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contents 10 INTRODUCTION 4

From the Managing Director

HOME TRENDS

LIFESTYLE

BUILDING AND INVESTMENT

21 Affordable homes

24 10 easy steps to building

22 Homebuyer stories:

25 Understanding

construction plans

Mark and Helen Harvey

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Medium density housing

David and Teresa Williams

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Online Visualiser

Lisann and Chad Brennan

10 Entertaining 14 Lighting 16 Bathrooms

26 Property portfolios 28 Subdivide and multiply 29 Investment properties 30 Custom design homes 31 It all goes to plan 32 Timber vs steel frames 32 Rear access blocks 33 Energy efficiency

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35 The bond between builder

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187 THE FAIRMONT GROUP

DEVELOPMENTS

36 Fairmont Homes and

the community

44 South, Seaford Meadows

37 Sponsorship 38 Fairmont sales team 40 Subcontractor stories:

Trevor Holman

Craig Dunkin

Mark and Zoe Catterall

Carol and Steve Russell

42 Realty SA

46 Fox Hill, Nairne 48 Almond Grove, Munno Para

home collection

52 Vista, Seaford Heights

61 Courtyard

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54 Horizon, Woodcroft

94 Conventional

50 Blakeview Grove, Blakeview

56 Creating better communities 57 A time of renewal 58 Fairmont Homes collection

DISPLAY VILLAGES 183 Our display villages

146 Affordable 162 Split Level 167 Rear Access 175 Two Storey

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managing director Welcome to the second edition of the Fairmont magazine.

It showcases the many facets of our business, from designing and building homes, to planning and building better communities.

The Fairmont Group’s Head Office, North Terrace, Adelaide The Whitmore at Trott Park

Our welcoming reception at North Terrace

Inside you’ll find informative articles that cover a wide range of issues relating to building a new home, including interior design, energy efficiency, investment properties, and how to read construction plans. You’ll hear from a few of our satisfied clients and our loyal subbies, many of whom have been working with us for over 20 years.

We employ some of the smartest, most forward-thinking people in the building industry, and many of them have contributed to the articles in this magazine. We believe it is an informative resource for anyone looking to build a new home, regardless of age and circumstance. We hope you find it interesting and inspiring, because building a new home marks the beginning of a new lifestyle.

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The Fairmont Group has always been, and always will be, about building quality, affordable homes. We are proud of what we have achieved over the last 48 years and as we look to the future, we’re excited about the direction we are heading. You can look forward to more design innovation and an even greater choice of lifestyle options as we introduce apartments, townhouses and terraced homes into our collection.

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David Pickard Managing Director of the Fairmont Group

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Medium density housing is no longer rare

Deb Piro is the Interior Design Consultant at Fairmont Homes. Deb has been with the company for 9 years, and has over 20 years experience in the design industry. She is an integral part of the multi award-winning Fairmont team whose accolades include four HIA Awards for Best Display Home.

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delaide is set to undergo an urban renaissance. The 30-year plan heralds a shift in thinking from urban growth to urban renewal. This is fabulous news, particularly from a design point of view. It means we can look at things from an entirely new perspective, and offer an even greater mix of housing options.

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Inner city areas (like Bowden, for example) are ripe for renewal, and we are already seeing new medium-density projects popping up.

The Fairmont Group is actively involved in this area, and we are now also including medium-density housing in all of our new community developments.

Medium density housing is single and double storey apartments, terraced housing, mews dwellings, even shop-top studios; all of which are in our new design portfolio. It’s really exciting that we can offer this amount of diversity in our new developments. So many people love the idea of living in a contemporary apartment, with all the security and mod-cons, but just haven’t been able to afford it – well, we’re changing that. The Fairmont Group has always been about making their homes accessible, and our medium density designs are no exception.

Apartment style housing opens up a wonderful array of décor options. As a designer, the great thing about apartments

is they are a blank canvas – the exterior doesn’t influence the interior as much as it does with traditional homes. We are looking forward to creating a whole range of sleek, funky, colourful, warm, retro and ‘whatever works’ environments for people to be inspired by.

That’s not to say the exterior doesn’t count – of course it does. We are very conscious of street appeal, and creating interesting perspectives within our developments.

We are also conscious of the location (e.g. across from a park or reserve) and layout (use of courtyards or shared open spaces) when designing liveable medium-density homes.

MEDIUM DENSITY HOUSING HOME TRENDS

Medium density housing

The Lamont on display at Almond Grove Munno Para

The Seville on display at Seaford Meadows

Young couples and empty nesters tend to be attracted to apartment-style living, but there are no rules when choosing the lifestyle that suits you. The Fairmont Group will be involving itself in many new developments throughout Adelaide, including the inner-city and other

established areas. Our new community development, Vista at Seaford Heights, will also include a creative mix of housing options.

You will be seeing more exciting new mediumdensity designs from us very soon.

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Medium-density living is also very appealing for those who want a lowmaintenance, secure lifestyle. It can be a sociable kind of lifestyle; neighbours are closer, and there tends to be more interaction (which is also good from a security point of view, and if you need someone to look after the cat while your away for the weekend).

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ONLINE VISUALISER HOME TRENDS

DESIGN YOUR HOME

You can change: Doors – choose your design, and colour or stain Walls – mix and match brick, stone and render, with choice of colours Roof – choose from tiles or Colorbond in many colours Windows – many styles and colours available Gutters – colours to blend or highlight your façade

Fascia – plenty of designs and colours to inspire Downpipes – blend or highlight Garage Doors – a choice of finishes and colours You can also change the accessories such as quoins and accents. There are literally thousands of different façades that you can create. Once you have decided on the ones you really like, you can print them out. All of your choices are automatically listed next to the design, making it a fantastic resource for costing and building.

If you’re planning to visit one of our Display Villages, bring the printout of your designs with you, and speak to one of our Housing Consultants.

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The ONLINE VISUALISER allows you to view and modify façades of the most popular Fairmont designs.

Created by klik, the easy-to-use visualiser displays realistic, front-on visuals. All you have to do is choose a base design and then start experimenting.

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The Grand on display at Almond Grove Munno Para

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More than ever, the kitchen is being seen as the social hub of the home. Open plan designs and alfresco living have transformed the way we interact and entertain.

The kitchen is no longer just a place to prepare and cook food – it’s somewhere to have breakfast on the run, be the life of the party, have a coffee and a chat, and bring the family together. The modern kitchen is also a statement in design.

ENTERTAINING HOME TRENDS The Langdon on display at Seaford Meadows

The Whitmore on display at Trott Park

The Tivoli on display at Almond Grove Munno Para

PLANNING After deciding what style of kitchen you’d like, it’s time to think about how you turn your ideas into reality – and that takes planning.

STEP 1 – DECIDE ON A BUDGET

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here are many design styles to choose from, all of which can be individualised to suit the décor, layout and personality of the home. Kitchens can be classified in the following general styles: Minimalistic – uncluttered clean lines, flat glossy door panels, push/pull cupboards (no handles), sleek stainless steel, polished cement floor or glossy tiles.

Contemporary – all of the above, with an eclectic mix of timber, stainless steel and earthy tones.

Retro – think black and white floor-tiles, chrome and leather bar stools, sprinkles of colour on cupboards with glossy black highlights, lime, bright orange, fire engine

red canisters and appliances (including the fridge).

Vintage – this is New York apartment territory, incorporating a bit of glitz and glamour, with hanging crystal chandeliers, muted lighting, patterned metallic wallpaper, soft antique touches and plush fabrics.

Traditional or Provincial – Australian country homestead, or maybe a villa south of France.

Panel or grooved cupboard doors, turned timber finial and corbels, washed with paint, bevelled glass or leadlight doors overhead.

As with everything, personal taste dictates the overall look, and little individual touches can make a big difference to the presentation of any style of kitchen.

STEP 2 – LOOK AT THE SPACE

The kitchen space influences its layout.

Certain layouts are better suited, and more practical, to certain spaces depending on their size and orientation (in relation to the living and outdoor areas). For example: Single Long Bench This layout is mainly used in townhouses, where the space is narrow. All the appliances (including the fridge) are set along the same wall. Often used in conjunction with a movable bench, as bench-top space is limited.

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If only there wasn’t such a thing as a budget, but, unfortunately, most of us are constrained by a limited amount of funds. Budgets will vary depending on the size of the house and how you intend to use the kitchen.

For example, a large family of six (who share meals and entertain a lot) is a totally different scenario to a young professional couple (who eat out or have takeaway quite often).

Whatever the scenario, it’s important not to over-capitalise on the kitchen – there are plenty of modern appliances, features and finishes that are amazing and wonderful, but cost plenty. It’s easy to be seduced by the ‘latest thing’, but thinking ahead and planning for the future is more important. So, once you decide on a budget, try very hard to stick to it – there will be compromises, but in the end, the odd compromise is a lot less stressful than financial strain.

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Galley Like a ship’s galley, the layout suits spaces that are long and narrow. The kitchen is set along opposite walls with a single walkway. This is not a good option for adjacent laundry access.

Fixed Island Bench This very popular and economical layout sits parallel to living areas, with the bench, itself, forming a natural division between kitchen and open space. The bench often doubles up as a place for casual dining. It requires additional kitchen windows to provide natural light.

U-Shaped These are corner kitchens. They usually include a window over the sink for that light, airy feel. There is no problem of through-traffic with this layout, and there is greater flexibility with work zones, bench space and storage.

L-Shaped These layouts are corner extensions of a single bench kitchen. If space permits, they can be used in conjunction with an island bench, and make for the ideal ‘triangle workspace’ kitchen.

STEP 3 – THINK ABOUT WORK FLOW AND STORAGE

The classic ‘work triangle’ dictates that the appliances, sink, cupboards and fridge should be within a few steps of each other.

Balancing work space for food preparation, cooking, baking, eating and cleaning up with storage requires some consideration.

Work Flow Each kitchen is divided into three zones: appliances (oven and stove), food preparation area (bench-top and sink) and storage (cupboards and fridge). The most efficient way to navigate between these three zones is the ‘work triangle’ – the appliances and storage form the base, while the sink and bench-top are the midpoint. A well thought out work flow will save time and stress in the kitchen.

“Today’s kitchens can be individualised to suit the décor, layout and personality of the home and its occupants.”

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Having enough storage is an integral part of a successful working kitchen. Being able to ‘hide away’ items and de-clutter benches is from a practical and aesthetic point of view a big plus to any kitchen. The walk-in pantry or butler’s pantry, has become more popular in the modern kitchen. Depending on space, some pantrys incorporate microwave ovens and wet areas. They are used for storing toasters, kettles and other small appliances, as well as shelving for food, all within easy reach and sight.

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The Seville on display at Seaford Meadows

ENTERTAINING HOME TRENDS

The Milano at Almond Grove Munno Para

STEP 4 – CHOOSING THE TREATMENTS

Appliances

This is the fun part of creating your kitchen; the part where your personality can really shine.

Appliances are becoming part of the overall design. From classic stainless steel double or wider ovens, to brightly coloured retro panels over fridges, smooth glass cooktops to built-in coffee machines, everything we put in our kitchen becomes a part of ‘the look’. Even stand-alone appliances – like kettles, toasters and mixers – are available in retro colours of red, yellow, blue and lime green.

The Chelsea Split on display at Mt Barker

There is an almost endless choice of colours, styles and textures available. Feature cupboards are becoming more popular – for example touches like aluminium door frames, with glass or acrylic inserts make an impression. Sleek, seamless cabinetry (no handles) is also being used to integrate microwaves, fridges and dishwashers.

Bench-tops There is a wonderful range of laminates available today – high gloss and matte finishes, in a range of colours and textures, even those that replicate natural stone.

Then of course there are more expensive options like Caesarstone – crushed composite stones in granite or marble, mixed with hardy acrylic to form a durable sleek bench-top.

Even commercial stainless steel is an option – again, it’s about design and budget.

The Portobello on display at Trott Park

Splashbacks The high-end option to tiles is a seamless, smooth and glossy glass or stone splashback.

It can be the one feature that captures the eye and carries the sleek design statement. A less expensive alternative is large glossy-format tiles, which can also produce quite a dramatic effect.

RESEARCH

Whatever style of kitchen you’d like, it can be achieved through good planning and research – visit specialist kitchen designer showrooms, flick through magazines and make a wish-list from an informed point of view. A great place to start is one of Fairmont Homes Display Villages – there are some fabulous kitchens on display in a range of inspiring styles. Your design decisions may be as simple as saying “I’d like to have a kitchen like that”.

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HOME TRENDS LIGHTING

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ighting is one of the most important and underrated design elements of a home. Lighting creates ambience, transforms décor, enhances colours, and can stand alone as a feature of any living area. Lighting is available in many forms from sculptural lamps and chandeliers to an amazing array of pendant and wallfitted lights. They are available in all kinds of materials, colours, and textures – anyone who has gone into a lighting retailer will know just how many choices there are. You can even combine lighting with ceiling fans.

Like all décor decisions, personal taste comes to the fore, and lighting is a brilliant way to extend your personality, whether you’re practical, flamboyant or understated. The artistry of lighting and the dimension of light is something to be embraced: • B e eclectic – traditional or classic lighting can sit beautifully amongst modern décor.

Don’t be afraid to experiment.

• S tand alone – neutral spaces can become stunning focal points, with the addition of feature lamps or lighting.

• S how off – lighting and works of art go hand in hand. You can make your favourite painting, sculpture or vase stand out with strategic lighting.

• Make a statement – a classic chandelier or contemporary sculptured pendant look superb in an entranceway or formal dining room.

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However, there are some practical considerations to keep in mind when deciding upon the right lighting:

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• S ize of space – check the height of your ceilings, and make sure the size of light fittings is balanced with the size of the space.

