For me, the last thing I want is a mega mansion. I’ll be happy with a fully-equipped split-level home, but for me, space is key. So the house itself will be full-brick, split level. 5 bedrooms will be enough with each room having a large en-suite and walk-in-robe for that storage. All these rooms will be upstairs. Downstairs will have an office, open-planned kitchen and living area, bathroom, laundry etc…
The land itself is where I want space. To keep away from neighbours, I’d have a very large plot of land, perhaps an acre. Ideally, an entire block with the house being square in the middle. This will keep us away from noisy neighbours and/or noisy/busy street traffic. In addition to this, the perimeter will be surrounded by gates however the gates will be covered by tall hedges. There will be a mixture of grass, gardens and concrete making up the outdoor area, and there will be a large undercover entertaining area.
The driveway will be a horse-shoe type driveway so you drive in one way and keep driving to go out the same way (no reversing out required). There will be a pond around the top of the driveway for cars to drive around, and it will be wide enough for 2 cars to park side-by side the entire way so no cars get blocked in. There will also be a separate lane branching off the driveway which leads to the backyard. This will eventually lead to a downwards ramp which will be for a secure underground car-park - think of a supermarket underground car-park (not a garage). This underground area will not receive any sunlight to protect the cars from the weather and elements.
The other elements of the underground area will include a bar (man cave) complete with large tv connected to a plethora of gaming consoles, a pool table, table tennis table, music source (such as an mp3 jukebox), couches, pinball machine, arcade cabinet(s), and everything else a man cave has. There will also be a theater room, and display storage area.
As for location, I prefer the cooler-weather, but I don't want to venture too far away from the well serviced, well-resourced area of Sydney, so the ideal location is probably between Mittagong, Bowral, Wollongong, or Berry.
Peaceful. Tranquil. Serene.
