Master Bedroom Layouts: Front vs Rear Bedrooms and the Designs Customers Love

As the cost of land rises, family demographics shift, and people become more conscious of their impact on the environment, more and more people are building and living in small houses. Building a small house isn't just a great way to make sure you have a home that perfectly suits your needs—it can also be a fantastic investment.

We are proud to announce we will be matching the funds raised on Saturday at the Legends of League game to support the Salvation Army's bushfire recovery efforts. 

The corner block is coveted real estate on a suburban street. Corner block homes have many advantages; they have more access points, more opportunities for windows in the home, more spots for parking, and bigger gardens.Plus, because the corner block is so open and versatile, it gives architects the opportunity to play with different architectural styles in the design stage.All of that adds up to a higher quality of life, and potentially a higher resale value. No wonder building a house on a corner block is such a popular choice!

Local builder, McDonald Jones Homes, has been announced NSW’s largest builder in the residential (detached houses) builders’ category, for the 12th year in a row, in the industry renowned HIA-COLORBOND steel Housing 100 Report 2018/19, released in September 2019.

There is no shortage of architectural home designs for you to build and make into a beautiful family home that will last generations to come.  We’ve done the hard work for you and narrowed down our family favourite home designs that we think tick all the boxes.

Spring has sprung and now is the time to let the sun shine in!  When the sun shines more, you can feel your mood and the air change and lift with a vibe that inspires throwing the doors and windows open and cleaning out your home. 

The stunning Classic styled St. Clair 37 One, is now a part of a special award-winning group of McDonald Jones display homes. This beautiful Calderwood show home recently won Best Display Home $350,000-$450,000 at the South Coast Master Builders Awards.

Our stunning Whistler was designed around three qualities – flexibility, innovation and adaptability – each essential to create a modern, architecturally designed home that is cleverly designed specifically for narrow blocks, ideal for families today and into the future.

There are few things more exciting than building a brand new home that is perfectly suited to your family’s needs and style; however, this process takes time and careful deliberation to ensure you’ve considered all of your options. Here’s a guide to visiting a display village and making the most of your time while you browse different home designs.