Simply Living Homes Guide

The Best of Both Worlds

Combining a boutique builder’s ability to attend to each customer’s unique needs, with the capabilities, reliability and value of a big company, Simply Living by Davis Sanders gives you the best of both worlds.

Simply Living by Davis Sanders is our fabulous new brand of ready to build floor plans that are perfect for the first home buyer, investor or budget conscious family.

We are a regional, privately owned and operated, award winning company who have been building beautiful, quality homes since 1991. Let our experience and reputation in the industry, throughout regional Victoria and southern NSW, bring you peace of mind that you have chosen well. Whilst Simply Living by Davis Sanders is a new range that falls under the Davis Sanders Homes banner, you can rest assured that you are in expert hands and that we will endeavour to make your building journey as seamless as possible.

The Simply Living range of homes was designed and created to simplify the new home building process for those that are looking for an affordable new home that ticks all the boxes but does not compromise on service or quality. We believe that everyone deserves to live in a Davis Sanders home, so now, whether you are building your first home or your last, Simply Living completes, the Davis Sanders portfolio of homes, we can offer our clients.

Murray Pigdon Managing Director

Part of the Davis Sanders Homes group of brands

Most people think of Simply Living by Davis Sanders, parent company, Davis Sanders Homes, as a medium sized, reputable company who design and construct quality new homes. However, they are only partly correct in their summation of Davis Sanders Homes.

In addition to our new home design and construct business, Davis Sanders Homes also owns and operates ‘Master Kitchen and Joinery’ which is based in Albury. Master Kitchens now supplies almost all the new kitchens, bathrooms and joinery needs of Davis Sanders Homes.

Also coming under the umbrella of Davis Sanders Homes is Davis Sanders Commercial. This company’s main purpose is small to medium commercial construction particularly specialising in government housing and unit developments.

Davis Sanders Developments adds the final string to the company’s bow. This division of the business is involved in property development and the subdivision of land.

With all of these companies and the expertise that we are able to draw upon from many quarters, Simply Living by Davis Sanders and Davis Sanders Homes have got you covered.

30 Years of Award Winning Homes

For almost 30 years, the team at Davis Sanders Homes has been proudly building high-quality, award-winning homes.

Building with us

With more than 30 years experience building beautiful, quality homes, the team at Davis Sanders

Homes have been working hard to bring the dream of owning a Davis Sanders quality-built home within everyone reach.

With the development of Simply Living by Davis Sanders, we have been able to design a range that makes building a new home simple, fast and efficient so that you can be in your new home sooner.

Simply Living by Davis Sanders offers twenty one affordable, ready to build, cleverly designed homes that will fit perfectly on most suburban lots and suit everyone from first home buyers to young families, investors and empty nesters.

Our Simply Living homes are packed with outstanding features, fixtures and fitting, giving you a home that you will be proud of and love living in.

With our simple step by step process you will choose the floorplan of your dreams, choose from one of our eight façades, select any upgrades you may decide to include and then choose your new home finishes from six

contemporary colour schemes. Once your choices have been made, you can calculate the cost of your new home instantly. There are no hidden costs and no surprises, it’s that simple!

Simply Living offers exceptional value for money and our process means that you can be in your new home sooner.

Simply Living blends simplicity and affordability with Davis Sanders famous quality.

7 steps to your new home

Step One

Step Two

Step Four

Your Home - Choose the design you love

So your search is over, and after all those hours of research you have found just the right block of land, and a Simply Living floorplan that you love. With the help of our New Home Consultant, we will work with you to bring your dream home together.

If you are just beginning your search our New Home Consultant will be more than happy to help you find a Simply Living floorplan and block of land that will suit your lifestyle and your budget.

At this point your New Home Consultant will be able to provide you with a quotation on your new home.

Once your preliminary deposit is paid you will receive a site plan with your new home sited on your land. At this stage you will also need to speak to your bank or mortgage broker to ensure that finance is available to you. If you don’t have a broker our team will be happy to help you find just the right person to find a home loan that suits your needs.

Your Land - Let’s check out your block

We will organise your soil test and a site survey and request your land title information.

Contract - Fixed price contract

All of your documentation comes together in your HIA fixed price contract and the second part of your deposit is due for payment.

Step Three

Colour Selections - We make your choices simple

Now it’s time to turn your house into a home! At Simply Living, our experienced colour consultants have taken all the hard work out of colour selections by creating a contemporary range of interior and exterior colour schemes for you to choose from. With six exterior and six interior schemes, such as Simply Resort, Simply Industrial and Simply Natural, there is something for every taste and style, allowing you to concentrate on adding your unique touches in furniture, drapes and decor.

