Four Reasons to Construct a Two Storey Home

One of the first major decisions to make when planning your new home is whether to build a single or Two-storey structure. It's crucial to think about your individual wants and lifestyle, but block location and size will play a huge role in whether you choose a one or two-story home.

Consider what you and your family require now and in the future, or consider the most enticing options for your potential tenants if you're developing an investment home. We've outlined four significant advantages of creating a two-story home below. For a small block, there are more choices. If you need to be close to the city for any reason, chances are you'll be dealing with a smaller block size than in the outlying suburbs or regional areas in order to keep it affordable. This means that efficient space utilization is critical, and one of the greatest ways to accomplish so is to expand.

Instead of spreading out, stacking your space allows you to keep good-sized living areas and bedrooms while still leaving enough for the all-important double garage. It also allows for a garden or perhaps a swimming pool in the backyard, which would be impossible with a single-story home on the same lot. A backyard may be important if you have children (or dogs), or alfresco dining space may be a priority if you enjoy entertaining. Double-story homes are also a suitable alternative for limited or sloping land parcels where a well-designed one-story house would be difficult to fit. By paying less on the land plot, the whole cost can be brought closer to that of a single-story home with the same number of bedrooms, disputing the idea that two-story homes are much more expensive.

Living areas separated

It's simple to create distinct zones and separation between zones because the living areas and bedrooms are spread out over two floors. Consider putting the guest or master bedroom and en-suite on the ground floor and the other bedrooms on the second floor, so that they have their own escape from the rest of the house.

The kids can watch TV in the downstairs lounge while you work uninterrupted in the upstairs office, or you can have supper with friends while your housemate sleeps soundly above. If you have adolescents, having the living room and master bedroom above with a'retreat' downstairs is a popular design choice.

Enjoy the outlook

Building higher allows you to take advantage of any vistas that the property may provide. By rising out of the shadows, it can also boost the amount of natural light available. People are increasingly opting to have their living quarters on the upper story in order to take advantage of the increased light and view that comes with being higher up.

The exterior of double-story homes is frequently more spectacular, providing you superior street appeal. It's important to think about the style of homes surrounding you – it wouldn't be ideal to be the only single-story home on a street with two-story homes, so make sure your house fits in with the rest of the Neighbourhood.

Good investment

While it depends on a number of conditions, two-story homes are frequently a superior investment and yield higher returns. The quest for increased density living in cities where space is limited favours two-story houses over large one-story blocks. Most people prefer the idea of separate living areas, whether to separate children and adults or for other reasons, and this favours two-story homes.

When determining whether to build a single or Two storey home, there are various factors to consider, including the size and shape of the block, as well as your lifestyle requirements and preferences. Contact us today to discuss your next project with Activa Homes Group, the experts in developing attractive and functional two-story homes.

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