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contentsbuild5home 28 CASE STUDY: ALLCASTLE HOMES Designed for year-round entertaining, this two-storey abode ticks every box 32 THE A-TEAM With these experienced builders you can have the home of your dreams 34 INDEX 6 THE GOOD LIFE As new development continues apace, the future of the South West is bright 12 PLACE TO CALL HOME Whether you’re a first home buyer or a retiree, you can find what you need 16 BEYOND EXPECTATIONS Searching for a lifestyle upgrade and a little luxury? Head to Norman Estates 20 CASE STUDY: MCDONALD JONES This Hamptons-style home is designed for the way growing families like to live 24 CASE STUDY: TEMPO LIVING A cleverly designed two-storey abode with ample space for laid-back living 16 20 24 Contents
Embracing suburbs in the Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Liverpool and Canterbury-Bankstown local government areas, the South West has long attracted those wanting to buy or build a home at an affordable price, but with the continued development in the area, and the greater Western Sydney region as a whole, it is proving even more attractive to many.
A program of upgrades to Camden parks reflects the needs of the area’s influx of young families.
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oasting strong economic growth and affordable housing, Sydney’s South West continues to attract young families, downsizers, singles, retirees and investors. People are flocking to the area, eager to embrace the relaxed lifestyle, take advantage of the numerous shopping precincts, cultural hubs, sporting facilities, recreational facilities, parks and green spaces that are sprouting up all over.
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With its thriving economy, great schools and affordable housing, the South West is the place to build a home and raise a family
The good life
Artist’s impression of the much anticipated Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
With the predicted arrival of more than 350,000 new residents within the next decade, the South West is Sydney’s fastest growing region. This growth is being supported by major investments in infrastructure, community and educational facilities, transport and new housing developments. It’s also being fuelled by the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport at Badgery’s Creek, and the Aerotropolis that will form around it.
Artist’s impression of Landcom’s future North Wilton Town Centre.
GETTING ABOUT Work continues on the Western Sydney International Airport expected to be open for business in 2026. Construction also began last year on the Sydney Metro–Western Sydney Airport rail, locking in thousands of jobs and providing a long-term economic boost to the region. The new Metro and the new airport will deliver billions of dollars and thousands of jobs to Sydney’s West and South West, while establishing the infrastructure needed now and into the future.
New housing developments and residential communities are being planned, approved or launched on a seemingly continuous basis, some by private developers, others a state government initiative. It is this diversity, along with the innovations in masterplanning that are being offered, that makes the region different to many others.
The project also targets a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating, with the North Wilton precinct to demonstrate global standards of liveability,
Landcom, the NSW Government’s land and property development organisation, is planning to create a carbon neutral community in the first phase of its North Wilton precinct. Landcom will deliver an affordable and sustainable neighbourhood comprising 5600 homes, including 10 per cent affordable housing, in 10 stages over the next 25 years. Located on 871 hectares of land, the North Wilton precinct includes approximately 360 hectares of Environmental Conservation Area and 52 hectares of high-quality open space.
resilience, inclusion, affordability and environmental quality. Several initiatives will enable carbon neutral outcomes across the project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote low carbon living. These include ensuring 100 per cent renewable energy for all residential households within North Wilton Stage One.
A development application is expected to be lodged this year for North Wilton Stage One — the first phase of the project with 750 dwellings along with a school, playground and open spaces.
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Also planned are seven new sports fields, new local centres and direct access to the adjoining future North Wilton Town Centre, two new school sites, direct access to the Hume Highway, a new bus route, walking and cycling paths, and a major community precinct, which will include a manmade lake along with educational services as well as retail, entertainment, recreation and community-based activities.
The Sydney Metro–Western Sydney Airport line includes six proposed metro railway stations, including two stations within the airport site and one that will service the commercial heart of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. Supporting the airport and Aerotropolis is a key part of the Western Sydney City Deal, a 20-year agreement signed in March 2018 by the build7home
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Commonwealth Government, NSW Government, and eight Western Sydney councils (including Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield and Liverpool). The Aerotropolis will become a thriving economic hub delivering new employment opportunities, homes, infrastructure and services in the heart of Western Sydney.
