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Sydney Acreage Specialists
Provincial Homes designs and builds acreage home designs across Greater Sydney and the Central Coast. The range spans 12 floor plans, from 269 to 735 square metres, most of which are single-storey.
Each plan suits a different block width, from around 23 metres to 41 metres, once setbacks and clearances are accounted for. Every home is built around indoor-outdoor living, with alfresco space connecting the main living areas to the block. Our team has managed bushfire, wastewater and other rural site work across the Hawkesbury, the Blue Mountains and the Central Coast. We have done this for 35 years.
Our Acreage Home Designs
Provincial Homes offers 12 acreage house designs, grouped into four ranges: Braidwood, Castlebrae, Berridale and Belhaven Manor. The Berridale 67, Belhaven Manor 58, Castlebrae 47 and Braidwood 33 now sit alongside the eight designs already shown here. Together they fill every size between a compact 269-square-metre home and a six-bedroom, 735-square-metre home.
Each card shows the house size and minimum building width. A floor plan toggle lets you check the layout without leaving the page.
Compare Our Acreage Floor Plans by Size and Block Width
Our acreage house plans range from 269 to 735 square metres, and the width column below is the number that matters most. Check it against the buildable width of your block once setbacks and the asset protection zone are removed.
Do not check it against the total block width. That single check rules out more of our acreage home plans than any other filter.
The Braidwood, Castlebrae, Berridale and Belhaven Manor ranges together cover blocks from 23 to 41 metres wide. Most acreage blocks in Greater Sydney and the Central Coast fit at least one plan. If your block is narrower after subtracting the asset protection zone, start with Braidwood or Castlebrae.
Floor Plan Comparison
| Design | Size | Width x Depth | Beds / Baths / Cars |
| Braidwood 29 | 269.20 sqm | 23.02 m x 13.67 m | 4 / 2 / 2 |
| Braidwood 31 | 290.15 sqm | 24.51 m x 13.79 m | 4 / 2 / 2 |
| Braidwood 33 | 311.06 sqm | 27.48 m x 13.79 m | 4 / 2 / 2 |
| Castlebrae 37 | 348.24 sqm | 27.61 m x 16.36 m | 4 / 2.5 / 2 |
| Castlebrae 42 | 392.71 sqm | 30.60 m x 16.36 m | 5 / 3.5 / 3 |
| Castlebrae 47 | 436.89 sqm | 34.10 m x 16.36 m | 7 / 4.5 / 3 |
| Berridale 53 | 496.09 sqm | 31.06 m x 23.04 m | 5 / 3 / 3 |
| Belhaven Manor 54 | 502.95 sqm | 36.80 m x 19.50 m | 5 / 3.5 / 3 |
| Belhaven Manor 58 | 542.15 sqm | 40.03 m x 19.50 m | 5 / 3.5 / 3 |
| Belhaven Manor 61 | 562.72 sqm | 40.03 m x 19.50 m | 6 / 4.5 / 3 |
| Berridale 67 | 623.69 sqm | 37.73 m x 24.87 m | 6 / 4.5 / 3 |
| Berridale 79 | 735.33 sqm | 40.59 m x 25.58 m | 6 / 6.5 / 3 |
What Affects the Cost of Building an Acreage Home
Acreage builds cost more to plan and less to guess at, because the site does most of the work. House size sets the baseline. Site access, wastewater, water, power and BAL then move the price from there.
House size
Floor area from 269 to 735 square metres drives costs higher than any other factor.
Site access and earthworks
Slope, rock and how far machinery must travel onto the block.
Driveway
Acreage driveways run in tens of metres and are rarely included in a base price.
Onsite wastewater
A septic or aerated system plus a land application area, where there is no sewer.
Water supply
Rainwater tanks, pumps and a bushfire water reserve where required.
Power
Distance to the connection point, overhead or underground.
Bushfire attack level (BAL)
A higher rating lifts the construction standard for windows and cladding.
Selections
Choices made at Your Style Studio, from fixtures to facade finishes.
Every acreage block prices differently once these factors are added up. Book a free site assessment. Our team will inspect your land, identify the site costs before you commit, and prepare a fixed quote at no charge.
What to Check on Your Acreage Block Before You Build
A free site assessment checks all six of the below items before you commit to a plan.
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL)
Most acreage land across Greater Sydney and the Central Coast is mapped as bushfire prone. That means a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment is required before your design is finalised.
BAL runs from BAL Low through BAL 12.5, 19, 29, 40 and Flame Zone. It sets the construction standard for windows, decking and cladding. Complying development applies up to BAL 29; BAL 40 and Flame Zone need a development application. The asset protection zone, the cleared buffer around the house, also reduces the buildable area, per the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Wastewater
Most acreage blocks have no sewer connection. You need an onsite system, either a septic tank or an aerated treatment system. It is sized against a land application area that a soil assessment and your council approve.
