Grand Designs AU

Building a big house in inner city Melbourne is a tricky business. Annalise and Kim have devised a strategy to overcome these obstacles and transform their cramped 1850s Carlton terrace.

Inverloch, VIC. In 2016, a fire destroyed the much-loved old family homestead on Alistair and Belinda’s dairy farm, in Inverloch, Victoria.

After being paralysed when hit by a car on his motorbike a number of years ago Trevor and his wife Jeanette are looking to build a very special home close to nature.

Coburg. Marc and Felicity have dreams of building a non-toxic, passive home and after years of work, the unthinkable happens – a fire sweeps through their beloved home just as they are about to move in. Will their dreams be shattered forever?

Ascot. Joe and Hayley design high-end homes for others, but this is their chance to build their own. The curved, bold design includes a monumental staircase and a full-sized tennis court – but is it too ambitious?

Greenwich, NSW. Dion and Turi have big plans but a limited budget when they build a new, harbourside home. As the daring build, with a lap pool running through it, becomes all-consuming, there are doubts they will finish.

Hawkesbury, NSW. Simon and Lauren want to convert a tiny 150-year-old church into their family home. This means honouring the history of the church while creating a modern house – will they succeed?

North Perth. Perth couple Angelo and Kasi love the bulky concrete buildings from the 1950s. But when they see the plans for their new family home, there are a few surprises. Will they embrace the unique design?

Tamar. Matt and Eloise leave Melbourne for Tasmania. But the budget for their build means Matt has to do most of the work himself. An injury, pregnancy and a giant Great Dane puppy all add to the chaos!

Hawthorn. David and Jenny have a dream to live in a super-modern terrace house in a traditional suburb. But their daring plan to create a three-storey home really pushes stress levels and finances to the limit.