Diverse outdoor spaces offer flexibility for children to use the space for learning, eating lunch or social gatherings. Also of importance is the water-sensitive urban design overlay, which looks at ways in which rainwater can be captured and utilised in a manner that also creates a positive educational outcome.
A GREAT EDUCATION
Young families make up a large part of the South West’s demographic. This is why masterplanned estates offer parks and play spaces and local councils are introducing new and innovative play spaces for long-term residents and new homebuyers alike. Take this award-wining project as an example. Winner of the 2022 AILA NSW Landscape Architecture Award for Play Spaces, Deerbush Park Playground is Fairfield City Council’s first all abilities playground. Located at Fairfield Showground, the playground boasts a walking track, learn-to-ride, toddler and big kid zone, splash-pad, seating, shade and accessible toilets. Then there’s the recently completed Variety Livvi’s Place at Glenfield. Place Design Group worked with Variety the Children’s Charity NSW/ ACT and Campbelltown City Council to deliver a space that becomes Family Hill Park is one of many parks to be found in Oran Park Town.
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In terms of getting around the South West, and to and from it, the South West Rail Link has proven a boon in recent years and further work is planned that will extend the existing passenger rail line from Leppington Station to the Aerotropolis.
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The South West offers an array of higher educational facilities. In recent years, two higher learning campuses have opened in Liverpool. Western Sydney University’s high-rise campus in Liverpool accommodates up to 2500 students and has a focus on nursing, social work, anthropology, criminology and policing programs. The University of Wollongong’s Liverpool campus offers studies in arts, business information systems, computer science and information technology. And we mustn’t forget TAFE SWSi with nine colleges spread across south western Sydney.
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New primary and high schools are also opening, or are in the pipeline, in various suburbs and developments throughout the South West with some existing schools also seeing the addition of exciting new state-of-the-art facilities. An example is the Macarthur Integrated Studies Centre, completed last year, that is now an integral part of the Macarthur Anglican School in Cobbitty. This centre includes a range of flexible and programmed spaces that suit the way in which the teachers and students want to learn and teach.
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Also worthy of mention are the recent upgrades given to other youthbased facilities in the South West, including Harrington Reserve Park, Harrington Park and Sedgwick Youth Reserve Play Space, Curran Hills.
Another award-winning example is the Julia Reserve Youth Park at Oran Park Town. This provides two hectares of recreational, social and leisure opportunities that respond to the community’s need for flexible and vibrant open spaces in which to play, watch and learn. Outstanding facilities encourage children of all ages to engage in active play as well as creating numerous opportunities for passive recreation.
The location of the park, in the heart of the town centre, reflects a shift in the importance of youth culture, encouraging positive social interactions and greater community connection.
Artist’s impression of the planned upgrades for the Glenfield precinct.
the hub of community togetherness in a beautiful parkland setting; an environment where the needs of all have been thoughtfully considered.
The Julia Reserve Youth Park in Oran Park Town is a drawcard for all ages. build9home
TAKE IT OUTSIDE Parks, nature reserves or corridors, bike and cycle paths, sports fields and play areas can be found in many of the new suburbs and masterplanned communities, encouraging residents of all ages to spend time outdoors for fun and fitness. In fact, there is an abundance of green space and parkland throughout the region, especially in the new suburbs, but none are more impressive than Western Sydney Parklands, Australia’s largest urban park. This spans 5200 hectares across three local government Photo: Brett Boardman
RETAIL AND RECREATION If you like to shop, or you just want to be able to buy what you need without travelling too far, the retail sector in the South West has you covered. Take the recently refurbished Narellan Town Centre as an example. The owners, Dart West Developments, engaged the Buchan Group to design the $200 million redevelopment and the result was so impressive it was recognised by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) in the 2018 UDIA National Awards for Excellence.
Those living in the South West can look forward to accessing more first class health services close to home, with construction beginning on a six-storey hospital tower as part of the $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct. The new hospital will deliver enhanced health facilities and will include an integrated cancer centre, a larger emergency feature
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Located in the centre of the town, the centre has been undergoing a series of staged expansions with Stage 3C recently approved. This will include spaces for meeting, eating, and playing to create a strong sense of place and community. Completion is expected late in 2023. Then there are the even more established retail centres such as Macarthur Square in the heart of Macarthur Heights, a Landcom community.
