED PEONY PLANT PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS PHILADELPHUS COR. AUREA PENISETUM SETACEUM RUBRUM BASIL OREGANO THYME MINT CORRIANDER PARSLEY ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS MISCANTHUS ASSORTED GARDENIA FLORIDA At Laura Ashley we understand that your home is the backdrop to your life. Floor to ceiling, upstairs & down, we are passionate about offering you imaginative room set ideas. With products and patterns inspired by our rich archival heritage we present original collections for you to interpret in your own unique way. PAINT SCHEDULE Area Taubmans Colour All walls.......................Precision All Trims ..................... Crisp White Ceiling ....................... Ceiling White INSIDE VALIANT HIRE We used a variety of rental furniture to create the look for the Maroubra home from Valiant’s Sydney showroom. Valiant Hire is Australia’s leader in office, residential, event and relocation furniture rental with locations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Selling your home? Valiant Hire offers the most extensive and stylish furniture range to achieve the best result. Our complete styling pack is the total one stop solution and includes design, planning, styling and full installation. Items can be chosen to complement your existing furniture or create a stunning new look. We offer a wide range of home ware to decorator pieces, from classic to modern, functional to designer. Valiant’s expert residential designers can help you with all your furniture and accessory needs. An elegantly furnished home sells for 10% more than an unfurnished one. This makes Valiant Hire an essential service to realizing the most from your real estate. In addition, Valiant can help you during a move, relocation. www.valiant.com.au www.lifestylechannel.com.au From statement fabrics and distinctive designs to curtains, blinds and upholstered furniture, from wallpaper and floor rugs to coffee tables and cabinets. Each collection expresses a distinctive style captured by the sophisticated use of colour and pattern, tone and texture. Hand crafted and hand finished, our furniture ranges and made-to-measure window treatments offer a diversity of styles and solutions, superior quality and long lasting performance. Complimented by beautiful accessories, be it cushions, throws or bed linen, a chandelier, a mirror or a vase, it’s all about the exquisite detail LAURA ASHLEY DESIGN SERVICE – Live the Lifestyle Here to listen to your individual needs, develop your ideas, guide your choices and give practical, inspiring advice, the Laura Ashley Design team will help you achieve your decorating dreams. Each scheme our consultants create is different. It’s unique, because it’s your style we express, not ours. Book an appointment for a consultant to visit you at home. Together you can share ideas, view samples and create a scheme that’s just right for you. Visit www.laura-ashley.com.au or call toll free 1800 033 453 for more information on the Design Service Package and Consultation Fee or to register as a VIP customer www.laura-ashley.com.au TAUMBANS ENDURE INTERIOR Hallways, lounge and living room walls are amongst the busiest areas of any home, and as a result are susceptible to collecting dirt, dust, grease and finger marks. It is important that these surfaces can stand up to constant wiping, especially if you have little ones. Taubmans Endure Interior is engineered with Nanoguard. It has an interlocking molecular structure that works to create a protective shield, so stains can be wiped away EPISODE 5 WEST FOOTSCRAY without compromising the quality of the paint or damaging the finish on your walls. It provides excellent mould and mildew protection throughout the life of the paint so you will have a cleaner and healthier home environment. This is why Taubmans Endure is the only interior paint with a 15 year guarantee*. TAUBMANS ENDURE EXTERIOR Most people think it’s the weather that breaks down exterior paint. It’s actually dirt and pollution that works its way into the surface of the paint, weakens it, and then the sun, wind and rain finish it off. Taubmans Endure Exterior is engineered with Nanoguard that creates an interlocking molecular structure so dirt is less likely to stick and surfaces are easier to clean. It’s tough, repels dirt and resists the elements such as baking heat from the sun, howling rain, and even snow, which is why it has a 15 year guarantee*. www.taubmans.com.au structural pine, mouldings, redgum sleepers, engineered flooring, insulation, doors, tiles and much more. Home Renovators – Kitchen & Bathroom (Save up to 50% off normal prices) Come and visit our Home Renovators Auction Warehouse to see our huge range of fridges, washing machines, dishwashers, dryers, ovens, cooktops, rangehoods + portable airconditioners. Our warehouse is currently full of well known brands including Smeg, Omega, Technika, Simpson, Electrolux, Westinghouse, Dishlex and Kelvinator. We’ve also got vanities, showers, baths, toilets, kitchen appliances and bathroom accessories—all of which go for exceptional prices at auction! While you’re here, don’t forget to take a look at our new Kitchen Warehouse where we have brand new kitchens and granite benchtops for sale at auction for up to 1/2 of the retail price! We got the following items from Fowles for our makeover: New L shaped kitchen with 2 pac doors, SS cooktop, range hood, wall oven, dishwasher, treated pine decking, treated pine sleepers, quick set concrete, carpet, vynil floor, floating wood floor. www.fowles.com.au FOWLES ANCO - TURF SUPPLIER Flooring Superstore Largest Carpet & Timber Flooring Showroom in Australia We guarantee never to be beaten on price and we offer a free measure and quote service. We will install your new Carpet Floor coverings and even move all your furniture. Come and visit us at our Showroom today to browse our huge range of carpets and speak to our friendly sales staff. Open 7 Days a week. Fully Guaranteed Installation. Free onsite measure and quote For 30 years Anco has been growing and supplying quality Instant Turf to Victoria’s landscapers, golf courses, racetracks, sportsfields and home gardeners. We grow a wide variety of grass types that will suit the requirements of any site. Our turf is grown on fumigated sandy soils ensuring the turf you receive is of the