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Northwood Lane Cove build context
Northwood 2066 · Lane Cove

Builder Northwood, Lane Cove

Northwood is the small harbour-fall enclave between Longueville and Greenwich on Woodford Bay. Federation mansions and inter-war heritage on 600–1,400m² blocks. Heritage Conservation Areas cover virtually all streets. Sandstone-dominant with substantial harbour fall. Premium for protected harbour outlook and tightly-held character.

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Council

Lane Cove

Median price

$4.0M–$8.0M

Typical lot

600–1,400m²

Soil class

M (sandstone ridges) / H–E (river fall)

Northwood build context

Council
Lane Cove Council
Postcode
2066
Primary zoning
R2 Low Density / R3 Medium (Lane Cove village)
Typical lot size
600–1,400m²
Predominant home era
1880s–1940s heritage
Soil class
M (sandstone ridges) / H–E (river fall)
Duplex minimum lot
550m²
Median price band
$4.0M–$8.0M
Granny flat rental
$650–$900/week

Why owners build with Buildana in Northwood

  • Licensed NSW builder — registered HBL, full insurance, fixed-price contracts. Honest scope, no soft-start variations.
  • Lane Cove Council approval pathway managed end-to-end — CDC where compliant, full DA where merit pathway is the right call.
  • Engineering and approvals managed in-house — structural, BASIX, RFS where required, council referrals.
  • Asbestos clearance handled by SafeWork NSW licensed contractors — pre-1990 fibro stock priced into the contract.
  • Fixed-price contract from demolition through to handover — Rawlinsons-aligned costing, no surprise variations.
  • Local landmark — Northwood Wharf & Woodford Bay. Train: Wollstonecraft (3 km, ferry from Longueville).

Buildana services in Northwood

All six core services delivered across the Lane Cove — see the Northwood build context reflected in each.

Knockdown Rebuild

Demolition, asbestos clearance, foundation engineering and construction under one fixed-price contract — managed end-to-end.

See Northwood knockdown rebuild approach

Duplex

Attached or detached duplex on R2/R3 lots that meet local DCP minimum lot size — twin-slab engineering and approvals managed.

See Northwood duplex approach

Granny Flat

SEPP ARH complying-development pathway — 60m² maximum, no DA on most compliant R2 lots, 4–6 month pre-construction window.

See Northwood granny flat approach

Custom Home

Architect-led design, contemporary or heritage-respectful detailing — sized to the streetscape and the brief, not a template.

See Northwood custom home approach

Extension

Rear and second-storey additions on established housing stock — structural integration and roof tie-ins costed honestly upfront.

See Northwood extension approach

Renovation

Full-house refresh, kitchens, bathrooms, exterior render and roof restoration — fixed-price scope from day one.

See Northwood renovation approach

Nearby suburbs we build in

Adjacent Lane Cove suburbs covered by the same Lane Cove Council pathway.

Ready to talk about your Northwood build?

Free site assessment, honest feasibility, fixed-price contract. Lane Cove site context priced upfront — no surprise variations.

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