New Home Designs in the ACT

Browse G.J. Gardner's new home designs in the ACT, with flexible single and double storey floor plans suited to blocks across Canberra suburbs like Gungahlin, Belconnen and Molonglo.

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Sarina

  • 333
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4
2
2
333m2
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Coolum Guest

  • 250
4
3
3
2
250m2
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Malvern

  • 416
4
2.5
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416m2
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Strathfield

  • 237
  • 260
  • 285
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2.5
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237m2
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2.5
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260m2
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285m2
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Flexible new home designs for ACT living

Layouts that grow with you

Life doesn’t stay still, and your home shouldn’t hold you back. Our new home designs in the ACT give you room to adjust as your needs change, whether you’re buying your first place, making space for a growing family, or downsizing without giving up comfort. Every floor plan can be shaped around the way you actually live, from the kitchen layout to where the bedrooms sit.

You’ll find single-storey homes suited to compact blocks, double-storey designs that make the most of vertical space, and larger layouts with room to spread out. If you want something built entirely around your block and your brief, our custom home designs give you that freedom. And with ACT planning changes opening up more options across established suburbs, dual occupancy and investment-focused designs are worth a close look too.

Different blocks call for different approaches, and different life stages call for different homes. A narrow inner-north site, a sloping section in Woden, or a wider block in Gungahlin each need a design that suits the land. We’ll match the right plan to your site so the finished home feels made for it.

Designed for Canberra’s climate and blocks

Local knowledge from experienced ACT builders

Canberra’s seasons swing from crisp winters to dry summers, so every design factors in comfort year round. Here’s what we consider when planning your home:

  • Orientation that captures winter sun through north-facing living areas while eaves shade rooms from summer heat
  • Energy efficiency that meets the ACT’s 7-star NatHERS thermal standard, helping keep power bills down across the year
  • Cross-ventilation and window placement to move air through the home and reduce reliance on cooling
  • Layouts and zoning suited to your block, whether it’s a standard suburban lot or a narrow infill site
  • ACT planning requirements, including the Missing Middle Housing reforms that now allow more homes across RZ1 and RZ2 areas
  • Insulation, glazing and building sealing chosen to hold a comfortable temperature through cold Canberra mornings

Building your new home in the ACT

From first plan to handover

Getting started is simpler than most people expect. Our team walks you through each step so you always know what comes next.

  1. Meet with a New Home Consultant to talk through your block, budget and how you want to live, then choose a base design or start a custom plan.
  2. Refine your floor plan and get a clear, detailed quote so there are no surprises down the track.
  3. Work through council approvals with our local team, who understand ACT planning rules and sloping blocks.
  4. Make your colour and finishes selections, bringing your personal style into the home.
  5. Move into construction and through to handover, backed by more than 40 years of experience and over 60,000 homes built across Australia.
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