Designed to please

As our lifestyles change, so do our housing needs. For many homeowners today, the ideal house has to function in ways scarcely imagined a couple of decades ago.

The latest showhome from Jalcon Homes is a good example. Based on feedback from clients, the design incorporates many features that have become essential for families wishing to accommodate different interests, says marketing manager Andrew Olsen.

"Most homeowners want an easy flow between the family dining and living rooms, but they also want the ability to close these rooms off at times," he says. "Having a seamless flow to a covered outdoor patio is also a priority."

Other features frequently requested by homeowners today include a ground floor guest bedroom with adjacent bathroom, an office and a large, separate laundry.

Olsen says the house construction also reflects many peoples' desire for a home that has a presence a sense of substance and security. The home's timber construction incorporates a Nu Age polystyrene exterior, which features five coats of plaster. Large pillars and a loggia on the first floor also convey a sense of permanence.

"While this showhome demonstrates the attention to detail and care taken over the design and construction of all Jalcon Homes, every house is individually designed to suit the owners," says Olsen. "We have a turn-key operation every job has its own project manager who oversees each step of the process until the owner takes possession."

Olsen says each project has a fixed-price contract, so there are no hidden costs. Homes also come with a 15-year weathertight warranty, as well as a Master Builders' guarantee.

Contact Jalcon Homes, Chapel Rd, Dannemora, Auckland, phone 0800 Jalcon (52 52 66).

Story by: Trendsideas