Give Me A Home Among The Gum Trees

Building homes in bushland settings is something that Rick and the team at Rick Chelman Builders Pty Ltd have mastered over the last 40 years.

Rick’s expertise was awarded at the 2022 Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Awards, winning the Ken & Nola Clark Perpetual Award for Quality Workmanship for Home Among the Gum Trees in Greenmount.

The project boasts the very best of innovative products and materials throughout the build.

The build faced many challenges, with the construction type requiring excellent planning to factor in all processes for smooth continuity throughout the project.

The 302m2 home features four sizeable bedrooms, an office, two attractive bathrooms and plenty of storage, with polished timber floors throughout except for wet areas.

A large stacker door at the front entrance views straight through to the rear stacker door in the family room, with a dream kitchen and matching walk-through pantry with excellent access.

LED downlights throughout including LED floodlights create a bright, modern feel and coloured feature smart lights illuminate the deck and verandas, operated via Wi-Fi using one’s phone.

Treated timbers have been used in the construction of the project and the large Merbau deck is polished with four coats of Sikkens product for low maintenance and longevity.

High-quality Hardies Scyon Linea board is used for cladding with surrounds around windows and doors.

Rick Chelman Builders Pty Ltd have once again proven why they have developed a reputation for quality local workmanship at an affordable price, with Home Among the Gum Trees a deserved winner of Ken & Nola Clark Perpetual Award.

L-R Jenna and Ashley Chelman and Rick and Barb Chelman. Photo supplied: Barb Chelman

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