Hills is home to large expanses of green, open space and two golf courses.
The South West attracts some of the state’s leading home builders, such as SHAWOOD by SekisuiGledswoodHouse.
Another major redevelopment of a vital retail and commercial hub is also on the cards. Plans for a $93 million redevelopment of Westfield Liverpool have been submitted by Scentre Group. The comprehensive plan is to add 5500sqm of retail space and 11,000sqm of commercial space. Some of the proposals in the new plan include retail space on the ground floor of a new eight-storey commercial tower, a new entertainment precinct with dining options and an upgraded cinema, a new entrance to the shopping centre, and improved parking facilities.
Many of the newer suburbs and masterplanned communities have their own shopping centres and Oran Park Podium is a prime example.
expansion.Greenspace is prioritised at The Hermitage, Gledswood Hills. Maintenance by Stone Will Landscaping. areas, including two in the South West — Fairfield and Liverpool. The Parklands is home to award-winning picnic and recreation areas, sports fields, legacy Olympic venues and more than 60 kilometres of walking and cycling paths. Since 2008, 1300 hectares of bushland, including endangered Cumberland Plain Woodlands, and more than 350,000 native trees, shrubs and plants, have been restored or established across the Parklands. Each year there is a program of events and festivals, including the annual spring-time Parklands Food Fest which features celebrity chefs and gardeners. If golf is your thing, the region boasts two golf courses in Gledswood Hills, one of them designed by sporting legend Greg Norman. If it’s swimming, then you can look forward to the completion of an exciting new project — the construction of swimming lagoons at Campbelltown Billabong Parklands. The water bodies will incorporate a lagoon that will be up to two metres deep, children s pool, a series of rock pools with streams and a zero-depth water play area with interactive water elements.
Artist’s impression of Stage 3C of Oran Park Town’s Podium
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The Glenfield Place Strategy also includes a plan for green links connecting open spaces, parks and plazas over the next 20 30 years, sites for potential health and community facilities within the town centre, and world-class agricultural facilities for Hurlstone Agricultural High School.
Artist’s impression of the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building.
A new sports and education precinct will become the gateway to the new Aerotropolis and the Greater Macarthur region as part of a strategy that outlines a new vision for Sydney’s South West. The Glenfield Place Strategy also includes the retention of Hurlstone Agricultural High School as a selective school, improved transport and education facilities, approximately 7000 new homes, 2900 jobs, heritage protection and expanded public space. Since the opening of the South West rail link in 2015, Glenfield is strategically located at the junction of three major rail lines, putting it within an easy train commute to major centres at Liverpool and Campbelltown, an emerging centre at Leppington and only 45 minutes to the heart of Sydney’s CBD. These geographic advantages mean that Glenfield is poised for a complete transformation and as a result, future residents will be able to live in an area with new homes that are close to thousands of jobs, great public transport and 30 hectares of open space. The Glenfield Place Strategy outlines a vision for a new town centre, shared streets which prioritise walking and cycling, improved cycleway connections and upgrades to regional active transport links.
GROWTH FOR GLENFIELD
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The Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building will strive to achieve a Five-Star Green Star rating as will Liverpool City Council’s latest public project — Liverpool Civic Place. The project will utilise passive design elements such as external sun shading and building orientation, green roof elements, public domain landscaping to reduce urban heat island effects, and onsite solar power to generate renewable energy. The development will include new Council offices and chambers, a new city library and community hub, a childcare facility, a new civic plaza, a 22-level tower accommodating commercial, retail and education spaces, and an eight-level, 84-room hotel. From diverse housing options to cutting-edge health and educational facilities, Sydney’s South West has a great deal to offer.
department, intensive care unit, more theatres, a larger neonatal intensive care unit and six new in-patient units, including paediatric, maternity and women’s health services. Additionally, the new Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building Macarthur has been approved by the NSW Government, with construction expected to commence later this year. The Western Sydney University facility is to be located at the Campbelltown Hospital Precinct. Researchers and clinicians across a range of disciplines will be housed in the building, and will focus on the health challenges faced in the region. This includes mental illness, diabetes, healthcare of Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and paediatrics.