• F urniture placement – consider where furniture (dining table, lounge, coffee table, TV etc) will be placed, so that power and ceiling points will be appropriately located.

• Bulb wattage – too much light can produce a ‘blueing’ or ‘yellowing’ that will affect the colours of your décor, particularly at night.

Wattage is also a consideration in the amount of power you use.

• Types of light – LED down-lights are longlasting and consume small amounts of energy (2-10 watts), and radiate a warm, cosy light. HALOGEN bulbs produce a crisp, white light that is ideal for task related environments (kitchens, bathrooms, studies etc), but they do use more energy.

FLUORESCENT lighting is very energy efficient and casts a wider beam of bright light, perfect for large working spaces like garages and outdoor areas.

Of course, natural light also plays a huge part in the way a home looks and feels – modern homes are designed around maximising natural light, particularly in family and living areas. At night, the outdoors can become a beautiful back-drop to any room with the clever use of outdoor lighting (to highlight trees, flowers, water-features, sculptures etc).

There is a lot to consider when lighting a home. It could be well worth employing the expertise of a professional lighting consultant to help you with the decision process. And it is more cost-effective before your home is built, than having to make changes after your décor is in place.

Lighting is a brilliant way to extend your personality.

Whether your’re practical or flamboyant, the artistry of lighting is something to be embraced.

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The Monaco Stria on display at Seaford Meadows

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The Grand on display at Almond Grove Munno Para

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surroundings Since ancient times, dating back to Greece in 3000BC, bathrooms have been a place of contemplation, spirituality and relaxation. Occasionally, they were even used to wash and clean in. Today, modern bathrooms are functional, stylised, comfortable and beautiful. From a design point of view, every bit as considered as a kitchen, bedroom or living space.

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The Tivoli at Almond Grove Munno Para

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athrooms are becoming part of the ‘wow factor’ of contemporary homes, and things like space, storage, safety, layout and lighting are all part of the planning process. Regardless of budget, careful planning will allow you plenty of choice and individuality – you don’t need to have expensive materials and accessories to create a fabulous bathroom.

BATHROOMS HOME TRENDS

The Seville on display at Seaford Meadows

The Sheffield on display at Port Elliot

The ideal bathroom should include: Bath – from classic, free-standing models to tile-wrapped spa-tubs, the bath is both stunning and enticing, and one of the most indulgent items in your home.

Shower – a stand-alone shower has become the popular alternative to the combined shower/bath. Sleek, frameless screen-glass with a wide opening, coupled with patterned tiles or vertical strips of colour, makes for a seamless and stunning receptacle.

Basin – semi-recessed in square, oval and elongated shapes are not only functional, but they look sleek, and can be stylised to the vanity unit.

Vanity – a new-vogue, wall-mounted vanity creates a sense of space for a light, airy bathroom. Open shelving allows for coordinated displays of coloured towels and accessories, while covered drawers create clean lines and provide storage for the clutter.

Toilet – wall or a floor mounted design can sit snuggly into any well planned bathroom and can be separated by clever placement and/or a petition wall.

Heating – heated towel rails are a warm accessory, and heat lamp/extraction fans are almost mandatory. For those with a bigger budget, you may consider the luxury of underfloor heating for your bathroom.

The Monaco Stria at Seaford Meadows

TRENDS The most popular bathroom floor-plan is the 3-way bathroom, where several people can simultaneously prepare for the day ahead.

Currently, we are seeing resurgence in the ‘Resort’ look – the concept of balancing elemental water with elemental earth.

The use of natural stone – like travertine, marble and granite – ceramic wall tiles and sculpture, colourful glass mosaics, large format floor tiles, and touches of timber and pebbles is as timeless and artistic as the Ancient Greeks themselves.

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The Langdon on display at Seaford Meadows

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Classic black has also made a sophisticated return in modern bathroom schemes, particularly when teamed up with a crisp, white bath and basin, and accessories in brilliant chrome. Splashes of colour can then be added with towels and other décorative touches.

The bathroom is also becoming a place where the outdoors and natural light are playing a more significant role. Skylights and glass bricks are excellent and stylish ways of brightening up a bathroom. People are also installing full-size windows to overlook a secluded garden or courtyard niche, or, if you’re lucky enough, a private view of the sea or countryside.

For more compact bathrooms, lighter colours and mirrors enhance the space and create a feeling of light and freedom.

TILES Tiles are the most obvious and simplistic way to individualise a bathroom. They are available in a virtually limitless array of styles, colours, textures and sizes. They can be both thematic and a feature.

Glazed Ceramic – these tiles can be rectified or rounded and normally require no sealing or maintenance. The consistency is good, but the polished surface can be quite slippery when wet.

Vetrified (Matte or Polished) – the colour permeates through the entire tile. They are strong, durable and rectified for a seamless effect. The polished tiles look like glass, and provide a less expensive alternative to a glass splash-back.

Rectified Edge – these are square tiles, available in porcelain and marble.

They require less grout lines and have a seamless look, however are more expensive to supply and fit.

Stone – natural stone has inconsistencies in colour which is part of its natural charm. It is also porous, meaning it needs to be sealed and resealed. It is the most expensive tile to supply and fit.

Like any design decisions, there are plenty of resources (magazines, catalogues, websites etc) to refer to and be inspired by, or visit a Fairmont Homes Display Village.

The following terminology is used when describing the different categories of tiles:

The Grandview on display at Mt Barker

Rounded or Cushion-edged – these tiles usually have a ceramic coloured coating, with a darker biscuit backing. They are reasonably cost-effective for supply and fit.

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AFFORDABLE HOMES LIFESTYLE

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our own pocket rocket The Fairmont Group is a proactive developer of Affordable Homes, designing and building the first Affordable Housing project in the state at Salisbury East. It is part of the company’s long-standing belief that every South Australian should have the opportunity of owning a home.

One of the latest affordable designs is ‘The Ivy’. It is a compact, two-bedroom home that utilises space extremely well, offers flexibility in living and is very energy efficient. “The Ivy is an excellent example of innovative design and practicality. Space is always an issue from a storage and living perspective and this design ticks both of those boxes.”

The two bedrooms have built-in robes and the wet area combines a fully fitted bathroom with a space-saving laundry. At the rear of the home is the open-plan living area, with kitchen-mealslounge area. It is a light, well-ventilated focal point for relaxing and socialising.

“The Ivy is not only cleverly designed, it has a six-star energy rating.” says John. “Energy efficiency keeps power bills to a minimum and that’s very important to people on a tight budget. You don’t want to buy a house and then struggle to pay day-to-day running costs.”

The other advantage of being compact is that The Ivy fits nicely on just about any size or shape block. It’s a very versatile home that suits a variety of situations, from inner-city living to creating more outdoor space.

The Ivy also comes with a variety of façades and verandahs to suit individual tastes – contemporary, sleek, federation, classic and traditional designs are available.

The Ivy is a great way to enter the homeowners market, but it’s also a fabulous down-sizer for empty nesters. Imagine being able to buy a new home and still have plenty of money left over to really enjoy life – it’s lifetyle and freedom in one dynamic package.

“The Ivy is also an excellent choice for those people who are looking for an investment property,” informs John. “It’s also ideal for subdivisions – its size gives the developer a lot more flexibility.”

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ales Manager of the Fairmont Group, John Simonetti, says that the company has recently invested a lot of money in the design of new affordable homes. “It’s a part of our overall vision of building better communities,” says John. “We are about diversity and choices of lifestyle and from that we are developing a whole new range of residential designs.”

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LIFESTYLE CLIENT STORIES

Everything including the kitchen sink

David and Teresa Will iams

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Mark and Helen Harvey knew exactly what to expect when they asked Fairmont Homes to design and build their home. They had no qualms about using Fairmonts for their unique one-off project. “Since 2003, I’ve developed many properties with Fairmont Homes,” explains Mark. “I know how well the company works, the professional and flexible approach of their people and the quality of build. So when it came to building our own home, I had no hesitation in using Fairmont Homes.”

“It was meant to be a bit of a down-size – our three daughters had moved out of the family home – but it didn’t really turn out that way. I guess we like to spread out and we love to entertain family and friends – so the place always seems full anyway.”

Another thing the Harvey’s love is the position of their new home and the way the design uses glass to capture the beautiful views, creating a light open living space. The back of the home faces a steep, terraced garden, which provides quite a dramatic backdrop for their impressive alfresco area.

“Helen is a keen cook,” comments Mark, “and we both enjoy being outdoors. So, we basically have two eating areas – one inside and one outside. The granite bench-top in the kitchen continues under café windows to our alfresco area. There’s a built-in barbecue, oven, fridge and dishwasher, basically everything including the kitchen sink is part of the outdoor set up.”

The Harvey’s have a home that ideally suits their lifestyle, one that embraces their social side and their love of alfresco dining. Not only that, Fairmont Homes were able to help with the selection process, so the look and feel Mark and Helen wanted was achieved with a minimum of fuss.

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“We are both absolutely delighted with the result,” smiles Mark. “We have a comfortable home that’s easy to live in and great for family and friends. Really, we couldn’t be happier.”

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Five homes and seven kids later When David and Teresa Williams built their fifth home together at Seaford Meadows, it was the fourth time they’d used Fairmont Homes. After building their first three homes with Fairmonts, they’d decided to try another builder for the fourth. “We knew we’d made a mistake as soon as we walked through the door,” said Teresa, “The place just lacked any soul. It was a big part of why we ended up selling and building again.

We went straight back to Fairmont Homes and we couldn’t have made a better decision – the little extra detail, the service, the quality, everything about the build and the home was, and still is wonderful.”

David and Teresa met over twenty years ago. David had two older children and Teresa had three younger ones. Over the next seven years, they added a couple more to the tribe. “We were a bit of a Brady Bunch to start with,” recalls Teresa, “and that’s when we built our first Fairmont home together. Then over the years, the children eventually moved out, leaving us with just our two young ones, Emily and Katie.”

The Williams decided to downsize with their fourth home and bought a courtyard allotment at Seaford Meadows. The location was great although the downsizing didn’t suit them and neither did the nonFairmont builder. So, when a new stage of Seaford Meadows was released, David and Teresa decided to buy some land and upsize.

“The thought of building again was a bit daunting,” recalls Teresa, “but Fairmonts made it easy. They gave us a great deal on the home because we’d bought at Seaford Meadows which allowed us to modify the design. Now we have the home we love and all of us, including the kids, are very happy.”

The Williams’ home is The Sinclair, but they wanted to incorporate a rumpus room and alfresco entertainment area. Now, not only do they have their ideal home, they have their fabulous Seaford Meadows lifestyle. “We love living here – everything we need and enjoy is close by,” says Teresa. “We can walk to the beach and the shops and the new train extension is happening soon. What we love most is that McLaren Vale is literally five minutes away.”

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Baby makes 3 in the Capri Mk3

Lisann and Cha d Brennan

Lisann and Chad Brennan had their first child Ceejay at the end of June. Around this time two years ago, they were in the middle of selling their first home in Hackham and looking to build their second at Seaford Meadows.

“We’d been there for four years, were recently married – it was time for a change, and we’d already bought the land at Seaford Meadows,” Lisann explains.

The Brennans opted for the double garage, and made a few other modifications, like higher ceilings, extra display niches, glass-fronted cupboards in the kitchen and a cabinet niche in the ensuite.

“Fairmont Homes did such a good job building our home,” Lisann comments. “There were no faults and it was completed on time – we are very happy.”

Lisann and Chad are also very happy to be living in Seaford Meadows, so close to the beach and shops. “Everything is literally just down the road and most of our friends are really close by. It’s a fantastic location – everything we need is here – and our house is opposite a reserve. It’s perfect.”

The area will also soon benefit from a new rail extension which will stop at Seaford Meadows, linking the south directly to the city.

The potential of the area is fantastic and represents an excellent investment.

The Capri Mk3 can be found on page 98. For the entire range of Fairmont Homes designs visit our website fairmonthomes.com.au Land at Seaford Meadows is also available. Find out more by visiting realtysa.com.au

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The Capri Mk 3 is a three bedroom home with an ensuite and walk-in robe in the main bedroom. The bedrooms, bathroom and laundry are separated from the living areas by a central corridor. “We moved in late December last year after spending five months at Chad’s parents.

They were great, but it was a fantastic feeling having our own home again – really exciting too.”

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Lisann and Chad looked at lots of designs but the Capri Mk3 was the one that caught their eye. “We really love the way the house opens up at the back,” says Lisann. “The way the kitchen separates the living room from the dining room – we hadn’t seen that in any other home – we love it and it overlooks our alfresco area. It works really well.”

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BUILDING & INVESTMENT STEPS TO BUILDING

“With Fairmont we built a home to fit our family and our budget.”

The Mitchell Family, Flagstaff Hill

10 easy steps to building The thought of building a new home is very exciting. It also makes a lot of sense because you are creating something which ideally suits your lifestyle. However, thinking about the design and décor is really just the tip of the iceberg. In fact, there are quite a few steps that need to be taken before building even begins. Fairmont Homes has been a leader in the building industry for over 45 years and helped over 20,000 South Australian families create the home they’ve always wanted. So don’t worry, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Step 1 – Budget

The first thing you need to work out is how much you have to spend on buying land and building a house. This probably means visiting your chosen financial institution to see how much you can borrow.

The Fairmont Group has partnered with leading financial broker, Finance Life, we can highly recommend their services.

Step 7 – Finance and Land Transfer

Choose where you would like to live, or ask us about out our home and land packages.

Step 3 – Design

Congratulations! You are now a home-owner, well on paper at least.

Select one of our fantastic designs. Everything from courtyard villas to two-storey family homes is available. You can modify any of our designs to suit your individual needs and taste. We can also work with you on your own plan and design.

Step 4 – Consult

Our consultants will help you create the home you want and provide you with an accurate quotation.

