One of the biggest advantages of double storey home plans is the ability to create more living space without requiring a larger block. Building upward allows you to maximise your land footprint while preserving valuable outdoor space for entertaining, children or landscaping.
With bedrooms and private zones often positioned upstairs, double storey homes can also provide better separation between living and resting areas. This creates a more functional layout for growing families, busy households and homeowners wanting greater flexibility for work, relaxation and everyday life.
Double storey home designs are ideal for families wanting more room to live, work and unwind without compromising on block size. With living areas commonly located downstairs and bedrooms upstairs, these homes create a natural separation between shared spaces and private retreats.
This layout can be especially valuable for growing families, households with teenagers or anyone working from home. With multiple living zones and greater privacy, double storey home plans offer the flexibility to adapt as your lifestyle changes over time.
When building with Brolen, you're choosing an award-winning professional builder with years of experience, a trusted Australian family-owned business that has helped many families' dream homes become a reality. Brolen Homes proudly boasts a 4 Star Gold iCIRT rating, independently verifying our financial strength, expertise, and ability to deliver a trusted, quality build.
Build with a trusted Sydney builder who understands local estates, council requirements and the needs of growing families - and enjoy a beautifully built double storey home designed to stand the test of time.
Many double storey home designs are created to suit the narrower and standard block sizes commonly found across Sydney’s growth corridors and new estates. Building over two levels allows you to maximise internal space while maintaining yard area and street appeal.
From compact urban lots to wider family blocks, our double storey home plans are tailored to local planning guidelines, frontage requirements and modern living needs. This helps you choose a home that fits your land, budget and long-term goals with confidence.
Brolen Homes builds double storey homes across Sydney’s metropolitan growth areas as well as key regional locations throughout New South Wales. Our team has experience delivering homes in emerging estates, established suburbs and lifestyle regions including the Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter Region and Illawarra.
With local knowledge of council requirements, site conditions and planning processes, we can help you choose a double storey home design that suits your location, land size and lifestyle goals. You can also discover double-storey house and land packages available in Sydney growth areas.
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Brolen Homes has a stunning range of new home designs available to build. Brolen also offers flexible design options that can be tailored to suit your needs.
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Brolen Homes has a stunning range of new home designs available to build. Brolen also offers flexible design options that can be tailored to suit your needs.
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Brolen Homes has a stunning range of new home designs available to build. Brolen also offers flexible design options that can be tailored to suit your needs.
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Brolen Homes has a stunning range of new home designs available to build. Brolen also offers flexible design options that can be tailored to suit your needs.
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Brolen Homes has a stunning range of new home designs available to build. Brolen also offers flexible design options that can be tailored to suit your needs.
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Brolen Homes has a stunning range of new home designs available to build. Brolen also offers flexible design options that can be tailored to suit your needs.
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Brolen Homes has a stunning range of new home designs available to build. Brolen also offers flexible design options that can be tailored to suit your needs.
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Whether you are building your first home, investing, downsizing or looking for a practical family floorplan, Brolen Homes offers double storey home designs created for modern living. Our range combines smart layouts, flexible inclusions and personalised design options to help you create a home that suits your lifestyle, block and budget, all backed by a team committed to quality homes and outstanding customer service.
Explore our double storey home design collection and find a floorplan that works with your lifestyle, budget and block. From compact narrow lot options to larger family homes, our designs are created to deliver practical, stylish living across two levels.
Looking for a simpler path into a new home? Explore our House & Land Packages to discover opportunities that combine quality Brolen designs with sought-after locations, making it easier to start your two storey home journey.
Want something more tailored? Work alongside our experienced team to create a double storey home design that reflects your vision, lifestyle needs and block requirements. We can help shape a home that is uniquely yours, with the flexibility to personalise key spaces and features.
Love where you live but want a brand new home? Our Knockdown Rebuild service gives you the opportunity to build a modern double storey home in the location you already know and love, with support through the process from planning to construction.
Our Display Homes are a great place to find your new home inspiration, showcasing our award-winning designs discover the quality and style you can expect with Brolen Homes.
Walkthrough our Displays, view online or make an appointment to take a personal guided tour with one of our Sales Consultants who will take the time to get to know you and understand what is important to you in your new home.
Our experienced Sales Consultants will be able to provide a Free Quote (for a standard design) and explain the range of inclusions and upgrades available for your new home.
The next exciting stage of your new home journey is accepting your Quote and requesting a fixed price siting and tender for the construction of your new home. An Administration Fee for a Standard Design ($1,500) or a Custom Design ($3,000) is paid by the customer. Brolen will arrange all the paperwork and reporting for you including a Contour Survey and Soil Test, preparation of Preliminary Plans and the preparation of your new home Tender.
Our experienced Sales Consultants will work closely with you, making any final changes and once you accept your Tender we prepare all relevant contract documentation.
Your Home Building Contract will be prepared which include the industry standard HIA New Home Contract, finalised Tender, and contract plans ready for you to sign. Your dedicated Client Liaison Officer can answer any questions you may have.
Upon acceptance of your Home Building Agreement: Balance of 10% of your overall tender value is payable.
We are Master Builders Association and Housing Industry Association Members, with a strong commitment to industry best practices and providing our customers with total peace of mind throughout their new home building journey.
Time to put your own style into your new home by meeting with one of our dedicated design consultants to select colours and products for your new home that will fit perfectly with you.
While you are completing your selections, we’re working hard behind the scenes obtaining approvals including BASIX/Nathers, Engineer and Waterboard reports so that we can lodge plans to Council/private certifier/Building Approvals and are getting ready to start construction of your new home.
