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Designs for sloping blocks

Engineered floorplans that work with the contour of your block — split-levels, drop-offs, and stepped facades. Browse all sloping-block designs.

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Architectural Sloping Block House Designs

For more than 30 years, Montgomery Homes has built a strong reputation in the market as the sloping site specialists. This reputation was built from our engineered split level slab technique that works with the gradient of any block. If you are building on a sloping block, Montgomery Homes will maximise the practical and aesthetic qualities of your split level home to create not only a unique and beautiful home, but a home with manageable driveways, abundant light, natural ventilation, great storage, minimal excavation and wonderful views and outlooks.

Architectural split level home design on a sloping block

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Maximising your Sloping Block House Design

Split level homes are the most elegant solution to building a home on a sloping block. They are designed to follow the natural slope of the land, resulting in a breath-taking split level home that is both unique and spacious. Building on a sloping block is much more achievable than you think, but it’s important you consult a specialist in the area to ensure your house is delivered to a quality standard and your sloping block is maximised to its full potential. Generally anything with a slope greater than 2 metres across the building site will require a specialised split level home builder.

Riviera 2 264 Display Home
Montgomery Homes split level home built on a sloping site
Stepped slab construction on a sloping block

What is a Stepped Slab?

The Montgomery Homes stepped slab technique is one of our best kept secrets and is ideal for building a single or double storey home. Whilst a split-level or tri-level home is better suited to a steeper sloping block, this option allows us to cater for blocks of land that have a slight slope. Traditional ‘cut and fill’ techniques require heavy excavation, resulting in steeper driveways and the need for retaining walls post-handover. When building on a slight slope, stairs (or a “stepped slab”) on a smaller scale can allow us to work with the site and adapt the home design accordingly.

The Benefits of Building on a Sloping Block

When approached and developed appropriately, houses built on sloped land can provide maximum return when it’s time to sell it. Higher ceilings, a more unique and architectural design, reduced driveway steepness, less cut and fill, a better back yard and lower site costs are just some of the advantages. Typically homes situated above sea level (i.e. sloping sites) tend to sell above the average house price versus homes that are less elevated, therefore delivering a greater return over time.

Montgomery Homes Carolina Grande facade
Alfresco outdoor living in an Avoca 245 display home

Experience You Can Build On

Montgomery Homes have been building houses on steep sites, along with building on gently sloping blocks, for more than 30 years. In diagram A, we introduce a step into the slab to allow the house to follow the natural gradient of the block, whereas a standard “cut and fill” approach results in additional ongoing costs after handover, such as large retaining walls, a steep driveway, increased piering and drainage issues. Our experienced team knows what it takes to generate a great outcome for all clients.

Home design FAQs

At Montgomery Homes we understand that building a new home is an exciting life milestone, and we build every home as if it were our own - ensuring quality from the inside out. The timeframe for building a new home varies according to a number of factors including, but not limited to - the home design selected (single-storey vs double-storey or split-level), the individual specifications of the block of land (including site accessibility and condition), and external approvals (such as local council and BASIX). Behind every Montgomery Homes build is a team who are passionate about seeing your dream home come to life. Please get in touch with our team to enquire about the build timeline for your new home.

We know you want your home to look and feel unique which is why we offer flexible home designs and floor plans. While some builders limit you to certain designs and parameters, we offer the freedom to build the home you’ve always wanted with flexible architectural home designs suited to your lifestyle and design goals. If you want to move the master bedroom to the back of the house or convert a home theatre into a gym, we can adapt our floorplans and bring your vision to life.

Our home designs include a wide range of features, such as:

  • Spacious bedrooms and living areas

  • Functional kitchens with high-quality appliances

  • Energy-efficient designs and materials

  • Modern bathrooms with premium fittings.

In our Selections Gallery, you can also customise your design with additional features, ensuring the finished product is perfect for your lifestyle.

Our home designs include a wide range of features, such as:

  • Spacious bedrooms and living areas

  • Functional kitchens with high-quality appliances

  • Energy-efficient designs and materials

  • Modern bathrooms with premium fittings.

In our Selections Gallery, you can also customise your design with additional features, ensuring the finished product is perfect for your lifestyle.

Yes! Montgomery Homes has a strong reputation for being the go-to builder for sloping blocks and difficult sites. When approaching a sloping site, our team of experts work with the natural gradient of the land to maximise potential views, breezes, and natural light. Explore the benefits of a split level home.

Of course! With block sizes on the decline, we have expanded our range of home designs to suit narrow blocks. We have home designs ranging from 5.7 metres all the way to 29.27 metres. Explore our range of narrow home designs.

