Hoteliers Richard and Denise have knocked down the family home in the Adelaide Hills and are rebuilding an even bigger version, despite the fact their kids are grown. This modern mansion will have all the bells and whistles, amid resort-like luxury on three tiered acres overlooking Adelaide, but is this unpretentious, likeable couple creating a home or a hotel for themselves? Money may be no object, but have they taken on too much?

Darren and Ruth Rogers are building their dream home on a rare vacant block in Melbourne's Richmond. Like a hidden gem the house will rise above the neighbours to take in the stunning city skyline and MCG. But with no street frontage access is via a tiny laneway - which means building it could be fraught with challenges - not least of which will be keeping the neighbours happy. Darren is extravagant and likes his luxuries - Ruth is modest, with a simple dream of a small yard and chooks. Will their different ambitions be satisfied in the final glamorous creation?