Bateman Duplex Development
The site: After living in their 1970s brick-and-tile home in Bateman for more than two decades, the clients decided to demolish their old house and maximise their 903sqm block by building two smaller properties – one to live in and one to rent out. The house, which they’d purchased in 1993, sat on a battle axe block in a cul-de-sac and met the criteria for R20 zoning. The property was valued at between $650,000 and $900,000 as it had subdivision potential.
The challenge: As the clients were going to be living in one of the new homes, they wanted a high level of fit-out and finish. Knowing they would be living next door to their new investment property, the couple wanted the second house to be equally attractive, with a specification that would appeal to a tenant at the upper end of the market. This would help the clients maintain the overall value of their development.
The solution: The team at Developments by Dale Alcock designed two strata homes that had their own title, but a shared driveway. Each home has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious kitchen and living area, a home theatre, alfresco and double garage. The clients selected Dale’s Luxury Specification for both residences. To complete their dream downsizer, the clients chose luxury, Hamptons-inspired furniture and accessories from homewares store Henry and Oliver Co., based in Osborne Park, for the house they planned to move into. For the second property, the couple is aiming to achieve a weekly rent at the upper end of the market. Construction took 11 months, during which time the clients rented nearby.
The outcome: The clients now enjoy the best of both worlds. They have a new house in an area they have lived in for more than 20 years, plus they have maximised their large block by building an investment property that is rented out at the upper end of the rental market. The build was smooth and seamless, and any issues that cropped up – either during the build or during the maintenance period – were handled promptly and efficiently. The Developments by Dale Alcock Guarantee gave the clients a welcome level of certainty in terms of what their development was going to cost and when they could move in. The clients say they were impressed with how accommodating the team was and praised the high level of customer service they received.