With renowned acreage designs, Hamlan Homes offers unique layouts and customisation options that can make rural living as comfortable and stylish as it is peaceful.
Here’s a guide to the top factors to consider when designing your acreage home, ensuring a beautiful and functional home that complements your lifestyle.
1. Understanding Site and Orientation
When planning an acreage home, it's crucial to understand the characteristics of the land. Positioning your home for optimal natural light and protection from harsh weather will enhance its comfort and energy efficiency. Consider these factors when selecting and preparing your site:
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Natural Views: Acreage lots offer stunning vistas. Hamlan's acreage designs prioritise large windows and open layouts to maximise your view of the landscape.
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Solar Orientation: Position main living areas to face north for ample natural light throughout the day. This orientation not only makes your home more energy-efficient but can also reduce heating and cooling costs.
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Wind Protection and Shade: Consider natural features like trees and slopes for wind breaks and shade. Thoughtful landscaping around your home can help manage exposure to harsh weather conditions.
2. Prioritising Spacious, Functional Layouts
The freedom of an acreage lot allows for more expansive layouts, giving you the chance to design a home that caters to both indoor and outdoor living.
Hamlan’s Gellibrand 337 is an excellent example of a layout that maximises space while creating a seamless flow between areas. Here are some layout features to consider:
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Zoned Living Spaces: Divide the home into zones that support privacy and practicality. For example, the Gellibrand 337 separates bedrooms from main living areas, ideal for families seeking peaceful retreats within the home.
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Open-Plan Designs: Open layouts in the main living area bring a sense of freedom and connection to the outdoors, making it feel even larger and more inviting.
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Outdoor Living Integration: An acreage home should embrace outdoor living. Large verandas, alfresco areas, and outdoor dining spaces that integrate with indoor living make for a comfortable lifestyle that’s perfect for entertaining or relaxing in nature.
3. Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Design
Building sustainably is essential, especially when working with larger plots of land. Hamlan’s designs incorporate energy-efficient features, helping you build a home that’s not only cost-effective to run but also environmentally responsible.
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Insulation and Double-Glazed Windows: Proper insulation and double-glazed windows can reduce the need for heating and cooling. Hamlan’s designs focus on these features to create homes that are comfortable year-round.
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Water Conservation: Rainwater tanks and greywater systems are excellent for reducing water usage on acreage properties, especially for maintaining gardens or larger outdoor areas.
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Solar Panels: Ample roof space on an acreage home allows for larger solar panel installations, a great way to harness renewable energy and lower power costs.
2. Bushfire Regulations
Bushfires can be a significant risk for rural properties, especially in the Greater Geelong area. Hamlan Homes is experienced in designing homes that meet local bushfire safety requirements, particularly in high-risk zones between Jan Juc and Lorne.
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Bushfire Management Plan: Properties in bushfire-prone areas require a bushfire management statement, which must be approved by the local council. Hamlan can help you navigate these requirements to ensure your home complies.
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Construction Standards: To improve safety, homes in these regions need to have a defendable space around them, be constructed with non-combustible materials, and meet a minimum Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating of 19. These standards help protect your home and family in case of a bushfire.
3. Vehicle Access
Vehicle access is essential for both the construction phase and ongoing maintenance. Planning accessible routes for vehicles, especially heavy machinery, will ensure a smoother building process and greater convenience long-term.
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Construction Access: Make sure there are wide gates and reinforced driveways that can accommodate trucks and large equipment. Laying gravel in key areas can help prevent vehicles from getting bogged down on muddy sites.
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Long-Term Access: Good vehicle access will make it easier for tradespeople, delivery services, and even emergency services to reach your property when needed. This is particularly valuable for rural homes, where accessibility can be challenging.
Experience Hamlan’s Gellibrand 337 Display Home
If you’re ready to explore what’s possible for your acreage dream home, Hamlan’s Gellibrand 337 display home provides a stunning example of thoughtful design and exceptional craftsmanship. Visiting a display home like the Gellibrand 337 can offer inspiration and give you a true sense of the quality and spaciousness Hamlan Homes is known for in acreage home design.
Building an acreage home is a journey that brings together your lifestyle, dreams, and practical needs. With Hamlan’s expertise and commitment to quality, designing a home on acreage can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
By considering the site, layout, sustainability, customisation, and future needs, you’ll create a home that’s perfect for you and your family for years to come.
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