For 17 years Trevor and Francoise Sullivan have lived with their two kids and numerous animals in an open sided shed on 33 bushy acres at Lake Bennett south of Darwin. With money tight they were sustained by thoughts of the beautiful home they’d one day enjoy – so they both nutted out a unique design. A cyclone proof, tropical tree house that is windowless and based on the shape of a 50 cent piece. With little or no funds, Trevor (a wood carver) is building it all himself (including furniture) with the help of generous mates. The going is slow but one of the first things finished is the magnificent central staircase, carved from a fallen Paperbark Tree. Will they get the roof on before the wet season? That is the question.
| Title | Grand Designs Australia - Season 1 Episode 5 : Lake Bennett House |
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| First Air Date | 2010-10-21 |
| Last Air Date | 2025-12-04 |
| Number of Episodes | 128 |
| Number of Seasons | 12 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | ABC TV, LifeStyle, |
| Casts | Anthony Burke |
| Plot Keywords | , |
Episodes List
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 1 Bushfire House Bushfire House
2010-10-21Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 2 Very Small House Very Small House
2010-10-28Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 3 Southport Heritage House Southport Heritage House
2010-11-04Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 4 Clovelly House Clovelly House
2010-11-11Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 5 Lake Bennett House Lake Bennett House
2010-11-18Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 6 Hamptons House Hamptons House
2010-11-25Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 7 Fish Creek Church House Fish Creek Church House
2010-12-02Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 8 Cottage Point House Cottage Point House
2010-12-09Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 9 Indented Head House Indented Head House
2010-12-16Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
