82 | Versatile Homes Invercargill T T Russell Fredric Something for every need and lifestyle With a 40 year history behind it, Versatile Buildings continues to innovate its product range. BUILDING Versatile Buildings Invercargill franchise owners Brad and Nicky South have enjoyed being part of a company with a long history in the New Zealand building industry. Along with their team of seven, they have experienced several hectic years of building boom while helping clients through the process from design to completion of houses and outbuildings. Versatile Buildings range of plans features something for every need and lifestyle whether urban, coastal or rural in every part of New Zealand, which is a direct reflection of the knowledge and experience gained over four decades. Its latest designs include the recently released Advantage range which comprises six contemporary small homes that offer exceptional value for money, Brad says. “They are perfectly suited as a secondary dwelling to accommodate growing teens, aging parents or for farm accommodation, with each plan providing all the comforts and quality that Versatile homes have become known for.” The range offers self-contained dwellings, from 30 square metres for the Advantage 30 to the 100 square metre Advantage 100 which features two generously sized bedrooms, a spacious open plan living area and an attached internal access single garage which makes it ideal for smaller sections or subdividing sections. “We’ve had good enquiry and we are about to build an Advantage 30 on our display site here in Dee Street.” The Metro range is another recent release and offers options for homes under 165 square metres. These are also tailored for smaller sections, subdivisions and any location where space is limited and offer exceptional functionality and value for first-time buyers or those considering downsizing or as an attractive investment opportunity. One of the larger homes, the twin gabled 154 square metre Stafford, provides open plan elegance, a kitchen with a walk-in pantry, three bedrooms with a master ensuite, plus an office. At the opposite end of what Versatile Buildings Invercargill can achieve is a high-end, 309 square metre gable roofed home built on an elevated site in Riverton that perfectly show cases a dream home recently completed for a client. The site has commanding views of the town and seascape and this was a key consideration for its design which includes a cathedral ceiling in the massive 15x8 metre lounge and a full length Kwila timber deck with a resistance swimming pool and a spa pool. A separate wing contains the master bedroom with ensuite. “They love it. They call it their dream home. We are very proud of it.” Brad is so pleased with the quality of the finished home that it will be entered in the Master Builders House of the Year Awards, after also recently winning the Versatile Buildings national House of the Year award at its national conference. Although this year has been tougher economically, there is still a good level of enquiry, including for garages and other outbuildings, and it has been nice to be able to work at a slightly more even pace, Brad says. With a 40 year history behind it, Versatile Buildings continues to innovate its product range to meet the changing wants and needs of New Zealanders. The Versatile network encompasses 30 outlets spanning the length and breadth of New Zealand. It designs and manufactures thousands of buildings every year from its state-ofthe-art manufacturing plant in Christchurch. “It’s a good franchise to be a part of, we are really well supported by our head office’s team, and we enjoy working with our clients and helping them turn their dreams into reality.” IGH OWER SCAFFOLDING NIC HANSEN OPERATIONS/LEADING HAND HIGHTOWERSCAFF@OUTLOOK.COM 027 860 7103 Southland Plumbing & Pumps 85 Bill Richardson Drive Avenal Invercargill (03) 214 3136 Need Water Filtration? New House Pump? For all your Domestic & Commercial Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Water Filtration needs. Total Window Solutions Suppliers of Quality Windows and Doors For FREE advice phone: (03) 214-4505 OR 0800 425 849 Proud to Supply Versatile Homes 195 Bond Street, Invercargill | Phone (03) 214-4505 Email: info@lewiswindows.co.nz | www.lewiswindows.co.nz
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