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This is all taken care of by Fairmont Homes. We organise an engineer to complete a soil report, we draw up the plan of your home, and we do all the council approval work.

This is where you commit to your home. You apply for finance through your financial institution, then provide us with their written approval.

You will also need to see a Land Broker to transfer the land into your name.

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Step 6 – Preparation

A very exciting step – you’re happy with the design and quote, now it’s time to sign a Building Contract and pay your deposit. Your dream has just become reality.

Step 8 – Selections

While all this has been going on, no doubt you have been thinking about décor selections. Now it’s time to make some firm decisions.

Step 9 – Builder’s Interview

We’ve done our preparation, building of your home has been approved by council and you have done yours by choosing colours, fixtures and fittings. Now it’s time to meet with the builder for final signoff. Construction is not far off now.

Step 10 – Footings

The footings of your home are the beginning of the construction process. Your home will be completed within the agreed time and to your satisfaction.

BUILDING & INVESTMENT CONSTRUCTION PLANS

understanding construction plans Looking over the plans to your home is very exciting – it’s the black and white evidence that your dream is about to become a reality. There are a number of plans that you will be asked to study, all giving different information about the way your home will look and function. It is important that you are able to understand the plans and make sure they represent exactly what you want.

Site Plan (and Drainage Plan) – The site plan is also an overhead view of a home, showing it in relation to its boundaries. There are no detailed room measurements. Instead, measurements are constrained to the block size and the overall dimensions of the home.

It also shows services to the site (electricity, water, gas and phone), sewerage pipes, trees, retaining walls (if any) and distances from the home to the street, neighbours’ fence-lines, and easements (if any).

Elevations – Elevations are the front, sides, and rear views of a home. All architectural detail – roof pitches etc – as well as windows,

doors, balconies, porticos and all exterior finishes (brick, render, stone), are shown.

Section – A section is a cut-through of a home. It shows internal or external elements, and where they sit in relation to each other and the height of the house. Basically, it’s an internal or external elevation depicting things like cabinets, robes, doors, and stairs. It also describes the finishes where applicable.

If you don’t understand something about a plan, then please seek clarification. There are no silly questions when it comes to building your home. Fairmont Homes consultants are more than happy to discuss or explain any aspect of the planning and building process with you.

Speak to your Housing Consultant at any time during the build of your new home.

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Floor Plan – Probably the most recognisable of all plans, it shows the overhead view of a home, with dimensions of every room and space. It also shows placement of sinks, cabinets, wall heaters, air-conditioning, stairs (in two-storey homes) and windows. Window dimensions are shown as Height x Width.

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BUILDING & INVESTMENT PROPERTY PORTFOLIOS

“With the right advice and assistance, anyone can become a developer.”

Are you under-valuing the potential of your home?

As you read this article, the thought of selling your home (and realising your biggest asset) may have already crossed your mind. Have you fully considered its potential value?

To do this, you need to stop thinking ‘home’, and start thinking ‘property’. It opens up the option of subdivision and development. The process is not as scary as it may seem and there are substantial financial benefits.

Michael Zaina of Zaina Stacey Development Consultants says that with the right advice and professional assistance, anyone can become a developer. “The first thing to do is establish whether your home can be subdivided. There are no hard and fast rules; Councils have various development policies and regulations. We offer a free, consultative service that establishes whether or not your property can be subdivided. If so, we conduct a thorough investigation into the total cost of the subdivision. Again, this is a free service.”

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The next step is to obtain approval for a subdivision. In a vast majority of cases, gaining approval automatically increases the value of the property, even if you don’t actually complete the subdivision. As a guideline, an average property (valued at say $450K) could increase in value by $40K.

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“Gaining subdivision approval is somewhat of an involved process,” says Michael. “Dealing with Council, SA Water and other regulatory organisations can be complicated and time consuming – that’s why we provide a start-to-finish subdivision approval service. For around $2000, including government fees, we can seek approval by formally submitting a land division application. We endeavour to take care of everything from the initial lodgement at the Development Assessment Commission to the final approval of the new title at the Lands Title Office.

The process usually takes 4-6 months and subdivision approvals last for three years, allowing you time to consider your options.”

Once your property is approved for subdivision, then it’s time to think about development and fully realise your property’s potential.

Financial institutions will also re-value your property, giving you more equity in your home and enabling you to borrow more money for the development. “From a development point of view, we have a strong relationship with the Fairmont Group,” says Michael. “They have a wonderful range of designs at an affordable price and the quality is definitely there.”

If you’ve been thinking about selling or investing, then subdividing could be the cost-effective option you haven’t considered. “We handle hundreds of land division applications each year,” says Michael, “Some of our clients are builders and developers but in recent years, an increasing number of mums and dads have taken advantage of our services and their best asset – their land. It’s about being up front and honest – providing clients with accurate information from which they can plan and budget their subdivision with confidence. In fact, I like to think that we go beyond what is required to ensure a smooth, worry-free process.”

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There are two main reasons why people choose to subdivide - as an investment, or to free up the money they have in their home.

In case one, people have purchased some land or a house (which they will demolish) for the specific purpose of building a number of townhouses, units or apartments in which they hope to make a profit by selling or renting.

In case two, people are prepared to demolish the home they live in, subdivide their property (usually in half) and build two, new, smaller dwellings. They will live in one and sell the other, with the expectation that the money they receive for the second home will pay for theirs, and possibly even free up a large sum of money. Typically, this is the domain of empty-nesters who are looking to downsize, but don’t want to move away from their location.

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In either case, Fairmont Homes offer choice and flexibility and have the experience and expertise to create exactly what you want. They have a huge range of Courtyard and Villa homes and their collection of Affordable housing is ideally suited to smaller allotments. Fairmont Homes also offer a completely individualised, architectural service.

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“We help a lot of people with subdivision developments,” says Rob Ventura, Fairmont Homes Planning Manager. “We have a top team of architects and drafts-people, with a combined experience of over 40 years. They have been involved in some fantastic projects and we can work to any budget.”

As well as the actual design of the home, there’s a lot of ground work that needs to be organised. Things like working through the relevant Council’s development guidelines and zoning requirements, applying for planning consent, land division applications, identification of proximity to services etc, the list is quite considerable. “Yeah it’s no picnic, that’s for sure,” smiles Rob. “But we can help you through all that; we’ve done it thousands of times. In the end, it’s about getting your investment off the ground for a realistic price and that’s the service we provide.” Whichever way you look at it, subdividing can be very profitable.

Call our Head Office, to speak to a Fairmont Housing Consultant about sub-dividing your block, on 8112 3112.

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How to turn a Suzuki

into a subdivision

BY SPIRO PAPAEMANOUIL

“Close proximity to the city is highly desirable and is a big factor in the sale-ability of a property.

It has never taken me more than 4 weeks to sell any of my properties. Fairmont Homes built my first investment property and I have used them for every build since.”

After school I continued studying at University while working at a bank. During this time my father gave me the best piece of advice of my life, although at the time it didn’t seem that way – he suggested I sell my beloved Vitara and buy a house. It put me in quite a dilema but I knew my father was right. So at the age of nineteen, I bought a house.

The house was on a corner block – a developer’s dream – so it was relatively straight-forward to subdivide into two blocks. I sold the original house and built a new house on the other block using the equity I had gained from the sale to borrow more money. Then I sold the new house and found I had made quite a substantial profit out of the buying/subdividing/building process. Again, credit must go to my father for his guidance. That set me on the path to becoming a property developer and began my professional relationship with Fairmont Homes.

My formula has remained pretty much the same for each subsequent development. While corner blocks don’t always come up, I do have some rules that I stick to – the main one being that I buy within a 6km

radius of the CBD. There are some fantastic bargains to be had in areas like Richmond, Kurralta Park and Edwardstown – property in Adelaide, from an international perspective, is very affordable. Close proximity to the city is highly desirable and is a big factor in the saleability of a property. It has never taken me more than 4 weeks to sell any of my properties.

My selling success rate is not just down to location, it’s also about the quality of renovation and new builds. I currently average two developments (4 houses – 2 renovations, 2 new builds) each year.

Fairmont Homes built my first investment property and I have used them for every build since. There are many reasons for this – they have very good designs, they are extremely efficient, finish projects on time without sacrificing quality and provide a fantastic service. Professional relationships are very important to me, and the people I deal with at Fairmont Homes have always been very approachable and extremely helpful.

I would say to anyone thinking about getting into property development to have a go. I never thought I would be in the position I am in now, and I guess I could still be driving a 13-year old Suzuki Vitara if I hadn’t taken my father’s advice and guidance. The hardest step is always the first, but then walking becomes easier. I was lucky – I had help and I worked in finance and real-estate – but determination and commitment really does pay off.

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The one thing I was really focused on during my secondary school years was being able to drive. I even knew what sort of car I wanted – a Suzuki Vitara. So whilst school I also worked part-time at a few jobs. By the time I got my license I had enough saved to buy a Vitara.

It was one of the best feelings.

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Custom Design making individuality affordable areas. Added to that, 6-star energy efficiency (solar orientation, ventilation, insulation) has meant our designs have become more cost-effective to run – more natural light and less variation in ambient temperature means there’s less need to use power. These design techniques are incorporated into every Fairmont Home and they form the basis of all our custom designs.

“The team who designs your home, builds your homes.”

People choose to have a custom design because they want a specific layout and like the idea of living in something unique.

A Fairmont custom design produces both those outcomes, but also offers something more – the team who designs your home, builds your home. You’re not just dealing with an architect, and that makes a big difference.

Rob Ventura is the Planning Manager for the Fairmont Group, and has over 18 years of design experience.

When most people hear the words ‘Custom Design’ they automatically think ‘lots of money for an over-the-top house’. In reality however, a vast amount of our custom designs are very affordable, small to medium builds.

Over the last 10 years, the average allotment has reduced in size.

It has meant we have had to become more inventive, utilising space more practically and incorporating more of the outdoors into family

For a start, it makes the whole process a lot more streamline and costs can be calculated accurately – we don’t talk ‘ball park’ figures.

Ultimately, it means getting much more bang for your buck. The Fairmont Group also has more land for sale in South Australia than any other private company. Home & Land packages apply to our custom design homes, making individuality even more affordable.

We have a real cross-section of people who come and see us about custom design. All of them have different ideas and requirements, but most share similar reasons for creating their own space – liveability and social inclusiveness, incorporation of the outdoors, and a feeling of comfort and safety. We embrace all those things because after all, a good home brings people together.

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Above: The Fairmont Homes Planning Team. From left: Clive Riches, Goran Nedeljkovic, Rob Ventura, Melissa Krznaric, Hung Nguyen, Darren Mancheff, Bianca Robinson, Tim Norris, Shawna McKenzie, Jessica Bennett, Rob Delbello.

Using the latest design software, combined with our experience and talent, we are able to produce a concept plan within days of being briefed. We know what works and more importantly, we know how to stay within a budget. People are often amazed at what we can achieve as a designer/builder compared to a dedicated architectural firm.

It’s not about compromising on quality or design, it’s about working smarter and utilising the resources of the Fairmont Group.

The Planning Department at the Fairmont Group is a busy place.

We create in excess of 120 designs and working drawings per month for our domestic and commercial clients.

The whole process is very easy and relaxed. You start off by contacting one of our Sales Consultants, who will talk to you about your plans and ideas. For example, you may want to demolish, sub-divide and rebuild, to free up some equity.

If you would like to know more about our Custom Designs contact our Sales Department on 8112 3112.

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Once you are happy with the direction you want to take, a building contract is drawn up. From there, the engineering report, working drawings, wall/roof framing layout and 6-star energy rating documents are produced. Then there’s the CITB levy and insurance to pay before sending the building application to Council for full development approval. We handle it all on your behalf, and you can be sure that everything will go to plan.

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timber is the natural choice

There’s more to designing a modern home than just layout and appearance. Design is also about reducing energy costs and for many people, it’s about being environmentally friendly. That means using sustainable materials to help minimise the carbon footprint. In fact, more and more people are taking a personal stand to help the environment wherever possible.

One of the most sustainable, eco-friendly ways to build is with timber. Unlike steel-frame homes, timber is a natural, renewable product that is free of toxins. Across the nation, trees are being planted at a greater rate than they’re being harvested, resulting in a net absorption of greenhouse gases. In 2005, Australian native forests absorbed an estimated 56.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, reducing greenhouse omissions by some 10%.* This is in direct contrast to the production of steel, where iron ore is mined and smelted, contributing significantly to greenhouse omissions.

Managing Director of the Fairmont Group, David Pickard, is in no doubt about the virtues of timber over steel. “I began my career in the building industry as a Carpenter,” says David. “I love working with timber. It’s so versatile, very strong structurally, looks beautiful and feels warm and inviting. Also it is more affordable than steel.”

Of Australia’s 147 million hectares of public native forests, only 6% is set aside for possible harvesting and replanting. Currently around 1% is being used for this purpose.* “As we progress as a company we are doing a lot more than just building homes,” remarks David. “We are creating highly desirable, fully-functional communities that are energy efficient, with some being carbon neutral.”

Fairmont Homes has always built with timber, and will continue to do so in the future. All designs come with a 50-year structural guarantee. *Source: www.woodnaturallybetter.com.au

Rear lane access homes The Fairmont Group is building a greater mix of residential housing than ever before. Part of that mix is rear-access allotments. Typically, these allotments face a reserve or open space and tend to be narrower. As the name suggests, car access to the home is via a laneway at the rear of the property. Depending on your lifestyle, this option has many advantages.

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To start with, you’ll have a home opposite a park or reserve; it provides a nice outlook and makes a fabulous play area for children, or a place to socialise with neighbours and friends.

From an aesthetic point of view, the façade of your home is not encumbered by a garage or driveway (since there is no front access for a car).

