Possum House

The Possum is a single-storey, 170m² family home designed to suit a wide range of urban and suburban settings.

Originally developed for compact inner-urban sites, its 10-metre-wide footprint maximises narrow blocks while still offering generous living spaces. The flexible layout includes 3–4 bedrooms, two bathrooms, a powder room, and a study nook. The fourth room can function as either a bedroom or a second living area, with the option to open directly onto the backyard to enhance indoor–outdoor connection.

A staggered floorplan supports adaptable orientation — whether north is to the rear or side — making it easier to optimise for performance and comfort. The modest front verandah and simple gable form allow it to sit comfortably within both established streetscapes and new developments. A carport or enclosed garage can also be added to suit site needs.

What’s in a name?

The Possum House is named for the Leadbeater Possum, the faunal emblem of Victoria.

The possum lives primarily in the ash forests and sub-alpine woodlands of Victoria’s central highlands and is threatened by loss of habitat from logging. There are active recovery efforts to establish locations of the remaining possum colonies and provide them with logging exclusion zones.

We celebrate and acknowledge our connection to the land—each of our homes is named after an endangered Australian animal, highlighting the impact of development on native habitats. As part of this commitment, we donate a percentage of our profits to Bush Heritage Australia to help protect and restore biodiversity.