Series 1 · Episode 3
When Jan and Ed Gillman bought a tumble-down weatherboard in Southport, their first intention was to demolish and start again. But on learning its unique history as the 1880’s summer house of Sir Augustus Gregory (one of the oldest houses in Southport), they decide to restore instead and plan to lift the original house and move it forward two metres on the block. What follows is a painstaking restoration process – and with no official heritage guidelines in place Jan and Ed are faced with a difficult choice: take the laborious path of restoring the house to its former glory or opt for the easier path and lose the history of the house. Get the supplier list from this episode here Read a transcript of the web chat with Ed and Jan here
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from Grand Designs Australia · 2 minute read
Below is the list of suppliers for Episode Three.
from Grand Designs Australia · 1 minute read
When Jan and Ed Gillman bought a tumble-down weatherboard in Southport, their first intention was to demolish and start again.
from Grand Designs Australia · 12 minute read
See what Jan and Ed have to say about their colour choice, neighbours and restoring a great Queenslander.
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Do agree with Greg30 though, really felt for the neighbour, don't thing Ed had to be so rude. Would be horrible to lose your sunlight and privacy when a building next door suddenly grows a level.
Loved the house....was wondering what colours you painted the exterior? Loved the grey and white look! Beautiful space and agree that going to the extra effort and cost of continuiing the weatherboards instead of cement sheeting was a smart one.
Cheers
Jenny