Simple reality is rolladex by the time I got the simmonds home I wanted up to the level of what I call a real home (2.55m celings, bricks over all windows, eaves, drive ways etc) simmonds came in at $227k for 25 squares.
There is a house, and there is a house I guess, but considering on site works, a drive way and footpaths and window coverings there alone is $23k, you house is now where near where they start.
Also, ALWAYS check to see how many coats of paint you get, most only give you two, and the undercoats is a spray job.