Find the Perfect Home for Your Block – Land Matrix

No matter your land size, there’s a Carlisle home to match. Explore smart, stylish home designs that fit different block widths and depths. Giving you flexibility without compromise. See how you can maximise space, light, and liveability with a home tailored to your block no matter your budget.

See What’s Possible on Your Block

We've carefully curated a collection of smarter, more efficient floorplans to inspire your next home design. Each layout showcases what's possible on Melbourne's most popular block sizes, demonstrating how thoughtful design can transform the way you live.

Explore how different configurations maximise space, light, and functionality - helping you make the most of every square metre and truly unlock the full potential of your land.

Block Sizes

12.5m x 21m


 

12.5m x 21m block with 2m rear setback illustrated with the Carinya 17

House Area
158.71

House Length
16.5m

Min. Block Width
12.5m
 
House Area
17.08sq

House Width
11.22m

Min. Block Depth
21m

Rear Setback
2m

 


 

 

Landscaping Requirements

Paved Area
15sqm

Concrete Pathway
31sqm

Concrete Driveway
25sqm

Lawn Areas
20sqm

Screening Trees
33
 
Medium Shrubs
32
 
Ground Cover
17
 
Small trees
12


BUYER TIPS
This single storey home with its rear living orientation offers flexibility in siting. Strategically places windows allow the home to be adapted to various block orientations. Zero lotted on one side allows more space between home's edge and block perimetr for sunlight penetration.
 

LANDSCAPING
Consider adding a patio or deck for a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Garden beds suit this block perfectly - choose drought-resistant plants and use mulch to minimise upkeep. You might also consider paving around the external perimeter.

Key features

  • Complies with small lot housing code with site coverage of 57% and includes double garage
  • Master Suite with WR and double vanity ensuite. Secondary bedrooms with built in robes and separate bathroom/toilet
  • Kitchen, meals and living are integrated into open plan layout and positioned at the rear for easy access to outdoor space
  • SLHC allows for quicker approval process and cost saving by bypassing planning permit requirements

 

 


 

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