Under 250sq Collection
Architectural Homes Designed for Lifestyle Blocks and Wider Sections
Designed for lifestyle blocks and wider sections, the Under 250 Collection offers spacious, architecturally designed homes that balance function and flair. These plans feature large open-plan living areas, multiple outdoor entertaining zones, and carefully zoned layouts that provide privacy, comfort, and flexibility. From sculleries and covered decks to generous master suites and dual lounges, these homes make everyday living feel elevated.
Whether you're after a modern farmhouse feel, timeless elegance, or a bold architectural statement, this collection includes plans that maximise views, natural light, and connection to the outdoors. Ideal for families looking to spread out, entertain, or enjoy the rural lifestyle, each home is designed to make the most of its surroundings — with all the space you need and the style you want.
Make a Statement With Lifestyle Sections
These spacious architectural homes are perfect for wider sections, offering expansive living, outdoor flow, and flexible layouts built for rural life.
Oakura Beach
This home is designed to make the most of northern outlooks if your section is wider than standard.
Add in a covered outdoor living space, a scullery, dual living, four generously sized bedrooms and you have a modern architectural design you could be calling home!
This home also works well with a gable roofline.
Toestoes Bay
This architectural farmhouse includes classic styling and symmetrical elements that will look sharp on any lifestyle property.
Inside the floor plan layout is made up of two living spaces, a central fireplace, a large scullery, a separate master and an optional outdoor bar with a covered outdoor living space.
If you want to make a statement on your lifestyle block, one that doesn’t get old with time and one you can call home, this is it!
Fitzroy Beach
This modern home is ready to entertain, with generous spaces designed around a northern outlook.
Nice features include the covered outdoor living area, an optional outdoor kitchen bar, and seamless indoor/outdoor flow through large, corner-opening bi-fold doors. The master bedroom is also spacious, with an extensive walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, all separate from the other bedrooms.
If you like modern, spacious homes, this is worth checking out!
Jackson Bay
This architectural plan, designed as a classic home with timeless style, will surely impress.
The grand covered entry, with the garage stepped back, sets the tone from the street front. Inside, the living and master bedroom are positioned to create shelter while still maintaining an excellent outlook, whether that’s onto a private courtyard or an extensive property.
If you’re after a home that won’t date with time, this is it!
Mercury Bay
This architectural home captures both farmhouse and colonial styles with its use of shingle roofing over a classic roofline, detailed joinery, and small overhead windows. Inside, the master is positioned separately from the other bedrooms, with the kitchen centred in the hub of the home.
The room arrangements allow for multiple outdoor spaces, making this a perfect home for a larger property.
If you’re looking to build something substantial on a lifestyle section, this is a real contender.
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