The right home design will depend on the size and slope of the land. For example, if you have a narrow block, our team will recommend designs from our narrow home design collection. Likewise, if land has a challenging slope, we might recommend a split-level home design to make the most of the land. We’ll help you choose the right home design for the unique challenges of your property. You can choose the facade theme, the internal and external colours, and more! We’ll be with you through the entire process, so you can rest assured knowing you’ll receive the brand new home you’ve been dreaming of.

Building Process

How long does it take to build a house?

At Montgomery Homes we understand that building a new home is an exciting life milestone, and we build every home as if it were our own - ensuring quality from the inside out. The timeframe for building a new home varies according to a number of factors including, but not limited to - the home design selected (single-storey vs double-storey or split-level), the individual specifications of the block of land (including site accessibility and condition), and external approvals (such as local council and BASIX). Behind every Montgomery Homes build is a team who are passionate about seeing your dream home come to life. Please get in touch with our team to enquire about the build timeline for your new home.

Home Designs

Can I customise one of your existing floorplans?

We know you want your home to look and feel unique which is why we offer flexible home designs and floor plans. While some builders limit you to certain designs and parameters, we offer the freedom to build the home you’ve always wanted with flexible architectural home designs suited to your lifestyle and design goals. If you want to move the master bedroom to the back of the house or convert a home theatre into a gym, we can adapt our floorplans and bring your vision to life.

What is included in a typical home design?

Our home designs include a wide range of features, such as:

  • Spacious bedrooms and living areas

  • Functional kitchens with high-quality appliances

  • Energy-efficient designs and materials

  • Modern bathrooms with premium fittings.

In our Selections Gallery, you can also customise your design with additional features, ensuring the finished product is perfect for your lifestyle.

Inclusions

What is included in a typical home design?

Our home designs include a wide range of features, such as:

  • Spacious bedrooms and living areas

  • Functional kitchens with high-quality appliances

  • Energy-efficient designs and materials

  • Modern bathrooms with premium fittings.

In our Selections Gallery, you can also customise your design with additional features, ensuring the finished product is perfect for your lifestyle.

Site Suitability

Can you build homes on difficult or steep blocks?

Yes! Montgomery Homes has a strong reputation for being the go-to builder for sloping blocks and difficult sites. When approaching a sloping site, our team of experts work with the natural gradient of the land to maximise potential views, breezes, and natural light. Explore the benefits of a split level home.

Do you have home designs for narrow blocks?

Of course! With block sizes on the decline, we have expanded our range of home designs to suit narrow blocks. We have home designs ranging from 5.7 metres all the way to 29.27 metres. Explore our range of narrow home designs.

Can I choose any home from the Montgomery Homes collection?

The right home design will depend on the size and slope of the land. For example, if you have a narrow block, our team will recommend designs from our narrow home design collection. Likewise, if land has a challenging slope, we might recommend a split-level home design to make the most of the land. We’ll help you choose the right home design for the unique challenges of your property. You can choose the facade theme, the internal and external colours, and more! We’ll be with you through the entire process, so you can rest assured knowing you’ll receive the brand new home you’ve been dreaming of.

The Montgomery Homes Difference

  1. 01

    Award-Winning, Quality Homes

    We build each home as if it were our own, and we're proud to have collected myriad awards throughout our 35 years, recognising our home designs and our talented, hardworking employees.

  2. 02

    Designs For Any Site

    If your block is narrow, slopes downward, upward, sideways, or is uniquely shaped, our specialist building techniques and 300+ home designs allow us to work with almost any site.

  3. 03

    Superior Inclusions

    We confidently invite you to compare our inclusions to other new home builders, and discover that the quality inclusions we offer as standard is what other builders sell as costly upgrades.

  4. 04

    Quality Assurance Checks

    Enjoy peace of mind when you build with Montgomery Homes, with our thorough Quality Assurance checks undertaken at critical stages throughout the build to ensure the highest standard.

  5. 05

    Exceptional Customer Service

    Our advanced systems provide fast and efficient service to progress your new home to construction as soon as possible. We pride ourselves on a personalised and enjoyable experience throughout your home-building

  6. 06

    Financial Stability and Longevity

    For more than 35 years, Montgomery Homes has operated with a strong balance sheet and zero debt, you're in safe hands with a builder committed to building new homes now and into the future.

Award-winning homes, year after year

Montgomery Homes has been recognised with HIA Hunter Region and NSW Display Home of the Year awards across multiple years — recognition of the quality, design and craftsmanship we build into every home.

Ready to maximise the potential of your sloping block?

Get in touch with our sloping site specialists for a free site assessment and discover the perfect split level design for your block.