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Single Storey Home Designs

Discover the perfect balance of style, comfort, and convenience with our exclusive range of single storey home designs.

Whether you are a first home buyer taking your first step onto the property ladder, a growing family needing functional space, or a downsizer looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle, our single storey home plans are meticulously crafted for modern Sydney living.

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Why Choose a
Single Storey
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01Faster Build Times & Cost-Effective Construction

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Faster Build Times & Cost-Effective Construction

One of the biggest advantages of single-storey home plans is the simplicity of the construction process. Building on a single level reduces structural complexity, allowing for a more efficient build timeline compared to many double-storey homes. With no need for upper-floor framing, staircases or additional load-bearing requirements, construction can often progress more smoothly and predictably.

A streamlined build process can also help manage overall building costs. Savings on structural elements may allow you to invest more in premium finishes, turn-key inclusions or personalised interior upgrades. Choosing a well-designed single-storey home can deliver both practical value and long-term lifestyle benefits from the moment you move in.


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02Accessible Living & Everyday Convenience

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Accessible Living & Everyday Convenience

Single-storey home designs are ideal for homeowners seeking comfort, safety and ease of movement throughout their living spaces. With all rooms located on one level, these homes provide greater accessibility for families with young children, ageing residents or anyone planning for long-term lifestyle flexibility.

Open-plan layouts, wider hallways and seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor areas help create a functional environment that supports modern living. Whether you are downsizing or building your forever home, single-storey floor plans offer a practical solution that adapts to your changing needs over time.


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03We’re iCIRT rated builders.

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We’re iCIRT rated builders.

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. 

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04Designed for Sydney Lot Widths & Modern Estates

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Designed for Sydney Lot Widths & Modern Estates

Many single-storey home designs are thoughtfully created to suit the block sizes commonly found across Sydney’s growth corridors and new residential estates. Flexible layouts can accommodate a variety of frontage widths, making it easier to find a home design that maximises space, natural light and street appeal.

From compact blocks in emerging suburbs to wider family-sized lots, our single-storey home plans are tailored to local planning guidelines and lifestyle expectations. This ensures you can confidently choose a design that fits your land, budget and future goals while making the most of your property investment.


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Featured Designs

Explore our single storey floor plans

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Where we build

We build single-storey homes across Sydney’s metropolitan growth areas as well as key regional locations throughout New South Wales. Our team has experience delivering new homes in emerging estates, established suburbs and lifestyle regions, including the Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter Region and Illawarra.

With local knowledge of council requirements, land conditions and planning processes, we can help you choose a single-storey home design that suits your location, block and lifestyle goals. You can also discover single-storey house and land packages available in Sydney growth areas.

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The Hills Shire

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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Blacktown

Brolen Homes has a stunning range of new home designs available to build throughout Blacktown. Offering flexible design options that can be tailored to suit your needs.

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Penrith

Brolen Homes has a stunning range of new home designs available to build throughout Penrith. Offering flexible design options that can be tailored to suit your needs.

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Fairfield

Brolen Homes has a stunning range of new home designs available to build throughout Fairfield. Offering flexible design options that can be tailored to suit your needs.

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Liverpool

Brolen Homes has a stunning range of new home designs available to build throughout Liverpool. Offering flexible design options that can be tailored to suit your needs.

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Campbelltown

Brolen Homes has a stunning range of new home designs available to build throughout Campbelltown. Offering flexible design options that can be tailored to suit your needs.

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Camden

Brolen Homes has a stunning range of new home designs available to build throughout Camden. Offering flexible design options that can be tailored to suit your needs.

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Hawkesbury

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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Wollondilly

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Wingecarribee

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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Wollongong

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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Shellharbour

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Kiama

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Hills Shire

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Our Services.

We specialise in a range of services

Whether you are building your first home, investing, downsizing or looking for a practical family floorplan, Brolen Homes offers single 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.

What We Do
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Build on Your Land

Explore our single 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 on one level.

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House and Land Packages

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 single storey home journey.

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Custom Designs

Want something more tailored? Work alongside our experienced team to create a single 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.

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Knockdown Rebuild

Love where you live but want a brand new home? Our Knockdown Rebuild service gives you the opportunity to build a modern single storey home in the location you already know and love, with support through the process from planning to construction.

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The Process

01 Choose a Design
02 Customise your Home
03 Contract Stage
04 Building Process
05 Construction
06 Aftercare Service
01 Choose a Design

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.

02 Customise your 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.

03 Contract Stage

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.

04 Building Process

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.

05 Construction

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.

  • Site Start
  • Slab
  • Frame
  • Brick
  • Internal Linings
  • Practical Completion
  • Handover


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.

06 Aftercare Service

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.

 

01 Choose a Design

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.

02 Customise your 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.

03 Contract Stage

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.

04 Building Process

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.

05 Construction

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.

  • Site Start
  • Slab
  • Frame
  • Brick
  • Internal Linings
  • Practical Completion
  • Handover


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.

06 Aftercare Service

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.

 

FAQs: Single Storey Homes in Sydney

Frequently asked questions about our home designs and building single storey homes in Sydney.

What frontage do I need for a single storey home?

Most single-storey homes can suit block frontages from around 10-12 metres, depending on the layout and garage configuration. We will assess your block’s setbacks, easements and estate guidelines to recommend suitable single-storey floor plans.

Are single storey homes cheaper or faster to build than double storey?

Often yes. Single-storey homes typically involve fewer structural complexities and no staircase, which can help streamline construction. Final build time and cost will still depend on home size, inclusions, site conditions and approval requirements.

Can I customise the single-storey floor plan or facade?

Yes. Many single-storey home plans can be customised to suit your lifestyle and block. Common changes include room layouts, kitchen positioning, storage options and alfresco extensions, along with a choice of facade styles.

Do you build single-storey homes in my suburb, and how long does it take?

We build single-storey homes across Greater Sydney and throughout the Central Coast of New South Wales. Build timelines vary based on site preparation, approvals and the chosen home design, but we provide a clear schedule during planning.


What is included as standard in your turn-key single-storey homes?

Standard turn-key inclusions are clearly detailed in your quote and typically cover essential finishes, fixtures and functional design features. Optional upgrades are available so you can personalise your single-storey home to suit your needs.

Are single-storey homes good for resale value?

Yes, single-storey homes can offer strong resale value, particularly for buyers seeking accessibility, family-friendly layouts and low-maintenance living. However, resale performance depends more on factors such as location, land size, floor plan functionality and overall property condition. In some markets, larger double-storey homes may attract higher prices due to increased living space.

How much does it cost to build a single storey home in Sydney?

The cost to build a single storey home in Sydney depends on your floorplan, block, inclusions and level of customisation. As a broad guide, many Sydney builds are currently estimated from around $4,000 to $4,250 per square metre, with higher costs for premium finishes, difficult sites or custom designs. It is also important to allow for site costs, approvals and upgrades when comparing home design options.  For more information, see the NSW Government home building contract guide and this Sydney building cost guide

Can I build a single-storey home on a sloping block?

Yes, single-storey homes can be built on sloping blocks, but the design and construction approach may need to be adapted. Solutions such as stepped slabs, split-level layouts, excavation or retaining walls are often used to create a stable building platform. Steeper slopes can increase site preparation costs and construction complexity.

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