Duplex & Dual Occupancy
A range of Dual Occupancy home designs by Boutique Homes
Boutique Homes offers an end-to-end dual occupancy solution, guiding you through feasibility, design, project management and construction with a seamless, considered approach. Specialising in side-by-side duplex and townhouse developments, we create homes that balance intelligent planning with refined design.
Whether you’re building alongside family, looking to live in one home while leasing or selling the other, or seeking to unlock the value of your land, dual occupancy presents a sophisticated opportunity for modern living and long-term investment. For owner occupiers and investors alike, replacing a single dwelling with multiple residences can maximise the potential of one block while creating greater flexibility and future value.
Supported by an experienced team and a carefully curated collection of dual occupancy designs, Boutique Homes delivers beautifully resolved homes without compromising on quality, functionality or style.
Our Dual Occupancy range includes:
- All-electric living
- Reverse cycle heating and cooling
- Quality inclusions selected for comfort and functionality
- Considered floorplans designed for modern living
- A guided building experience from feasibility through to construction
Want to find out more about Dual Occupancy? Get in touch to chat to our expert team.
Premium Dual Occupancy builders across Melbourne and Geelong
No matter what kind of dual living homes you’re looking to create, our professional dual occupancy builders deliver premium designs that are on time and on budget.
From side-by-side duplex designs to townhouses, our expertly crafted dual occupancy homes will give you maximum space and excellent value for money. To find out how we can help you with your dual occupancy home design and build, get in touch with us on (03) 9674 4500 today.
Expertly designed
Our range of dual occupancy designs and floor plans have been expertly designed to adhere to local area planning requirements. Personalise your home with flexible dual occupancy house plan options, custom interior selections, finishes and features and a choice of architecturally inspired facades.
Expertly delivered
Your experienced project team will guide you through the entire process of your dual occupancy build and design, providing expert advice and solutions. Your team will work directly with demolition contractors and builders, and leverage relationships with local councils for required approvals, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
Expertly crafted
We stand by the quality of the materials, fixtures and tradespeople we use in our dual living home designs and builds. Because of this, we can confidently back every Boutique home with a 25-year structural guarantee and our 12-month service warranty offering.
Dual occupancy designs & home floorplans
See below for some of our expertly crafted dual occupancy side-by-side duplex and townhouse floorplans and designs available across Melbourne and Geelong, Victoria.
Each dual occupancy home design is available with a selection of architecturally inspired facades and a range of design options so you can personalise your floorplan to suit your lifestyle.
Why choose Dual Occupancy?
Dual Occupancy home builds are trending in the booming Melbourne market and for good reason. ‘Side-by-side duplex’ or ‘townhouse’ developments are appealing to downsizers, investors and those wanting to maximise the value of their land.
Customer story
With two kids under six and a management job, Oscar and his wife Sarah were after a home that catered to the lifestyle of his family.
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Discover refined dual occupancy homes, designed with intelligent layouts and modern functionality.
Bourke
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The Bourke offers an expertly designed dual occupancy. The compact, two level design features four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Collins
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The Collins offers a clever dual occupancy house plan design and two-story layout with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Franklin
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The four-bedroom, three-bathroom Franklin duplex home has been designed with bayside council’s additional setback requirements and narrower blocks in mind.
Lonsdale
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Two detached townhouses, in a front-to-back orientation. Both featuring open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas, plus two car garage.
Spencer
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The side-by-side Spencer dual occupancy house design offers intuitively designed two-story living with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
See below our most frequently asked questions regarding Dual Occupancy
Dual occupancy, also known as side-by-side duplex, dual living or detached townhomes is the term for building two or more individual houses, with different contracts on the same block of land.
It’s an ideal option for investors looking to maximise the rental return on their land, by renting the houses and receiving multiple rental streams; or owner occupiers who are interested in moving into one home while with the ability to earn income by renting or selling out the separate space.
From the initial consultation, your personal Project Manager will work closely with you to advise on expected timelines for pre-construction and construction of your dual occupancy home.
Each council is different; however, your Project Manager will be able to assist in making this process as streamlined as possible. Remember that obtaining the planning permit is essentially the halfway point.
As expert duplex and townhouse dual occupancy home builders, we pride ourselves on taking the headache out of the planning process. It begins with ensuring all the due diligence is done pre-deposit and then firming up your proposal to ensure the application has the best chance of approval in a timely manner. You will be involved by approving all changes requested.
Allow 8-9 months depending on the size of your home. Please refer to our ‘Guide to Building Your Home’ for all your construction related queries.
Our dual occupancy development specialists will review the site for you and let you know what’s possible. It’s a complimentary service. Simply send through the title documents or section 32 and we’ll do the rest.
Our upfront price includes complete Project Management of you dual occupation development. This will include a dedicated expert Project Manager who will guide you through the consultation, pre-construction and construction phases. Get in touch to speak with one of our Developments Consultants who will be able to provide a complimentary site assessment to see what’s possible on your land.
Our Project Manager will assist you through the entire dual occupation application and construction phase. If you are interested in starting the process, simply fill out the contact form to organise an obligation free consultation.