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Planning Manager of the Fairmont Group, Rob Ventura, is a big fan of rear access blocks. “I personally think they provide more options,” says Rob. “You could secure a boat in your back yard, or you could build a carport that doubles

as an undercover entertainment area, or you could create a beautiful alfresco environment. All the while, the front of your home remains uncluttered and picture perfect.”

Floor plans and design choices for rear access blocks are also slightly different from the norm. They allow for some creative thinking and individual expression. “We have some fantastic designs,” says Rob. “Our Affordable collection is particularly suited to rear-access blocks, especially the contemporary double-storey homes. But our team of architects also work on individual projects, creating amazing one-off homes to suit personal needs and tastes.”

Variety and individuality is something the Fairmont Group is trying to incorporate in all of their new land releases, and, in the process, build better communities.

Speak to a Housing Consultant about rear access home design options.

BUILDING & INVESTMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY

six stars

that save you money All Fairmont Homes have a 6-star energy rating. It sounds good, but what does it mean exactly? Well, it’s the way a home is designed and built to minimise energy use. To achieve a 6-star rating, a lot of consideration has to be put into its construction. Things like site orientation, layout and zoning, insulation, windows and shading, ventilation, and draught proofing.

“The site orientation is the starting point with any design,” says Rob Ventura, Fairmont Homes Planning Manager. “Ideally, you’re looking for a north/south orientation, to maximise the northern solar exposure.” In this case, living areas should face north, and have full length windows to capture the low winter sun. At the same time, north facing rooms need shading for the summer. Both these outcomes can be achieved with clever design. By allowing in natural light, artificial lighting doesn’t need to be used as much, keeping energy costs down.

Insulation is another important factor in keeping energy costs down. It can keep a house up to 10C cooler in summer and up to 5C warmer in winter. “Basically, what we’re doing with our 6-star rated homes is keeping heating and cooling costs to a minimum,” says Rob. “Our aim is to build homes that naturally maintain a temperature of 18C – 25C, so the air-conditioner is only needed in very cold or very hot weather.”

There are lots of calculations that go into working out window space; how much is needed and where it should be positioned. Basically, window space should be less than 25% of the total floor area, with an ideal positioning of 60% north, 30% south and 10% east/west. This is based on a north/south orientated home, and would be modified for east/west orientation. “There’s also the various glazing values to consider,” explains Rob. “These values determine the amount of thermal energy that flows in and out of a home.”

Controlled ventilation (and orientating a home within 45 degrees of the prevailing summer breeze) is important for keeping a home cool in summer. Draught-proofing doors and windows prevents up to 25% of heat loss during winter.

“Every Fairmont Home is designed for maximum energy efficiency,” states Rob. “And each home has its little quirks that have to be taken into account, but that’s part of the expertise we have on offer at Fairmonts.”

Speak to your Housing Consultant about saving energy in your new home.

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Made for Australia

For a comfortable, energy efficient home start at the top

Balancing your home comforts with a climate friendly home that uses less energy is a tall order, so it’s a good idea to start at the top.

Before you choose your roof make sure you’re comfortable with its thermal performance – make sure it’s made from COLORBOND® steel with Thermatech® solar reflectance technology.

COLORBOND® steel with Thermatech® reflects more of the sun’s heat in summer, creating a cooler roof and a more comfortable home when used

with standard levels of insulation. That means less work for your summer air-conditioning, and that’s good news for your energy bill and our climate.

Turn down the air-conditioning and turn up the style All of this means you have a much wider choice of roofing colours that will help lighten your energy load. By how much?

Well, in moderate to hot climates with standard insulation, COLORBOND® COLORBOND® steel steel with with Thermatech® can Thermatech® reduce your home’s acts like added annual cooling energy insulation for consumption by up your home. to 20%*.

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The really clever thing is Thermatech® boosts what is known as solar reflectance.

In fact it’s here Thermatech® makes the biggest difference, some darker colours now have double the solar reflectance without changing their appearance. It’s like having added insulation, at no added cost.

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* Depending on level of insulation, building shape and function. Average reduction is about 5%. COLORBOND®, Thermatech® and BlueScope are registered trade marks of BlueScope Steel Limited. © 2013 BlueScope Steel Limited ABN 16 000 011 058. All rights reserved.

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One of the world’s most advanced building materials With the addition of Thermatech®, COLORBOND® steel can now give you more of everything that Australians have loved about COLORBOND® steel for the past 45 years – wider choice of thermally efficient colours, a longer lasting roof because of reduced heat stress, and timeless beauty. That’s cool for everyone.

Visit colorbond.com/thermatech for fact sheets or call 1800 022 999 for more information.

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between builder and supplier

Colorbond is manufactured in Australia by BlueScope Steel and has been developed specifically for Australia’s harsh climatic conditions. Business Development Manager of BlueScope Steel, Peter Van Loggem is in no doubt about Colorbond’s many qualities.

“It’s extremely durable, there’s no need to re-paint, it’s easy to install and it looks brilliant – really tops off a home.” says Peter.

Most of the Colorbond used by Fairmont Homes is for roofing. In fact, around 80% of our clients choose a Colorbond roof. From a building point of view, it is very easy to install, enabling us to make our homes weather-tight quickly and efficiently. When installed, the roof provides complete protection from the elements; rain, wind, and even embers from a bushfire won’t penetrate.

“In 2008, BlueScope developed a new thematic paint for Colorbond,” Peter states. “It basically acts as a reflective coating and can keep homes up to 15% cooler, depending on the colour of the Colorbond. We are very proud of this achievement and the continued development of all BlueScope steel products.”

Colorbond (which has a recyclable value) is turned into new sheets of steel. None of it is wasted.

As a carbon-neutral builder, the environment and sustainability are important issues for us. The use of Colorbond does not compromise that ethos at all. Colorbond is a truly recyclable product – old

Fairmont Homes and Colorbond work very well together and we’re happy to be associated with BlueScope Steel and their iconic Australian product.

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Playing a small part at Playford Each year the Fairmont Group supports a wide range of community events and organisations, particularly ones which involve families. It’s about giving back to the community, which is something The Fairmont Group has always been – and always will be – committed to.

One of these community events was the ‘Australia Day Celebrations’ held at Fremont Park in Elizabeth. Organised by the City of Playford, this family event promoted healthy lifestyles and well-being, and was a fun way to celebrate our national day.

The day began at 8am with the Australian Flag Raising Ceremony and the National Anthem. Shortly after the ceremony, six Playford residents received their Australia Day Citizen Award for outstanding service to the community.

There was plenty of food and free activities for the whole family, including mini-golf, pony rides, rock climbing wall, jumping castle, face painting and much more. The 2000+ crowd were entertained by The Funkees, The Amazing Drumming Monkeys, The Healthy Habits Show, Northern Light Theatre Company and The Silverbeat Choir.

The morning finished with a cavalcade of classic, veteran and vintage cars. The Mayor then presided over the Citizen Ceremony at the Civic Centre where 101 people became Australian citizens, double last year’s number.

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The Fairmont Group donated money to help stage the event and also provided the major raffle prize of a Travel Voucher valued at $2000. It was a fabulous morning, full of laughter and goodwill – things that make our communities special places.

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It’s fair to say that Fairmont Homes have had a very successful 45 years. We have been innovative and creative in our designs, built with passion and belief and delivered over 20,000 quality-built homes. We couldn’t have achieved any of it without the support of generations of South Australians.

The first home buyers, the small families, the big families, the investors, the empty nesters and the retirees – all of whom have helped us grow. You might even say that our success has been built on their support. That’s why, for the last 45 years we’ve done our best to return the favour.

These high-profile involvements are exciting and rewarding, but they are really just the tip of the iceberg. In the last few years alone, we have supported over 50 community clubs, organisations, events and charities – from local surf life-saving clubs to community fundraising events. We like to get involved, not through a sense a responsibility, but more out of a sense of satisfaction that we can give back to the individuals, the families and the communities who have supported us over the years.

We like to get involved, not through a sense a responsibility, but more out of a sense of satisfaction that we can give back to the individuals, the families and the communities who have supported us over the years.

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Communities, clubs, teams, events, charities and a number of worthy causes have been supported or sponsored by the Fairmont Group.

We built the first of ten Telethon Homes in 1983 and in partnership with Telethon and Channel 9, they became one of Adelaide’s largest fundraiser charities. More recently we have been major sponsors of two iconic sports clubs – The Adelaide Thunderbirds, National Champions in 2010 and the Norwood Football Club, the current reigning SANFL Premiers.

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THE FAIRMONT GROUP OUR SALES TEAM

Going the All of us at Fairmont Homes are proud of our reputation as a leading South Australian builder.

Many people come to us because we are so highly regarded. However, it’s not just our homes that win people over, it’s our people. We think our Sales Consultants are the best in the business, not only because they have a wealth of experience – most have been with us for over 10 years – but because their professionalism and willingness to go the extra yard is unsurpassed.

Mike Cronin, who has been a Sales Consultant with Fairmont Homes for 27 years, says it’s not just about selling homes. “I wish it was that simple,” he jokes, “but really, it’s about talking to people, ascertaining their needs and doing your best to create the right outcome. A lot of people bring in their own plans and we’re happy to work through them to find a solution.”

Building has evolved into a dynamic industry, encompassing a whole range of issues, from 6-star energy ratings to design encumbrances and infrastructure. There’s certainly more to building than meets the eye.

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Another member of our sales team, Michael Underwood believes we’re becoming much smarter in the way we are planning and building. “There is a lot more to consider these days,” says Michael. “Energy efficiency is a big thing – new homes must have a 6-star energy rating – and there are many other council regulations that need to be adhered to.”

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Our Sales Team do much more than sell Fairmont Homes (and land) – they provide design advice and costings of individual plans,

liaise with councils, go through financial processes and generally simplify the building process for our customers. And they do this quickly and efficiently – in a lot of cases, plans can be drawn up and costed within days.

“It’s certainly not a matter of ‘sign on the bottom line and see you later’,” says Michael, “We take a pragmatic view and offer realistic advice, so there are no surprises or let-downs. Building a home should be a positive and exciting experience. From our point of view, there’s a lot of satisfaction in making it an enjoyable one.”

Our sales team must be doing something right, because they’re seeing more and more people returning to build their next house, whether it’s an upsize, downsize or just a change. Mike and Michael are even seeing the children of people they sold to years ago.

Fairmont Homes sales consultants can be found in each of our 10 display villages north and south of the city. Feel free to speak to them the next time you’re visiting.

extra yard our sales team Graeme Baird 0417 717 057 North

John Baker 0417 862 214 North

Graham Barns 0438 122 778 North

Sandy Bellinger 0411 124 653 North

John Coats 0417 880 412 South

Michael Cronin 0413 116 999 South

Frank Criscitelli 0408 829 045 South

Jeff Drewett 0418 448 829 North

Brett Linford 0414 961 100 South

Paul Napier 0413 604 000 North

Peter Szolga 0402 144 362 North

Michael Underwood 0411 551 220 South

Shane Wisdom 0414 369 964 South

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If you have an enquiry feel free to call and speak to any of our friendly sales consultants or call the office on 8112 3112.

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THE FAIRMONT GROUP OUR SUBCONTRACTORS

Nineteen years ago, Trevor Holman left his farm on the Eyre Peninsula to study in Adelaide. “Well, that was the idea,” says Trevor, “but I ended up working for my brother who was a supervisor at Fairmonts.”

Trevor – an artisan at heart – was introduced to tiling and found it very rewarding. “It’s a finishing trade,” explains Trevor, “people get to admire your handiwork and I get a real sense of satisfaction from tiling a room or a house.”

Over the years, Trevor has perfected his art and now employs two apprentices, working in the southern area of Adelaide. “It takes us around 3-4 days to tile the average home,” says Trevor. “I enjoy subcontracting to Fairmont Homes because they are such a well organised company. There’s a real sense of security.”

Trevor and his wife Helen are now empty-nesters and have ten grandchildren. “Yes, the kids haven’t wasted any time and they keep Helen pretty busy,” smiles Trevor. When free from grand-parenting duties, Trevor has a keen interest in sports, particularly Aussie Rules – he and Helen often go and watch The Crows play. “I played football and tennis while I was living on Eyre Peninsula, but retired when I moved to Adelaide. I still travel back to Wudinna regularly to oversee the running of our farm, which I continue to have a huge interest in.”

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Craig Dunkin joined his dad, Peter, as an apprentice bricky in 1992, two days after leaving school. “So much for a school holiday,” jokes Craig. “But it’s done me well over the last twenty years – I like working outdoors in the fresh air.”

Craig also used to get plenty of fresh air being an assistant referee in the A-League. Seven years ago, he married Jasmin and has two beautiful daughters, Taya and Maddie. “The refereeing stopped pretty much the same time as the family started, but being a bricky and a dad suit me just fine. And thinking about it, I still have to referee a few arguments with the girls.”

Three years ago Peter semi-retired from the business, leaving Craig to carry on the family name. Like his dad, Craig has a strong work ethic and believes in doing his best. “I treat each home as if I was building it for my family. I never sacrifice quality for speed – it’s about having pride in your work.”

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Craig works mainly in the southern suburbs of Adelaide and is happy contracting to the Fairmont Group. “It’s secure, regular and everything is straight down the line. They are a very professional company and it’s good to be appreciated. I hope to keep working with them for a few more years yet.”

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CRAIG DUNKIN

Mark Catterall has something most painters don’t have – a daughter working in the business. Zoe began working with Mark six years ago just to give her some part-time work after leaving school. “She surprised me,” says Mark. “I didn’t expect her to stick it out, but she’s actually really good at it, particularly enamelling.”

Mark has been working for the Fairmont Group since 1997, mainly involved in developments in the south. Now Catterall & Ellis are a team of six painters, including Zoe. “It’s pretty good working with dad,” says Zoe. “I think it’s brought us closer together, seeing him as person rather than just a dad.”

