A New View: Why Split and Sloping Lots are on The Rise

Before building your dream home, it’s important to remember that the size and shape of your homesite will play a significant role in determining the design potential of your new abode. 

If you’re struggling to fit everything you want on a traditional block, it might be time to think creatively and consider a split or sloping lot. 

 A ‘split’ lot comprises two individual flat building pads, while a sloping lot has no building pad, with the slope following the natural contour of the land.  

Ellendale’s limited collection of split and sloping homesites are proving popular because they allow buyers to be more creative with their designs and offer several financial and lifestyle benefits not typically available with a traditional lot. These multi-level designs also allow for a visually stunning home and perspective. 

Below we outline a few reasons why these lots are in demand: 

Freedom and flexibility  

One of the main reasons buyers choose a split or sloping lot is because it unlocks design opportunities that would not be feasible on a standard, flat block.  

Design is often influenced by whether the lot has an ‘up’ slope or ‘down’ slope. Those with an ‘up’ slope have the garage on the lower side of the elevation, while a ‘down’ slope has the garage at the top. 

Many buyers use the split or slope to create different ‘zones’ within their home. For example, they may create a ‘main residence’ on the upper level, with a self-contained ‘guest wing’ on the lower level. A popular option for families is to create a parents’ or teenage retreat on the lower level, with the main living and kitchen area at the rear of the upper level, overlooking an elevated backyard and pool.  

More room and better views 

One of the most significant advantages of working with the contour of the land means maximising space, allowing you to fit a large home on a split or sloping lot.  

Because each home is designed to suit its lot, builders can orient the abode to capture natural light and breezes, making the home feel larger and more comfortable, as well as seamlessly blending your home into its natural surroundings to maximise privacy. 

It also means capitalising on the spectacular views of the natural bushland surrounding Ellendale. Homes on split or sloping lots often feature large balconies on the front or rear façade, taking in the spectacular sunsets Upper Kedron is known for! 

Cost effective and great returns 

Ellendale’s split and sloping lots are competitively priced to offer value for buyers, even considering any necessary earthworks or custom-building requirements. 

Some people choose to leave room in the under void to ‘add on’ to their home in the future as needed, providing a more affordable entry to the market. 

Better still, these homes hold their value, simply because each home is completely unique – designed to suit its homesite and residents. 

Want to know more? Click here to view our range of homesites now selling in Ellendale, including split and sloping lots.