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Whether you’re a growing family in need of a large home or a couple seeking a townhome, the South West has it all
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The NSW Government recently stated that it is progressing rezonings in key growth areas to increase the potential for housing supply. “We’ve responded to the increased demand for greenfield housing as a result of the pandemic by accelerating these rezonings,” says Rob Stokes, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces. “The rezoning of Leppington Precinct stages two and five will allow for up to 2400 new homes while in Lowes Creek Maryland, rezoning will support approximately 7000 homes for 20,000 people. We’re also finalising the Glenfield Precinct Place Strategy, expected to create up to 7000 new homes and 2900 new jobs. “More homes need more parks,” he adds. “That’s why as part of these land releases we’ve secured 75 hectares of parkland at Glenfield, 62 hectares at Lowes Creek Maryland and 16 hectares at Leppington.”
There are a lot of new masterplanned residential estates in the South West of Sydney, in locations that range from Liverpool and Leppington to Camden, Cobbitty and Campbelltown. This means the number of lots available (in terms of size and location) is large and the degree of choice wide for the new home buyer. In some new sub-divisions there are larger lots for those who like wide open spaces but the smaller lots also hold appeal, especially for first home buyers. Each new estate
Cobbitty by Mirvac is one of several new residential developments coming to Sydney’s South West. reestanding family homes, modern townhomes, stylish apartments, retirement living … South West Sydney caters for all lifestyles and life stages. In recent years, there has been a nearexplosion of residential developments with more in the pipeline. In fact, the South West will soon experience a housing boom with rezonings in Glenfield, Leppington and Lowes Creek Maryland creating more than 16,000 homes.
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feature | housing diversity comes with its own set of particular amenities — schools, parks, sporting facilities, libraries, shops and more. Depending on the development, people can buy land and use a builder of their choice, opt for a house and land package or buy a completed home. Some offer all three choices and this includes a new development, Mirvac’s The Village at Menangle which has completed Stage One and is about to embark on Stage Two. For those who like the simplicity of a house and land package, there are many residential communities that offer them, usually in conjunction with a select number of partner builders. Austral Estate is one example, where leading home builders like Tempo Living are among those with customisable house and land deals on offer. Other estates offer house and land packages from the one builder. In The Hermitage and Norman Estates at Gledswood Hills, all homes are SHAWOOD homes, designed and built by the developer, Sekisui House Australia.
Townhomes are a popular option in Sydney’s South West. Pictured here, Ravenswood, Gledswood Hills. The Hermitage at Gledswood Hills is one of the South West’s most sought-after communities.Leppington Greens by Creation Homes is a new estate close to Leppington train centre and shops.
Gledswood Hills Reserve is so impressive, it won a landscape construction award in 2021 for Co-Ordinated Landscapes.
To keep the kids active and entertained, Willowdale Adventure Park recently opened. This is a playground featuring natural play elements, including a cubby house, rope bridge, swings, slide, water play, two 40m flying foxes and well as a bicycle and scooter challenge.
GREEN IS GOOD
Willowdale in Denham Court is a greencommunitymasterplannedwithabundantspaceandparkland.
Families moving to the South West expect to live close to amenities, such as shopping centres and schools. A good example is Macarthur Developments’ Emerald Hills, a 1350-lot masterplanned community located near Leppington which has all the bases covered. A major draw for residents is the European-inspired Emerald Hills Shopping Village. This is a $25 million precinct featuring two supermarkets along with restaurants, hair and beauty salons, medical and dental centres, and a 24-hour gym, among other facilities and retail outlets.
Gledswood Hills is another community that offers its residents a strong connection to nature and encourages the pursuit of a healthy, active lifestyle by providing ample green spaces and over 50 kilometres of shared pedestrian and cycle pathways. One of the key elements of the masterplan is Gledswood Hills Reserve, an expansive, picturesque sixhectare parkland. On completion, the development will have 10 distinct park locations for homeowners to enjoy.
ALL THE AMENITIES
Willowdale, one of the South West’s most awarded communities, offers land lots, house and land packages, townhomes, completed homes as well as retirement living. The 350-hectare community also has the internationallyrecognised 6-Star Green Star Communities rating.
