A corner block offers a unique building experience. When you’re building on a corner block, you have the opportunity to create multiple points of entry, get access to more sunlight, and even build a separate guest entryway.
If you’re looking to build your next home on a corner block, you need an experienced home designer who knows what factors to consider. To help you make the right building decision, here are the most important factors to consider.
If you have a home design in mind but are worried it won’t work with a corner block, Icon Homes are here to help. Thanks to our custom designs and expert eye, we can help to tailor any home design to suit your needs—including a corner block.
Corner blocks have two (or three) street facades
With a corner block, you have not one but two street views to consider. That’s why it is essential to find a design specific to corner blocks—your home needs to look good from all sides.
Multiple facades can present a unique opportunity to many homebuyers as a corner block gives you more of a canvas to showcase your individual style. However, some homebuilders struggle to create a design with more than one aesthetically pleasing facade. This is why it’s important to choose a home design that has been tailored specifically to a corner block—you want all the street-facing sides of the home to look good.
Multiple points of access
A regular house only has one point of access, usually the front door and a driveway. With a corner home, you have the unique opportunity to have multiple access points. Depending on what is permissible by your local council, you can have a different driveway, a guest entrance, a mudroom, and even just a quick entry to the back garden.
Multiple points of access to a home will require some security, so discuss with Icon Homes how you can make your additional entryways safe and secure.
Privacy
There are two angles to consider regarding privacy on a corner block home.
On the one hand, you have one less neighbour or neighbours, and therefore you have complete privacy on that boundary side. Corner blocks also allow for designs that take full advantage of the panoramic views by having a large alfresco area or a balcony.
However, privacy can be a concern for many corner block homeowners, as there are now two exposed sides of the home connected to the street. Depending on landscaping and design, passersby may be able to see into your home easier, or you may feel your home is not as secure.
Icon Homes specialises in creating a safe home for you and your family, including privacy for corner block builds. Speak with one of our specialists to find out how you can maximise your privacy without losing sunlight or views.
External walls can be a hotspot for graffiti
If your home has lots of large, empty walls connecting to the street, this can become irresistible for vandalism or graffiti artists to leave their mark. Many corner block homeowners find themselves in an endless battle of painting, repairing, and repainting external walls that have found themselves the target of vandalism.
A simple solution to deter vandals is installing fencing or landscaping to prevent anyone from reaching the wall. Alternatively, enlisting the help of a local artist to create a mural on your property can be just as effective (and brighten up the neighbourhood). As always, check with your local council to see what can be done.
If you’re looking to build your dream home on a corner block or perhaps wondering if one of our existing designs is suited for a corner block, Icon Homes is here to help. Thanks to our custom designs and expert eye, we can help you create the perfect home. Reach out to one of our team members to find out how.
