capt_chaos Report post Posted August 10, 2015 This house is local to me. Was on Grand Designs and they started building just as the recession kicked in. Sold as furnished but still expensive imo. 52449_HOR140204_DOC_02_0000.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted August 10, 2015 Some very nice elements, I really like the kitchen and the mosaic work, can you explain something to me? Why are you guys so in love with gravel on the driveways? Can't think of anything worse. What's the ask? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_chaos Report post Posted August 10, 2015 They want £4.5m. Nice but not that nice. The other issue for me is the energy bill for that house will draw a lot of energy (for a new build) because of its location. It is on the east of a steep hill. Gets in shadow of a hill quick, so that is why they have so many light fittings and that roof garden. Location is key. I am saying all of this to haggle on the price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djt77 Report post Posted August 10, 2015 not far away from where my folks live outside Eastbourne, lovely part of the world, not seen many places like that before on the South Coast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTSL Report post Posted August 10, 2015 must've been really confusing to construct that.. just curious why would anyone go thru all that work to build something but can't fit the lights in order? I have a friend's house with the same thing..the ceiling lights were all over the place. Almost seemed like you blind fold someone and ask him to point at the ceiling randomly and that's where they'll fit the lights. Alot of times there something above the celing where a good lighting layout would be. And also alot of times the interior designer thinks that the off balance look is fabulous. All I know is it's a total pain in the balls to wire homes like that lol they are cool projects but some of it you really have to wonder about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambo91 Report post Posted August 10, 2015 Generally lights get fitted above sections or things you want lit up on the ground for various reason, in ceiling symmetry isn't always what you are after unless you are trying to evenly spread the light, I know it suck if you are OCD I see why now...but still not a good enough reason for the lights to be all over the place..that would be a no-no for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_chaos Report post Posted August 10, 2015 not far away from where my folks live outside Eastbourne, lovely part of the world, not seen many places like that before on the South Coast. Small(ish) world. There are few places built or have been built recently that are embracing modern building concepts. Eastbourne not so much though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambo91 Report post Posted August 11, 2015 Inside an Insane $20 Million House With a Concert Hall! Thought that this belongs in this thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
looney Report post Posted August 11, 2015 Inside an Insane $20 Million House With a Concert Hall! Thought that this belongs in this thread. place looks like something from the 70's to me :/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Report post Posted August 11, 2015 Fortisdome has some competition Concrete house over water in Australia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLK85 Report post Posted August 11, 2015 Fortisdome has some competition Concrete house over water in Australia Thats cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
key03 Report post Posted August 11, 2015 I cannot get into either of those last two posted houses. Two many issues that just feel way off to me. The last one hovering over a mosquito pond is not my idea of paradise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted August 11, 2015 Fortisdome has some competition Concrete house over water in Australia You know you have a problem when even I think there is too much concrete Can't say I like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted August 12, 2015 Fortisdome has some competition Concrete house over water in Australia You know you have a problem when even I think there is too much concrete Can't say I like it. And somehow, the photos look like they are trying to build the Millennium Falcon at a secret base. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Report post Posted August 12, 2015 I think it is awful but all the concrete made me think of Fortis. Definitely not my style. This is what I like: This And This Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted August 12, 2015 I think it is awful but all the concrete made me think of Fortis. Definitely not my style. This is what I like: This And This Nice. And Wheels would definitely approve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted August 13, 2015 I think it is awful but all the concrete made me think of Fortis. Definitely not my style. This is what I like: This And This What would you call that style, it seems to be popular in the States. The house in the 2nd link I could deal with the one in the 1st one please kill me now Sorry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
looney Report post Posted August 13, 2015 I think it is awful but all the concrete made me think of Fortis. Definitely not my style. This is what I like: This And This I always knew for the most part (excluding LA, NY & MIA etc) that property in the US is cheap, but OMG houses are cheap in the USA. for $3.5m you couldn't even build part of that Georia house here in Australia, let alone the price of the land. I'm with fortis, the ornate / victorian type of interiors make me feel like running away and giving my eyes a rest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted August 13, 2015 I always knew for the most part (excluding LA, NY & MIA etc) that property in the US is cheap, but OMG houses are cheap in the USA. for $3.5m you couldn't even build part of that Georia house here in Australia, let alone the price of the land. I'm with fortis, the ornate / victorian type of interiors make me feel like running away and giving my eyes a rest. I agree, we are getting pillaged, how can you even build that let alone buy the land for those figures? Time to move Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanon Report post Posted August 13, 2015 I always knew for the most part (excluding LA, NY & MIA etc) that property in the US is cheap, but OMG houses are cheap in the USA. for $3.5m you couldn't even build part of that Georia house here in Australia, let alone the price of the land. I'm with fortis, the ornate / victorian type of interiors make me feel like running away and giving my eyes a rest. It's all location. In other parts of the US that place would be $20m. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
looney Report post Posted August 13, 2015 It's all location. In other parts of the US that place would be $20m. Oh i get that, i mean more from the perspective of even constructing the residence. with labourers costing $50 an hour here and most trades $80-$100 an hour, and the "Australia Tax" on the materials simply the construction of the dwelling is the bit that blows my mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Report post Posted August 15, 2015 If those houses were in my area they would be $10mm+ It's ok Fortis! Just personal taste Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted August 15, 2015 If those houses were in my area they would be $10mm+ It's ok Fortis! Just personal taste I know, that's the beauty of it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelsRCool Report post Posted August 15, 2015 Nice. And Wheels would definitely approve. :):) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelsRCool Report post Posted August 15, 2015 I always knew for the most part (excluding LA, NY & MIA etc) that property in the US is cheap, but OMG houses are cheap in the USA. for $3.5m you couldn't even build part of that Georia house here in Australia, let alone the price of the land. I'm with fortis, the ornate / victorian type of interiors make me feel like running away and giving my eyes a rest. Compared to Europe, Japan, and I'd imagine the populated parts of Australia (the coasts), the U.S. has a significantly lower population density, so the average American is able to afford lots more land then the average European, Japanese, etc...one thing I do not like about many of the modern luxury homes is those double staircases at you when you open the door. I mean it's like EVERY. SINGLE. HOME. has those. I like a more traditional-looking staircase, something like this: I also don't like the open design of many of those homes, where it's like there are no separate rooms. I mean don't get me wrong, nice open areas are nice, but I also like areas that can be private. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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