When not painting, The Catterall family – which includes Mark’s wife, Vicky, and their two younger sons, Brad and Ethan – enjoy taking their boat up the river for a bit of water-skiing. “We usually hire a place and go skiing or knee-boarding for a weekend or so,” Mark explains, then smiles: “Vicky often drives the boat, so we’re putting our lives at risk there.”

Mark also plays the odd round of golf, while Zoe has just painted a feature wall in her bedroom. “Yeah, it’s the same colour as her hair – purple.” Mark laughs. “But’s it great that Zoe is doing something that she likes and I’ve got to say that working for Fairmonts is really good – the work is regular and they pay on time every time. You can’t ask for much more than that.”

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Carol and Steve Russell spend a lot of time dusting, vacuuming and polishing at Fairmont Homes Display Villages. They also clean most of our windows. In fact, their cleaning business is a big part of why our designs present so well.

“Steve and I have been working together since 2008, after he retired from the Fire Service,” explains Carol, “And we’re really inspired to do a good job because the homes are decorated so well.”

Carol’s 25-year association with the Fairmont Group actually goes back to 1983 when she worked at head office for 10 years.

“That was before our daughter, Jess, came along and the job of ‘mum’ took over.” A few years later, Carol began her own cleaning business.

CAROL AND STEVE RUSSELL

When Carol and Steve aren’t travelling across Adelaide sprucing up the Display Villages, they like travelling to various holiday destinations. “But most of the time we just enjoy doing simple things like going for walks and entertaining at home. Working for Fairmonts gives us a fair bit of flexibility, so we are able to make the best of our free time, and it means Steve can work on his golf handicap.”

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“We count ourselves very fortunate to work for the Fairmont Group,” says Carol. “In fact, I’m proud to work for them – they are so generous and accommodating. They are always giving back to the community, most of the time without any fanfare – they’re an amazing South Australian company.”

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THE FAIRMONT GROUP REALTY SA

Who is

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Realty SA is a licensed real estate agent, involved in the sales and marketing of the Fairmont Group’s land developments and property sales. The company deals with builders and developers who are looking to invest in prime locations, but also sells directly to the public.

Above from left: Brenton Allen, Amy Greenfield, Peter Broomhead, John Stimson, Eugen Hudjek, Deanne Krznaric, Maurice Jones, Laura Hart, Craig Dodt, Nikki Hill, John Simonetti.

Builders Many of Adelaide’s top builders use Realty SA to find land for their clients. There is no use having a great home design if you don’t have the right location in which to build it.

Developers These days, more medium density subdivisions are being incorporated into land releases, and developers contribute to the overall housing mix by providing higher density, apartment-style living options.

Over the last five years, Realty SA has sold around 2,500 allotments – that averages out to ten per week – and is currently involved in the sales and marketing of some of South Australia’s largest land releases, including the magnificent new Fairmont subdivision at Seaford Heights.

If you are looking for a place to build or are interested in a Fairmont Home & Land Package, call Realty SA on 8112 3133.

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Lots of people are looking for the right piece of land. Realty SA offers the new home-builder everything, from smaller courtyard allotments to large family lots in dozens of fantastic locations across South Australia.

Whilst Fairmont Homes always have exciting Home & Land packages on offer, people can choose whichever builder they prefer.

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Land sales and development at Seaford Meadows began in 2005 and the response from people was immediate and enthusiastic. Catering for buyers in all stages of life and with varying budgets, the estate has grown quickly, and continues to attract people looking for a wonderful southern suburbs lifestyle.

John Simonetti, Realty SA Sales Manager, is not surprised by the success of Seaford Meadows. “Well, for a start, the location is just a kilometre away from Seaford and Moana beaches – you can’t get much better than that,” says John. “But it also has a lot to do with planning – there’s a lot of consideration that goes in to making a place like Seaford Meadows work. Things like the infrastructure, the open spaces and facilities. We’re not just selling land, we are building a community.”

Part of the initial development included building a medical centre, establishing a bus route and creating parks and reserves that are no more than 200 metres away from any allotment. Now the second major phase of Seaford Meadows is underway, with even more diversity in land use and a greater range of facilities. “It won’t be long before Seaford Meadows has its own neighbourhood shopping complex and a new child-care centre,” says John. “We’re also creating a huge, multipurpose park for social and sporting pursuits. And there are many other new initiatives to be implemented as the stages are developed.”

A new Display Village is now open and will showcase the varying lifestyle options available at Seaford Meadows. Unlike most developments in the region, land has been zoned for double-storey apartments and terraced homes. “It creates a wonderful mix of architecture and attracts a greater diversity of people,” explains

John. “The area is really taking off and we want to offer something for everyone, even people who are looking to invest.”

Most of the blocks at Seaford Meadows face north/south to capture more sunlight and reduce energy costs. The land is either flat or slightly undulating, and the soil conditions are ideal for building. This means homes can be built cost-effectively, with minimum running-costs.

Seaford Meadows is part of Adelaide’s vibrant south, with its marvellous pristine beaches, and world-class wineries. It’s also an easy commute to the city and a leisurely drive to Victor Harbor and the South Coast. There are plenty of schools (public and private) shopping precincts (including Colonnades, just down the road and the Seaford Shopping Centre within walking distance) and medical facilities (hospitals, clinics and surgeries).

“In a few years time the Noarlunga railway line will be extended to run

by Seaford Meadows,” informs John. “It will make living here even more desirable. You’ll be able to walk to the Seaford Meadows train station and travel directly to Colonnades or the city in comfort. The whole project is very exciting and has amazing potential.”

For more information visit southatseafordmeadows.com.au or contact Realty SA on 8112 3133.

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The real beauty of the Adelaide Hills is its proximity to the city, particularly since the transformation of the South Eastern freeway. It has opened up the region for people who are looking for a country lifestyle without being too far away from the city. This is exactly what is on offer at Fox Hill Estate.

Situated on the edge of the quiet township of Nairne, Fox Hill lies on a gently sloping site, bounded by the town and open space set amongst rolling hills and winding valleys. “It really is the best of both worlds,” says John Simonetti, Realty SA Sales Manager. “A peaceful, rural environment just five minutes away from Mount Barker and twenty-five minutes from Adelaide.”

Adding to the sense of freedom is the very generous allotment size and the number of mature trees – it really does feel like the country. Building at Fox Hill couldn’t be simpler; the soil is ideal and the gradient is gentle.

All that’s required is the desire to live in this beautiful part of the world.

The area is also rich with facilities; everything you could need is within easy reach at Mount Barker. Very good

public and private schools, shopping precincts, a cinema complex, hospital, sporting clubs – you name it, it’s all just down the road.

“Getting to Adelaide for work or pleasure is also very easy,” points out John. “It’s five minutes to the freeway and twenty to the tollgate. Or you can catch a bus or train into the city.

Travel time is no longer a factor when considering a move to this neck of the woods. It takes longer to travel a couple of suburbs in Sydney or Melbourne.”

There’s no doubt that the Adelaide Hills has much to offer for those looking for a sophisticated, rural lifestyle. Fox Hill Estate is the ideal destination and the perfect setting in which to create that lifestyle.

For more information visit foxhillnairne.com.au or contact Realty SA on 8112 3133.

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Nestled among the gums on the rural fringe of one of South Australia’s oldest towns, Nairne, Fox Hill is a place to build a home in every sense of the word. The estate features 76 generous lots, surrounded by natural beauty and just a short stroll from the historic timber-and-stone charm of the town centre. Sensible encumbrances, all services, close to reserve and playground.

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Munno Para is situated in the rapidly developing northern suburbs. Within it lies one of the most anticipated new land releases – Almond Grove. Once an almond orchard, this significant parcel of land is soon to become six hundred allotments of prime real-estate.

Almond Grove is convenient to a host of facilities, transport routes and holiday destinations. Munno Para Shopping Centre and Elizabeth City Centre are just down the road. The Northern Expressway, bus and train routes are all close by. There are excellent schools, private as well as public, within a short radius of the development. As far as location goes, you have a big head start to the Barossa and Clare Valleys, Yorke Peninsula and The Flinders Ranges.

Realty SA Sales Manager, John Simonetti, believes Almond Grove will be one of the best locations in the Northern Suburbs. “It’s really close and convenient to so many facilities and services,” remarks John.

“Even travel time to the city has been significantly reduced by the new Northern Expressway. And then you have the estate itself, it will be a charming place to live.”

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For more information visit almondgrovemunnopara.com.au or contact Realty SA on 8112 3133.

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For those of you looking for a more established land development with beautiful streetscapes and nice new homes in a delightful setting, then Blakeview Grove could be just what you’re after.

Rising to the edge of the hills face, overlooking Adelaide’s northern coastline, Blakeview Grove offers a world of choice to the new home buyer.

Sales Manager of the Fairmont Group, John Simonetti, says now is the perfect time to buy land at Blakeview Grove. “It’s looking immaculate – the homes and the gardens are very well maintained. There is a real sense of pride in the development.” Added to this is the natural ambience of Blakeview Grove, with a dry-creek reserve running along its edge and many significant trees scattered throughout.

Blakeview Grove is over 80% sold, with many land options still available, ranging in size from 300m2 to an expansive 1,900m2. “No matter what stage of life you’re at, whether you’re looking to build a large family home or down size into a courtyard villa, there are many fabulous allotments to choose from, some having views across the northern suburbs to the gulf.”

Blakeview Grove also has the advantage of being situated adjacent to well-established suburbs, with transport routes and many facilities already in place. “The Munno Para Shopping Centre is just down the

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Blakeview Grove comprises 385 allotments, ranging in size from 300m2 to 1,900m2, some with sweeping views of the Adelaide Plains and Gulf St Vincent. The development is well-serviced by public transport to the city, whilst being convenient to many retail outlets, schools, child-care centres and medical clinics.

road,” John informs, “and there are a number of schools, child-care and medical centres within easy reach. With the development of the Northern Expressway, travelling across the city is much quicker.”

Of course, being located in Adelaide’s north, living in Blakeview Grove gives you a great head start to The Barossa and Clare Valleys, as well as Yorke Peninsula. “It’s a fabulous location,” agrees John.

“And, if you love fishing, St Kilda and Outer Harbour are within easy reach.”

Blakeview Grove is an opportunity to build your dream home in a beautifully established and naturally presented development.

It combines a semi-rural aspect with contemporary living and everyday convenience.

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Set between the pristine beaches of Adelaide’s south coast and the idyllic vineyards of the Southern Vales, Vista at Seaford Heights is beautifully positioned. It is also convenient to shops, schools, child-care centres, medical clinics and public transport (including the new railway extension under construction).

Sales Manager of the Fairmont Group, John Simonetti, says Vista will be the next big development in the south. “Just imagine the lifestyle here – pop down to the beach, visit a few of your local wineries, eat out at one of the many superb restaurants, catch a movie at Colonnades, or entertain in your fabulous new home at Vista – and all just a 30-minute drive from Adelaide.”

Vista won’t be your ordinary subdivision – it will be much more than a nice collection of houses set in a pleasant location. It will be a thriving community, with provisions for a primary school and a commercial strip (including a local shopping centre). “We’ve allocated space for all those things,” says John, “and we’re very confident of attracting a range of business, professional and government investment to Vista.”

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Part of the individuality and charm of Vista will be its diverse mix of housing. There are areas allocated for higher density terraced apartments, mews-style dwellings and trendy shop-top studios.

Fifteen percent of Vista will be set aside as Affordable housing for first homebuyers. Of course, Vista will also include courtyard and familysize allotments for the more traditional style homes.

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“What we’re hoping to achieve at Vista,” says John, “is a community made up of people in all stages of life. We believe it will make for a much more vibrant, interactive environment and give residents a real sense of place. It’s something you will see in all our new large scale developments.”

Another outstanding aspect of Vista is the amount of land dedicated to open space. Vista will be a walkable community, where no home will be more than 200 metres from a park or reserve and the 77 hectare site will be linked by walking/bike trails.

“Some of Vista is classified hills-zone and this area will be lower density, with lots of open space, and views of the coast.”

The first stage of Vista at Seaford Heights is due for release by early 2014.

For more information visit vistaseafordheights.com.au or contact Realty SA on 8112 3133.

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Horizon will be a ‘boutique’ development of 169 allotments set within the beautifully established suburb of Woodcroft. This area is very natural with delightful streetscapes and well-presented homes. To maintain the high standards set in this neighbourhood, the Fairmont Group will be fully managing and building the development.

“This is very good news for those who have always wanted to build in this much admired area of the south,” says John Simonetti, Sales Manager of the Fairmont Group. “It means we can offer some fantastic house and land packages. We have an unequalled range of designs, all of which can be modified to suit individual requirements. We even have our own architects who can design something unique.”

There will be a diverse range of housing at Horizon, but each home will be built to the highest standard to incorporate the latest energy efficiency techniques. “Horizon is set on gently undulating land and that will create even more interest to the housing mix. Along with open spaces, reserves and walking trails, it’s going to be a beautiful place to live, no matter what stage of life you’re in.”

Being in a well-established part of the southern suburbs, there are plenty of facilities and amenities nearby to Horizon. Schools, child-care centres, medical clinics and local shopping centres are all within easy reach. Just 20 minutes away is Westfield Marion and Colonnades, 15 minutes to beautiful beaches, and only 30 minutes to the city and

McLaren Vale. “Horizon is perfectly located for all kinds of things, and it’s well serviced by public transport, with easy access to the city and the south via the Southern Expressway.”

Horizon at Woodcroft is now selling.

For more information visit horizonwoodcroft.com.au or contact Realty SA on 8112 3133.

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What do we mean by ‘creating better communities’?

The last five years have been an exciting and challenging time for the Fairmont Group. We have gone through a period of re-evaluation and adjustment – all to the good of the company and our clients. The environment has played a far more significant part in the way we think, plan and build.