Water Supply
Town water is rarely available on acreage land. Plan for rainwater tanks sized for your household, a pump, and a dedicated static water supply where bushfire rules require one.
Power and Services
Cost depends on the distance to the nearest connection point and whether the run is overhead or underground. Confirm telecommunications reach the building envelope before you finalise a floor plan.
Access and Driveway
Emergency vehicle access is part of the bushfire requirements for most acreage blocks. The driveway itself is usually priced separately from the build.
Slope, Soil and the Building Envelope
Slope drives earthworks and footings, and soil classification drives the slab design. Together with setbacks and the asset protection zone, they decide the width you actually have to build in. That is the same figure shown in the table above.
Where We Build Acreage Homes
Provincial Homes builds acreage homes across Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, the Hawkesbury, the Blue Mountains and Wollondilly. We work on rural and semi-rural blocks in each area, and every quote covers travel to inspect your block.
Land in the Hawkesbury and the Blue Mountains often carries a higher bushfire attack level than blocks closer to the coast. That is one more reason to have your site inspected before you choose a floor plan.
See Where We Build for the full list of suburbs and towns we build in.
Why Choose Provincial Homes
Provincial Homes has designed and built country home designs across New South Wales for 35 years. Our acreage range is built for rural and semi-rural blocks.
Every acreage home comes with the 30 Year Structural Guarantee, our commitment to the frame and structure of your build. Our in-house design team can modify any of the 12 designs to suit your block. You then choose finishes and facade options at Your Style Studio.
As a custom home builder with acreage experience, we back every job with Our Six Star Commitment. That is our standard for build quality and communication. See the finish in person at one of our display home locations before you commit to a design.
Acreage Home Designs: Your Questions Answered
1. What size block do I need for an acreage home design?
Our acreage home designs need between 23 and 41 metres of buildable width, not total block width. Buildable width is what remains once setbacks and the asset protection zone are removed from your block. Check that figure against the width column in the comparison table above before you choose one of our acreage home plans.
2. How much does it cost to build an acreage home?
Cost depends on house size, site access, wastewater, water supply, power and your bushfire attack level. That matters more than the floor plan itself. We don’t publish a fixed price list because every acreage block is different. Book a free site assessment, and we will identify your site costs before you commit to a quote.
3. What extra site costs come with an acreage build?
Beyond the build itself, budget for the driveway, an onsite wastewater system, and water tanks and pumps. Add the power connection, earthworks and any bushfire construction costs your BAL rating brings. These costs vary most between blocks, which is why a free site assessment matters more on acreage than in a standard suburb.
4. Do I need a bushfire assessment to build on acreage?
Yes, if your land is mapped as bushfire prone. That applies to most acreage blocks across Greater Sydney and the Central Coast. A Bushfire Attack Level assessment sets your construction standard. Complying development applies up to BAL 29; BAL 40 and Flame Zone need a development application.
5. What happens if my block is not connected to sewer?
You will need an on-site wastewater system, either a septic tank or an aerated treatment system, paired with a land application area. A soil assessment sets the size of that area, and your council approves the design before construction starts.
6. Where does the water come from on an acreage block?
Most acreage blocks rely on rainwater tanks and pumps rather than town water. Where bushfire rules apply, you will also need a dedicated static water supply. Its size depends on your block’s bushfire attack level.
7. Can I build on a sloping acreage block?
Yes. A sloping block adds cost due to extra earthworks and engineered footings, and it can affect which floor plan best fits your site. Talk to our team at your site assessment about the specific fall on your block.
8. Can I customise an acreage floor plan?
Yes. Our in-house design team can modify any of the 12 acreage home designs to suit your block. Your Style Studio covers finishes, fixtures and facade selections once the layout is set.
9. How long does it take to build an acreage home?
Timeframes vary with design size and site complexity. Rural approvals generally take longer than suburban block approvals because of additional bushfire and wastewater assessments.
10. Which areas do you build acreage homes in?
We build acreage homes across Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, the Hawkesbury, the Blue Mountains and Wollondilly. See Where We Build for the full list of suburbs and towns we service.
Book a Free Site Assessment for Your Acreage Block
Provincial Homes has built on rural and semi-rural land across Sydney and the Central Coast for 35 years. Every block we visit turns up a different set of site costs. Book a free site assessment.
We will inspect your land, walk you through the right floor plan, and prepare a fixed quote. Call 02 9629 5200 or contact our team to start planning your dream home.
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