NewsNSWRegional Australians turning to luxury custom home builds
Regional Australians turning to luxury custom home builds
iBuildNew Editorial TeamMar 30, 20262 min read
Larger lot sizes with lower price tags are prompting more homebuyers than ever before to look to regional areas to custom build their dream home, according to Australia’s largest franchise builder.
With many regional Australian homebuyers able to purchase more land for less when compared to metro areas, G.J. Gardner Homes have noted more regional homebuyers are embracing custom builds, investing the money saved from the land purchase into the build.
G.J. Gardner Homes’ Wagga Wagga General Manager Darren O’Donnell said with more customers taking advantage of the larger lots available in Wagga Wagga to create their dream home, prompting the franchise to introduce its most luxurious display home yet – the Seacrest 331.
“The Seacrest 331 is a highly customised version of our standard design, bringing together our most popular customisation requests under one roof, including a wine cellar, cathedral ceilings, a mezzanine and a central courtyard,” Mr O’Donnell said.
“A lot of our buyers are looking to move away from the clean crisp bright Hamptons look, instead drawn to the barn style design trend which champions a darker colour palette, internal brickwork and the inclusion of recycled timbers.
“The style, colours and shapes are all outside of the norm for Wagga Wagga, but the customers are loving it and since opening the display home, we’ve seen more than 450 groups with numbers continuing to grow as word gets out.”
G.J. Gardner Homes CEO Trent Gardner said while the team was constantly watching for emerging trends, customer requests observed on the ground are always prioritised when creating base designs.
“Our top priority is choice - every family is different and it’s our belief that their homes should reflect this,” Mr Gardner said.
“We want our customers to shape their home around their lifestyle, with our base designs serving as a valuable starting point.
“Our latest design, now on display in Wagga Wagga perfectly showcases how we can modify a home based on a family’s preferences – whether it be adding a wine cellar they’ve always dreamed of, soaring cathedral ceilings or prioritising indoor-outdoor flow.”
The four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home spans 331 square metres, and the display home is open to visitors on Valencia Drive in Gobbagombalin, NSW.
Home designs by GJ Gardner Homes in Victoria
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Home design
Aspen
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
A spacious feature packed home
Single
4
2.5
2
260m²
+6
Home design
Banksia
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Elegant spatial flow, smart design and versatility
Single
3
2.5
2
205m²
+6
Home design
South Bank
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
South Bank an inspired address to call home
Double
5
4.5
2
385m²
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Home design
Oceanside
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Class and comfort stylishly combined under one roof
Single
3
2.5
2
189m²
+9
Home design
Inglewood
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Designed to suit sites that slope down
Single
4
2.5
2
225m²
+4
Home design
Chadwick
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Chadwick Estate offers spacious open living and four bedroom
Single
4
2.5
2
260m²
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Home design
Fairhaven
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Has the versatility to suit the needs of family life
Single
3
2
2
194m²
+4
Home design
Rochedale
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
The ultimate in modern family living
Single
4
2.5
2
294m²
+6
Home design
Beachlands
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Open plan Beachlands design celebrating modern family living
Single
3
2
2
210m²
+4
Home design
Blue Water
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
The ultimate in modern design
Double
5
3.5
3
470m²
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Home design
Alpine Vista
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Quality homes with thoughtful design and craftsmanship
Single
4
3.5
2
295m²
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Home design
Freshwater
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Bespoke layouts offering greater choice and flexibility
Double
5
3.5
2
315m²
+6
Home design
Beachmere
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Custom designs balancing style, function and liveability
Single
4
2.5
2
235m²
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Home design
Long Bay
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Flexible designs suited to different blocks and lifestyles
Single
4
2
2
220m²
+9
Home design
Stamford
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Thoughtful home designs created for everyday comfort
Double
4
3
2
285m²
+4
Home design
Nelson Bay
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Custom floorplans giving you more control over your home
Double
4
2.5
2
320m²
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Home design
Hawkesbury
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Custom homes designed around your lifestyle and vision
Single
4
2.5
1
228m²
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Home design
Torquay
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
A well-designed four-bedroom home
Double
4
2.5
2
268m²
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Home design
Laguna
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Distinctive homes designed to reflect individual preferences
Single
4
3.5
2
230m²
+4
Home design
Montville
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Single
5
4
3
462m²
+6
Home design
Millbrook
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Flexible home designs tailored to your block and needs
Single
3
2.5
2
230m²
Home design
Castaway
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Personalised floorplans built around the way you live
Double
5
3.5
2
335m²
Home design
Oakford
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Homes shaped around your lifestyle, budget and priorities
Single
3
2.5
2
240m²
Home design
Knockdown Rebuilds
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Rebuild your dream home at your existing location.
Double
4
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Home design
Bridgewater
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Superb blend of modern architectural interiors
Single
4
2.5
2
225m²
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Home design
Calamvale
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
A home designed to impress
Single
5
2.5
2
325m²
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Home design
Ridgewood
by GJ Gardner Homes, VIC
Offering a modest blend of functionality and classic charm
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