Melbourne Townhouse Builder Fixed price, turnkey homes

Sienna Homes is a Victorian-owned, licensed townhouse builder founded in 2007. Based in Rowville, Victoria, Sienna Homes specialises exclusively in fixed-price turnkey townhouses in new land estates across Melbourne’s growth corridors, with nearly two decades of experience and more than 14 industry awards.

• Founded: 2007
• Builder’s Licence: CDB-U 49207
• ABN: 66 128 617 532
• Head office: 3 Corporate Avenue, Rowville VIC 3178
• Industry memberships: HIA & Master Builders Association Victoria
• Google rating: 4.3 stars, 155 reviews

Sienna Homes is a 100% locally owned and operated business. Every member of our team is based here in Victoria. We’re a member of the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Master Builders Association Victoria (MBAV), and we hold a current Victorian Building Authority registration under licence CDB-U 49207.

Our track record is backed by consistent industry recognition. Sienna Homes has won more than 14 industry awards across HIA and MBAV, including:

• 2022: HIA Affordable Housing Award Winner
• 2021: HIA Affordable Housing Award Winner
• 2020: HIA Affordable Housing Award Winner
• 2018: MBAV Best Display Home $250,000–$300,000 Winner
• 2018: HIA Affordable Housing: Tulliallan Townhomes Winner
• 2018: HIA Victorian Medium Builder of the Year Finalist

Sienna Homes specialises exclusively in the design and construction of fixed-price turnkey townhouses in new land estates across Melbourne, Victoria. Townhouses are the only product we build. That singular focus is what makes us one of Melbourne’s most experienced townhouse specialists.

We don’t build custom homes, standalone houses or knock-down-rebuilds. By concentrating on one product type across multiple estates, we’ve developed deep expertise in townhouse design, construction efficiency and estate-specific planning requirements. That expertise translates directly into better outcomes for buyers: consistent quality, predictable costs and a genuinely straightforward process.

Townhouse specialists:

Most volume builders offer a wide range of housing types. We don’t. Townhouses are all we do, which means our designs, our supplier relationships and our build systems are all optimised for this specific product.

Volume pricing, personal service:

We’re sized to offer the cost efficiencies of a larger builder without losing the personal attention that makes the process less stressful. You’ll have a dedicated New Homes Consultant and a Project Coordinator from first enquiry through to handover.

Genuinely fixed price:

The price in your contract is the price you pay. No unexpected build costs added through construction.

Award-winning design:

More than 14 industry awards across HIA and MBAV, including four consecutive HIA Affordable Housing wins from 2019 to 2022.

Victorian owned and operated:

Our team is based in Victoria. We’ve been building in Melbourne’s growth corridors since 2007.

Sienna Homes builds fixed-price turnkey townhouses in new land estates across Melbourne’s South East, North and West growth corridors. Current and recent locations include Officer, Pakenham East, Clyde, Clyde North, Sunbury and Mickelham.

New estates are added regularly as we secure sites across Melbourne’s expanding suburbs.

Sienna Homes currently has display homes in Clyde North. If you don’t see your preferred suburb listed, get in touch and we can let you know when new estates are released in areas that suit you.

Yes. Sienna Homes sells all its townhouses off the plan, meaning you purchase from a floorplan and artist impressions before construction has started on your specific home.

This is standard practice for estate-based townhouse developments and comes with a genuine advantage: you secure the home at today’s price before the build commences. It also means you get the opportunity to choose your internal colour scheme during the pre-construction phase, so the home feels personalised from day one.

Most Sienna Homes developments are sold before the land is titled. We keep buyers updated throughout the titling period, and once your land titles are in place, the build process moves into its active phase. From land title to keys typically takes 10 to 12 months.

A fixed-price turnkey townhouse from Sienna Homes means two things. First, the price in your contract is the total price you pay for the build, with no hidden costs added through construction. Second, the home is complete and ready to move into when you collect the keys, with no additional work required.

What’s included as standard:

Every Sienna Homes townhouse includes the following as part of the fixed price:

• Laminate timber-look flooring to living areas and carpet to bedrooms
• Stone benchtops in the kitchen
• Fisher & Paykel oven, induction cooktop and dishwasher
• Daikin split system air conditioning for the main living area
• Emerald heat pump hot water system
• Double-glazed windows throughout
• Roller block-out blinds to living, bedroom and wet area windows
• LED downlights throughout all internal rooms
• Full landscaping, garden beds and paving
• Side and rear fencing
• Motorised remote-entry garage door with two handsets
• Fold-down clothesline and letterbox

Everything else you need to make the home habitable is in the price. You just bring your furniture and plug-in appliances.

What about upgrades?

There is a defined list of optional upgrades available for each development, covering things like engineered oak flooring, additional Daikin split systems, a security alarm, or upgraded kitchen appliances. None of these are necessary for the home to function. Upgrades are selected during pre-construction and added to your contract as a variation at a transparent, agreed price.

