Browsing new homes online can be inspiring, but there are limits to designing from the couch.
While the images may be stunning and floorplans easy to follow, nothing quite compares to visiting a display and experiencing your dream home for yourself.
“Even with everything online, there is still so much benefit in touching, feeling and walking through the home,” says Helena O’Brien, NSW Sales Manager, Clarendon Homes.
“People want to experience the design so that they can say, ‘We could entertain here, our bed will go here, I can put my desk there’.”
Mrs O’Brien says Clarendon Homes has 18 villages with 38 homes and 5 granny flats on display across NSW featuring many different designs, so it’s helpful to do some research before hitting the road. This way, you can make sure you see the specific homes on your wish list.
“You might fall in love with the Boston. We have nine different Bostons out on display with different facades, so if you plan your journey, you can see them all and compare them,” she says.
Display homes are one of the best ways buyers can understand what their future home will look like.
Inside the display village – The important first step
Before heading to a display village, it can be helpful to use the Clarendon Homes website to select your favourite facade and floorplan and do a price estimate.
“You might say, ‘I love this house, but I don't like the facade that's on display’, and we can show you different options that will work,” says Mrs O’Brien.
As you walk through the home, you can think about how the layout, bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas will suit your lifestyle.
“If you go into the Boston, you might think, 'I love this, but I want my bedroom at the back instead of the front, or we need an extra ensuite,’ but you might not know this without walking through it,” she says.
Visiting in person also means you can see the build quality, taking away any uncertainties about your investment.
“When buyers see our displays, they comment that they look like custom-build homes, even though we’re not custom builders. They can see the quality that goes into making the designs functional and stylish,” she says.
Clarendon Homes's display homes help buyers get a practical sense of what a home is like to live in.
From inspiration to personalisation: The role of the Lifestyle Studio
Beyond facades and floorplans, it’s also important to see and touch all the fittings and fixtures that will appear in your home.
At a Clarendon Homes Lifestyle Studio – located in Beresfield and Norwest – you can view and compare everything from carpets to tiles, paint to curtains, guided by the experts.
“We will show you our Standard, Aspire and Luxe ranges, which all have different price points,” says Mrs O’Brien.
Mrs O’Brien says the beauty of seeing all these features in one place means you can work with qualified interior designers to achieve the perfect overall look.
The team splits decision making across three days – starting with kitchen and joinery, followed by air conditioning, carpets, windows and wardrobes, and finally focusing on tiles and electricals.
“You’ll talk to all the experts in those fields, and they are there to give you the best value and designs, and make sure your home is working for your needs,” she says.
With Clarendon Homes Lifestyle Studio, it's easy to compare finishes and fittings with expert advice.
Confidence with an experienced, trusted builder
Clarendon Homes was established in 1978 and has delivered over 40,000 brand new homes, so buyers can arrive at a display knowing they’ll be in experienced hands, Mrs O’Brien explains.
“We take pride in our builds. We want people to open the door to friends, and for them to say, ‘Wow, what a great build’,” says Mrs O’Brien.
After so many years of building across NSW, Mrs O’Brien says the team will give honest advice about the right home for your block and ensure it’s tailored to your local climate.
“We focus on trust and quality and offer a Lifetime Structural Warranty,” she says.
For buyers keen to walk through their potential new home, Clarendon Homes has 18 displays across Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Region, open 7 days a week.
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