Feature build: Modern heritage in Maitland
“We recently had the pleasure of building our new home with Valley Homes, and we couldn’t be happier with the result.”
There’s nothing more rewarding for our team than the positive feedback of happy homeowners. It’s always a pleasure to complete a home build and know that our customers love their new home. In this article we showcase a custom build that is a modern and refreshing build while respecting the history of the region.
Meeting the heritage criteria
Council Guidelines are very comprehensive on buildings within a Heritage Conservation Area. So this development had to be constructed of and finished with colours and materials to reflect the heritage streetscape.
Maximising light and space
It’s evident that it’s all about light and space when you enter this home.
The wide frame double-hung windows to the front façade allow for an abundance of light to flood into the home and the choice of plantation shutters creates a stylish and clean finish while allowing the amount of sunlight to be controlled.
With the inclusion of three skylights in the living area as well as internal French doors, light streams in ensuring sunny vibes even on the cloudiest of days.
Building retreat vibes
“Our goal for this build was to create a home that felt like a holiday retreat, and Valley Homes absolutely achieved that. Now, every time I walk through the door, I have to pinch myself—I can’t believe this beautiful home is ours!”
Whatever the season or reason, this home is perfect for gatherings. The build style of this home as well as the interior design offers warm and inviting spaces for entertaining both indoors and out.
The stone-clad chimney, the large gas fire and the glass wine room offers winter warmth but also adds to a country aesthetic making it easy to envisage the family enjoying this space in the cooler months as a rural escape. Cosying up for lazy nights, easy conversations and down time to read or reflect.
Further enhancing the holiday retreat concept, there’s a seamless transition from indoors to out with corner sliding doors providing easy access to the patio where a generous entertainment area overlooking the swimming pool. This is the perfect space to while away the long summer months, it’s easy to relax and lose track of where you are.
More than just the essentials
The spacious kitchen will be the envy of all our culinary connoisseurs; it has all the inclusions you’d expect and more! The large island bench is perfect for open plan living and casual meals, socialising during meal prep or plating up dishes.
There’s an abundance of storage in drawers and high cupboards. The attention to detail is evident in the sleek cabinetry as well.
The walk-in pantry is well designed to include plenty of preparation surfaces, an additional sink, dishwasher, microwave and more storage.
How to find the right builder for you
When our clients first considered a builder for this particular project they were looking for a team who could work with the architectural drawings they had prepared. It was Valley Homes’ reputation and decades long experience that drew them in. Having been owner-builders themselves their expectations were high – but also met. All work was completed to the highest standard.
“With over 50 years of experience in the Hunter region, their team of skilled staff and tradespeople brought a level of expertise and craftsmanship that truly impressed us.
From the very beginning, Valley Homes demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, ensuring our vision was brought to life exactly as we had imagined. Having previously built as owner-builders, we were hoping for the same level of involvement and care in this process – and Valley Homes delivered. Their accommodating attitude toward any changes along the way made the experience seamless and stress-free.”
A local builder you can trust to bring your dream to life
At Valley Homes we pride ourselves on getting it right. As a reputable builder, excellence in all we do and clear communication are our top goals.
“We highly recommend Valley Homes to anyone looking for a quality builder who listens, collaborates, and brings visions to life with professionalism and skill.”
We’re proud to be recommended by our clients and look forward to building more custom dream homes in Maitland, Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Hunter. If you’ve got ready-drawn plans or simply a wealth of ideas for your new build, call the Valley Homes team today and let us help make your dream a reality.
