2010

S1.E1 ∙ Bushfire House: Callignee, Victoria

Wed, Oct 20, 2010

Architect Peter Madison follows the builds on unique house being built in Australia.

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S1.E2 ∙ Very Small House: Surry Hills, New South Wales

Wed, Oct 27, 2010

Architect Domenic and his partner Sue are urban animals who love inner city suburb Surry Hills in Sydney. However, the suburb comes with a nightmare price tag so their solution is to buy small and build tall.

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S1.E3 ∙ Southport Heritage House: Southport, Queensland

Wed, Nov 03, 2010

When Jan and Ed Gillman bought a tumble-down weatherboard in Southport, their first intention was to demolish and start again, but on learning of its unique history they decided to restore it instead.

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S1.E4 ∙ Clovelly House: Clovelly, New South Wales

Wed, Nov 10, 2010

Julie and Patrick Eltridge bought in Sydney's beachside Clovelly, paying $1.6 million for an old house on a sloping block. Now they have only months to find a way to fast track a slick, ultra modern residence.

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S1.E5 ∙ Lake Bennett House, Lake Bennett, Nt

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

Trevor and Francoise plan to build a cyclone-proof tropical treehouse that is windowless and based on the shape of a 50-cent piece. Trevor, a wood carver, is building it all himself with the help of generous mates.

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S1.E6 ∙ Hamptons House: Gold Coast, Queensland

Wed, Nov 24, 2010

If ever there was an ideal place for a Hamptons house outside the Hamptons, the Gold Coast hinterland would be it. For Steve and Lisa Morley it's the American dream or nothing for their 4,000 square metre block.

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S1.E7 ∙ Fish Creek Church House: Fish Creek, Victoria

Wed, Dec 01, 2010

Peter Riedel, an engineer and his interior designer wife Mary, plan to re-build the church on their property, overlooking Wilsons Promontory and convert it into a house.

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S1.E8 ∙ Cottage Point House: Cottage Point, New South Wales

Wed, Dec 08, 2010

Self employed entrepreneur Drew builds a Balinese resort-style mansion in leafy Cottage Point. Not one to do things by halves, his mansion will have Balinese Pavilions, an infinity pool and a nightclub.

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S1.E9 ∙ Indented Head House: Indented Head, Victoria

Wed, Dec 15, 2010

Rob and Ian entertain all the time and so build a very large home with 7 bathrooms, a snooker room, sauna, hot tub, theatre and a pool. They have a budget of 1.8 Australian dollars to build their dream home overlooking Port Phillip Bay on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria State.

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