All our developments utilise the latest solar orientation principles and water management strategies, all our designs are built to 6-star (at least) energy rating, our head-office at North Terrace is carbon neutral, and two of our upcoming communities are 100% carbon managed. However, the environment is also about the street in which we live and the community in which we interact – they are just as important as the house in which we reside.

With that thought in mind, we developed a vision of creating diverse and vibrant places that are safe and inclusive to people in all stages of life – places with parks and reserves, places with walking and cycling trails, places with their own child-care centre (even their own school) and shopping precinct, places people feel welcome, and can see a bright future. It inspired us to look at the bigger picture when planning large developments – a move from just selling home and land packages to a more holistic view of building better communities.

So how do we go about building better communities? Well, there is no set plan, because each new development has its own personality and requirements. However, where the Council planning rules allow we incorporate what we call an ‘activity centre’ into each new development.

This is both the commercial and civic hub of the community, where we plan for a shopping centre, specialty shops, a medical centre, offices for other professions and businesses and a community centre with child-care facilities. Each development also includes lots of open space (reserves, parks, sports-grounds, buffer zones etc.) from which no home is more than 200m away.

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Here are some of our current developments, and how they are being made into better communities:

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“We have developed a vision of creating diverse and vibrant communities.”

John Stimson is the Planning and Urban Design Manager for the Fairmont Group.

The Settlement in Golden Grove The activity centre, nestled against Slate Creek, has gained planning approval for a supermarket, specialist shops and a child-care facility.

As part of The Settlement development, we have partnered with the City of Tea Tree Gully to upgrade the club facilities at both the adjoining Harper’s Field and Tilley Reserve on Hancock Road.

South at Seaford Meadows The activity centre at South, which is under construction, includes a Woolworths, specialty shops, child-care centre and six ‘shop-top’ residential flats. Here, the activity centre is a main street design, with an active street frontage (opposite South Pacific Park). We also partnered with Southern Junction Community Services in delivering the Seaford Meadows Community House on Grand Boulevard, where the SJCS now provide a wide range of services to over 1100 people a week. The Fairmont Group also built The GP Axis Medical Centre at the corner of Seaford Road and Grand Boulevard. The centre has 10 doctors, a pharmacy, a Clinpath Laboratories collection centre and an in-house minor surgery facility.

Vista at Seaford Heights Vista will also have a main street activity centre which will incorporate a supermarket, specialty shops, medical centre, fitness centre, offices, land sales centre, deli, community centre/village hall, and a child-care facility. A village square will be the focal point of the centre where people can sit and enjoy the surroundings (as well as shop and use the various facilities and services).

a time of renewal

Last year, the State Government announced the creation of a new department to oversee the future planning and development of Adelaide. It is called Renewal SA, and brings together the Land Management Corporation and parts of Defence SA and Housing SA. The idea is to present a fully integrated approach to urban development and deliver outstanding results. This is great news for Adelaide, and good news for the Fairmont Group, as it matches well with our forward-looking approach to development.

Renewal SA will be responsible for implementing parts of Adelaide’s 30-year Plan – the blue-print for Adelaide’s development until 2040.

Much of that plan is centred on urban renewal (hence the name of the authority). Urban renewal is about revitalising older areas that, for one reason or another, have become disused, redundant or under-utilised.

There are many advantages to urban renewal. For example, the infrastructure is often already in place – things like transport, schools, hospitals, shopping centres, etc. – and the locations are usually closer to the CBD. One such location earmarked for renewal is Bowden (just across Port Road from the Entertainment Centre).

Projects like Bowden are very exciting because they represent a revitalisation of an old community – a blending of heritage with the contemporary.

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From the Fairmont Group’s point of view, urban renewal is an opportunity to take our planning and building skills to another dimension. As a result, we are designing a range of energy-efficient, higher-density housing. These include terraced homes, mews-like studio apartments, even three and four-storey apartment buildings, all sympathetically designed for specific locations. The Fairmont Group embraces the idea of diverse communities, where people in all stages of life can afford to live safely and happily. We are looking forward to becoming involved in a number of urban renewal projects.

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64 Madrid

63 Sicily

91 Belmont

61 Georgia

87 Mawson

85 Turin

81 Bradford

70 Hamilton

75 Medford Mk 2

92 Ventura

78 Camelot

83 Hamlet

67 Memphis

86 Willow

84 Chatswood

93 Hudson

73 Norwich

66 Corsica

82 Kent

74 Portia

71 Crete

89 Lamont

65 Portobello

105 Arizona

96 Executive 146

129 Netherby

114 Sorrento

134 Ashborne

133 Florence

100 Nevada

141 Spacemaster Mk 2

131 Avignon

104 Freedom

116 Oakbank

139 Spacemaster 222

125 Avignon Alfresco

145 Geneva

95 Oakley 3 & 4

112 Sturt

107 Barcelona

140 Granada

102 Oliver

142 The Grand

144 Baxter

122 Harvey

118 Orlando

138 The Grandview

137 Berkley

132 Langdon

130 Regent

111 Tivoli

127 Birch

106 Lawson

120 Reidel

124 Toronto

121 Boston Mk 2

103 Leabrook Mk 3

143 Salerno

94 Vermont

136 Brooklyn

99 Mason

117 Sanur

110 Waverley

98 Capri Mk 2 & 3

126 Milano

109 Seaford

128 Chelsea

123 Monaco

101 Seville

115 Colorado

119 Monaco Stria

113 Sheffield

135 Denver

108 Morocco

97 Sienna

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146 Ivy

148 Trend

149 Chic

147 Lotus

150 Urban

154 Cosmo

152 Neo

156 Vogue

155 Contempo

153 Nova - Two Storey

157 Wellington

161 Deco

158 Novello

159 Franklin

160 Orion

Split Level

Rear Access

Two Storey

165 Adele Split

167 Collins

175 Eden

162 Carson Split

168 Edmund

180 Harrison

163 Madeline Split

169 Heston

182 Highgrove

166 Riley Split

170 Maxwell

178 Newport

164 Whitmore Split

171 Nelson

179 Rialto

172 Tempo

176 Riviera

173 Torino

177 Soho

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174 Waratah - Two Storey 181 Windsor

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Georgia

3

1

1

1

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

103.69

porch

0.55

garage total

19.52 123.76

overall dimensions width single garage

17.83m

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depth

7.96m

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

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3

2

1

1

Albany

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

119.53

ver./porch garage total

7.54 21.85 148.92

overall dimensions width single garage

25.61m

FAIRMONT

depth

7.40m

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Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Sicily

3

2

1

1

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

126.33

portico

1.27

garage

19.24

total

146.84

overall dimensions width single garage

21.18m

FAIRMONT

depth

7.93m

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

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3

2

1

2

Madrid

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

127.29

portico

1.27

garage

36.10

total

164.66

overall dimensions 7.93m

width double garage

10.69m

depth

21.58m

FAIRMONT

width single garage

64

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Portobello

3

2

1

2

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

128.87

portico

2.17

alfresco

10.82

garage

36.12

total

177.98

overall dimensions 10.80m

depth

21.55m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

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3

2

1

2

Corsica

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

129.47

porch

1.92

carport total

37.54 168.93

overall dimensions 8.48m

width double carport

11.43m

depth

21.00m

FAIRMONT

width single carport

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Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Memphis

3

2

2

2

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

129.78

porch

1.79

carport total

37.52 169.09

overall dimensions 8.82m

width double carport

11.77m

depth

19.41m

FAIRMONT

width single carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

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3

2

1

1

Fremantle

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

130.06

porch

2.26

carport total

20.86 153.18

overall dimensions width single carport

19.50m

FAIRMONT

depth

9.00m

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Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Evandale

3

2

1

1

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

130.20

porch

1.87

alfresco

10.15

garage

21.09

total

163.31

overall dimensions width single garage

23.97m

FAIRMONT

depth

8.14m

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

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3

2

2

2

Hamilton

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

131.97

porch

1.92

carport total

37.54 171.43

overall dimensions 8.80m

width double carport

11.75m

depth

19.71m

FAIRMONT

width single carport

70

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Crete

3

2

2

2

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

135.37

porch

1.44

alfresco

11.24

carport

36.57

total

184.62

overall dimensions 8.85m

width double carport

11.80m

depth

20.61m

FAIRMONT

width single carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

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3

2

1

1

Alexa

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

137.17

porch

1.80

alfresco

9.00

garage

23.23

total

171.20

overall dimensions width single garage

20.80m

FAIRMONT

depth

9.00m

72

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Norwich

3

2

2

2

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

139.15

porch

1.43

carport total

37.52 178.10

overall dimensions 8.82m

width double carport

11.77m

depth

19.71m

FAIRMONT

width single carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

73

3

1

1

2

Portia

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

139.33

portico

3.61

garage

41.35

total

184.29

overall dimensions 13.00m

depth

16.86m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

74

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Medford Mk2

3

2

1

2

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

139.69

porch

0.85

garage total

38.31 178.85

overall dimensions 11.38m

depth

20.01m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

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3

2

2

2

Lincoln

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

140.03

porch

1.40

carport total

37.35 178.78

overall dimensions 11.57m

depth

20.22m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

76

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Seattle

3

2

1

1

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

142.79

porch

3.23

alfresco

14.48

garage

23.16

total

183.66

overall dimensions width single garage

23.50m

FAIRMONT

depth

9.30m

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

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3

2

2

1

Camelot

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

145.31

portico

1.60

alfresco

17.22

garage

22.17

total

186.30

overall dimensions width single garage

27.77m

FAIRMONT

depth

8.47m

78

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Rockport

3

2

2

2

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

147.69

verandah carport total

8.46 36.68 192.83

overall dimensions 11.65m

depth

20.70m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

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3

2

2

2

Lucerne

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

148.89

porch

1.37

verandah

9.07

garage total

37.40 196.73

overall dimensions 11.50m

depth

20.14m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

80

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Bradford

3

2

2

2

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

151.79

porch

2.97

garage total

36.72 191.48

overall dimensions 11.50m

depth

19.48m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

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3

2

2

2

Kent

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

154.26

porch

1.34

carport total

37.35 192.95

overall dimensions 11.75m

width double garage

11.60m

depth

20.20m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

82

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Hamlet

3

2

2

2

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

154.41

porch

6.62

alfresco

10.98

garage

38.34

total

210.35

overall dimensions 11.28m

depth

23.19m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

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3

2

2

2

Chatswood

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

154.94

porch

2.04

alfresco

11.71

garage

37.98

total

206.67

overall dimensions 11.76m

width double garage

11.61m

depth

21.26m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

84

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Turin

3-4

2

1

2

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

158.57

portico

2.58

garage

38.72

total

199.87

overall dimensions 11.40m

depth

21.80m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

85

3

2

2

1

Willow

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

159.31

porch

3.37

alfresco

17.43

garage

23.79

total

203.90

overall dimensions width single garage

FAIRMONT

depth

86

8.68m 31.16m

Photographs and elevations are forfor illustration Photographs and elevations are illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate. purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Mawson