Step Five

Let’s get started - Permits and ordering stage

Once the contract is signed, we will organize all of the permits required to commence construction and begin ordering materials from our suppliers in preparation to start building your home. You’ll also need to have unconditional finance approval from your lender.

At Simply Living, it is our aim to simplify the process and make new home buying and building as simple as 1,2,3… so that you can be in your dream home sooner.

Step Six

Construction - Turning the soil

All of your documentation comes together in your HIA fixed price contract and the second part of your deposit is due for payment.

Step Seven

Getting your keys

Building your new home with Simply Living by Davis Sanders is fast and simple. Your six star energy rated home will be up and ready in the time frame we have promised and built to the quality and standard that you would expect from Davis Sanders Homes.

We will be with you every step of the way to answer your questions and will take great delight in handing you the keys to your new home.

First Home Buyers

Simply Living by Davis Sanders has been designed with you in mind. From the very start we have tried to make everything from the selection process, to our new home designs perfect for first-time home buyers.

With all the features you need at an affordable price, this range of six-star energy efficient homes, gives first home buyers an easy entry into the housing market with stylish, low maintenance living.

Our range of homes

Our homes have been designed to suit most suburb blocks, delivering smarter living choices without compromising on space or quality. You’ll be surprised and pleased by the outstanding range of our quality inclusions, our colour schemes and the simple selection process.

Your six-star energy rated Simply Living homes provide everything you need and more, at an affordable price.

Our exceptional team of New Home Consultants will help you every step of the way so that you can be in your new home sooner. Whether it’s a House and Land package you are after or you have your own land and would like us to help you find the perfect floorplan, façade and colour scheme, they will be happy to help at a time and location that suits you.

The First Home Owner Grant

As a first-time home owner, you may be eligible for the Victorian or NSW Government’s First Home Owner Grant which will help you get into the property market and be on your way to owning “the great Australian dream”.

The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) scheme was initially introduced to offset the effect of the GST on home ownership. It is a national scheme funded by the states and territories and administered under their own legislation.

Under the scheme, a one-off grant is payable to first home owners that satisfy all the eligibility criteria.

Am I eligible for the First Home Owner Grant?

The State Revenue Office of Victoria and Revenue NSW has certain criteria to identify if you are eligible to receive the First Home Owner Grant in your state.

Find out more for Victoria and New South Wales.

www.sro.vic.gov.au/fhogapply

www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/grants-schemes/previous-schemes/first-home-ownergrant

How much is the FHOG?

Victoria - For new homes (house, townhouse, apartment or unit) built in regional Victoria and valued up to $750,000, with contracts signed from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2020, the FHOG is $20,000.

New South Wales - From 1 January 2016, the First Home Owner Grant for first home buyers building a new property will be entitled to a $10,000 grant on homes worth up to $750,000.

Single Story Facade Options

Freemont

Sedonda

Redmond Sirocco

Double Storey Facade Options

Ashgrove 23

4 2 2 14m

Welcome to the Ashgrove! This home will delight family and friends by offering the perfect balance between relaxation and recreation spaces. From the separated master suite to its expansive open plan living spaces, opening onto the alfresco, for the ultimate in entertaining.

Designed to suit 14m x 32m block*

Available Facades

Barrington 20

3 2 2 14m

This cleverly designed home offers spacious, light filled, living areas combined with all the functional aspects of a fabulous family home. From the peaceful sleeping wing, to the built-in study nook and the home theatre or formal lounge, the Barrington will delight the whole family.

Designed

Available Facades

Bayview 19

3 2 2 12m

Designed to suit a narrow site the Bayview provides modern living that caters beautifully for a busy lifestyle. With the main bedroom located away from the remaining two bedrooms this home offers privacy for when you just want to kick back and relax and the dedicated home office is perfect

Beaumont 25

4 2 2 15m

Offering the perfect combination of light filled living space and zoned sleeping areas, this contemporary design is ideal for the modern family. With a spacious master suite, expansive family spaces with dual access to the undercover alfresco, this home is ideal for entertaining family and friends.

to suit 15m x 28m block*

Available Facades

Arcadia, Astra, Briar, Cashmere, Freemont, Redmond, Sedona, Sirocco

Brookvale 25

4 2 2 15m

Spacious living zones and peaceful sleeping zones, the Brookvale is a crowd pleaser among growing families. The kitchen forms the heart of this home, leading seamlessly to the meals and living area that provide dual access to the undercover alfresco.

