Same suburb.
Completely new home.
Location
Cumberland LGA, Western Sydney
Build Type
Knockdown Rebuild
Feature
King Pool Included
Year
2025
Award Finalist
HIA NSW 2025
Custom Home
HIA NSW 2025 — Custom Home
Award Finalist
Housing Industry Association · New South Wales
“Recognition from the Housing Industry Association reflects a standard of design and construction that goes beyond the brief — it reflects a commitment to building homes that are genuinely considered.”
Location
Cumberland LGA, Western Sydney
Build Type
Knockdown Rebuild
Home Style
Contemporary Two-Storey
Key Feature
King Pool — built alongside
Client Goal
Stay in the suburb · New home for modern family life
Block Type
Established suburban block
They loved
the suburb.
Not the house.
This HIA NSW 2025 Custom Home Finalist began with a very specific vision — to create a home that balanced modern family living with practicality, privacy, and strong connection to the outdoors.
Located in Smithfield, this custom knockdown rebuild was designed for a young growing family transitioning from apartment living into a home tailored entirely around the way they live. The brief focused on functionality without compromise: dedicated entertaining spaces, strong indoor-outdoor flow, practical storage, and thoughtful zoning throughout the home.
“The biggest advantage of a knockdown rebuild is starting with a blank canvas while keeping everything you love about the location.”
Together, we designed a 332m² residence on a 575m² block that delivers on all fronts — combining thoughtful zoning, modern street appeal, and budget-conscious decision-making without compromise.
Transparent upfront pricing, in-house design team, and the ability to build the pool alongside the home — one contract, one handover. Everything complete when they moved back in.
The Brief
A modern family home designed for indoor-outdoor living — with a pool the whole family could use year-round. More space, better light, and a kitchen that opened to the backyard rather than faced a wall.
- Open-plan kitchen, dining and living to rear
- Pool integrated — not an afterthought
- Main suite separated from children's bedrooms
- Dedicated home office or study nook
- Street presence — a home that held its own on the street
The Design Response
King Homes NSW designed the floor plan from the block and the brief outward — not from an existing catalogue inward. The rear of the home was resolved first, positioning the pool and alfresco for the best solar access and sightlines from the kitchen.
- Kitchen island positioned with direct sightlines to pool
- Sliding doors across full rear width for alfresco connection
- Inclusion of a large mudroom, laundry, and drop zone
- A ground-floor guest suite
- Pool constructed during the build — pool deck poured with the slab
Three things worth
looking closely at.
The Pool-to-Kitchen Connection
The pool isn't visible from just outside — it's visible from the main area. The sightline was designed deliberately. This is the detail that most floor plans miss entirely.
Functional Drop Zone
generous drop zone and oversized laundry/mudroom for daily ease Designed this way intentionally to make sense for the family busy life.
One Contract. Home & Pool.
The pool was designed and built alongside the home — one contract, one builder, one handover. The family moved in to a completed home with a finished pool. No second building phase. Done.
Unlocking the potential of a suburban site
Building on an established block in Smithfield required careful planning long before construction began. With a relatively narrow frontage, neighbouring homes in close proximity, and site access constraints, every element of the design needed to work harder.
The clients wanted a family-sized home, a generous backyard, and a pool while maintaining privacy, natural light, and strong street appeal. Balancing these priorities within council requirements and the realities of the site demanded thoughtful design and detailed upfront planning.
A design-led approach that resolved challenges before construction
Our team assessed the site’s opportunities and constraints from the outset, allowing key decisions around home placement, pool positioning, privacy, access, and stormwater management to be resolved during the design phase.
Working collaboratively with the clients, we refined the floorplan and external selections to accommodate council and BASIX requirements without compromising the overall vision. By addressing potential issues early, the project progressed smoothly through construction and was delivered on time and within budget.
A home designed
around the life they
actually live.
The family moved into a completed home — with the pool finished. The kitchen faces the backyard. The alfresco runs the full width of the rear.
They’re still in the suburb they love. On the same block. In a home that’s nothing like the one they knocked down.
Location
Cumberland LGA
Build Type
Knockdown Rebuild
Pool
King Pool — built alongside
Common questions
How does a knockdown rebuild work?
Your existing home is demolished and a completely new home is built on the same block. You stay in the suburb you love — the home is designed from scratch around your brief, your block, and your family.
Can I include a pool in my knockdown rebuild?
Yes — and building the pool alongside the home is the most efficient way to do it. One contract, one builder, one handover. The pool is designed and built during construction so you move in with everything complete. No second disruption after you’ve settled in.
Do I need to own the land to start?
Yes — a knockdown rebuild requires you to own the existing property. If you’re considering purchasing a home with the intention of rebuilding, we can assess the block and its potential as part of an early conversation before you commit to the purchase.
Can I stay in my home during a knockdown rebuild?
No. Once demolition begins, you’ll need alternative accommodation until your new home is complete. During your initial consultation, we’ll walk you through the expected timeline so you can plan ahead with confidence.
Is a knockdown rebuild better value than renovating?
In many cases, yes. A knockdown rebuild allows you to create a brand-new home designed around your lifestyle without the compromises, hidden costs and structural limitations that often come with major renovations. It also provides the opportunity to improve energy efficiency, functionality and long-term value while staying in the location you already love.
Thinking about
your own rebuild?
Tell us about your block and what you’re trying to achieve. Our team will come back to you with honest, specific advice — no sales pressure, no obligation.
We build knockdown rebuilds across Sydney’s established suburbs — Cumberland, Sutherland Shire, Inner West, Hills District, Canterbury Bankstown, and beyond.
Transparent upfront pricing
All selections completed before you sign — no provisional sums, no surprises after contract.
Pool built alongside the home
One contract, one builder, everything complete at handover. No second phase after you move in.
In-house design team
Your home designed from your block and your brief — not from a standard catalogue.
HIA NSW 2025 — Custom Home Finalist
Industry recognition for design and construction quality.
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This HIA NSW 2025 Custom Home Finalist began with a very specific vision — to create a home that balanced modern family living with practicality, privacy, and strong connection to the outdoors.
Located in Smithfield, this custom knockdown rebuild was designed for a young growing family transitioning from apartment living into a home tailored entirely around the way they live. The brief focused on functionality without compromise: dedicated entertaining spaces, strong indoor-outdoor flow, practical storage, and thoughtful zoning throughout the home.
One of the key priorities was creating a layout that could support shift work, leading to the inclusion of a private ground-floor guest suite positioned away from the main living areas. The home also incorporates a dedicated study with a raked ceiling and bench-height window, designed to maximise natural light while maintaining usable wall space.
Throughout the design process, every square metre was carefully considered. A generous mudroom and oversized laundry create a practical transition between the garage and kitchen, while the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas connect directly to the outdoor entertaining space and pool.
Rather than dominating the backyard, the pool was designed as a visual centrepiece — visible from the staircase, kitchen, and living areas — while still preserving usable lawn and garden space for the family.
Externally, the home combines light-toned cladding, textured brickwork, and clean architectural lines to create an understated yet memorable street presence that sits comfortably within the established streetscape.
Despite site constraints, council requirements, and complex delivery access, the project was delivered on time and within budget, showcasing the value of thoughtful planning, collaboration, and tailored design.
Recognised as an HIA NSW 2025 Custom Home Finalist, this project reflects King Homes NSW’s commitment to creating homes that are not only visually striking, but designed to genuinely improve the way families live every day.
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