It’s possible to get an affordable home that caters to your whole family with spaces for relaxation, entertaining, study and more.
As the housing market evolves, a rising trend is the desire for a home that caters to multigenerational living.
Having plenty of space for growing kids, grown-up kids, parents or the in-laws, and areas to entertain, relax, work and study are high on the wish list.
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Homes that accommodate multiple phases of life are increasingly in demand.
Here are seven reasons why multigenerational living could be just right for you:
1. More room for family growth
As families grow and change, the key is to have a home that caters to every need without having to make any physical alterations.
“We’ve seen a desire for the options of a floor plan that suits a range of family compositions,” says Anthony Garrubba, National General Manager of Marketing and Sales, Burbank.
“Whether older kids are staying home for longer, or parents are adjoining the family unit, buyers want separate zones that are very well thought through.”
2. Enhanced family bonding
Multigenerational living brings a unique opportunity for greater family bonds to be formed from kids through to grandparents and other relatives.
“It’s about spending more time together but maximising the home design so that everyone is comfortable under the one roof,” says Garrubba.
Garrubba says Burbank’s brand-new Sanctuary range has interaction front of mind, featuring open-plan living spaces across two storeys, expansive kitchens and covered alfresco areas where people can gather.
“It’s about maximising liveability inside and outside,” he says.
These spaces foster enjoyable family togetherness through innovative layouts and modern design.
3. Flexible living spaces
Versatile floor plans are essential to meet the needs of a growing family.
Therefore, the Sanctuary range offers spacious master suites, the option for a second master, various configurations of living rooms, and enough bedrooms to allow for home studies and playrooms, for example.
“It could be that you have separation from the master suite to the other bedrooms through an extra living area or a study area, to create privacy.
It’s about accommodating all the living zones that modern families need,” says Garrubba.
4. Cost-effective living
With today’s cost of living so high, multigenerational living and sharing of household expenses can help to ease financial burdens.
Garrubba adds that with the Sanctuary range, it’s possible to get a home that can cater for many family members for under $400,000.
For example, a 256 sqm two-storey home is now available from $382,900, and a 305 sqm two-storey home starts from $399,900.
“We’ve got some really effective floor plans for just under $400,000 for a whole new build, which is phenomenal.
“They’re double-storey and designed to accommodate a 10-to-15 metre block width, common in the new developments,” he says.
Whether it’s a self-contained unit or a multi-dimensional floorplan, these homes are ideal for a large family.
5. Modern design and comfort
Modern design and comfort will appeal to every generation of the family and the Sanctuary collection ensures that this is a priority.
Garrubba says there are four contemporary façades and four versatile floor plans to choose from.
“The homes have high ceilings, open-plan living, alfresco spaces, double garages and Colorbond roofing and gutters,” he says.
The kitchens feature 20mm Stone Ambassador “Zenith” range benchtops, 900mm deep island benchtops, induction cooktops, electric ovens, tiled splashbacks and double sinks.
In the bathrooms, there are tiled shower bases, wall vanities and frameless mirrors.
“You’re getting all of the necessary quality assurance that you would expect from Burbank,” says Garrubba.
6. Sustainable and energy-efficient
Reducing energy bills is a core focus for today’s buyers, especially those with a growing family.
Garrubba says the Sanctuary range can help with energy efficiency, as it meets the high standard of 7 Stars on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS).
The designs also have wall and ceiling insulation, 280-litre heat pump hot water systems, a 3100-litre rainwater tank connected to the laundry, water-saving toilets, and water-saving shower heads and tapware in kitchen and bathrooms.
These homes are not only beautiful, but also comfortable and efficient.
7. Simplified home-buying process
When purchasing a new home, one of the biggest stresses can be having too many decisions to make and coming up against hidden costs.
Garrubba says Burbank has set out to make buying the Sanctuary range as streamlined as possible, with fixed pricing and less need for customisations.
“We all know you walk in and fall in love with the extra bells and whistles. But the Sanctuary range has all of the ‘wants’ already in the floor plan without having to stretch the budget and you have real clarity on what the price point is,” he says.