Designed to suit 15m x 28m block*

Available Facades

Arcadia, Astra, Briar, Cashmere, Freemont, Redmond, Sedona, Sirocco

Carinya 16

3 2 2 14m

This functional design takes full advantage of natural light in the homes main, open plan living spaces, making it the perfect home for a young family. This affordable home is the ideal choice for first home buyers or the astute investor looking for a dual occupancy potential.

Designed to suit 14m x 21m block*

Length 16.64m

Available Facades

Arcadia, Astra, Briar, Cashmere, Freemont, Redmond, Sedona, Sirocco

Eaglemont 29

4 2 2 14m

With three living areas over two levels this home is perfect for a growing family. With indoor and outdoor living spaces and a fantastic wrap around kitchen and generous pantry it is also the perfect entertainer.

Edgewood 25

4 2 2 14m

The Edgewood with its central living hub caters beautifully for growing families. Its dedicated sleep wing creates a peaceful haven for the kids and also plenty of open plan living spaces for family meals, get togethers and TV time.

Designed to suit 14m x 32m block*

Available Facades

Arcadia, Astra, Briar, Cashmere, Freemont, Redmond, Sedona, Sirocco

Ellenbrook 22

3 2 2 15m

The perfect start for new homeowners, the Ellenbrook is full of charm, character and design appeal. With spacious open plan living zone and separate theatre, there is plenty of space to relax, entertain or just kick back with the family.

Designed to suit 15m x 25m block*

Available Facades

Arcadia, Astra, Briar, Cashmere, Freemont, Redmond, Sedona, Sirocco

Englewood 27

3 2 2 12m

Designed to suit a narrow site or for those looking for the perfect double storey plan for a dual occupancy, the Englewood provides a generously proportioned, contemporary, three bedroom home with a small footprint.

Designed to suit 12m x 25m block*

Glenbrook 25

4 2 2 15m

The Glenbrook focuses on family living with generous bedrooms, a study nook for homework and a dedicated theatre room where movie nights, family fun and plenty of popcorn can be shared.

Designed to suit 15m x 28m block*

House Area (m2) 234.07m2

House Area (sqs) 25.20

Exterior Length 21.25m

Exterior Width 12.34m

Available Facades

Arcadia, Astra, Briar, Cashmere, Freemont, Redmond, Sedona, Sirocco

Hudson 20

3 2 2 14m

The Hudson delivers the perfect home for a young family with a privately positioned master suite and plenty of family living spaces located right in the heart of the home. Whether it’s outdoor or indoor entertaining you enjoy, this home fits the bill.

Designed to suit 14m x 25m block*

Available Facades

Arcadia, Astra, Briar, Cashmere, Freemont, Redmond, Sedona, Sirocco

Macan 23

4 2 2 14m

Sprawling living zones and the inclusion of a home theatre room makes the Macan a very popular family home. The master suite with its separation from the entertaining areas offers a private oasis at the end of the day.

Macquarie 22

4 2 2 15m

Welcome to the Macquarie. This home delivers the perfect family home with all the main living areas, kitchen and alfresco located to the side and rear so that keeping an eye on the kids in the back yard is a breeze.

Designed to suit 15m x 25m block*

Available Facades

Arcadia, Astra, Briar, Cashmere, Freemont, Redmond, Sedona, Sirocco

Designed

Peninsula 33 4 2 2

14m

With four separate living areas over two levels, this home has your entertainment needs covered. The Peninsula’s open plan design offers a light filled home that will delight every member of the family.

Designed to suit 14m x 28m block*

Available Facades Bridgewater, Regis

Regatta 19

3 2 2 15m

Mixing flair and practicality the Regatta offers a private, separate sleeping wing for the kids and an activity or media room to keep them entertained and loving their space. Mum and Dad can kick back and relax in their own Master suite with its superb oversized ensuite and walk in robe. Designed

Rosemont MK2 26

4 2 2 17m

Light filled and spacious the Rosemont is full of charm, character and design appeal. With spacious open plan living zone and separate theatre, there is plenty of space for the growing family.

Designed to suit 17m x 28m block*

House Area (m2) 245.08m2

House Area (sqs) 26.38

Exterior Length 20.88m

Exterior Width 14.80m

Available Facades

Arcadia, Astra, Briar, Cashmere, Freemont, Redmond, Sedona, Sirocco

Rutherford 32

4 2 2 14m

Light, bright and perfect for a busy family, the Rutherford, ticks all the boxes. With your sleeping zone upstairs and every bedroom with its own walk in robe, your family will love this exceptional home.

