Best of both worlds Jalcon Homes

Renovating is one way to improve your home, but it isn't always the best solution. When you do the sums, sometimes it can make more sense to start afresh.

Jalcon Homes specialises in the design and construction of new homes, many of which replace older houses on valuable city sites.

Ingrid van Leeuwen, Jalcon marketing manager, says land is scarce in our big cities and while many people like the idea of building, they may not want to live in a new subdivision on the city outskirts.

"Replacing an older home on the same site brings enormous benefits, in addition to being able to stay in a neighbourhood you love. Older homes are often built the wrong way round for the sun. They are invariably poorly insulated, may be leaky, and don't cater well to modern living. And there can be unseen costs when you renovate that can blow your budget. None of these things apply to a new home."

Van Leeuwen says Jalcon Homes has designed and built many homes on small and tricky city sites.

"We can ensure your home is designed to maximise a particular view or outlook, and provide privacy where it matters. We also create attractive outdoor living areas, which are so much a part of the way we live today."

The Jalcon Homes show home on these pages highlights many of the features that can be incorporated in a spacious, 258m² four-bedroom home on a small city site.

The plastered brick exterior, schist stone accents, and a dark grey Monier tile roof give the house plenty of street appeal. On the inside, the interior is defined by a crisp simplicity, with seamless living areas, and a high-end kitchen and bathrooms.

All homes are covered by a Master Builder 10-year warranty and a 15-year Active Weathertight Warranty.

The show home is at 2 Magma Cres, St Johns, Auckland. For further details, contact Jalcon Homes, phone 0800 525 266. Website: www.jalcon.co.nz

Story by: Trendsideas