A close connection to nature and the provision of green space is a priority in modern masterplanned estates and this is especially so in the Willowdale community in Denham Court, which is just a five-minute drive to Leppington train station. Stockland has made provision in the masterplan for 39 hectares of open space, and has already opened several parks, including a dog park and a $12 million bushland park featuring thousands of Australian native trees and plants, walking and cycling trails and a rejuvenated waterway.
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Gregory Hills is another mature estate where residents have access to two schools with a public primary school to be built soon. Locals can also avail themselves of three childcare centres, a pub, a private hospital, restaurants and cafes. In addition, Gregory Hills has its own shopping centre and community hub, Gregory Hills Town Centre, with a supermarket and specialty shops. As you can see, when it comes to building or buying in the burgeoning South West, you really are spoilt for choice.
Oran Park Town is one of NSW’s largest and most awarded masterplanned communities.
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Even the most well-established communities are enjoying continued improvements. Oran Park Town, one of NSW’s largest masterplanned communities, offers residents a range of housing choices, easy access to schools, and community services, not to mention the retail nirvana which is Oran Park Podium shopping centre. Currently, Stage Three of Podium’s expansion is underway. This will include a new food hall, an outdoor children’s playground and landscaped gardens with seating that will provide a choice of places in which to gather. Work is expected to be complete in 2023.
One of the great things about building in the South West is that there is a plethora of local display villages you can visit before deciding on a builder and a home design. Leppington Living, for example, has two display villages. The House and Land Display Village showcases 24 homes from 10 builders; the Townhome Display Village features six turnkey homes. Not too far away is HomeWorld Leppington which has 60 display homes, showcasing the work of 23 builders and Willowdale Display Village with 20 homes representing the work of nine builders. Then there is Oran Park Display Village, located in the heart of Oran Park. This is a long-established village where 69 homes from 35 builders are available for viewing. Some individual builders have their own display centres in the region. One example is the Masterton Homes’ Warwick Farm Experience Centre where the builder has on display 12 homes. Some builders showcase their skills across multiple villages. McDonald Jones, for example, has display homes at HomeWorld Leppington, Oran Park and Willowdale, with more to come.
The prestigious estate is set within the vibrant new masterplanned community of Gledswood Hills, just 55km from the Sydney CBD. Nestled amid the undulating hills of Sydney’s South West, this is a place where lifestyle takes precedence. Intelligently combining technologically advanced homes, luxurious inclusions and resort-style amenities within an idyllic natural setting, this landmark new residential community has been designed to celebrate the best of life. On completion, Norman Estates will consist of 190 expansive homes and exclusive lifestyle facilities, including a resident-only lounge, gymnasium, tennis court, and resort-style pool. Designed to echo the natural character of the adjoining Greg Normandesigned golf course, the estate also capitalises on the prevailing seasonal breezes and panoramic views over Macarthur’s scenic hills and lower Blue Mountains. Homes within Norman Estates exclusively feature Sekisui House’s premier and luxury housing product, SHAWOOD. Designed and built by Sekisui House, each SHAWOOD home exudes superior liveability and comfort in combination with a seamless indoor and outdoor connection.
Exclusive estate brings new level of luxury to the South West
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I n an Australian-first, internationally renowned golfing legend and businessman Greg Norman has partnered with leading residential property developer and home builder Sekisui House to develop the first Norman Estates residences in Australia.
Every SHAWOOD home has been engineered to align with five key performance elements — health and wellbeing, thermal comfort, acoustic comfort, passive design, and energy efficiency. These elements combined create an industry-leading sustainability approach delivering environmental, social, and economic benefits for residents and communities.
Construction of homes within Norman Estates is underway, with the first tranche of homes now complete. The final word on the prestigious community goes to Greg Norman: “This experience is something special, with a high level of design and thoughtfulness that goes well beyond expectations.”
Unique to the development are over 60 different floor plans with multiple facade variations for each floor plan to benefit from solar access and orientation to natural vistas.
The initial release of homes within Norman Estates features a selection of single- and double-storey four- and five-bedroom freestanding homes, some with elevated views of the adjoining Greg Norman signature golf course and the Camden Lakeside golf course.
