Inspiring Experiences - 2021 HIA Hunter Awards
We are passionate about creating experiences that support our customers and make the new home journey enjoyable and inspiring.
Three decades of experience has led us to understand that visiting different display homes are an important part of the decision-making process for your new home. We know that when you walk through a display home, experiencing the flow of a floor plan is essential to making the decision between differing designs, layouts, fixtures and fittings.
We are so pleased that five of our Hunter display homes are finalists in the 2021 HIA-CSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards! – keep reading to see why the judges are impressed.
Waterford Living
Three of our beautiful Waterford Living display homes, opened in May 2020 in Chisholm, impressed the judges and are finalists in their respective categories. If you are yet to visit these homes read on to discover what sets these homes apart from the rest.
Retreat Executive 16 – Finalist Display Home, Hunter
The luxurious new Retreat Executive 16 showcases the best of modern design with effortless flow between the spacious living zones and private spaces, perfect for modern lifestyles.
The Retreat is our newest design from the much-loved Stuart Everitt range of architecturally designed homes. Created from our commitment to innovation, continuous client consultation over the past three decades and our passion to amplify the best of the Australian lifestyle at home.
A standout feature of this home is the impressive sense of space, created by the stunning 2.7m high raked ceiling in the open plan Living, along with the coffered ceilings in the Master Suite, Home Theatre and Children’s Activity plus the incredible 3m high ceiling in the foyer with amplified the grandeur of this design.
The new Hampton façade is perfect for a luxury coastal beach house. Finished with classic lightweight cladding around the entire house and beautiful, in a classic coastal palette accented by cultured stone pillars.
The internal finishes include natural timber flooring and wall panelling and matching cabinetry, natural stone colours throughout the carpet, tiling and benchtops and the continuation of the Whitewashed colour palette throughout the Kitchen and Bathroom with relaxed coastal soft furnishings. The Retreat offers an abundance of options with the flexibility to respond to changing lifestyles, which ensures that this design will stand the test of time.
Explore thie Retreat Executive 16 today or enjoy a Virtual Tour here
Miami Encore 16 - Finalist Display Home, Hunter
The newest design evolution of the popular McDonald Jones Miami, the Miami Encore 16 delivers designer luxury for the modern family looking for flexible spaces, clever living, and enduring architectural style. Combining luxe modern styling with a perfectly balanced floorplan, this home effortlessly answers the demands of contemporary family living.
From the moment you set foot into the entry, with its large picture recesses and striking 3m high black batten feature ceiling, the consideration for the modern lifestyle is evident and amplified by the perfectly positioned split level offering balance between the peaceful, practical and private spaces throughout this home.
The front of the home offers a dedicated kid’s or guest zone with the central zone offering two separate living areas, the Home Theatre and Children’s Activity, and three Bedrooms and a double Study Nook.
Take the stairs to the rear of the home where the expansive Dining, Living and Gourmet Kitchen, complete with a sophisticated Butler’s Pantry and discrete entry to the Laundry. The views out to the Alfresco Grande throughout this open-plan space will delight you, as will the ease and enjoyment that is offered by this flowing and effortless indoor-outdoor design.
The Contempo styling throughout this home is undeniably stylish with luxurious dark timber and striking earthy stone the hero of the Gourmet Kitchen, which flows through to the aspirational walk-in Pantry and then through to the Laundry, ideal for those who love to entertain.
Opulence is showcased throughout all spaces of the Miami 16, none more so than the exquisite Master Suite with oversized walk-in Robe and luxurious Ensuite and private oasis enabled by the full stacker doors.
Explore the Miami Encore 16 today or enjoy a Virtual Tour here
Seaview 16 - Finalist Display Home, Hunter
Employing a seamless, flowing floorplan that reflects a sharp eye for architectural detail, the Seaview 16 is perfectly zoned for modern family living through innovative use of space which delivers a practical and functional home that will continually inspire.
The front of the home features an oversized Master Suite and Home Theatre which could be the ideal Parent’s Retreat with easy internal access to the Double Garage. Follow the flow of this home to the rear of the home which is dedicated to connecting and socialising with loved ones.
