Secured land in Gagalba? The next step is finding a home design that actually works for your block.
As Aura’s newest suburb continues to release land, buyers are choosing from homesites that vary considerably in size. Recent Gagalba releases have included blocks ranging from approximately 213m² through to larger sites around 480m².
That means there isn’t one type of Gagalba home design that will suit every buyer.
The right starting point is your individual block - including its frontage, depth, orientation and site requirements - and then finding a home that makes the best use of the space available.
AUSMAR has home design options suitable for lots from 8.5 metres wide, through to larger family homesites, giving buyers more flexibility to find a design suited to their land.
Two blocks with a similar overall land area can require very different home designs.
The total square metre size tells you how much land you have, but your frontage and block dimensions will often have a bigger influence on which floor plans can work.
Before choosing a design, consider:
This is why it can help to speak with a Gagalba home builder once you know which lot you’re considering or have secured.
Rather than starting with dozens of floor plans, your block details can quickly narrow down which designs are worth exploring.
Some of the smaller homesites in Gagalba require a more considered approach to home design - particularly where frontage is limited.
AUSMAR has home design options suitable for lots from 8.5 metres wide, helping buyers make better use of compact blocks while still creating practical spaces for everyday living.
On narrower homesites, a well-planned design can maximise:
For some compact blocks, building over two storeys may also be worth considering. This can create additional bedrooms and living areas while preserving more ground-level space for outdoor living.
Rather than choosing a floor plan based on land size alone, start with your individual Gagalba lot. Our team can assess the frontage, depth and site requirements and recommend designs that may suit your block.
Secured one of Gagalba’s smaller lots? Bring us your lot plan and we’ll help you find a design that suits your frontage. Enquire online.
As block dimensions increase, so do your floor-plan options.
A wider homesite may give you more flexibility around double garages, additional living areas, larger kitchens, alfresco spaces and four-bedroom layouts.
This is where AUSMAR’s First Series and Designer Collection can provide different options depending on your budget, household and priorities.
Rather than simply choosing the biggest home that fits, think about where you want the extra space to go.
Would another living area be more valuable than a bigger bedroom? Do you need a larger backyard? Is a walk-in pantry important? Would you prefer four bedrooms or three bedrooms with more generous shared spaces?
Those decisions can help narrow down the right Gagalba home design much faster than floor area alone.
Buyers who secure one of the larger homesites may have more flexibility to consider wider single-storey designs and increased outdoor space.
This can create opportunities for larger family layouts, multiple living areas and stronger connections between the kitchen, living, alfresco and backyard.
But more land doesn’t automatically mean you need more house.
Maintaining usable outdoor space, considering orientation and making sure the home feels proportional to the block can often produce a better result than simply maximising the building footprint.
If you’re comparing Gagalba house and land opportunities, make sure you’re looking beyond the combined price.
Consider which home design has been paired with the land and whether the layout genuinely suits the way you want to live.
It’s also worth understanding:
If you’ve purchased the land separately, having your lot assessed before selecting your home can make the process much easier.
Smaller homesites are becoming increasingly common across new communities, which makes choosing a design suited to the frontage particularly important.
AUSMAR has options for homes on small blocks at Aura, including designs suitable for frontages from 8.5 metres wide.
The key is finding the right balance between the spaces you want inside the home and the outdoor area you want to retain.
A narrower block may still accommodate a family-friendly layout, but the planning becomes more important. Room positioning, circulation, storage and the relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces all need to work efficiently.
Starting with the lot plan allows our team to identify which designs are worth considering before you spend time comparing options that may not suit the site.
One of the best ways to understand what you want from your new home is to experience a finished design in person.
AUSMAR’s Clearwater display at Aura is a four-bedroom family home with multiple living zones, an open-plan kitchen and living area and a central courtyard designed to bring additional natural light into the home.
You can walk through the Clearwater display at 9 Hart Crescent, Aura and speak with the AUSMAR team about your Gagalba block.
Even if the Clearwater isn’t the right design for your homesite, visiting the display can help you understand room sizes, finishes, inclusions and the types of layouts you may want to consider.
Choosing a new home becomes much easier when you know exactly what you’re working with. Get in touch with an AUSMAR Sales Consultant to start your new home journey. Enquire online.