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The homes offer the best in open-plan living with feature ceilings and voids where it’s possible to drench the internal living areas with natural light. Every home has been meticulously designed, incorporating the highest quality specifications and finishes to deliver a bespoke look and feel.
Underpinned by a commitment to sustainability, the carefully selected inclusions within Norman Estates thoughtfully combine natural materials, premium finishes, and technology to create the perfect balance of form and function.
Most homes will boast multiple alfresco living areas with home automation and integrated lifestyle technology as standard. Interior designs will feature an uncompromising level of materiality and finish with exterior architecture that seamlessly extends into the highly considered, professionally landscaped grounds within the community.
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Sophisticated yet relaxed, Hamptons style has taken Australia by storm and it’s hardly surprising. With a palette inspired by the coast, light and bright interior spaces, a by-the-beach vibe and classic architectural detailing, the Hamptons look may hail from America but it is perfectly at home here. “Inspired by the architecture and decorating style of Hamptons holiday homes in seaside locations along the eastern beaches of New York’s Long Island, the interior of the Panorama 39 home represents elegant but casual coastal living,” says Daniel King, Sales Manager Hunter, McDonald Jones. “Hamptons style is light and fresh and begins with classic architectural design features, including panelling, high coffered or pitched ceilings, and timber floors. Layered with beautiful, panellingusegreyspaletteHamptonsboaststhepopularofthisandocean-inspiredneutral,coloursnaturalmaterials,willalwaysbeonetheworld’smoststyles.“TheinteriorofPanorama39alightcoastalcolourofwhites,andblues.TheoffullVJwallintheentryhallway and living areas contributes to the Hamptons look, as do the stairs with traditional timber
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balustrades which are a feature within the home theatre void. This area also showcases a beautiful crystal chandelier, adding an extra touch of everyday elegance.
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Other quintessential Hamptons touches include white, marble-look Caesarstone Calacatta Nuvo benchtops in the bathrooms and kitchen, Shaker cabinetry throughout, Grand Oak herringbone flooring in Black Opal, and feature wallpaper in the master bedroom, study, children’s activity area and bedroom two. In bedroom three, there is a Hamptons-style feature wall of VJ panelling.
The Panorama 39 isn’t just aimed at lovers of the Hamptons style, however. It was designed to meet the varied lifestyle needs of a wide range of families and different life stages, from growing young families to retirees who want extra rooms to accommodate visitors.
“This is an entertainer’s dream and is packed with features, including the home theatre void that really adds some wow
charm, as do pendant lights in the kitchen and dining area. “The interior and exterior of the home complement each other,” adds Daniel. “The light Hamptons-inspired exterior is a mix of cladding and render and there is feature tiling to the patio. With its flowing floor plan, elegant interior and stunning facade, the Panorama 39 has been hugely popular.” This is an ideal abode for those looking to build in the South West with a local display home soon opening.
EXPERT TIP: When planning your new home, be sure to factor in any future inclusions such as a pool or backyard oasis. This helps you to better visualise the end result.
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factor,” says Daniel. “There are also grand living areas with an impressive alfresco off the rear and a children’s activity space on the first floor.” The kitchen is the heart of the home and combines classic Hamptons touches with a functional layout and high-quality Fisher & Paykel appliances, including double wall tower ovens and an induction glass cooktop. Ceramic barn sinks in the kitchen, butler’s pantry and laundry add to the Hamptons
Location of home: 20 Settlers Boulevard, Chisholm NSW 2322 Name of design: Panorama 39 with Hamptons facade Time taken to build: 8 months Year completed: 2021 The figures Size of home: 400.31sqm Size of land: 480sqm Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Floors: 2 The details MCDONALD JONES Address: Level 4, 62 Norwest Boulevard, Norwest NSW 2153 Phone: 1300 555 382 Website: mcdonaldjoneshomes.com.au
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“Moving through the light and airy living area towards the inviting dining space you will notice a handy internal entry, fitted with a storage nook, that provides access to the double garage,” adds Martin. “Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead out from the living and dining area to the back verandah and garden, which offers a sizeable 60sqm of outdoor space. The verandah was created to cater to the Australian lifestyle, and it is a notable inclusion on such a compact block.”
