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Planning for retirement is not only about financial security, it can also encompass a change of residence as couples look to downsize, or in some instances, upsize their lifestyle.

A move and an upgrade were in store for the owners of this holiday home on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, says Excelcon director Steve Bright.

"As a holiday home, the house had served them well, but as the family had grown and grandchildren came onto the scene, the original layout had become inappropriate to their needs.

"In addition, because it is close to Melbourne, the home would eventually become the primary residence. Careful scrutiny of all the proposed renovations was necessary to satisfy each of these differing sets of circumstances."

The client brief called for the transformation of a low-key weekender into a contemporary family home, with an emphasis on indoor as well as outdoor entertaining, says Bright.

"To accomplish this, it was acknowledged that a large extension of the home would be required, while much of the existing internal layout would have to be redefined."

The result is a complete makeover lines between old and new are blurred, with patios and decks stretching in excess of 30m. A 20m infinity edge pool mirrors the shape of the deck as it crosses the site, creating a seamless link between the original house and extension," says Bright.

In all, a second garage, entry, study, three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two living areas have been added. Each of the living areas and principal rooms open onto large outdoor spaces.

"A 15-month build time is likely to test a client-builder relationship, but not in this case the focus was not on meeting a certain time frame, but on creating a finished product of which all parties could be proud," Bright says.

"To achieve this, a close working relationship between Excelcon, designers Graham Jones Design, interior designer Bianca Jones ID and the client was established at the outset."

For further details, contact Excelcon, 7 Hammel Court, Hallam, Vic 3803, phone (03) 8795 7044, or visit the website: www.excelcon.com.au.

Story by: Trendsideas