Little secret

Canny tricks, legwork and partnering with a volume builder delivered an affordable, sustainable home for this young Melbourne couple.

Anna Cumming

HOUSE PROFILE Reservoir, VIC AT A GLANCE - Modest first home on a budget - Built by a volume builder - All-electric, 7.5-Star efficient home In their 30s and long-term renters in the northern Melbourne suburb of Reservoir, Jess and Nathan never thought they would manage to own their own home, much less a high-performing, sustainable one. However, by being savvy with their land choice, taking full advantage of government grants and working with a volume builder, they were able to make Blueberry House a reality, moving in in October 2023. They are quick to point out that as Nathan is an architectural draftsperson who was working for a volume builder at the time, he was able to create a custom design to suit the tricky block and still have it built by…

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