- Exceptionally light-filled design – living, dining, and activity areas feel bright and welcoming.
- Clever rear layout – separating Bed 4 and the master with the ensuite keeps the back of the home wide and open.
- Entertainer focus – the plan really shines for social, open living; if you prefer lots of smaller, more private rooms, this layout may feel too open.
The Willow 267 by Hallmark Homes is one of those designs that feels “expensive” the moment you walk in – even though it’s aimed squarely at growing families rather than ultra-luxury buyers. It’s airy, bright, and unapologetically geared toward people who love to entertain.
This review is based on the display home we walked through, and it leaves a strong impression: light everywhere, a kitchen that genuinely steals the show, and a back-of-house zone that feels wide, open and social.
The layout is all about flow and openness, particularly through the rear of the home.
You move through to an open-plan kitchen, living and dining zone that feels like the natural heart of the house. From there, sightlines stretch out to the outdoor alfresco, and you really get that “one big connected space” feeling. It’s the kind of layout that makes weekend entertaining feel easy – kids drifting inside and out, adults around the island bench or out on the patio.
The kitchen is the star of the show. Not just in looks, but in how it’s laid out:
At the back of the home, Hallmark have done something clever with the bedroom zoning. Rather than pushing the master right to the very rear, they’ve separated Bed 4 and the master suite with the ensuite in between. That one decision changes the whole feel of the back end of the house.
The activity room is another highlight. It opens out to a small porch via doors, and while that outdoor access is nice, the real story is the light. The glazing here means this room doesn’t feel like a dark kid’s cave or a closed-off rumpus. Instead, it’s a bright, usable second living area that could work as a playroom, teen zone or even a calm reading/TV space.
The master suite itself is generous where it counts:
It doesn’t feel like the master has been squeezed in as an afterthought. For parents, that sense of retreat and a bit of luxury will be a big tick.
Overall, this is a plan for:
Styling in the display is a major part of why the Willow 267 feels so high-end.
The overall look is modern and refined rather than flashy. Think:
Always keep in mind the display you see is probably the “best-dressed version” of the Willow 267. Expect some of the finishes and fixtures to be upgrades on top of the base price – but the underlying architecture of the plan is strong enough that it should still look good with more modest selections.
Walking this home feels different to a lot of similarly sized designs for one simple reason: light.
This might genuinely be one of the most light-filled homes in this size range. The combination of large windows, doors to outdoor spaces, and that open rear layout makes the living, dining, and activity zones feel fresh and uplifting rather than heavy or enclosed.
Key impressions from the walk-through:
The light and openness are really the big story here. You’re not fighting dark hallways or gloomy corners. Instead, the home feels alive during the day, which makes a huge difference to how it would feel to actually live in.
The Willow 267 by Hallmark Homes is a genuinely impressive family plan if you value light, openness and a strong entertaining hub.
It doesn’t try to be everything for everyone. Instead, it leans into a clear brief: a bright, modern family home with a hero kitchen and a big, open rear living zone. The way the master and Bed 4 are separated, the activity room’s connection to the outdoors, and the generous ensuite and walk-in robe all support that idea of a home that’s both practical day-to-day and a pleasure to show off when friends come over.
If you’re a growing family with an “entertainment edge” – the kind of people who love a busy weekend alfresco and a busy kitchen island – the Willow 267 should absolutely be on your shortlist.