Designed to suit 14m x 25m block*

House Area (m2) 296.55m2 House Area (sqs) 31.92

Available Facades Bridgewater, Regis

Springwood 23

4 2 2 14m

Privacy, function and family living at its best. This home has the lot with outdoor entertaining, theatre room and four bedrooms. If you are looking for a family home that ticks all the boxes, then look no further than the Springwood.

Designed to suit 14m x 28m block*

Available Facades

Arcadia, Astra, Briar, Cashmere, Freemont, Redmond, Sedona, Sirocco

Westlake 25

4 2 2 15m

The Westlake has effortlessly perfected the balance between the busyness of life and the importance of rest. The central living hub easily caters for growing families, while the dedicated sleep wing creates a peaceful haven for the kids.

Designed to suit 15m x 28m block*

Simply Living Inclusions

Siteworks

· Allowance for ‘H1’-type slab on flat natural ground

Excavation

· Site scrape by builder

Floor Construction

· 300 high concrete slab on ground to ‘H1’ type classification

· Griffith - 410mm high concrete slab on ground to ‘H1’ type classification

Termite Treatment

· Termite management in accordance AS3360

· Physical barrier and collars to slab penetrations

Wall & Roof Frame

F.5 Kiln dried pine wall frames

· 90mm wide stud wall frame

· Engineer designed roof truss system

External Linings

· Brick veneer selected from Simply Living Colour Palettes

· Natural mortar

Roofing

· Colorbond custom orb roof with sisalation

· 20.0º roof pitch & trusses with 900mm centres to engineers design

Internal Linings

· Smooth finish plasterboard with 75mm Scotia cornice

Eaves

· 450mm wide eaves horizontally lined with 4.5mm fibre cement to portico, nil to remainder

Portico

· Lined with hardiflex, supported on steel posts.

· Trowel finish concrete slab under

· Face brick piers with exposed timber beam (paint finish)

Alfresco (if applicable)

· Horizontally lined with Hardiflex, supported on steel posts with Hardiflex bulkheads.

· Face brick piers as indicated

· Trowel finish concrete slab under

Guttering & Fascia

· Colorbond quad slotted gutter and fascia

Ceiling Height

· Ceiling height to be 2550mm

Insulation

· R6.0 insulation to residence ceiling

· R2.0 Insulation to all external and residence walls adjoining garage

Sisilation

· Enviroseal vapour permeable fabric to all external and garage/residence walls

Windows

Aluminium powder coated awning operation to front elevation (plan specific) with horizontal sliding windows to remainder.

· Windows include flyscreens and keylocks

· Bathroom, ensuite & W.C. windows to be glazed obscure, remaining windows to be glazed clear

Garage

· Brick veneer construction under main roofline with concrete floor

· Timber framed Hardiflex clad infill panel (painted) above garage door

· B&D “Seville” sectional overhead door 2100mm x 4800mm with automatic opener

Doors

· Corinthian PURB2, entry door entrance door and clear glazed sidelight (plan specific)

· External garage hinged door and rear entry Laundry door to be flush panel weatherproof, solid core.

· Front Entry, laundry and garage/residence doors weather sealed

· All other internal doors to be Readicote Flush Panel including pantry (2040H)

Door Furniture

· Front entry door & door adjoining garage - Lockwood Symmetry Manor entrance set 7010

· All other internal doors - Lockwood Velocity passage set 22210

· Hinge robe / linen door furniture Lincoln Sentry chrome cylinder knob #1-565-562

· Door stops where required to be rubber type

· Flush pulls where required Lockwood 611

Architraves

· 67 X 12 Prime coated, pencil round profile

Skirtings

· 67 X 12 Prime coated pencil round profile

Wardrobes Walk in robe to master bedroom

· Built in robes to bedrooms

· Hinged flush panel doors (2040mm high) to robes and linen where indicated

Linen

· To have 4 Melamine shelves

Pantry

· To have 4 Melamine shelves

· Pantry to be built on site

Cabinet Making

· Laminate finish postformed benchtop and laminate finish Melamine doors (with ABS edge) to vanities (Bathroom & Ensuite).

· Kitchen cabinets with 20mm thick Essastone reconstituted stone benchtop and laminate finish Melamine doors (with ABS edge) to Kitchen.

· Overhead cupboards to Kitchen to be nominal 2300mm high.

· 1 x bank of 4 x cutlery drawers to kitchen.

