The world’s most beautiful self-build homes

Picture-perfect prefabricated homes

A versatile and hassle-free route to self-building, package homes come in all shapes and sizes. Prefabricated in a factory or workshop and quickly assembled on-site, there's no shortage of styles to get inspired by.

From supply-and-erect to full turnkey options, where your package home supplier sorts everything from planning consent to the finishing interior touches, these are the finest modular options for homebuilders – each designed to take the graft out of creating your dream home.

Read on to take a tour of these beautiful package homes...

Modern hybrid house by Sander Architects

Long before prefabricated homes became the latest alternative building method, architect Whitney Sander was already crafting exciting properties, using an innovative hybrid construction method.

Based in Los Angeles County, California, Sander Architects has become a staple of the prefab home movement in America, designing and constructing ultra-modern residences that are entirely customised to meet the needs of buyers.

The firm’s unique construction technique allows owners to design the home of their dreams to suit their every need, while also benefitting from all the advantages of prefab – excellent insulation, quick assembly and a high-quality finish.

Modern hybrid house by Sander Architects

Their approach is also incredibly cost-efficient, providing lower per-foot construction fees and allowing a budget of any size to stretch much further than it would if the buyer were to use traditional building methods.

This particular project, Desert Canopy House, lies in Palm Springs, California, and like all of Sander Architects’ designs, was crafted from a prefabricated steel shell, which was expertly made in a controlled warehouse setting. Once finished, the elements of the home were transported to the site on a flatbed truck and fitted together like high-tech Lego.

Modern hybrid house by Sander Architects

Highlighting the company's customised approach, the 6,000-square-foot (557sqm) house was designed to perfectly meet the needs of the owners – as well as the extreme desert heat of Palm Springs.

The plot benefits from stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains to the west, so Sander Architects designed a home with an enormous roof canopy, with pods tucked underneath containing the living spaces. Large sheets of glass frame the exterior view, while the roof protects from sun infiltration.

The house is divided into four separate buildings: the main living, dining, kitchen and family spaces, a private master suite to the south and two guest cottages to the north, all under one roof. This arrangement allows for open, airy breezeways between the buildings, providing greater privacy between spaces.

Modern hybrid house by Sander Architects

The building shell was also inspired by desert dwellers, including armadillos, who have multi-layer shells that protect them from extreme temperatures. The outer shell uses Sander Architects' hybrid system to support the roof canopy and is finished with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), which have a thick layer of Styrofoam insulation. These layers have resulted in a net-zero home, enabling homeowners to radically reduce their energy bills.

Sander Architects delivers across the United States and can create custom homes from a minimum of 2,000 square feet (610sqm). Properties can be made and assembled in a matter of weeks and are also extremely eco-friendly, thanks to the use of green materials and an airtight, highly insulated exterior shell.

Palo Alto family home by Clever Homes

Clever Homes are architects and planners who specialise in the construction of affordable, prefabricated buildings in America. From design to engineering, permits and construction, they can help buyers with every step of the self-build process to ensure a smooth journey and flawless finish.

This property, in Palo Alto, California, highlights the company's skills for creating beautiful and bespoke homes that can be made in no time at all.

Palo Alto family home by Clever Homes

The modern home extends 2,300 square feet (214sqm) and features two floors. There's a light-filled entrance hall, a contemporary kitchen and an open-plan living area, with a dining zone and lounge.

Sliding glass doors connect the ground floor to the backyard, allowing for an easy indoor-outdoor flow that's perfect for making the most of California's climate.

Palo Alto family home by Clever Homes

Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and three bathrooms, all finished to the highest standards. Every Clever Homes property is certified as green, with numerous accreditations from energy and environmental organisations. This means the indoor air quality is high but your energy bills won't be!

Plus, prefabrication and building in factories is the most resource-efficient and sustainable form of timber frame construction, meaning their process results in far less waste.

Palo Alto family home by Clever Homes

Clever Homes doesn't offer a catalogue of designs. Instead, it individually creates projects using templates and systems they have developed over the years. Buyers can amend their home to suit their plot, lifestyle and budget. The company also offers four types of prefabrication; modular construction, panelised buildings, steel frame and timber frame.

Finally, you can select all of your finishes to suit your style. On average, Clever Homes properties come in at around £394 ($500) to £473 ($600) per square foot, so they are also incredibly reasonable.

Contemporary log villa by Honka

Honka has been crafting log cabins since 1958, but they are far from old-fashioned.

Combining the ecological benefits of timber construction with the beauty of contemporary architecture, this Finnish company knows how to make durable, wow-factor residences that can be built in a matter of days.

Contemporary log villa by Honka

Part of the company's log villa collection, the Lux is a sleek Scandinavian property that covers a single storey and comes in seven sizes, to suit all styles and budgets.