Once we receive Development Approval and your lender provides a Letter of Authority to Commence Construction, Brolen will prepare quantities and issue orders to trades/suppliers.
One of the most exciting stages is seeing your dream home start to come to life! You are in good hands, a dedicated Construction Supervisor will keep you updated weekly and invite you to visit your site at various occasions throughout your build.
We believe that building a new home should be a personalised, enjoyable, and rewarding experience. The moment we hand you the keys and you walk through the door for the first time you know you are home and achieved something incredible.
Once you have moved in and settled into your new home, your 90 day maintenance period commences offering quality assurance and a trusted aftercare program for your brand new home.
We believe in forging lifetime relationships, inspiring innovative construction and sustainable housing whilst maintaining true workmanship. The Brolen Homes team take genuine ownership in every home we build for our clients. That’s why your new Brolen Home also comes with a 6 Year Structural Warranty Period, giving you total peace of mind.
Our Display Homes are a great place to find your new home inspiration, showcasing our award-winning designs discover the quality and style you can expect with Brolen Homes.
Walkthrough our Displays, view online or make an appointment to take a personal guided tour with one of our Sales Consultants who will take the time to get to know you and understand what is important to you in your new home.
Our experienced Sales Consultants will be able to provide a Free Quote (for a standard design) and explain the range of inclusions and upgrades available for your new home.
The next exciting stage of your new home journey is accepting your Quote and requesting a fixed price siting and tender for the construction of your new home. An Administration Fee for a Standard Design ($1,500) or a Custom Design ($3,000) is paid by the customer. Brolen will arrange all the paperwork and reporting for you including a Contour Survey and Soil Test, preparation of Preliminary Plans and the preparation of your new home Tender.
Our experienced Sales Consultants will work closely with you, making any final changes and once you accept your Tender we prepare all relevant contract documentation.
Your Home Building Contract will be prepared which include the industry standard HIA New Home Contract, finalised Tender, and contract plans ready for you to sign. Your dedicated Client Liaison Officer can answer any questions you may have.
Upon acceptance of your Home Building Agreement: Balance of 10% of your overall tender value is payable.
We are Master Builders Association and Housing Industry Association Members, with a strong commitment to industry best practices and providing our customers with total peace of mind throughout their new home building journey.
Time to put your own style into your new home by meeting with one of our dedicated design consultants to select colours and products for your new home that will fit perfectly with you.
While you are completing your selections, we’re working hard behind the scenes obtaining approvals including BASIX/Nathers, Engineer and Waterboard reports so that we can lodge plans to Council/private certifier/Building Approvals and are getting ready to start construction of your new home.
Once we receive Development Approval and your lender provides a Letter of Authority to Commence Construction, Brolen will prepare quantities and issue orders to trades/suppliers.
One of the most exciting stages is seeing your dream home start to come to life! You are in good hands, a dedicated Construction Supervisor will keep you updated weekly and invite you to visit your site at various occasions throughout your build.
We believe that building a new home should be a personalised, enjoyable, and rewarding experience. The moment we hand you the keys and you walk through the door for the first time you know you are home and achieved something incredible.
Once you have moved in and settled into your new home, your 90 day maintenance period commences offering quality assurance and a trusted aftercare program for your brand new home.
We believe in forging lifetime relationships, inspiring innovative construction and sustainable housing whilst maintaining true workmanship. The Brolen Homes team take genuine ownership in every home we build for our clients. That’s why your new Brolen Home also comes with a 6 Year Structural Warranty Period, giving you total peace of mind.
Frequently asked questions about our home designs and building two storey homes in Sydney.
Many double storey home designs can suit block frontages from around 10-12 metres, depending on the layout, garage configuration and council requirements. We will assess your block size, setbacks and estate guidelines to recommend suitable plans that maximise your land.
Often, yes. Double storey homes can involve additional structural elements and staircases, which may increase overall build costs. However, they can offer better value on smaller blocks by providing more living space without increasing the footprint.
Yes. Many double storey home plans can be customised to suit your lifestyle and land. Common changes include adjusting room layouts, adding living areas, modifying staircase positions or extending alfresco spaces.
Brolen Homes builds double-storey homes throughout Greater Sydney, the Hunter Valley and the Wollongong region, including growing communities such as Oran Park, Menangle Park, Leppington, Marsden Park and Catherine Field. From planning and approvals through to construction, we provide clear communication and realistic timeframes tailored to your project, site conditions and home design.
Standard inclusions are clearly outlined in your quote and typically cover key finishes, fixtures and practical design features. Optional upgrades are also available so you can personalise your new home to suit your needs and budget.
Double storey homes are often an excellent choice for narrow or smaller blocks because they build upward rather than outward. This allows you to maximise internal living space while preserving more outdoor area and street appeal.
Double storey homes offer a practical way to maximise living space while maintaining more room on your block for outdoor areas, entertaining spaces and landscaping. The overall investment will depend on factors such as the floorplan, level of inclusions, structural requirements, site conditions and the degree of customisation involved. It is also important to consider site-specific requirements, approvals and compliance obligations, including NSW BASIX requirements and NSW Planning Portal service fees. For a broader market guide, see hipages’ Sydney building cost guide. Working with an experienced builder can help ensure these requirements are identified early and incorporated into the planning process.
Double storey homes can offer strong resale value, particularly for buyers seeking more living space, multiple bedrooms and better separation between living and sleeping areas. Resale performance will also depend on factors such as location, block size, floor plan design and overall presentation.
