Duplex / Dual Occupancy Design
Bexley

Design Approach

At almost 900sqm, the large site was purchased by an investor wishing to develop and subdivide the lot into two stand-alone houses. However, in carrying out our feasibilty study, we discovered that it was only possible to achieve council approval if the development was lodged as a detached dual occupancy design.

While the large site easily allowed for two detached dwellings, the unique challenge in this duplex design was for the stormwater drainage. This is because the site slopes towards the rear, affecting the adjoining local golf course.

Bexley falls within the Bayside Council area. The completed development is one of our detached dual occupancy / duplex projects delivered in the Bayside local government area.

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Completed detached duplex in Bexley, two matching two-storey rendered homes numbered 28 and 28A with timber front doors and wrought-iron balcony rails, street view The original red-brick house on the Bexley site before redevelopment, an overgrown two-storey 1960s home with a front timber balcony Alfresco outdoor living area of the completed Bexley duplex, with an outdoor kitchen bench and sliding glass doors opening to the open-plan living and dining area Kitchen of the completed Bexley duplex, white cabinetry, marble-look island bench, freestanding gas range and pendant lighting Rear yard of the completed Bexley duplex at dusk, a large lawn bordered by a colorbond fence with the illuminated alfresco and living area visible in the house beyond