The smallest model spans 1,227 square feet (114sqm), while the largest offers almost 2,239 square feet (208sqm) of living space. Buyers can pick between an I-, L- or U-shaped configuration.

Contemporary log villa by Honka

The flat-pack property can also be customised to suit the interior design needs of each buyer and there are three interior styles to choose from: Modern Wood, Boho and Industrial. Everything from the internal materials to the furniture can be hand-picked, too, allowing you to create a home that truly meets your needs.

No matter which size or style you pick, your log villa will come with a stunning open-plan lounge, a dining zone and a modern kitchen, as well as at least one bathroom and three bedrooms. You can also add a luxurious sauna.

Contemporary log villa by Honka

Of course, the biggest draw of Honka is the speed of construction. Kits generally take between six and 10 weeks to be made and delivered, before being slotted together by the company's expert assembly team.

Honka's log cabins are available to buyers across the world, from Germany to Japan, Spain and Canada.

Prefabricated glass mansion by Plant Prefab

This pre-fabricated mansion can be found in Pacific Palisades, an affluent residential neighbourhood in Los Angeles, California. It was designed by the late architect Ray Kappe, who was celebrated for his modern vision, clever construction techniques and environmental sensitivity.

Kappe was responsible for producing some of the world’s most incredible kit homes and teamed up with sustainable building firm, Plant Prefab, to be their first design partner. Together, they created this gorgeous, custom-made family retreat.

Prefabricated glass mansion by Plant Prefab

Measuring 5,400 square feet (502sqm), the ultra-modern home is formed from 10 individual modules, which are similar to blocks the size of shipping containers that can be slotted together in various configurations.

Fabricated in a controlled factory setting, each module is expertly made and designed to withstand earthquakes, extreme weather conditions and even wildfires.

Prefabricated glass mansion by Plant Prefab

Built with speed in mind, each Plant Prefab home is delivered on-site 90% complete and can be put together in a single day. From design to delivery, the company promises a two-week turnaround time, which means you could have a brand-new home by the end of next month!

This particular home has five bedrooms, six bathrooms and stunning open-plan living spaces that are flooded with natural light. Designed to make to most of Santa Monica’s enviable scenery, the hillside home features walls of glass that frame lovely views.

Prefabricated glass mansion by Plant Prefab

As for rooms, there’s a lounge, a chef’s kitchen, a dining room, a family room and a home theatre. Luxurious extras include the home’s wine wall cabinet and integrated Sonos home automation. Even the garden is envy-inducing. It comes complete with sunbathing decks and a sunken pool.

With a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Rating, every Plant Prefab home is considered to be highly durable and promotes excellence in construction, performance and quality.

There is no starting price for Plant Prefab homes, since they are totally customisable to meet the buyers' needs. However, the company can provide a detailed estimate of your total project costs in advance. They are available across America, so reach out to the team to find out more.

Modern oak frame home by Oakwrights

Located in the heart of the Suffolk countryside in England, this modern oak frame home by Oakwrights is spacious, impressive and stunning in equal measure.

The homeowners envisioned building a contemporary Scandinavian-style home, but the question was: could they achieve their dream of incorporating a traditional green oak frame into the design? Quite clearly, the answer is yes!

Modern oak frame home by Oakwrights

With a clear idea of the home they wanted to live in, the owners began designing its initial layout. After this, they reached out to Oakwright to transform their vision into detailed drawings for their planning permission application.

The exterior combines white linear bricks and natural British cedar cladding, installed vertically with a small shadow gap for a more contemporary, Scandinavian look. As for the interior, the rooms are bright and cosy, while capturing a tranquil vibe, thanks to exposed oak beams, neutral furnishings and an array of textures.

Modern oak frame home by Oakwrights

As for rooms, the 2,734-square-foot (254sqm) home has an open-plan living area with a lounge, dining space and kitchen, as well as three lovely bedrooms. Keen to minimise their environmental impact during the build, the couple opted to use sustainable materials throughout, such as untreated British cedar, a GreenCoat metal roof and bricks made from natural materials from a supplier who uses 100% renewable electricity.

The home also has an air source heat pump, a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system, solar panels and rainwater harvesting. Plus, Oakwrights’ encapsulation panels are incredibly insulating, so the house experiences very little heat loss, even with all that glazing.

Modern oak frame home by Oakwrights

So, how could such a stunning home be created in a factory? Well, Oakwrights handmakes all of the oak beams that go into each property. They are crafted by expert carpenters in a Herefordshire workshop and, once made, can be installed on-site in a matter of days.

The company offers turnkey packages to buyers across the United Kingdom and will assist with everything from design and planning to project management. Or, buyers can choose a frame design option and let the Oakwrights' designers customise a home to suit their needs.

