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Find the perfect small house design with Geelong Homes
Owning your first home is now within reach. Geelong Homes’ Compact Range offers an affordable way to enter the property market without compromising on quality or design. Whether you’re a first-home buyer, investor, or looking for an efficient and low-maintenance home, our compact floorplans provide all the benefits of a larger house in a smaller, more manageable home through clever use of layout and design that helps maximise space.
Explore our Compact Range below and find the small house design that fits your lifestyle from our range of homes.
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The Small Lot Housing Code is a Victorian planning framework that allows homes to be built on smaller blocks of land without requiring a full planning permit, provided the design meets specific guidelines. These guidelines cover things like setbacks, building height, and site coverage to ensure homes still provide comfortable living spaces and work well within the neighbourhood. Many modern home designs are created specifically to comply with the code, helping streamline the approval process for small lot builds.
The Compact Range is Geelong Homes’ collection of space-efficient homes designed for smaller blocks of land.
With designs starting from just 8.5 metres in frontage, our small home plans offer two to three bedrooms including a master suite, open-plan living that leads outdoors for extra living space, and modern life inclusions across a single-storey.
Read more about our Compact Range here.
Small house designs can offer improved energy efficiency due to their smaller footprint, often requiring less heating and cooling, which can help reduce power and water costs over time.
They also offer greater flexibility when choosing your preferred location, whether on a subdivided block or in a new estate.
Additionally, smaller homes require lower maintenance costs, meaning more time and money to enjoy the things that matter most, supporting a more stress free lifestyle.
With lower utility costs, less time spent on upkeep, and a reduced environmental footprint, small house floor plans offer a practical and sustainable living solution.
When selecting a house design for a small house, it’s important to consider factors such as your block’s orientation, the layout’s functionality, and how the design maximises space.
Look for open-plan living areas, large windows that maximise natural light and flow, and ensure the number of bedrooms and bathrooms meets your lifestyle needs, whether that’s a light-filled space for entertaining or extra storage solutions for your growing family life.
For example, the Yarra 119 is a compact two-bedroom home designed for small blocks. It features an open-plan living area that opens to the backyard, two bedrooms with robes, a bathroom with a generous shower, and clever storage, making it an ideal choice for small families, downsizers, or investors seeking a practical layout.
Geelong Homes’ Compact Range offers small home designs that make efficient use of space to ensure that every square metre contributes to a functional and comfortable home.
Absolutely! While our Compact Range homes come with high-quality standard inclusions – featuring Colorbond steel roofing, Artusi appliances, Haymes paint, Gainsborough hardware, and more – you have the flexibility to personalise your home to suit your style and needs while maintaining affordability.
From upgrading appliances, including additional energy-efficient features to floor plan modifications and choosing your favourite interior finishes in our Style Studio, you can make your new small home uniquely yours.
Yes. Well-designed small homes can still include outdoor living areas such as courtyards, patios, or alfresco spaces. Builders often integrate these areas into the floorplan to maximise natural light, airflow, and connection to the outdoors.
For example, Geelong Homes’ Harper 147 design includes provision for an optional alfresco area, allowing homeowners to extend their living space outdoors while still maintaining a compact, efficient floorplan.
Even on compact blocks, thoughtful design can create private outdoor spaces for relaxing, entertaining, or family time.
Small homes can be highly energy-efficient. Because they have a smaller footprint, they often require less energy for heating and cooling compared to larger homes. Modern building standards, quality insulation, and energy-efficient appliances also contribute to lower energy use. Geelong Homes also includes a 2kW solar system as standard, helping homeowners reduce their electricity consumption and running costs.
Geelong Homes’ Compact Range offers an overall living experience designed entirely on the ground floor, making daily life more convenient and manageable for a variety of homeowners.
With clever small house plans, high-quality inclusions, and the ability to fit on narrow blocks, our homes provide an excellent solution for those looking to enter the market or downsize without sacrificing comfort or style.
Plus, with Geelong Homes as your home builder, you can expect a trusted reputation, a commitment to quality craftsmanship, and a hassle-free home-building experience.
Our expert team is here to guide you through every step of your home-building journey, from choosing your house and land package to ensuring your new house is everything you want and need.
Explore our Compact Range today and take the first step towards owning a new home. With our affordable collection, big possibilities come in small packages.
