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look come to fruition. You can sense Kate’s excitement; ‘This is the fun part,’ she says. ‘This week was exciting as it was the start of installing all the fabulous secondhand windows and doors that I have found from the wonderful secondhand and salvage yards in the area.’ Kate was very fortunate to find 21 double-hung timber windows that had been removed from a high school in Lismore. ‘I got them from AJ Magnay’s in Lismore. That place has been a great source of secondhand materials, doors and windows over the all the years I have been building.’ Kate managed to source doors from myriad places and ‘luckily they all seem to fit in with the look that I wanted for the house’. Truth be told, there is no luck about it; Kate has a wonderful eye for such things. She is undoubtedly a skilled project manager; however, it is her ability to visualise how the various, eclectic mix of secondhand materials she
sources will work together to create and enhance her environment that puts her shed-build projects in a league of their own. The windows (see photo), once very dirty and old, have now been cleaned and installed. They will be given a few coats of white paint and Kate will have the look she wants at half the cost. The entry to the house is now fitted and Kate is thrilled with how well the door worked in with her windows. ‘I bought it separately and with all the glass it lets in the beautiful natural light. It’s wonderful to see the start and finish of it in photos to show what can be done with all secondhand materials to create any design you wish.’ Kate advises that is really important to insulate both the external walls and all the internal walls as well. This controls the temperature and also soundproofs all the different areas. Ian Godwin, Kate’s builder, is powering through the work and is achieving amazing results with
the windows and doors. The internal framework has been completed and inspected and approved by the Private Certifier Craig Nowlan from Techton Building Services.
3 Windows cleaned and plastered + framed up
4 Windows + front door installed
5 Windows + front door all cleaned up and plaster done
Confessions of a Shedaholic Part 4 The Fit Out continues Property Insider has been following ‘confessed shedaholic‘ Kate LeMessurier as she builds her 5-bed 2-bath shed home from go to whoa. It has taken no more than three weeks since the start of the fit out to get it to this stage where Kate can begin to see the dream of how her house will
1 Installing bedroom windows
2 Windows installed and ready to be wrapped with insulation
According to Kate the next step is the rough-in of electrical and plumbing and then plastering the walls and ceilings, which means the fit out is half complete. Another approximately three weeks should see the fit out of the first shed finished done. ‘Fingers crossed, as it has been a perfect build so far! This is where all the advance planning pays off. There will always be changes and the occasional holdup that may alter the finish date; however, we have only had minor changes along the way, which is fantastic,’ adds Kate. In Property Insider’s next instalment of the Confessions of a Shedaholic we will see the kitchen fit out for go to whoa. Spoiler alert: it’s fabulous!
Byron Bay
Lismore Heights 16 O’Flynn Street
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Perfectly Charming An elegant circa 1947 homestead with a stunning restoration to exacting standards… an established garden… a sought-after location. This post-war bungalow-style residence has been lovingly restored with an emphasis on preserving the old-world-charm while incorporating modern comforts. Original period features include ornate cornices, hardwood floorboards, sash windows and leadlight French doors. A spacious kitchen with immaculate original cabinetry and benchtops will impress fans of retro styling without disappointing the gourmet chef. There’s loads of cupboards and a modern gas/electric cast iron stove with double oven for authentic
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baking with flair. 4 big bedrooms all enjoy stunning views and plenty of light with built-ins in 3. The home has a beautiful flow to it with north-facing living areas and a large covered decking off the back patio. Take in distant views and enjoy gentle breezes with an elevated position while established trees provide shade and privacy. Downstairs there is a huge laundry with bathroom, workshop, storage and room for 2 cars. This is a landmark property in a premium location, only minutes to schools, sporting clubs and Lismore CBD and half an hour to Ballina for an easy commuter flight to Sydney or Melbourne.
For Sale Price: View:
$478,000 By appointment
Brett McDonald P 02 6685 6552 info.byronbay@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Byron Bay
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