· Dishwasher provision.

Ceramic Tiling

· Wet area floor tiling to bathroom, ensuite, laundry & W.C.

· Dry area floor tiling to entry, kitchen, meals, family & passage

· Wall tiling to bathroom and ensuite to be skirting and nominal above vanity and bath

· Tile selection from Simply Living Colour palettes

· Splashback tiling to laundry wall above tub and washing machine & skirting tiling to walls

· Splashback tiling above kitchen benchtops to underside of overhead cupboards

· Skirting tiling to W.C.

· All tiles to be laid in a ‘stack pattern’.

Carpet

· Carpet and underlay from Simply Living Colour palettes to living & bedrooms and associated robes

Heating

· 3 star ducted gas heating, includes manual wall mounted controller (no outlets to bathroom, laundry or W.C.)

Electrical

· Canopy rangehood with damper, ducted to atmosphere

· Shutter exhaust fans to ensuite and bathroom

· Batten holders to all areas

· Smoke detectors as required

· 1 x T.V points

· Light and power points as indicated on plan.

Water Tank

· VIC – 2500 litre rainwater tank, collecting roof water from minimum 150m2 area with rainwater used for toilet flushing

· NSW - 4500 litre water tank collecting water from a minimum 150m² roof area with rainwater to be used to flush toilets

Plumbing

· One external taps

· 80mm DWV round downpipes

Painting

· Wattyl Three coat finish

· All Internal and external painting

· Walls - low sheen acrylic

· Ceilings - Flat acrylic

· Doors, skirtings and architraves - semi gloss enamel/ acrylic

· Fibre cement - vinyl flat acrylic

· External Timber - low sheen acrylic

Hot Water Service

· Continuous flow gas Rinnai B26 HWS 26 litres/minute (6 stars)

Bathroom Fittings

· 1650mm. Base acrylic bath

· Semi-frameless pivot shower screen with clear toughened glazing

· Vanity to have single Posh Domaine inset basin

· Mirror to be size as indicated on plan

· Tiled shower base

· Ivy mixer taps to basin, bath, shower

· Ivy mixer bath spout

· Ivy mixer wall shower outlet

Ensuite Fittings

· Semi-frameless pivot shower screen with clear toughened glazing

· Vanity to have single Posh Domaine inset basin(s)

· Mirror to be size as indicated on plan

· Tiled shower base

· Ivy mixer taps to basin and shower

· Ivy mixer rail shower outlet W.C

· All Toilet suites to be American Standard Heron CC with soft close, quick release seats

Laundry

· Base metal cabinet with SS 45 litre trough (rinse bypass)

· Ivy mixer tap and Dura Arco washing machine stops

Kitchen

· Base MK11 double bowl stainless steel with basket waste

· Ivy sink mixer with pull out spray

Appliances

· Baumatic (flat glass) Canopy Rangehood 900mm

· Freestanding Cooker - Baumatic 900mm (electric oven / gas cooktop)

stainless steel

Driveway/Path

· No Allowance

Service Connections

· 100mm UPVC stormwater picking up downpipes (feeding tank where required) overflow from tank and remainder of downpipes to point of discharge via 100mm UPVC

· 100mm UPVC sewer to junction

· 20mm water main from water metre to residence

· single phase electrical mains from street pit to residence

Structural

· 6 year structural guarantee

Notes

Postal Address

PO Box 7285 Albury East 2640 Address

21 Bennu Circuit, Albury 2640

ABN 86057370822

Builders Lic. # NSW 41757C VIC CDB-U51090

*DISCLAIMER House size and dimensions are based on the Cashmere façade with Simply Living Inclusions. Sizes and dimensions may vary subject to façade selection. Refer to working drawings for complete dimensions. Minimum lot sizes and dimensions may vary subject to fall of land, easement details, council and developer requirements. Photographs and images in this printed material, have been used for illustrative purposes only. They are not indicative of a particular floorplan. © COPYRIGHT: 2017 Carlisle Homes under licence exclusively to Essential Building Solutions Pty Ltd and Davis Sanders Homes Pty Ltd.

Photographs and images in this website / publication may include upgrade options and have been used for illustrative purposes only. They may depict furniture, fixtures, finishes and features not supplied by Davis Sanders Homes and not included as standard in our Expressions Specifications. These items include but are not limited to, landscaping - (including planter boxes, retaining walls, water features, swimming pools, pool fences, decking, screens and decorative landscaping items), fencing, outdoor kitchens and barbeques. All measurements shown are in metres unless stated otherwise.