Customisable kit by HebHomes

Located in Ardvaser on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, the LH102PD Longhouse kit home from HebHomes makes the most of its gorgeous surrounding landscape.

As far as remote homes go, this one is up there with the best of them.

Customisable kit by HebHomes

Despite its compact 1,528-square-foot (142sqm) layout, the modern home features three spacious bedrooms and vaulted ceilings, giving the impression of ample height and space.

Extensive glazing allows for plenty of solar gains and floods each living area with natural light.

Customisable kit by HebHomes

Contemporary and pared-back, the home’s stunning design can be customised to meet individual needs, meaning your kit home can be as bespoke as you like.

A 'lean-to' rear extension allows for a light and roomy open-plan kitchen diner, while skylights draw extra light into the property's attic.

Customisable kit by HebHomes

As supply-and-erect contractors, HebHomes architecturally designs each kit home and construction takes around one week.

This gorgeous contemporary property is available supplied from £89,200 ($113k). HebHomes delivers across the UK and abroad. In fact, according to its website, the first HebHomes design recently began construction in the US.

Luxury modular home by WeberHaus

A stunning self-built home, it’s hard to believe that this grand pad was manufactured in a factory.

Constructed from natural timber by WeberHaus, the impressive property finds itself in the quiet countryside of Cambridge, England.

Luxury modular home by WeberHaus

Designed to maximise the home’s gorgeous location overlooking the River Cam, the property boasts extensive glass, with sliding doors and a large glazed balcony on the first floor.

Luxury modular home by WeberHaus

Outside sits a hot tub and a swimming pool, combining luxury home features with WeberHaus’s eco principles.

The building's hot water and electricity are powered by solar panels, while an integrated heat recovery ventilation system recycles power and a water source heat pump utilises the nearby river.

Luxury modular home by WeberHaus

Constructed on-site by expert house builders in just three days, the magnificent modular home exudes elegance. Inside, the timber frame kit home is bright, contemporary and chic with state-of-the-art fixtures.

Costing approximately £2,300 ($2.9k) per square metre, this remarkable build shows just how impressive a factory-built property can be. WeberHaus is based in Germany, but also serves the UK, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Ireland.

Contemporary barn-style package home by Baufritz (UK)

Known as Country House Hamilton, this truly lovely package home shows just how diverse prefabricated buildings can be.

The German-engineered two-storey family home was designed by Baufritz (UK) and features an attached double garage. Its gorgeous exterior aesthetic blends classic Cotswolds stone and natural timber in a striking showcase of traditional materials.

Contemporary barn-style package home by Baufritz (UK)

Baufritz uses timber construction to create ecological and healthy homes, combining luxury with comfort while utilising beautiful eco building materials.

Each Baufritz home is individually designed and prefabricated at the company’s factory in Erkheim, Germany. Country House Hamilton was erected in just two days, taking around nine- to 12-months from design to completion.

Contemporary barn-style package home by Baufritz (UK)

Elegant and grand, the property has a barn-style design and covers an internal floor space of 3,230 square feet (300sqm). Sympathetic to its rural setting, the building features two stone-clad gables as well as a double-height living space.

Extensive glazing allows for plenty of natural light to flood the home and offers unobstructed views across the surrounding rural landscape.

Contemporary barn-style package home by Baufritz (UK)

The home’s interior is sleek and contemporary, and the building’s fabric includes high-performance wood shaving insulation, which is 100% biodegradable, meaning the property is sustainable and highly energy efficient.

Although this version of Country House Hamilton cost just shy of £890,000 ($1.1m), due to its high specification, Baufritz (UK) homes start at €300 per square foot. That's £250 ($316). That means a 2,000-square-foot (186sqm) home would cost you £500,000 ($635k). The company serves the UK as well as Germany, Switzerland and Jersey.

Flat-pack mansion by Potton

Located in the rolling countryside of idyllic Hampshire in the UK, this timber frame home cost just £415,000 ($527k) to construct – and once you've seen inside it's clear to see that it was money well spent...

Flat-pack mansion by Potton

Designed and constructed by Potton, the timber frame home was factory-engineered, delivered on-site and fully erected in just 22 days.

The pad includes Potton’s complete building structure and features underfloor heating and an air source heat pump, delivering fantastic levels of thermal efficiency and airtightness.

Flat-pack mansion by Potton

Offering an open-plan kitchen and living area, the home also boasts a large master suite with a spacious balcony, designed to make the most of the surrounding Hampshire landscape.

Flat-pack mansion by Potton

Style doesn't take a back seat in this flat-pack design. The bespoke kitchen features sleek neutral units and a modern breakfast bar.

Each home can be tailored to suit individual needs, thanks to Potton's dedicated design and planning service. Potton works within the United Kingdom.

