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The Preston 35 by Brighton Homes - A Thoughtful Double-Storey Built for Real Life
The Preston 35 is a spacious, family-focused home with standout storage, generous living zones, and a master suite that truly impresses.
January 5, 2026
- All secondary bedrooms with walk-in robes
- Upstairs activity space with window bench
- Incredible master walk-in robe and ensuite
- Front entertainment room could be better utilised
- Laundry could do with more bench space for a home this size
- Powder room could benefit from added storage
The Preston 35 makes a strong first impression. The façade is genuinely beautiful — confident, modern, and exactly what you want anchoring a large family home. From the street, it already feels like a place where a lot of life is going to happen.
This is very clearly a family-first design. Big rooms, multiple living zones, generous bedrooms, and plenty of flexibility if you’re willing to tweak a few things. Walking through, it feels substantial without being overwhelming — and by the time you hit the back of the house, it really opens up into its stride.
You enter straight into a front entertainment or sitting room, and I’ll be honest — this one didn’t quite land for me. Positioned right at the front door and separated from the rest of the home, it feels a little disconnected. It’s not where I’d naturally “catch a vibe.” That said, this is one of those spaces that’s very easy to reimagine. A formal lounge, library, second office, or even swapping it with the office would immediately make more sense for how most families live, and add more value as there are still 2 other generous living areas.
The home office itself is impressively large — larger than expected — and swapping it with the front entertainment space feels like a logical move. The only catch is that you’d then have two living zones back-to-back, with the family room directly behind, so it’s worth thinking through how many “hangout” spaces you actually need.
Once you move past that front section, the home settles into a layout that really works. The open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area is expansive and social — the kind of space that handles a busy weekday just as well as a house full of friends on the weekend. There’s room to spread out without losing that sense of connection.
The kitchen delivers on bench space, storage, and usability, and the butler’s pantry is genuinely generous. Plenty of room for appliances, bulk groceries, and all the clutter you don’t want on show.
The laundry, however, feels slightly undersized for a home of this scale. There’s very little bench space, and while it’s been nicely styled with a steamer, I’d happily lose that in favour of proper cabinetry. A dryer under bench tops and some additional workspace would make this far more practical for a large family and would solve that issue easily.
One thing I think is a great addition is the attached drop zone — especially with kids. Bags, shoes, and school gear finally have a home that isn’t the kitchen bench. I've seen larger, but having a drop zone at all really makes a difference.
The powder room downstairs is well placed, but additional storage would elevate it. In a family home, you truly can’t have enough hidden space for everyday essentials.
Upstairs is where the Preston 35 really shows its family credentials. The activity space is excellent — roomy, comfortable, and anchored by a window bench that makes it feel like somewhere you actually want to sit. Movie nights, gaming, or just spreading out — it works.
The master suite is a standout. The walk-in robe is jaw-dropping, genuinely one of those “wow” moments. If storage matters to you, this alone is a big tick. The ensuite is just as impressive: well laid out, spacious, and leaning into that quiet luxury feel without being over the top. Combined with the master bedroom itself, it’s a retreat you’d look forward to at the end of the day.
The remaining upstairs bedrooms are excellent. Walk-in robes across the board is a big plus, and one bedroom even includes a generous study area — perfect for older kids or long-term guests. Shared bathrooms and the upstairs powder room are well finished and thoughtfully placed to service busy mornings without chaos.
No complaints here. The outdoor space is practical, usable, and nicely connected to the living zones. I loved the way it’s been styled as a mini handball and football pitch — it really reinforces how kid-friendly this home is. It feels like a backyard that will actually get used.
