Shaped by nature. Built by craftsmen.
Custom luxury homes on the NSW South Coast and Southern Highlands
Designed and built under one roof by FANDR, a Gerringong builder known for simple forms, natural materials and craftsmanship that lasts for generations.
The FANDR Homestead
What is a FANDR Homestead?
A FANDR Homestead brings together simple architectural forms, natural Australian materials and traditional craftsmanship, designed for the way families live now. Timber, stone and steel are left as finished surfaces, so every detail is honest and built to last.
Each one is designed around its land, from coastal blocks in Gerringong and Kiama to rural acreage in Bowral and Berrima.
Explore the collections
Concept Studio
A new kind of Australian homestead
Three original FANDR collections, built on honest materials and exposed structure. Tailor one to your land, family and budget, or use it as the starting point for something fully custom.
Images of our collections are design visualisations.
Chapel Collection
Simple form, strong presence. Strong rooflines over stone walls, with exposed timber ceilings and trusses.
Explore the Chapel Collection
Barn Collection
Built with purpose. Broad, generous forms, heavy timber framing and timber cladding.
Explore the Barn Collection
Grace Collection
Where strength meets refinement. Stone and lime-washed masonry, courtyards, wings and verandahs.
Explore the Grace CollectionWhat we build
Custom homes, extensions and renovations
Custom new homes
Premium homes designed around your land and built by our own team, from coastal blocks to country acreage.
Extensions and renovations
Award-winning renovations that respect the original home and add the space and light you need.
Studios and granny flats
Secondary dwellings built to the same standard as our homes, for family, guests or extra income.
How it works
Design. Model. Build.
One team takes your home from the first sketch to the final finish.
- 01
Design
We design your home from one of our three collections, tailored to your land, your family and your budget.
- 02
3D model and pricing
Your home is built digitally, piece by piece, exactly to the engineering and architectural plans. Every element is measured and quantified, so your price is accurate.
- 03
Build
Built by craftsmen from our own team, with the same care from the frame to the final finish.
Selected work
Built by craftsmen
Every FANDR project is built by our own team, with the same care for detail from the frame to the final finish.
Winner 2022Berry, NSW
Winner, HIA NSW Renovation/Addition Project $800,001 to $1.2 million. A complete transformation that opened the home to the light and the landscape.
See the projectBella Vista, NSW
Considered joinery, custom details and finishes chosen to last, built with the same care in every room.
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Client reviews
Five-star rated on Google
Every one of our Google reviews is five stars. Here's what our clients say about working with FANDR.
"Nathan and his team at FANDR demonstrate an incredible attention to detail and craftsmanship that truly sets them apart."
"They took my initial vision and amplified it! In just a few short weeks they transformed this unused space into a room we use every day."
"I was truly impressed with Nathan's prior planning, transparency throughout the job and his almost mentally insane attention to detail. The team are pure craftsmen."
"They showed us the true meaning of professionalism, consistency and meticulousness from day one during the initial consult meeting, right the way through to project completion."
"Nathan and Jordy did an amazing job. Not only that, they were incredibly easy to work with and very professional."
Our philosophy
"Maybe the answer was to strip it back"
Nate Roussos started as a carpenter, often told his attention to detail was too fussy. FANDR is built on the idea that you simplify the architecture, never the craftsmanship. We put more into less.
About FANDRWhere we build
Builders on the South Coast and Southern Highlands
Based in Gerringong, we design and build homes across two of NSW's most beautiful regions.
South Coast
- Gerringong
- Gerroa
- Kiama
- Berry
- Jervis Bay
- Mollymook
Southern Highlands
- Bowral
- Mittagong
- Moss Vale
- Berrima
- Robertson
- Bundanoon
Questions
Building with FANDR
How much does a custom home cost on the South Coast?
As a guide, our custom homes start from around $1.5 million. Your site, the size of the home and your finishes all affect the final cost, which is why we design to your budget from the first sketch and price every home accurately before you commit. We also design and build smaller studios and secondary dwellings.
How long does it take to design and build a home?
Allow around six months from starting design to a signed building contract. Construction time depends on the size of the home and the site, and you'll have a build program with your contract.
Can you build from my architect's plans?
Yes. We're happy to collaborate with your architect or designer and bring our building knowledge in early.
Do you build on sloping or bushfire-prone sites?
Yes. We review every site's survey, council rules and bushfire, flood and heritage overlays before we design, so your home suits the land from the start.
Begin your homestead
Tell us about your land and the home you have in mind. Nate reads every application personally.
Start your application