Bespoke oak frame package by Welsh Oak Frame

Welsh Oak Frame is an award-winning company based in Powys, Wales, but designs and builds stunning bespoke oak frame homes across the UK. This particular property is one of its finest and can be found in Essex, England.

After buying land for equestrian use some years ago, builder Anthony Goodey decided to seek permission to develop the site and build several new houses. The aim was to create a traditional farmyard scene, so the properties needed to vary in size and appearance to look authentic.

Bespoke oak frame package by Welsh Oak Frame

As well as the traditional farmhouse and a pair of farmers’ cottages, Anthony was permitted to build two barn-style homes, which he felt should be in oak frame. Anthony sourced photos of barns in Essex and Suffolk to make sure they were the right shape and proportion, with a double-height interior and a mezzanine floor that historically would have been used for storing spare parts and tools.

Anthony hired an architect to bring the homes to life and then employed Welsh Oak Frame to curate the buildings in their Welsh workshop. This one-and-a-half-storey barn home is one of the finished buildings.

Bespoke oak frame package by Welsh Oak Frame

Externally, the home features traditional clay roof tiles from France and featheredge oak weatherboarding. The barn is wrapped in structural insulated panels (SIPs), which are incredibly eco-friendly, while Celotex insulation is used above and below the attic trusses for a warm and airtight finish. Exposed oak beams give the barn-style home a rustic, authentic finish.

The property features a modern, open-plan layout with a soaring ceiling downstairs. There’s a lounge, dining area and kitchen, while the lofted level provides space for a master bedroom and ensuite bathroom.

Bespoke oak frame package by Welsh Oak Frame

Welsh Oak Frame enables buyers to pick a pre-designed model and customise it, or create their own home design that they can then bring to life.

Its oak frame packages start from just £137,500 ($175k), but a house of this size would cost around £475,000 ($603k) to build.

Luxurious green home by HUF HAUS

For more than 100 years, the team at HUF HAUS has been designing and building stunning package homes.

With a view that luxury living and an eco-friendly approach can go hand in hand, the German company is renowned for creating dream homes that have a minimal impact on the environment.

Luxurious green home by HUF HAUS

Each HUF house is unique and truly captures the needs of the individual owner, as this stunning green home proves. Located in the heart of Berlin, Germany, the property was designed to be a tranquil retreat to escape the stresses of city life.

The homeowners requested an interior with an easy, open layout, bespoke furniture and plenty of glass. Constructed from Nordic spruce, the building offers fantastic insulation levels, while its glazed walls protect against harmful solar rays.

Luxurious green home by HUF HAUS

Spanning 1,731 square feet (161sqm), the property is a customised version of the company’s ART 5 model and features a custom-made kitchen, expansive living spaces and a harmonious colour palette.

Other bespoke additions include StilART walk-in wardrobes and spa-like bathrooms enclosed by walls of glass. What's more, each HUF house is entirely eco-friendly and the company has been awarded a Gold Standard Recognition Award by the German Sustainable Building Council.

Luxurious green home by HUF HAUS

This gorgeous package property even comes with its very own heated outdoor infinity pool and sauna overlooking the garden.

HUF HAUS's comprehensive design package allows homeowners to select everything from the floorplan to the internal finishes, before its speedy factory construction. HUF HAUS is based in Germany but operates worldwide, including France, Austria, Spain and the Netherlands.

Sleek timber frame home by Baufritz (UK)

Nestled in a clearing at the heart of a Grade II listed arboretum in England, this contemporary home is surrounded by woodlands and stands out among the ancient oak trees.

The dramatic property was crafted by the team at Baufrtiz UK and since the home was to be surrounded by nature, using natural materials was an absolute must for the homeowners.

Sleek timber frame home by Baufritz (UK)

Wanting their home to be sleek and stylish, as well as sustainable, they hired the award-winning architects at McLean Quinlan to design a bold and contemporary residence. 

The stunning 5,000-square-foot (465sqm) property was designed with three volumes, stacked on top of each other. Vertical timber panels cover part of the home, while grey mineral render finishes other elements, providing a stark and imposing finish.

Sleek timber frame home by Baufritz (UK)

The challenge for Baufritz was to adapt this unique design to their modular building system. But, thanks to the company's controlled factory approach, the house was carefully manufactured off-site, with the walls and windows fitted with the company’s patented HOIZ insulation to minimise its carbon footprint.

Natural materials were chosen to contrast and interact with the foliage in the mature garden.

Sleek timber frame home by Baufritz (UK)

Inside the house, a muted colour scheme creates a haven of tranquillity. There’s an entrance hall with a finely crafted oak staircase, a stunning lounge finished with floor-to-ceiling glazing, a modern kitchen and six bedrooms.

Extensive glazing and roof lights draw light into the living spaces, while grey floor tiles in the living area and the terrace merge the interior with the outside.