The stunning Gourmet Kitchen looks out across the generous Family/Living and Dining, and out to the Alfresco Cabana, ideal for year-round enjoyment. This outstanding living and entertaining space feature a stunning feature stacked stone wall in the main dining area, which really amplifies the urban organic styling throughout this home.
This relaxed style features a palette of subtle natural stone tones and fixtures, featuring light timber cabinetry and elegant Caesarstone benchtops in muted creams and coffee hues, which creates a calm and serene home. The final offering in this delightful family home is the children’s or guest wing.
Designed to deliver maximum privacy and functionality, this zone features three minor bedrooms, an inbuilt double Study Nook within the Children’s Retreat, a space sure to see loads of activity from the younger members of the family and their friends. The classic elegance of the Seaview 16 at Waterford Living provides a balanced and versatile home with timeless appeal for generations to come.
Explore the Miami Encore 16 today or enjoy a Virtual Tour here
Forster Grange San Marino Manor - Finalist Display Home, Hunter
The perfect combination of style, luxury and practicality, the San Marino at Forster Grange is a timeless design that appeals to families for the seamless contemporary design. The front of the home is dedicated to the kids’ or guest zone which consists of three bedrooms, Children’s Activity, Study Nook, family Bathroom and Powder Room.
This thoughtfully designed home offers all members of the family their own space whilst still being not far from the Master Suite, ideal for when the kids are small, but far enough away for teenagers to claim as their own, as they grow. The communal living areas are all located in the airy, spacious rear, which offers a clear division between rest and play, giving your family the flexibility to connect, socialise or peace for some quiet time away in the sanctuary of their own spaces.
The San Marino Manor, at Forster, naturally features classic coastal styling, with crisp white lines and beachy coastal colours, seen in the blue feature tiles in the Laundry with amplifies the luxe coastal feel in even the smallest rooms of the home. Classic weatherboard cladding and internal wall panelling, reflective of the beautiful beachside location, has proven to delight all who visit.
The stunning timber flooring flows throughout the home and leads you to the show-stopping kitchen with white panelled cabinetry and integrated appliances which creates a seamless space to entertain. The central heart of the home is filled with an abundance of natural light thanks to the enormous stacker bi-folds opening the entire rear entertaining space to the backyard.
Every possible consideration for a contemporary family living has been considered in this home, displayed with all the finishes touches of the stunning coastal styling befitting its Forster location.
Explore the San Marino Manor 16 today or enjoy a Virtual Tour here
Havana in Forster Grange - Finalist Display Home, Hunter
The Havana Encore is the perfect modern family design, bringing architectural flow, space and flexibility no matter your life stage or lifestyle. This is a home design that enables growth and comfort, connectivity and enjoyment with plenty of multi-functional spaces to maximise your love of your home.
The well-appointed Gourmet Kitchen overlooks the spacious Dining and Living zones, flowing generously to the airy Alfresco Cabana. There’s also a generous Home Theatre and Children’s Activity which offers great flexibility and adaptability to suit the changing needs of your lifetime.
The four spacious Bedrooms are positioned for privacy, and the Master Suite positioned at the front of the home includes a luxurious Ensuite and Walk-In Robe, and the three remaining Bedrooms at the rear of the home, within the children’s or guest zone. Part of the NexGen Collection, the Havana Encore on display at Forster Grange features the Maple façade, creating a connection with an urban, contemporary style.
The urban styling throughout the home includes striking textured surfaces such as the artistic brick wall in the Entry and Dining, beautiful Caesarstone benchtops in raw concrete accented dramatic matt black cabinetry in the Kitchen and a combination of black and chrome fixtures. The Havana Encore at Forster demonstrates the timeless appeal of this design and grows with your family and its changing needs over a lifetime.
Explore the Havana at Forster Grange today or enjoy a Virtual Tour here
McDonald Jones is proudly one of Australia’s most awarded and experienced home builders. We are thrilled to also be nominated as a HIA Hunter Finalist once again the Major Professional Builder of the Year for 2021.
We are dedicated to bringing your new home dream to life and our experience and friend team look forward to welcoming you to experience these stunning display homes, open 7 days 10am – 5pm.
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