Explore split level house plans 

Sloping block? No worries! Split level homes are perfect for blocks that are anything but flat. By making the most of land that has its own special contours, you end up with a unique home ideally suited to your lifestyle. 

Split level homes weave together the best of single and double storey design using short staircases. The result? A spacious home that offers maximum natural light, airflow and ease of movement between living, kitchen and bedroom zones.

Rawson’s range of split level house plans gives you the flexibility to choose a design that’s ideal both for the block of land and your lifestyle. All our homes balance function with beauty, style with comfort and quality with value. Feel at home with our Rawson or Thrive home designs. 

FAQs 

What is a split level house?

A split level home is one where there are some short internal stairs linking different zones, however there is no complete floor level sitting on top of another. Split level homes are ideal for sloped land as they require less excavation and allow for ideal indoor-outdoor flow.

Is it cheaper to build a split level home?

Excavating a sloping block and building retaining walls in order to build a single or double storey home is very expensive. So, if you’re looking to build on a sloping block of land, a split level home will be the most affordable option.

What are the different styles of split-level homes?

Split level homes vary according to the direction of slope on the block they’ll be built on. In a ‘side split’ home, it’s common to have living space situated above a garage that’s been built on the lower side of a sideways sloping block. A ‘back split’ home is one where the land slopes away at the back, resulting in a single storey at the front but two storeys on the back. 

Is it easy to renovate a split level home?

Split levels are created in response to the slope of the land, meaning there’s less scope for radically altering the floor plan in a major renovation. However, when thinking about minor renovations, split level homes are no different to renovate than single or double storey homes.

Contact us today to learn more about your ideal split-level home.