No. Sienna Homes does not offer knock-down-rebuild. We build townhouses exclusively in new land estates on greenfield sites, working with land developers rather than on existing residential blocks.

If you’re looking for a knock-down-rebuild solution, that falls outside what we offer. What we do provide is an affordable, fixed-price turnkey townhouse in a new estate community, with a comprehensive inclusions package and a straightforward buying process designed to minimise stress from start to finish.

Yes. Sienna Homes publishes prices on the Now Selling page of the website, where you can browse current developments, floorplans and pricing across all active estates.

Because our homes are sold as fixed-price turnkey packages, the price you see is the complete build contract price with all standard inclusions. There is a separate land contract with the developer, so your total investment is the land price plus the build contract price combined.

Pricing varies by development, lot size and floorplan. If you’d like a clear breakdown of the total cost for a specific home, our New Homes Consultants can walk you through it without obligation.

All Sienna Homes townhouses are designed to meet a minimum 7-star NatHERS Whole-of-Home energy rating, assessed by an independent energy rater. Depending on orientation, some homes rate higher. The 7-star standard is built into our design process from the outset. It is not an upgrade and it is not an add-on.

How we design for 7-star performance

• Living areas are positioned to capture natural light where possible
• Double glazing is a standard inclusion across all townhouses
• Upgraded insulation batts are installed to all external walls and the roof cavity
• Layouts are arranged to balance winter warmth with summer shade
• Window placement and orientation are optimised for Melbourne’s climate zone, including on narrow lots common in new estates

Whole-of-Home ready

We specify efficient electric systems across hot water, heating and cooling to ensure every home meets Whole-of-Home energy requirements. The Emerald heat pump hot water system and Daikin reverse-cycle air conditioning are included as standard. Solar can be added as an upgrade for even lower running costs.

For buyers, the practical advantage is simple: 7-star compliance is already built into your fixed-price package. You don’t need to make technical decisions or pay extra to meet minimum energy standards. The result is a home that’s comfortable year-round, efficient to run, and ready for Victoria’s all-electric future.

Sienna Homes townhouses do not offer floorplan changes or structural modifications. The homes are pre-engineered, and custom structural changes are not available. However, buyers do have a genuine choice over their internal colour scheme, selecting from four designer palettes, plus an optional list of upgrades to personalise comfort and finish.

Colour scheme selection

Our Interior Designer has curated four internal colour schemes. You choose one during the pre-construction phase, and it covers all the key interior surfaces of your home:

The external colour scheme and facade design are fixed for each development, as they are pre-approved by the land developer. No external changes can be made.

Available upgrade options

• Daikin multi-head split system options
• Ceiling fans (white or silver, with or without lighting)
• Engineered oak floating flooring to living areas in lieu of standard laminate
• Framed mirrored sliding robe doors in lieu of standard vinyl doors
• Glass splashback in lieu of tiled splashback
• Upgraded Fisher & Paykel kitchen appliances
• Security alarm system
• Home network provisions and additional CAT 6 multimedia points
• EV charger circuit
• Additional power points, USB outlets and TV points

Upgrades are added as a variation to your build contract. If you request changes more than 30 days after contract signing, a $500 administration fee applies (subject to approval).

From contract signing to key handover, buyers should plan for a total timeline of approximately 12 to 18 months. The largest variable is land titling, which is controlled by the land developer and can shift the overall timeline significantly.

Here’s how the process breaks down:

Your dedicated Project Coordinator is your single point of contact throughout construction. Fortnightly progress updates are provided, and inspection appointments can be arranged through your coordinator.

Sienna Homes uses a split-contract structure, meaning there are two separate contracts: one with the land developer for the land, and one with Sienna Homes for the build. Each has its own payment schedule. The build contract uses a progress payment system tied to construction milestones.

Before proceeding to contract, Sienna Homes asks all purchasers to complete a finance pre-qualification with our nominated broker. This takes around 24 hours and gives both parties confidence before moving to deposit stage. You’re welcome to use your own broker or lender after that point.

If you’re using a lender, a copy of your pre-approval is required before land settlement, followed by signed loan documents within 14 days of settlement. If you’re self-funding, a recent bank statement is required.

Any upgrades selected will be added as a variation to your build contract. Make sure you provide your lender with the final contract price including signed variations before settlement.

Yes. Sienna Homes has display homes available to visit by appointment in Melbourne’s South East. Current display homes are located in Clyde North.

Visiting a display is the best way to experience the quality of our inclusions, the feel of our floorplans and the finish of our colour schemes in person, rather than making a decision from photos alone. Our team can walk you through the home, answer your questions and help you understand what’s included as standard versus what’s available as an upgrade.

Display home appointments are available at a time that suits you. Call us on 1800 SIENNA or book online.