3

2

2

2

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

166.07

porch

5.18

alfresco

23.55

garage

37.68

total

232.48

overall dimensions 11.50m

depth

23.22m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

87

3

2

2

2

Ashwood

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

168.62

porch

2.40

garage total

39.38 210.40

overall dimensions 12.13m

depth

20.84m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

88

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Lamont

3-4

2

1

2

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

170.12

porch

2.45

verandah

4.65

alfresco garage total

16.19 37.93 231.34

overall dimensions 12.20m

depth

21.85m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

89

4

2

2

2

Everton

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

171.54

porch

1.57

alfresco

18.26

garage

37.50

total

228.87

overall dimensions 12.00m

depth

21.47m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

90

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Belmont

3-4

2

2

1

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

175.40

portico

2.07

garage

21.03

total

198.50

overall dimensions width single garage

27.37m

FAIRMONT

depth

8.00m

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

91

3-4

2

2

2

Ventura

courtyard & villa area

m2

living

176.67

porch

2.47

alfresco

15.18

garage

38.38

total

232.71

overall dimensions 11.86m

depth

23.45m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

92

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

3-4

2

2

2

Hudson courtyard & villa area

m2

living

182.67

porch

1.70

verandah

5.43

garage total

40.63 230.43

overall dimensions 11.00m

depth

26.04m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

93

3

2

1

2

Vermont

conventional area

m2

living

117.34

porch

1.92

alfresco

12.25

garage

35.66

total

167.17

overall dimensions 16.67m

depth

12.09m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

94

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Oakley 3 & 4

3-4

2

2

2

conventional Oakley 3 area

m2

living

130.08

porch

2.68

carport total

40.62 173.38

overall dimensions width double carport

16.76m

width double garage

16.61m

depth

14.73m

Oakley 4 area

m2

living

143.46

porch

2.68

carport total

40.62 186.76

overall dimensions 16.76m

width double garage

16.61m

depth

16.42m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

95

3

2

2

2

Executive 146

conventional area

m2

living

144.40

verandah carport total

6.58 35.40 186.38

overall dimensions 16.55m

width double garage

16.40m

depth

14.73m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

96

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Sienna

3

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

146.38

porch

1.02

garage total

36.78 184.18

overall dimensions 11.50m

depth

18.52m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

97

3

2

1

2

Capri Mk 2 & 3

conventional Capri Mk 2 area

m2

living

146.57

porch

1.47

alfresco

11.04

carport

37.50

total

196.58

overall dimensions width double carport

11.65m

width double garage

11.50m

depth

19.37m

Capri Mk 3 area

m2

living

147.37

porch

1.47

alfresco

11.04

carport

37.50

total

197.38

overall dimensions width double carport

11.65m 11.50m

depth

19.63m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

98

Mk 3 option Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Mason

3

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

146.61

porch

2.93

carport total

36.36 185.90

overall dimensions 14.92m

width double garage

14.77m

depth

16.44m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

99

3

2

1

2

Nevada

conventional area

m2

living

148.95

porch

1.39

garage total

39.42 189.76

overall dimensions 15.20m

depth

14.87m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

100

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Seville

3

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

151.79

portico

2.97

garage

36.72

total

191.48

overall dimensions 11.50m

depth

19.48m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

101

3

2

2

2

Oliver

conventional area

m2

living

152.03

porch

1.80

carport total

36.30 190.13

overall dimensions 16.00m

width double garage

15.85m

depth

14.03m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

102

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Leabrook Mk 3

4

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

163.58

verandah carport total

6.58 36.00 206.16

overall dimensions 16.55m

width double garage

16.40m

depth

16.92m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

103

4-5

2

2

2

Freedom

conventional area

m2

living

166.66

verandah garage total

7.49 38.28 212.43

overall dimensions 16.70m

depth

16.82m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

104

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Arizona

4

2

2

2

conventional

area

m2

living

167.87

verandah

25.60

carport

43.20

total

236.67

overall dimensions width single carport

24.38m

width double carport

27.33m 9.07m FAIRMONT

depth

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

105

3-4

2

2

2

Lawson

conventional area

m2

living

168.11

verandah carport total

6.58 36.00 210.69

overall dimensions 16.55m

width double garage

16.40m

depth

17.84m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

106

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Barcelona

3

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

170.03

porch

0.96

alfresco

17.06

garage

40.64

total

228.69

overall dimensions 12.50m

depth

21.71m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

107

4

2

2

2

Morocco Great Corner Allotment Design

conventional area

m2

living

172.04

porch

4.00

alfresco

11.91

carport

41.34

total

229.29

overall dimensions 13.34m

depth double garage

22.37m

FAIRMONT

width

108

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Seaford

3-4

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

175.19

portico

3.48

garage

35.70

total

214.37

overall dimensions 12.32m

depth

21.55m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

109

3-4

2

2

2

Waverley

conventional area

m2

living

176.86

portico

2.76

alfresco

16.50

garage

39.43

total

235.55

overall dimensions 12.57m

depth

22.40m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

110

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Tivoli

3-4

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

177.80

porch

1.98

garage total

37.91 217.69

overall dimensions 14.00m

depth

20.99m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

111

3

2

2

2

Sturt

conventional area

m2

living

178.08

portico

3.61

carport

37.20

total

218.89

overall dimensions 15.87m

width double garage

15.72m

depth

19.60m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

112

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Sheffield

3

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

181.17

portico

4.06

carport

37.67

total

222.90

overall dimensions 15.97m

width double garage

15.82m

depth

19.60m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

113

3-4

2

2

2

Sorrento

conventional area

m2

living

181.34

verandah

5.38

alfresco

15.65

carport

37.68

total

240.05

overall dimensions 14.97m

width double garage

14.82m

depth

19.84m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

114

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Colorado

3-4

2

2

2

conventional

area

m2

living

182.01

verandah

19.14

alfresco

32.06

carport

43.20

total

276.41

overall dimensions 23.81m

width double carport

26.76m

depth

13.86m FAIRMONT

width single carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

115

4

2

2

2

Oakbank

conventional area

m2

living

182.91

verandah garage total

9.30 38.85 231.06

overall dimensions 15.01m

depth

19.83m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

116

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Sanur

4

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

183.31

portico

1.92

alfresco

12.25

garage

40.39

total

237.87

overall dimensions 16.00m

depth

18.35m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

117

3-4

2

2

2

Orlando

conventional area

m2

living

184.84

verandah carport total

6.32 37.13 228.29

overall dimensions 14.39m

depth

18.42m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

118

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Monaco Stria

4

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

188.44

porch

1.55

alfresco

15.17

garage

38.86

total

244.02

overall dimensions 13.70m

depth

21.30m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

119

3

2

2

2

Reidel

conventional area

m2

living

189.67

porch

5.38

alfresco

18.44

garage

39.82

total

253.31

overall dimensions 17.50m

depth

18.62m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

120

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Boston Mk 2

3-4

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

189.85

verandah carport total

5.62 36.00 231.47

overall dimensions 15.65m

width double garage

15.50m

depth

18.12m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

121

3-4

2

2

2

Harvey

conventional area

m2

living

189.89

porch

3.00

alfresco

14.46

garage

37.76

total

245.11

overall dimensions 14.00m

depth

21.50m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

122

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Monaco

4

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

190.43

porch

1.75

alfresco

15.43

carport

36.00

total

243.61

overall dimensions 13.85m

width double garage

13.70m

depth

21.50m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

123

3

2

2

2

Toronto

conventional area

m2

living

191.20

verandah

11.32

garage

39.78

total

242.30

overall dimensions 20.94m

depth

15.59m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

124

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Avignon Alfresco

4

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

194.23

verandah

6.79

alfresco

17.06

carport

42.06

total

260.14

overall dimensions 16.95m

width double garage

16.80m

depth

19.83m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

125

5

2

2

2

Milano

conventional area

m2

living

196.18

verandah

5.90

alfresco

22.84

garage

37.63

total

262.55

overall dimensions 15.83m

depth

19.44m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

126

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Birch

3-4

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

196.35

verandah carport total

7.10 38.34 241.79

overall dimensions 16.50m

width double garage

16.35m

depth

18.42m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

127

4

2

2

2

Chelsea

conventional area

m2

living

209.43

verandah

6.74

alfresco

12.25

garage

37.76

total

266.18

overall dimensions 16.57m

depth

19.04m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

128

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Netherby

4

2

3

2

conventional area

m2

living

209.67

verandah

6.88

alfresco

12.25

carport

36.59

total

265.39

overall dimensions 17.05m

width double garage

16.90m

depth

18.80m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

129

4

2

2

2

Regent

conventional area

m2

living

211.20

verandah

9.39

alfresco

20.01

carport

37.25

total

277.85

overall dimensions 16.00m

width double garage

15.85m

depth

22.14m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

130

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Avignon

4

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

211.30

verandah carport total

6.79 42.06 260.14

overall dimensions 16.95m

width double garage

16.80m

depth

19.83m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

131

4

2

2

2

Langdon

conventional area

m2

living

211.43

verandah

6.79

alfresco

18.00

garage

41.92

total

278.14

overall dimensions 16.80m

depth

19.83m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

132

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Florence

4-5

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

213.83

verandah

6.84

alfresco

22.39

carport

38.94

total

282.00

overall dimensions 16.97m

width double garage

16.82m

depth

20.50m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

133

4

2

2

2

Ashborne

conventional area

m2

living

213.99

portico

4.06

carport

37.50

total

255.55

overall dimensions 16.07m

width double garage

15.92m

depth

21.10m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

134

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Denver

3-4

2

2

2

conventional

area

m2

living

219.15

verandah

37.11

carport

36.00

total

292.26

overall dimensions 25.14m

width double carport

28.09m

depth

14.55m FAIRMONT

width single carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

135

4

2

2

2

Brooklyn

conventional area

m2

living

219.46

porch

1.84

alfresco

20.40

garage

41.77

total

283.47

overall dimensions 16.61m

depth

22.92m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

136

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Berkley

4

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

220.28

porch

3.86

alfresco

19.21

garage

38.28

total

281.63

overall dimensions 16.47m

depth

20.90m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

137

4

2

2

2

The Grandview

conventional area

m2

living

220.36

porch

5.68

alfresco

23.87

garage

39.26

total

289.17

overall dimensions 16.57m

depth

21.52m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

138

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Spacemaster 222

4

2

3

2

conventional area

m2

living

222.06

verandah carport total

6.84 36.59 265.49

overall dimensions 16.97m

width double garage

16.82m

depth

20.32m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

139

4

2

3

2

Granada

conventional area

m2

living

222.55

verandah front

6.84

verandah side

4.74

carport total

39.20 273.33

overall dimensions 17.21m

width double garage

17.06m

depth

21.12m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

140

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Spacemaster Mk 2

4

2

3

2

conventional area

m2

living

222.59

portico

4.42

carport

36.47

total

263.48

overall dimensions 17.07m

width double garage

16.92m

depth

21.10m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

141

4

2

3

2

The Grand

conventional area

m2

living

223.21

portico

5.04

garage

39.26

total

267.51

overall dimensions 16.97m

depth

20.90m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

142

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Salerno

4

2

3

2

conventional area

m2

living

238.24

portico

3.60

alfresco

27.24

garage

35.64

total

304.72

overall dimensions 16.57m

width double garage

16.42m

depth

22.72m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

143

4

2

2

2

Baxter

conventional area

m2

living

239.55

portico

3.53

alfresco

15.48

garage

41.57

total

300.13

overall dimensions 16.55m

depth

20.98m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

144

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Geneva

4-5

2

2

2

conventional area

m2

living

249.82

verandah garage total

6.59 38.22 294.63

overall dimensions 16.81m

depth

20.52m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

145

2

1

1

1

Ivy

affordable area

m2

living

73.82

verandah

4.00

garage

19.53

total

97.35

overall dimensions 10.50m

depth

10.50m

FAIRMONT

width single garage

146

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Lotus

3

1

1

1

affordable area

m2

living

91.62

porch

0.82

carport total

18.00 110.44

overall dimensions 11.50m

depth

12.05m

FAIRMONT

width single carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

147

3

2

1

1

Trend

affordable area

m2

living

96.13

porch

1.56

garage total

20.00 117.69

overall dimensions width single garage

16.60m

FAIRMONT

depth

8.00m

148

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Chic

3

1

1

1

affordable area

m2

living

103.19

porch

0.55

garage total

19.80 123.54

overall dimensions width single garage

16.86m

FAIRMONT

depth

8.00m

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

149

3

1

1

1

Urban

affordable area

m2

living

103.97

porch

1.08

garage total

19.85 124.90

overall dimensions 10.97m

depth

15.03m

FAIRMONT

width single garage

150

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Bella

3

1

1

1

affordable area

m2

living

104.21

porch

1.08

garage total

19.85 125.14

overall dimensions 11.33m

depth

14.00m

FAIRMONT

width single garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

151

3

1

1

1

Neo

affordable area

m2

living

105.43

porch

0.58

garage total

19.89 125.90

overall dimensions width single garage

17.64m

FAIRMONT

depth

8.00m

152

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Nova - 2 storey

3

1

1

1

affordable area

m2

living - ground

50.70

living - upper

55.31

porch

2.29

balcony

1.71

verandah

4.61

garage total

20.03 134.65

overall dimensions 9.18m

depth

9.60m

FAIRMONT

width single garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

153

3

1

1

1

Cosmo

affordable area

m2

living

108.56

porch

1.75

garage total

21.25 131.56

overall dimensions width single garage

17.18m

FAIRMONT

depth

9.00m

154

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Contempo

3

2

1

1

affordable area

m2

living

112.71

porch

1.44

garage total

20.80 134.95

overall dimensions width single garage

18.20m

FAIRMONT

depth

8.00m

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

155

3

2

1

1

Vogue

affordable area

m2

living

113.20

porch

1.75

garage total

21.25 136.20

overall dimensions width single garage

17.18m

FAIRMONT

depth

9.00m

156

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Wellington

3

1

1

1

affordable area

m2

living

114.92

verandah

13.87

garage

20.81

total

149.60

overall dimensions 17.96m

depth

12.00m

FAIRMONT

width single garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

157

3

1

1

1

Novello

affordable area living porch garage total

m2 115.05 1.75 21.25 138.05

overall dimensions width single garage

9.00m 17.78m

FAIRMONT

depth

158

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

3

1

1

1

Franklin affordable area living

m2 119.48

verandah garage total

8.76 20.90 149.14

overall dimensions 14.10m

depth

14.00m

FAIRMONT

width single garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

159

3

2

1

1

Orion

affordable area living porch garage total

m2 121.27 1.75 21.62 144.64

overall dimensions width single garage

9.00m 17.78m

FAIRMONT

depth

160

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Deco

3

2

1

1

affordable area living

m2 121.64

porch garage total

