Love

A very important material that went into the construction of our house is love! And unfortunately, we think that is something that is missing from so many modern-day constructions.

The majority of the build was done by ourselves – David took charge of the building site while Ella took project management and general TA duties. It was certainly a test for a newly married couple, but also a great collaborative achievement.

So many people pitched in and helped with the build – a few hired tradies, but also an enormous number of family and friends, who came with willing hands to work like slaves for nothing other than a cup of tea and toasted sandwich! And of course, the joy of making something worthwhile for someone you love.

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Lynne and Jane

Being hands-on and sharing the build with so many special people means every part of the house is filled with memories this house was built as a community, with heart and purpose and soul.

David, Ella and Zavier would like to thank and acknowledge the following people who voluntarily gave their time, tools, knowledge and/or equipment to make our house happen:

Adrian Mason

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Simon and Amanda

Amanda Fairs

Andrea Salmond

Angela Petrow

Barry Green

Danielle Perrie

Gemma Warburton

Geoff Faro

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Andrea

Grahame Maesepp

Jamie Shuttleworth

Jane Sandeman

Jim Potter

John Hall

John Paul Collins

Jonathan Potter

Kathryn Barlow

Nicko fitting our alfresco door

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Lynne Hall

Marianne Perrie

Matt Berrigan

Maxine Potter

Maxwell Maesepp

Nadirah Potter

Nicko Newman

Peter Potter

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Barry and John

Phil Pink

Scott Warburton

Simon Devinish

Simon Potter

Tenelle Quartermaine

Zinnia Browne