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5 Luxury Landscaping Ideas for a New Home in NSW & ACT

It’s amazing how simple backyard landscaping ideas can transform your outdoor space and make your property shine. Whether you’re building a new house or buying a house and land package, now’s the time to think about garden design ideas and what you want to do with the space.

5 Luxury Landscaping Ideas for a New Home in NSW & ACT

Hamersley house design - downward sloping blocks

Home Designs

Innovative solutions for building downward sloping blocks

If you think a sloping block limits your dream home's potential, flip that perspective upside down. Often overlooked, these terrains in NSW and ACT can be the foundation for homes that stand out and stand with the land, integrating elevation changes into stunning, multi-tiered living spaces.

Innovative solutions for building downward sloping blocks

Home Designs

Perks of a granny flat for your family in ACT & NSW

A granny flat is an accessory dwelling unit on your property, usually in your backyard or under the same roof in a dual occupancy arrangement. They are becoming more and more popular with the rise of multi-generational living in New South Wales, and they are a very smart property investment.

Perks of a granny flat for your family in ACT & NSW

Home Designs

Meet the Hamersley split level house design in NSW & ACT

Why settle for ordinary when you can embrace the extraordinary? The cornerstone of the Hamersley design, by McDonald Jones Homes, is a commitment to excellence.

Meet the Hamersley split level house design in NSW & ACT

Lucia One House Design Theatre in Contempo Style

Home Designs

Discovering the Right Size Home for Empty Nesters in NSW and ACT

The kids have grown from precious babies to independent adults and have now flown the coup, leaving you with a huge, empty house. The thought strikes: Is it time to downsize? For countless empty nesters in NSW, downsizing is a strategic decision, not a fleeting idea.

Discovering the Right Size Home for Empty Nesters in NSW and ACT

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Customer Stories

Home. Made Story - First Home build in Box Hill

Alina and Anthony recently completed their building journey of their first home in Box Hill, and they were kind enough to share their experience with us

Home. Made Story - First Home build in Box Hill

Split Level and Sloping Block Homes. Darlington design by McDonald Jones.

Home Designs

Split Level Home Designs Homebuyers Love in NSW & ACT

Have you noticed that split level homes are gaining huge popularity in NSW and ACT? These unique designs offer a modern aesthetic and practical solution for a sloped block, making the most of the natural landscape.

Split Level Home Designs Homebuyers Love in NSW & ACT

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Hints & Tips

Ultimate Guide! Costs to Consider When Building a New House

Building a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. It is your chance to design a home that perfectly matches your lifestyle, your family’s needs and your vision for the future.

Ultimate Guide! Costs to Consider When Building a New House

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Home Designs

Introducing the Grandeur to Homeworld Box Hill

McDonald Jones welcomes the Grandeur 42 One to the existing family of six designs on display at HomeWorld Box Hill. This two-storey home hosts five bedrooms, three bathrooms and is dressed to impress as it debuts a brand new style that has never been seen before.

Introducing the Grandeur to Homeworld Box Hill

Miami Executive house design with Lumiere facade - Flat Roof Home

Home Designs

Exploring the Modern Appeal of Flat Roof Home Designs

Innovations in materials have opened up new possibilities for flat roof construction, which can now be executed in various ways. In this article, we'll explore three common methods for building flat roofs.

Exploring the Modern Appeal of Flat Roof Home Designs

Inspiration & Style

5 Tips on Choosing the Perfect Tiles for Your New Home

There’s lots to consider when customising your design, and choosing the flooring for your brand new home is no exception. This can be a daunting experience, after all it’s the surface you and your family will use the most every day. Luckily, the dedicated home builders at McDonald Jones can help.

5 Tips on Choosing the Perfect Tiles for Your New Home

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Home Designs

Beyond Storage: 11 Uses for Spare Rooms in NSW & ACT

Got a spare room you’re not sure what to do with? Or maybe a hobby you’re struggling to find room for?

