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title: Our Journey - The Fairweather Family
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###### ** Helensville, Auckland

# Downsizing with confidence

###### WE CHOSE CONVENIENCE

# Judith and Mark decided it was time to downsize from their large family home. Choosing Transbuild offered convenience and flexibility to have a home to suit their new lifestyle.

![Mark and Judith Fairweather](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Fairweathers/Mark%20and%20Judith%20Fairweather.jpg)

![Sefton - modified Auckland North - cropped](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Fairweathers/Sefton%20-%20modified%20Auckland%20North%20-%20cropped.jpg)

# Mark & Judith’s Retirement Retreat

 This 3 bedroom layout offers functionality and space with open-plan livng areas flowing through to outdoor areas.

Floor - 91sqm  
Bed/Bath - 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms  
Model - Sefton 91 Gable

###### PLANNING STAGE

# Judith & Mark's Mood Board

- Laminate flooring – Lightning Natural Oak
- Fresh and bright interior

- Warmth of natural wood for a homely feel
- Added cedar cladding to contrast rich dark exterior

![Fairweather Flat Lay](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Fairweathers/Fairweather%20Flat%20Lay.jpg "Fairweather Flat Lay")

![Edited Sefton on yard](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Fairweathers/Edited%20Sefton%20on%20yard.jpg)

###### PLANNING STAGE

# Judith and Mark's Wishlist

 "We chose the Sefton 91 Gable design because it ticked all the boxes."

- [ 3 Bedrooms ](https://transbuild.co.nz/portfolio/sefton-91-gable/)
- [ Separate laundry area ](https://transbuild.co.nz/portfolio/sefton-91-gable/)
- [ Open kitchen/dining living space ](https://transbuild.co.nz/portfolio/sefton-91-gable/)
- [ Space for grandchildren to stay and play ](https://transbuild.co.nz/portfolio/sefton-91-gable/)

- [ Large decks connecting to the home for extended living ](https://transbuild.co.nz/portfolio/sefton-91-gable/)
- [ Added cedar cladding ](https://transbuild.co.nz/portfolio/sefton-91-gable/)
- [ Peace and quiet ](https://transbuild.co.nz/portfolio/sefton-91-gable/)

###### THE OUTCOME

# Judith and Mark's downsizing experience

 "One advantage when we moved into the house was that we didn't feel cramped and it wasn't until a couple of days later that we realised we had an extra high stud that made all the difference and opened it all up. The elevated height creates the feeling that it’s bigger. It definitely felt bigger than I had imagined it to be when I walked in," - Judith

![new-zealand-pohutukawa-tree](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/new-zealand-pohutukawa-tree.webp)

#### Lifestyle change

 Rural Native Bush Retreat

![Wooden floor](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Wooden%20floor.jpeg)

#### Floors

 Laminate Flooring - Lightning Natural Oak Colour

![Edited Sefton on yard](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Fairweathers/Edited%20Sefton%20on%20yard.jpg)

#### External

 Cedar and black cladding combination

![Mark and Judith Fairweather - 2 cropped](https://go.transbuild.co.nz/hubfs/Case%20studies/Fairweathers/Mark%20and%20Judith%20Fairweather%20-%202%20cropped.jpg)

###### OUR BUILD

# Transbuild fitted our parameters nicely which made a big difference.

 Convenience was one of the reasons we chose Transbuild. We needed to downsize, and the best way to do it was with a transportable.

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## Best part?

#### Convenience and great communication!

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## Fave part?

#### Space for the whole family

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## First guests?

#### Grandkids and lots of friends