Sienna Homes townhouses are popular with investors. As a builder we’re not qualified to offer financial advice, but we can outline the practical features that make our townhouses attractive as investment properties in Melbourne’s growth corridors.

• Depreciation benefits. New builds offer depreciation schedules on both the building structure and fixtures that established properties cannot match.
• Low maintenance. New homes come with new systems, a 7-year structural warranty and no heritage issues. Less maintenance means fewer unexpected costs for landlords.
• Rental demand. Townhouses in new estates in Melbourne’s growth corridors attract strong demand from families and professionals seeking modern, low-maintenance homes.
• No hidden build costs. The fixed-price turnkey structure means your total build investment is known from the outset, making cash flow planning and finance approval more straightforward.
• 7-star energy rating. Energy-efficient homes are increasingly attractive to tenants because they’re cheaper to run. This is a standard feature of every Sienna Homes townhouse.

We’d always encourage you to seek independent financial and tax advice before purchasing as an investment.

Related: Are townhouses a good investment?

Yes. A significant proportion of Sienna Homes buyers are first-home buyers, and our fixed-price turnkey model is particularly well suited to people buying their first home because there are no hidden costs, no need to manage trades and no decisions that require technical expertise.

The process is designed to be clear and manageable from the start. You’ll have a New Homes Consultant who can explain every step, help you understand the payment schedule, and connect you with our nominated broker for a no-obligation finance pre-qualification that takes around 24 hours.

Sienna Homes provides a 7-year structural warranty from the date of the Certificate of Occupancy, domestic building insurance during construction, a 90-day maintenance period after handover, and a complimentary 12-month RACV Emergency Home Assist subscription.

In detail:

• 7-year structural warranty: Your home is covered for structural defects for seven years from the date of your Certificate of Occupancy, subject to maintaining the home in accordance with the CSIRO guide provided in your contract and handover pack.
• Domestic building insurance: Your home is covered by domestic building insurance throughout the construction period.
• 90-day maintenance period: Within 90 days of handover, contact your Project Coordinator to report any maintenance items. We’ll arrange an inspection and action the agreed items in a timely way. Submit your list via the Maintenance Request Form provided at handover, ideally towards the end of the 90-day window to capture everything.
• RACV Emergency Home Assist: A complimentary 12-month subscription to RACV Emergency Home Assist is included with every new home. This provides around-the-clock access to accredited tradespeople for plumbing, electrical and lockout emergencies.
• Private inspector rights: You’re welcome to engage your own private inspector during construction at any stage, provided you advise us before construction commences. Inspection reports must be provided to Sienna Homes within 24 hours of the inspection.

We have a client portal where all of your home documentation is stored for your convenience. You can also book your maintenance through the portal.

Contact us about warranty or maintenance

In most cases, Sienna Homes townhouses do not have an owners’ corporation. Each townhouse is built on its own individual lot with its own slab, wall and roof system, so shared common property, which is the trigger for an owners’ corporation, does not typically apply.

An owners’ corporation is only required when there is shared common property such as a private road, shared driveway or communal reserve. Where this applies to a specific development, it will be clearly disclosed in the contract and selling documentation before you purchase.

If you have questions about a specific estate, our team can confirm the owners’ corporation status before you proceed.

Ask about a specific development

A volume home builder is a builder that constructs a large number of pre-designed homes each year, achieving efficiencies in pricing and build time by working from standardised designs and established supplier and trade relationships. Volume builders typically deliver hundreds or thousands of homes annually, in contrast to custom builders who design and price each home individually.

Sienna Homes operates as a specialist volume builder within the townhouse category. Because we build the same product types repeatedly across multiple Melbourne estates, we can offer:

• A high standard of inclusions at a price point that’s difficult to match through a custom build
• Consistent construction quality underpinned by established trade and supplier relationships
• A predictable, well-documented process backed by years of refinement
• The buying power to use quality brands, including Fisher & Paykel, Daikin, Polytec and Colorbond as standard inclusions

What makes our model a little different from the largest volume builders is that we stay small enough to offer genuine personal service. One point of contact through the build, a consistent team, and the kind of attention that gets lost when a builder is operating at very large scale.

Yes. Sienna Homes can provide tailored information about current developments, pricing, the buying process, standard inclusions, upgrade options and finance pre-qualification. There is no obligation to proceed.

The best starting points are:

• Now Selling: current developments, floorplans and pricing
• Display Homes: book an appointment to see our quality in person
• First Home Buyer hub: guides, calculators and process information
• Process Guide: download the complete guide to building a Sienna Homes townhouse
• Inclusions & Upgrades brochure: full details on what’s included as standard and what can be upgraded

To speak with someone directly, call us on 1800 SIENNA (1800 743 662), email contactus@siennagroup.com.au, or complete the enquiry form and a New Homes Consultant will be in touch promptly.