highest purity and weed free. With turf farms located across Melbourne at Cranbourne West, Clyde, Five Ways and Torquay, we can supply and deliver your turf within 48 hours in normal circumstances. A pick up service is also available. We deliver all around Melbourne including Geelong and Mornington Peninsula. Auctions 3 Types of Auctions held onsite every Wednesday morning: Carpet & Floor Coverings (Save up to 80% off normal prices) Carpet auctions are held every Wednesday starting at 10.00am with viewing from 8.00am. With a huge range every week from large to small rolls and first and second grades there is something for everyone. Timber & Building Materials (Save up to 40% off normal prices) Timber auctions are held every Wednesday starting at 10.00am with viewing from 7.30am. Hundreds of packs are available including flooring, decking, treated pine, www.lifestylechannel.com.au At our Cranbourne West and Geelong retail stores you will find a wide range of fertilizers, spreaders, grass supplies, seed, turf chemicals and other turf related products. Both sites also have our range of turf on display for you to view. Our expert staff can assist you in making the correct choice for your lawn and turf needs. Anco can help you to irrigate your new lawn. See our Water page under products for details. Water restrictions are now in place across Victoria. The level of restrictions vary according to region. Contact your local water authority for restrictions that apply to your area. EPISODE 5 WEST FOOTSCRAY Competitive Turf Prices For a lawn you’ll love, contact Anco Turf - supplier of Sir Walter Turf , Kikuyu Turf , Santa Ana Turf , Conquest Couch Turf and other varieties. To book your DATS Skip Bin or Skip Bag phone 1300 654 334 or book online at www.datsskipbins.com.au Turf Delivery to Melbourne, Geelong, Mornington Peninsula and surrounding suburbs. Cranbourne West Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 5:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 10.30am Phone: 03 9782 2711 Fax: 03 9782 2501 950 Westernport H’wy, Cranbourne West. Geelong Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5.00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 10.30am Phone: 03 5223 1855 Fax: 03 5223 2141 156 Latrobe Tce, Geelong West. www.datbins.com.au KENNARDS HIRE Kennard’s supplied tools for this renovation Kennard’s Hire is proudly Australian owned and operated, with 60 years experience in the hire industry. Here are a few of the many reasons why our customers continue to hire from Kennard’s: • An ever-increasing range of well-maintained, reliable equipment. • Longer trading hours, 7 full days per week, and 361 days per year. • Kennard’s Hire rates are all-inclusive including GST, Damage Waiver, and Stamp Duty • 24 hour access to equipment hire or breakdown service • Well trained staff, that understand the capabilities of each piece of hire equipment Check out Kennard’s website for a branch near you www.ancoturf.com.au DATS BINS DATS Skip Bins provides waste management services for all household rubbish removal jobs including: • Household cleanups – spring cleaning and more • Renovations – building materials, old appliances, etc • Yard and garden maintenance – vegetation, soil, etc Bin sizes range from 2 to 10 cubic metres and special bins with a rear door entry are available. Bins can be delivered to and collected from a location that is convenient to you. Introducing the new DATS Skip Bag. Skip Bags are similar in design to the bags used to deliver sand to construction sites. When filled they are approximately cubic in shape and can contain 0.8m³ (900x900x1000mm). Skip Bags offer cost benefits, flexibility and convenience. The costs of bag purchase and bag collection are less than hiring a skip bin and you can fill the bags in your own time. DATS Skip Bins provides a personal service. We can estimate the size and type of bin you need and help you get council permission if necessary. We will even send someone to look at your job and provide a quote. www.lifestylechannel.com.au www.kennards.com.au POTSONLINE Potsonline group outlets across Australia are independently owned factory direct suppliers of our unique range of stylish garden pots, planters, urns, statues & water features. Most stores are well established & very diverse from award winning Garden Centres through to specialists in outdoor furniture & decor. All are dedicated to providing quality products and excellent customer service Phone - 1300 730 269 Email - lauren@potsonline.com www.potsonline.com.au EPISODE 5 WEST FOOTSCRAY EXPERT INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY OPTEON PROPERTY GROUP – Valuation Selling Houses uses Opteon property group for its valuations Opteon is Australia’s largest independent property services firm providing professional valuation and quantity surveying advice. Situated in 32 locations around Australia, Opteon specialises in providing valuations for vendors (Opteon Sellright™) and valuations for potential purchasers (Opteon Buyright™). Opteon also provides specialist ATO compliant Tax Depreciation advice for property investors. SQM RESEARCH SQM Research is an independent property data and forecasting research house which specialises in providing accurate property related research and data to financial institutions, property developers and real estate investors. It is founded and run by the Country’s leading and most recognised property analyst, Louis Christopher. SQM Research Pty Limited Tel: 1800 766 651 Level 10, 9 Castlereagh St, Sydney 2000 Phone: 1300 733 693 Email: quotes@opteonpropertygroup.com.au www.sqmresearch.com.au www.opteonpropertygroup.com.au PRICE FINDER Selling Houses uses Price Finder for its property research PriceFinder (formerly PDSlive) is Australian owned and encompasses everything in property offering the widest ranges of property information on every one of the 10.2 million properties in the country. PriceFinder’s flagship application offers automatic calculation of indicative market value for properties, displaying 6 comparable sales in which users can then score each against the target property to refine the current estimated market value. PriceFinder claim that the interactive scoring of comparables yields very accurate estimate figures for market value and rental levels. www.pricefinder.com.au www.lifestylechannel.com.au