Innovation

A new breed of affordable, architect-designed homes from Villawood Properties is set to tip the South Australian market on its head, targeting new home-buyers, downsizers and rental tenants anxious to avoid soaring prices.

The national developer’s stunning VillaRange suite of 2BR and 3BR designer homes, on their own titled land, are state-of-the-art, sustainable homes to fit heads, hearts and budgets. The first of them will be launched to market at Villawood’s new St Andrews community at Andrews Farm.

The arrival of VillaRange comes as rental yields in Adelaide’s north draw a growing number of investors. By contrast, the highly-competitive VillaRange presents a serious alternative to renting for budget-conscious home-buyers. In essence, why rent when you can buy a better product for the same or even less?

With price-points of $309K for its Contour design and $359K for its HiLite, VillaRange offers a readily achievable option. But price is not the only drawcard. In fact, Villawood says the primary attraction of VillaRange is actually its design, which stands head and shoulders above traditional house-land packages.

The first difference: VillaRange homes are sleek, innovative architect-designed house-and-land deals. No shared walls with your neighbours. Light-filled designs with serious architect smarts. Your very own slab. And two separate contracts – land and home – even though Villawood does sell them together.

VillaRange offers expertly-designed, uber-efficient land use, allowing its homes to maximise liveability. Then there’s sustainability, that increasingly important cost and energy consideration. Think multiple features: solar panels, no gas, electric car charge, electric boosted solar hot water and more.

Villawood Chief Executive Officer Alan Miller said the new designs were targeted directly at affordability and contemporary elegance, to enable prime home ownership for people who would otherwise only rent.

“Housing has been more and more out of reach for many Australians so these VillaRange homes are designed specifically to be well below the median home price,” Mr Miller said.

“They are affordable, architect-quality homes on small lots. They’re superbly designed so there’s no loss of quality, prestige or amenity. These have great spaces designed around living – it’s not about compromise in any way but, rather, offering a conscious, desirable option.

“In the past, lots of smaller housing has been cramped and poorly designed. VillaRange homes are not small and they include a diverse range of styles. They’re stand-alone houses on individual titles. This is your own piece of land, so you can alter it or build something else one day without disturbing the homes either side.

“You can get low-maintenance two and three-bedroom family homes with the Villawood community lifestyle of open space and great amenity right on your doorstep. They’re really good-quality designs that combine the creativity of our architects with efficient energy use, strong light flow, ergonomics, biometrics – first-rate innovative integrated design.”

The upshot? There’s a real lot going for VillaRange and living in the greenfields. Especially in the well-resourced developments and super levels of amenity that Villawood offers. Look closely at the options and add-ons, they are really attractive. Indeed, what seems interesting and affordable at first glance, on further investigation reveals itself as a seriously good lifestyle choice.

And again, that price point is going to rock the new home-buyer’s world. Seriously. VillaRange is absolutely slamming the market in Victoria, where it was launched last year, and South Australia can expect the same. A tip: Better be quick.

Why VillaRange works so well:

• Design – responsive architectural designs, open-plan, intelligent layout.
• Affordability – amazing value for money and home ownership access.
• Sustainability – energy-saving design and features throughout.
• Location – unbeatable with Villawood’s residents’ club pools, gyms, sport courts, café and more on your doorstep.
• Turn-key solution – lock and leave, good security, landscaping, driveway, clothesline, even letterbox, included.
• Low maintenance – leave your spare time for things you love rather than gardening.
• Inclusive – a great sense of community with neighbours close by.
• Perfect fit – just right for first home buyers and downsizers.
• Transport – freeway close by.
• The lot – local shops, town centres, medical and community services, parks, open space nearby.