Five Freedom by Metricon designs for buyers who need the most from their block

Block width is one of the more practical filters when comparing house designs. It directly shapes how living zones are arranged, how much separation you get between spaces, and whether outdoor areas feel usable or leftover.

Freedom by Metricon is Metricon's value-focused range, designed around delivering larger, more usable homes through considered design at a lower price point. The range currently spans 40 designs available to build across the state.

Below are five designs that sit at the wider end of the Freedom range, each showing what more home for less can look like in practice.

Amira 22

12.5m minimum block width

Compact footprint with flexible internal zoning

The Amira 22 shows how the Freedom range approaches smaller footprints without reducing functionality.

At just under 22 squares, the four-bedroom layout features a centrally positioned living zone anchored by a kitchen with walk-in pantry, complemented by an additional leisure area for added household flexibility. The main bedroom is located at the front, with secondary bedrooms grouped toward the rear, creating a clear separation between private and shared areas.

Elm facade on the Amira

A range of floorplan options, including converting the study into a butler’s pantry or additional living space, allows buyers to adjust the layout depending on priorities around zoning for a growing family, storage or entertaining.

Recognised as the 2024 HIA “Best Volume Builder Display Home”, the Amira reflects how compact designs can still deliver a considered level of inclusions.

Best suited for buyers working with narrower 12.5m blocks who still want four bedrooms and some flexibility in how internal spaces are configured.

Santorini 29

16m minimum block width

Expansive living tailored to the growing household

Recognised as an award-winning design, the Santorini reflects how efficient planning and considered inclusions can resonate with both buyers and industry bodies.

At just under 30 squares, the four-bedroom layout delivers spacious open plan dining and family areas designed to seamlessly integrate indoor-outdoor living.

Summit facade on the Santorini

The centrally positioned kitchen, complete with a walk-in pantry, anchors the home and connects directly to the dining and family zones, reinforcing a single, highly functional living core.

The main bedroom is placed at the front of the home, separating it from the secondary bedrooms, while a range of outdoor room options allows buyers to extend the living area depending on block depth and budget.

Rather than increasing overall footprint, the Santorini focuses on retaining key features, like a study, multiple living zones, and indoor-outdoor connection, within a more controlled build size.

A compact total footprint with a 16m minimum width. Suited to buyers on standard suburban blocks who want a functional single-level layout without committing to a larger build.

Arcadia 24

12.5m minimum block width

High bedroom count within a single-storey layout

The Arcadia 24 pushes density further, delivering five bedrooms within a single-storey footprint.

At 24 squares, the design is structured around an open-plan living and dining zone that connects directly to an outdoor room, while the main bedroom remains positioned at the front with its own ensuite and walk-in robe. The fifth bedroom can be reconfigured into a sitting room, study, or expanded living area, depending on household needs.

Yale facade on the Arcadia

This approach allows the home to shift between accommodating larger families and providing additional shared space, without changing the overall footprint.

For larger households or buyers prioritising bedroom count, particularly on narrower lots where double-storey isn’t preferred.

Riva 35

12.5m minimum block width

Double-storey scale with extensive internal zoning

The Riva 35 delivers one of the largest footprints available on a 12.5m block, using a double-storey layout to maximise internal space.

At over 34 squares, the design includes three separate living areas, a study, and an upstairs leisure zone. The main bedroom occupies a significant portion of the first floor, with additional bedrooms and shared spaces arranged to support larger or multi-generational households.

Yale facade on the Riva

The ground floor centres on an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area that extends to an outdoor room, while the entry introduces a sense of scale through an open void and optional front sitting or study space.

Buyers on narrower blocks who still want a high number of living zones and separation between family members without moving to a wider frontage.

Glendale 39

14m minimum block width

Expanded double-storey layout with additional flexibility

The Glendale 39 builds on the standard design by extending the overall footprint to just under 39 squares, offering additional flexibility for larger households.

The core structure remains, multiple living zones across two levels, including a front sitting room, separate study, and an upstairs leisure area, but the increased size allows for further configuration through design options such as a fifth bedroom, butler’s pantry, and expanded outdoor living.

Nordic facade as displayed on the Glendale

The layout maintains a clear distinction between shared and private spaces, with the ground floor focused on open-plan living and entertaining, while the upper level accommodates bedrooms and retreat areas.

The largest design in this list on one of the narrower minimum widths. The volume of included rooms and design option depth suits buyers who want to configure a home to a specific household profile without starting from a custom build.

Room to breathe and grow

Filtering by block width gets you to a shorter list. The next step is understanding how each design uses that width, whether the floor area is prioritised toward living zones, bedrooms, or garage space. The number of squares and the configuration matter as much as whether the design fits the block at all.

For Victorian buyers navigating rising land and construction costs, the comparison isn’t just price, it’s how much of the home is usable day to day.