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empo Living’s Crescendo II is the small-lot solution you have been looking for. Its clever design provides an impressive amount of accommodation and offers buyers an interior with an incredible sense of space.
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“When you enter the home, you are greeted by the spacious open-plan living and dining area, which is flooded by natural light. It’s a welcoming and airy space, and the northern aspect maximises the sunshine coming in from both the north and the east,” says Martin Apap, Tempo Living’s founder.
Cleverly designed for compact lots, this two-storey home offers all the space and comfort a family could need
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Name of design: Crescendo II with Liberty facade Time taken to build: 6 months Year completed: 2021 The figures Size of land: 281sqm Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Floors: 2
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EXPERT TIP: Find a design that has the perfect balance of family-oriented living areas for everyday living as well as a seamle ss transition between entertaining spaces. drawers and doors to stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances. A well-sized butler’s pantry runs off the sleek, modern kitchen, and allows for food to be both stored and prepped so the kitchen itself can remain spotless during family meals or when entertaining guests.
“This level also offers a full-sized bathroom fitted with a separate shower and bath, and the option for a freestanding or hob-mounted bath. Recessed floors to wet areas have been included to create a flush floor finish between the carpet and bathrooms — this can be added as an upgrade. An upstairs linen cupboard provides extra storage and is easily accessible from both the bathroom and bedrooms.” This zero-lot compatible design really has it all — ample accommodation, abundant light and a dream master retreat.
“Moving upstairs, a wide, welcoming hallway leads you into the bedrooms,” says Martin. “Each of the four spacious bedrooms in the Crescendo II comes with a built-in robe, which can be fitted with mirrored sliding doors at no extra cost. It’s the master suite, however, which provides that extra touch of day-to-day luxury. Off the main room, which is generous in size, is a gorgeous walk-in robe and ensuite, making the master bedroom a hotel-like sanctuary.
The facts Location of home: 6 Pear Street, Austral NSW 2179
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TEMPO LIVING Address: 27 Lockheed Drive, Schofields NSW 2762 Phone: 1800 083 676 Website: tempohomes.com
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he Sovereign is a home for big families, families looking to upsize, and anyone seeking an affordable home with lots of space to entertain.
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There is also a study on the ground floor, ideal as a home office or a private space for children to do their homework, and, as you would expect in a home of this calibre, a huge modern kitchen with a walk-inUpstairs,pantry.there is an additional living space along with four large bedrooms, including the master suite which boasts a walk-in robe and an ensuite. The master is located at the front of home, offering separation from the minor bedrooms. Moreover, it has access to a balcony — a place where parents can enjoy a little peace and privacy.
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“When you enter the Sovereign, you step straight into a substantial open-plan lounge and dining area. As you move into the middle of the home you encounter the spacious family area which in turn leads to a generous media room and covered alfresco, providing ample space — and choice — for entertaining or spending time with the family.”
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“We wanted to create a modern home for growing families; a home that was well connected with a choice of entertainment areas downstairs and privacy for family members upstairs,” says Steven Parissis, Allcastle Homes’ Sales Manager.
EXPERT TIP: If you frequently entertain, consider the natural flow of the living and dining areas and how each space will accommodate regular gatherings.
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ALLCASTLE HOMES Phone: 1300 255 999 Website: allcastlehomes.com.au
The figures Size of home: 359.53sqm Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Floors: 2
Location of home: HomeWorld Leppington, 7 Jadeite Street, Leppington NSW 2179 Name of design: Sovereign with Champagne facade Year completed: 2018
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The kitchen is the hub of every home and in the Sovereign, it is a masterpiece of sleek, contemporary design. The white cabinetry provides ample storage and adds to the fresh, modern look of the open-plan kitchen/ family dining area — and, thanks to the window splashback (a popular optional extra), there is abundant natural light. “The materials and fittings are top-quality, from the stone benchtops to the stainless steel appliances and chrome tapware,” adds Steven. “Then there’s the walk-in pantry, complete with built-in wine rack (another optional extra), ensuring the modern family has everything it needs to cook in comfort and entertain in style. “Equal consideration was given to the bathrooms, with the use of floating vanities and semi-frameless shower screens to enhance the sense of space, floor-to-ceiling tiles for a look of luxury, and in the main family bathroom, the option of a freestanding bathtub.” A large, liveable and thoughtfully designed family home, with the Sovereign, Allcastle Homes has taken affordable luxury living to the next level.