1.75 21.25 144.64

overall dimensions width single garage

9.00m 17.78m

FAIRMONT

depth

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

161

3

2

1

1

Carson Split

split level area living porch

m2 119.58 1.67

alfresco

12.07

garage

23.31

total

156.63

overall dimensions width single garage

21.24m

FAIRMONT

depth

8.20m

162

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Madeline Split

3

2

1

1

split level area living

m2 124.85

portico

1.52

garage

19.24

total

145.61

overall dimensions width single garage

7.93m 21.22m

FAIRMONT

depth

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

163

3

2

1

2

Whitmore Split

split level area living porch

m2 174.72 3.07

alfresco

16.10

garage

39.81

total

233.70

overall dimensions 12.50m

depth

22.16m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

164

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Adele Split

3-4

2

1

2

split level area living

m2 160.13

portico

2.39

garage

38.72

total

201.24

overall dimensions 11.40m

depth

21.84m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

165

3-4

2

2

2

Riley Split

split level area living

m2 175.19

portico

3.48

garage

35.70

total

214.37

overall dimensions 12.32m

depth

21.55m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

166

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Collins

3

2

1

2

rear access area

m2

living

120.10

porch

1.80

alfresco

9.35

carport

38.87

total

170.12

overall dimensions width double carport

24.00m

FAIRMONT

depth

8.90m

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

167

3

2

2

2

Edmund

rear access area living verandah carport total

m2 160.53 5.53 38.31 204.37

overall dimensions 10.00m

depth

25.70m

FAIRMONT

width

168

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Heston

3-4

2

2

2

rear access area living

m2 178.21

portico

3.77

alfresco

25.16

carport

36.00

total

243.14

overall dimensions 13.00m

depth

24.50m

FAIRMONT

width

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

169

3

2

1

1

Maxwell

rear access area living porch

m2 121.03 1.43

alfresco

12.00

carport

26.58

total

161.04

overall dimensions 8.00m

depth

23.85m

FAIRMONT

width

170

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Nelson

3

2

1

2

rear access area living

m2 157.69

verandah

6.47

alfresco

21.52

carport

40.91

total

226.59

overall dimensions 11.30m

depth

26.50m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

171

3

2

2

2

Tempo

rear access area living

m2 162.92

porches

6.52

alfresco

19.46

garage

38.50

total

227.40

overall dimensions 11.69m

depth

24.60m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

172

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Torino

3

2

2

2

rear access area living

m2 174.81

verandah carport total

7.70 38.74 221.25

overall dimensions 11.41m

depth

26.50m

FAIRMONT

width double carport

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

173

3

2

1

1

Waratah

rear access area

m2

living - lower

50.70

living - upper

55.31

porch

2.29

balcony

2.29

verandah

4.45

garage total

24.86 139.90

overall dimensions 6.00m

depth

16.10m

FAIRMONT

width

174

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Eden

3

2

1

1

two storey area

m2

living - ground

62.63

living - upper

62.63

porch

3.02

balcony

3.02

carport

18.30

total

149.60

overall dimensions width single carport

10.10m

FAIRMONT

depth

9.50m

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

175

3

2

1

1

Riviera

two storey area

m2

living - ground

63.00

living - upper

63.00

verandah

7.20

balcony

7.20

carport

18.00

total

158.40

overall dimensions width single carport

12.00m

FAIRMONT

depth

9.00m

176

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Soho

3

2

2

1

two storey area

m2

living - ground

79.20

living - upper

79.20

verandah

8.40

balcony

7.26

carport

18.30

total

192.36

overall dimensions width single carport

13.50m

FAIRMONT

depth

9.60m

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

177

4-5

3

1

2

Newport

two storey area

m2

living - ground

101.07

living - upper

112.95

verandah

5.66

alfresco

11.88

garage

37.86

total

269.42

overall dimensions 11.16m

depth

17.07m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

178

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Rialto

3-4

3

2

2

two storey area

m2

living - ground

120.00

living - upper

105.92

porch

1.60

balcony

6.33

alfresco

10.48

garage total

38.84 283.17

overall dimensions 11.30m

depth

19.22m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

179

4

3

3

2

Harrison

two storey area

m2

living - ground

113.58

living - upper

133.45

porch

7.83

balcony

7.83

alfresco

37.07

garage total

37.87 337.63

overall dimensions 11.50m

depth

21.80m

FAIRMONT

width double garage

180

Photographs and elevations are for illustration purposes only. All room sizes are approximate.

Windsor

4-5

3

3

1

two storey area

m2

living - ground

130.71

living - upper

124.54

porch garage total

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Whatever your lifestyle, budget and stage of life, there’s a Fairmont Home for you.

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HARVEY, CHATSWOOD AND ALEXA

Our brand new Display Village at Evanston South will be opening July 2013. Set in the new Aspire Development, it features three fabulous designs – the Harvey (245m2), the Chatswood (206m2) and the Alexa (171m2). These three homes showcase Fairmont’s clever use of space, whether it’s a courtyard, villa or a large family home.

It’s all about the way the rooms flow from one area to another.

If you like being a bit different and are looking for a family home with a bit of a twist, you’ll love The Harvey. Behind the main bedroom and dedicated study (or home office), lies a fabulous central kitchen overlooking a delightful alfresco area. Opposite the kitchen is the home theatre, so you won’t have far to carry the popcorn.

You get the best of both worlds with The Chatswood – a great place to entertain and a lovely place to relax. Separating the family/alfresco area from the formal lounge is a fabulous ‘niche’ kitchen. The three bedrooms are cleverly enclosed in their own space and all have built-in storage.

The Alexa is a first home buyer’s (or down-sizers) dream. At just 9 metres wide including a single garage, it easily fits on a courtyard block. Don’t be fooled by its compact façade as the Alexa has enough space for 3 bedrooms and a dedicated study, as well as a generous living area at the back.

Evanston South Display Village, Isaacs Way. Opening hours from July 2013 Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.

blakeview grove WAVERLEY, ASHBORNE AND CAPRI MK 3

Each of the three homes on display offer an excellent choice of good-sized family homes. This is a must-see village for people with a growing family.

The range of home sizes at Blakeview Grove are from an affordable 147 squares with the Capri Mk 3, up to a more substantial family home of 216 squares with the Waverley.

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Blakeview Grove Display Village, Springvale Drive.

Opening hours Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.

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The Waverley has so much going for it. It’s a home designed for modern lifestyles, with the attention to detail people are looking for, as well as being a very attractive home. It is available with a double garage and two roller doors included, with a front rendered façade.

A 4-bedroom home with a dedicated home theatre, massive kitchen and a lounge with columns – it sounds impressive. That’s probably the best word to describe The Ashborne. It’s no surprise it was awarded the HIA best display home among its competitors in 2010.

There is in no doubt about the appeal of the Capri Mk3. It’s such an adaptable home. Perfect for first home-buyers, families with one or two children, or empty-nesters looking for something a bit smaller.

playford alive FREMANTLE, ROCKPORT, ORLANDO

You may be searching for your first home, or you could be looking for a place to see you through your retirement. Either way, the Fremantle is the ideal choice. This three-bedroom, courtyard home has all you need to create a place that is uniquely yours.

The timber elements in the contemporary façade of the Rockport give the home a distinctive presence; particularly the timber-look garage door. The verandah (which encloses the front lounge) also adds depth and character to the design. The front is the ‘quiet’ part of the home. The formal lounge (or dedicated home theatre) is a delightful retreat and is a great first impression of what lies within.

The Orlando has been designed to be just about anything you want it to be: a family home, a large empty-nester, an entertainer, a grand retreat, or something completely individual to suit your lifestyle. It does it all with a great sense of style.

The three homes on display reflect the look of the future, each with a stunning street presence. The home sizes at Playford Alive range from 130 squares with the Fremantle up to the larger family home of 184 squares with the Orlando.

Munno Para West (Playford Alive) Display Village, Flynn Street.

Opening hours Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.

northgate MONACO, MEDFORD MK 2 AND LUCERNE

The Monaco has great street presence with its stepped-back feature, offering a secluded front entrance. The home features a theatre and alfresco area, four good-size bedrooms and family room. There is loads of storage space, which will ensure each member of the family is catered for.

The Medford Mk 2 delivers a family home for a narrow block. With two bathrooms and three bedrooms, this home is always a favourite.

The adaptable Lucerne is so good the HIA awarded it the best in its range. The layout suits everyone whether they are down-sizing or just starting out. The optional façades are so unique, you are bound to find one that you like. Three bedrooms, a home theatre, living and dining zones and a double garage – all on a 12m wide block. It’s all here.

The range of home sizes at Northgate start from 178 squares with the Medford Mk 2 up to the slightly larger home of 190 squares with the Monaco. All three homes offer substantial living zones for the sometimes diverse family unit, no matter what the size.

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Northgate Display Village, Folland Avenue.

Opening hours Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.

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almond grove THE GRAND, MILANO, TIVOLI AND LAMONT

The Munno Para (Almond Grove) display village has four fantastic new homes to wander through and be inspired by – two large family homes, The Grand (287m2) and the Milano (263m2), and two spacious mid-size homes, the Tivoli (232m2) and the Lamont (230m2). Space and light are paramount design factors in all Fairmont homes, and these four homes utilise both to the fullest. They are light and airy and look and feel roomy.

The Grand is an expansive, contemporary designed home, full of space and loads of storage, including a large walk-in pantry. It also boasts a dedicated home theatre and a fabulous alfresco area.

Behind the traditional façade of the Milano are five bedrooms, a dedicated home theatre and a computer niche, as well as a fantastic entertaining area – what else could a family need?

The Tivoli is a 3/4 bedroom home with heaps of space and features a separate lounge with sliding doors out to a courtyard area. The home is sleek and inviting and gives the impression of being much bigger than it is.

The Lamont has many innovative features, including a study at the front (ideal for a home office), a walk-in robe leading to an ensuite in the main bedroom, a side verandah adjacent the meals and a functional kitchen with walk-in pantry.

Munno Para (Almond Grove) Display Village, Andrews Road.

Opening hours Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.

port elliot NORWICH, SHEFFIELD AND CAPRI MK 2

The home sizes at Port Elliot range from 139 squares with the Norwich, up to the larger home of 181 squares with the Sheffield. The coastal location is ideal for this suite of homes and will appeal to all ages.

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Port Elliot Display Village, Springvale Drive.

Opening hours Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.

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The classic lines of the Norwich give this courtyard home a traditional feel without compromising its modern design features. The designers at Fairmont Homes have excelled at blending the traditional with the contemporary.

It would make the perfect retirement haven. The design of the home lends itself beautifully to a coastal lifestyle and we’ve given the décor a seaside flavour.

The modern lines and strong façade with portico entranceway give the Sheffield an imposing street presence. It’s a home that will be very much admired. At the front of the home is a dedicated home theatre, complete with a recess for a large, flat-screen TV. The room could alternatively be made into a formal lounge or a large fourth bedroom. Another fantastic feature is the computer room (or study). The space has been designed to accommodate two work-stations, allowing for flexibility and privacy.

Like an updated sports convertible, the Capri Mk2 has all the performance of its predecessor. Fairmont Homes has added a few extra features and a sleek new look. The adaptable floor layout and alfresco area will tick all the boxes for the fastidious home-buyer looking for a great investment.

mt barker THE GRANDVIEW, TIVOLI AND CHELSEA

The Grandview could easily be called The Great Entertainer. This 4-bedroom family home has a dedicated home theatre and a fantastic kitchen/meals/alfresco area with a separate lounge. The main bedroom has an amazing feature wall that conceals a ‘walk-around’ robe.

There’s storage everywhere, including a walk-in pantry, store room and massive laundry.

Punching well above its weight is the Tivoli – a 3-bedroom family home.

Central to the home’s versatility is the fabulous kitchen and open-plan living area. It also boasts a separate lounge with sliding doors to a courtyard area.

You’re in for a very pleasant surprise when you step inside the Chelsea.

It’s not the feature lounge at the front of the home or the computer niche just off the secure garage entry – it’s the way you step down into the split-level living space that really makes an impression.

The Mount Barker display village has undergone a transformation and now incorporates some of our most innovative designs – The Grandview (289m2), the Tivoli (217m2) and a fabulous split-level version of the Chelsea (266m2). As with all Fairmont designs, these homes are the ideal marriage of design flair and practicality. They are zoned into social and private areas, helping to create family harmony and a home for all occasions.

Mt Barker Display Village, Bluestone Drive.

Opening hours Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.

seaford meadows LANGDON, MONACO STRIA, SEVILLE AND LINCOLN

The popular Stria façade creates a fabulous street presence for the Monaco Stria. Behind the good looks is a 4-bedroom family home packed with fabulous features. There’s a dedicated home theatre, brilliant kitchen and meals area, courtyard and alfresco spaces with storage everywhere.

The Seville is a compact family home that still has enough space for a separate lounge, ensuite and walk-in robe in the main bedroom and built-in robes in bedrooms 2 and 3.

At just 11.5m wide (including double garage) the Lincoln comfortably fits onto standard-size courtyards blocks, yet it is still spacious and inviting.

The new look display village at Seaford Meadows features our latest and most popular designs – the Langdon (278m2), the Monaco Stria (244m2), the Lincoln (178m2) and the Seville (191m2). These designs cover the complete lifestyle spectrum and they represent the best in modern living, with spacious family areas that incorporate the outdoors.

Seaford Meadows Display Village, Bollard Avenue.

Opening hours Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.

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The Langdon is a large 4-bedroom home designed for family harmony.

It has a dedicated home theatre at the front and an amazing family area which includes a games room and a computer niche adjacent to the fabulous kitchen. This home has it all.

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warradale CRETE, TURIN AND CORSICA

The range of home sizes at Warradale suit those people wishing to build two homes on a block or those on a budget. They range from 129 squares with the Corsica, up to 197 squares with the Turin.

Property is highly valued these days and it’s pretty hard to find a home or piece land that’s not a good investment. However, to maximise the potential of such an investment, you have to think smart.

Warradale Display Village, Cnr Eucla and Sturt Roads.

Opening hours Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.

All three homes offer 3 good-size bedrooms, two bathrooms and substantial living areas, which will ensure this is a great investment option.

If you live in a four-bedroom home on a larger, family-sized block, the kids have moved out and you’re left with too much space, then one option is to sell the house and buy something smaller. The alternative, and potentially better investment is to sub-divide your block and build two new courtyard homes. You could live in one and sell the other. The Crete, Corsica and Turin all allow you to do this.

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With the demand for home designs which can be altered to take advantage of a sloping allotment, Fairmont Homes present the three home designs at Trott Park: the Lawson, the Whitmore and the Portobello. All three home designs also work exceptionally well on a standard flat block.

The Portobello’s impressive interior is further enhanced by the split-level.

Three-metre ceilings at the front make for a grand entrance and the stairs leading up to the back provide visual interest when walking through the home.

Trott Park Display Village, Bayley Circuit.

Opening hours Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.

The home sizes at Trott Park range from 177 squares with the Portobello, to 233 squares with the Whitmore.

The Lawson is an entertainer’s delight. However away from all the activity, the main bedroom, at the front of the home, can be used as a bed-sitter. It has a large bay window, where many a quiet read could be enjoyed. It also has a walk-in robe and ensuite.

The Whitmore has a dedicated home theatre situated at the front, well away from the living area. The Whitmore’s open-plan living and alfresco areas inspired the Balinese décor. As you pass the dedicated home theatre, main bedroom and study, stairs lead to the fabulous living area, which looks very resort-like.

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