Living large on narrow blocks

Settlers Run/Oakridge

Living large As the density of our cities increases, there’s a corresponding rise in land value. Using intelligent design we can create generous living on narrow blocks. on narrow blocks

However with intelligent design you and your family can enjoy optimal space and light in a highly functional luxury home on a smaller or narrower block.

To maximise the feeling of space and natural light, Englehart creates open airy layouts with a seamless flow and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor living. A light, monochromatic palette, floor-to-ceiling windows and seamless, integrated joinery also contribute to the sensation of living large on a smaller block.

Solar orientation is also vital; when a home and garden are designed to suit their site’s orientation, occupants can enjoy summer shade, winter sun and a stronger connection between indoors and outside year round.

With this home the challenge was to design and build a full-sized four-bedroom home with outdoor living and a 10-metre pool on a tightly constrained 380-square metre site for under $1 million in Melbourne’s most tightly held private school zone.

Innovative design and quality construction delivered an intelligent solution – a striking, modern double-storey home offering all of today’s aspirational features for family living.

The 380-square metre home offers flexibility with three or four bedrooms, four or five living areas, a butler’s pantry, a study, an expansive main suite with a luxurious double en suite and dressing room, the choice of a ground floor guest suite, covered outdoor living, a larger double garage with adjoining workshop plus the 10-metre pool.

A large multi-purpose room has an adjoining dual en suite/powder room- ideal as a guest suite but could also be a media room or formal living.

A strategically sited roof window floods the kitchen with natural light and allows for further cabinetry. Outside, the home’s striking half portal façade creates the illusion of a floating roof and is finished with western red cedar, contrasting monochromatic renders and powder coated metal louvres that optimise light and privacy.

The Maxwell Block width: 13.06m

▼ GROUND FLOOR PLAN

▼ FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Block size: 382.32m2

This three-bedroom double-storey home is designed to make the very most of its narrow, sloping 300-square metre site, providing ample family living and a range of outlooks.

The homeowners sought out Englehart as they realised their narrow sloping block required careful design and an innovative builder and are consequently delighted with their home’s design quality and innovation. The resulting design includes zoned living on both levels and a large open plan kitchen, family living and dining area that opens to an alfresco dining space. The cleverly conceived kitchen integrates a butler’s pantry and a walk-in pantry; the ground level also offers a double garage, a studio, a multi-purpose room, a courtyard and a powder room.

Upstairs features three en suite bedrooms and a central living area; the main suite has a sizeable walk-in wardrobe and a generous en suite with a double vanity, freestanding bath and a double-sized shower.

Block width: 10m The Tullamore