“Masterfully built, the Sovereign doesn’t just offer luxurious liveability for the larger family; it also provides flexibility. You have a choice of spaces where you can spend time with family and friends or seek a little alone time,” says Steven. “You also have floor plan flexibility. While the display home has four bedrooms, you can have up to six — all you need to do is to convert the upper living area. As for bathrooms, the display has three but you could opt for four.”
McDonald Jones has built its success on the belief that the bestdesigned homes bring out the best in the people who live in them. That a home with flow enables families to go about their day-to-day lives in welcoming spaces where it’s easy and harmonious to come together, and just as easy to find privacy and retreat. It’s this belief that makes a McDonald Jones home so special. For more than 35 years, the company has been building beautiful, architecturally designed houses across NSW and the ACT. As one of Australia’s leading builders, McDonald Jones prides itself on its affordable, award-winning homes, with an ever-expanding suite of single- and double-storey homes suitable for the whole spectrum of budgets, lot sizes and lifestyles. From the coast to the country, the suburbs to the inner-city, McDonald Jones is bringing dream homes to life. Visit one of the company’s 75 stunning display homes in 25 locations across NSW and find yourself at home in a McDonald Jones home. Head office: Level 4, 62 Norwest Boulevard, Norwest NSW 2153 Phone: 1300 555 382 Website: mcdonaldjoneshomes.com.au
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SHAWOOD by Sekisui House puts people at the centre of everything it does. A strong Japanese heritage permeates the design principles and gives each dwelling an organic sense of consideration, space and intelligent function. Sekisui House understands that creating a home is about much more than its four walls, which is why the company promotes the use of natural materials and pre-engineered technology to deliver a unique and purposeful home built on the philosophy of liveability and enduring value. Since 1960, Sekisui House has been one of Japan’s largest, most respected home building companies. The company has delivered over two million homes worldwide, each crafted with people at its heart, with respect for the environment, and to the highest material standard. The trust and respect Sekisui House has earned in Japan is felt by communities across the globe, including Australia, Singapore, China, the USA and the UK. The company’s human-centric philosophy guides its work at every level — from masterplanning and community design, through to the finish of individual homes. Head office: Ground floor, 68 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 Phone: 1800 951 068 Website: shawood.com.au
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For 30 years, Allcastle Homes has been building high-quality family homes throughout Sydney and the South Coast. From two-storey abodes and duplexes to single-storey designs, granny flats and house and land packages, there is an Allcastle home to suit all block sizes and lifestyle requirements. Allcastle Homes prioritises space, light and affordable luxury. Each of its innovative and expertly crafted collection of affordable new home designs allows home buyers to experience the best life has to offer in a beautifully customised home they will love to live in every single day. With more than 100 different home designs on offer, from Allcastle’s affordable Select Collection to its luxury Premier and Exclusive Collections, you have a broad range of options available, including designs for narrow and wide blocks. Create the beautiful home you have always wanted with Allcastle Homes, one of Sydney’s most experienced new home builders. Head office: 96–100 Toongabbie Road, Girraween NSW 2145 Phone: (02) 9672 7055 Website: allcastlehomes.com.au
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TEMPO LIVING Tempo Living is an affordable new Aussie owned and run home builder servicing Sydney and the Illawarra, Central Coast and Hunter regions. The company has the fastest preconstruction process in NSW and guarantees a 10-day tender, 10-week site start, and 20-week build time (26 weeks for double-storey homes), so that you can move in to your new home sooner and save. Tempo’s pricing is 100 per cent fixed, all-inclusive and upfront, and the team has decades of experience to ensure you will get the personal approach of a small builder. Tempo dosen’t believe in building unrealistic display homes. Its display homes are easily achieved — not hidden behind hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of upgrades. In addition, Tempo’s streamlined processes save you time and money and its expertly curated interior design packages provide options that are ontrend, stylish and straightforward.
Head office: 27 Lockheed Drive, Schofields NSW 2762 Phone: 1800 083 676 Website: tempohomes.com
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