Beyond Storage: 11 Uses for Spare Rooms in NSW & ACT

News

Stuart Everitt + McDonald Jones

Stuart Everitt moved to Australia from England with his family in 1990. As an architect, his partnership with McDonald Jones has transformed the way we build homes over the years, and his timeless designs, such as the Bronte

Stuart Everitt + McDonald Jones

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Inspiration & Style

Let There Be Light

The many benefits of having a home filled with natural light has been promoted for many years by designers and lifestyle commentators alike, as it increases the feeling of space in your home and it’s also linked to positive wellbeing.

Let There Be Light

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Home Designs / Knockdown Rebuild

Love Where You Live? Knock Down and Rebuild in NSW & ACT

Do you love your neighbourhood, but have outgrown your home? Or is your house costing you time and money due to all the maintenance required?

Love Where You Live? Knock Down and Rebuild in NSW & ACT

Lancaster 29 House Design Living in Urban style

Home Designs

How to Create a Feeling of Spaciousness in a Small House Design

. Even if you have a small house design, you won’t have to worry about feeling cramped as long as you achieve the right combination of architectural design and interior decoration. Here at McDonald Jones Homes, we've helped countless people build beautiful small houses that feel big.

How to Create a Feeling of Spaciousness in a Small House Design

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News

Built by us. Made by you.

As Australia's leading home builder, we know that creating a home is more than beautiful design, quality products, and trusted tradespeople. It's also those precious family moments.

Built by us. Made by you.

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Hints & Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Home Floor Plan

When starting on the journey of building your dream home, choosing the perfect floor plan is crucial. With an overwhelming amount of options available, selecting the right one might seem daunting. We want to simplify the process of finding the ideal home floor plan and provide you with essential insights to ensure your dream home becomes a reality.

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Home Floor Plan

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Porto One house design with Savannah facade

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21.5m

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Porto One house design with Seaspray facade

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Lot 6 Sussex Inlet Golf Village

10.7m

$864,400

Winton One house design with Beachside facade

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Lot 203 Proposed Road, Blair Athol 2560 Nsw

11.4m

$1,247,900

Camelle One house design with Classic facade

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Lot 4743 Yearling Street, Box Hill Nsw

8.5m

$1,299,900

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Lot 7123 Emmett Avenue, Cobbitty Nsw

10.7m

$1,159,900

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Lot 3810 Biscay Circuit, Menangle Park Nsw

10.7m

$1,157,700

Fontana One house design with Wilderness facade

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Lot 1410 Mount Hope Drive, Orchard Hills Nsw

10m

$1,648,600

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Allora 40 One house design with Hampton facade

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McDonald Jones Blog

5 Luxury Landscaping Ideas for a New Home in NSW & ACT

Innovative solutions for building downward sloping blocks

Perks of a granny flat for your family in ACT & NSW

Meet the Hamersley split level house design in NSW & ACT

Discovering the Right Size Home for Empty Nesters in NSW and ACT

Home. Made Story - First Home build in Box Hill

Split Level Home Designs Homebuyers Love in NSW & ACT

Ultimate Guide! Costs to Consider When Building a New House

Introducing the Grandeur to Homeworld Box Hill

Exploring the Modern Appeal of Flat Roof Home Designs

5 Tips on Choosing the Perfect Tiles for Your New Home

Beyond Storage: 11 Uses for Spare Rooms in NSW & ACT

Stuart Everitt + McDonald Jones

Let There Be Light

Love Where You Live? Knock Down and Rebuild in NSW & ACT

How to Create a Feeling of Spaciousness in a Small House Design

Built by us. Made by you.

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Home Floor Plan

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Lot 109 The Loxford Estate Gillieston Heights

Lot 1313 Mount View Grange

Lot 34 The Fields - Murrumbateman

Lot 6 Sussex Inlet Golf Village

Lot 203 Proposed Road, Blair Athol 2560 Nsw

Lot 4743 Yearling Street, Box Hill Nsw

Lot 7123 Emmett Avenue, Cobbitty Nsw

Lot 3810 Biscay Circuit, Menangle Park Nsw

Lot 1410 Mount Hope Drive, Orchard Hills Nsw

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