Love them or hate them? A-frame houses for sale right now

Across the country, there are plenty of A-frame houses on the market – but these quirky triangular houses aren’t everybody’s cup of tea. 

The toblerone-shaped houses first became popular in the post-World War II era, when a boom in holiday homes popularised this house style. 

Inexpensive to build and easy to put together, A-frame homes were a hit with families in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in popular holiday spots.

In New Zealand, real estate agents are reporting that A-frame houses are seeing a surge in popularity amongst buyers. 

Agent Renee Willis tells OneRoof that buyers went “nuts” for an A-frame house in Whangarei. 

“The auction was cancelled, had a contract, had a back-up and the inquiry continued. I could have sold it a couple of times over,” she says. 

But others were sceptical about the property’s practicality, with one viewer asking Willis “Where am I going to put the bookshelves?” 

For Aussies who are keen to take the plunge and buy an A-frame house, there are plenty of options on the market right now. 

$790,000 - $869,000

3 Carroll Street, Launching Place VIC 3139

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This pretty red-and-white home in the Yarra Valley is the quintessential A-frame house. 

With its cheerful weatherboard facade and cute dormer windows, it’s a touch of Scandinavia in Launching Place. 

The home is on the market for $790,000 to $869,000.

Price Guide $950,000

58 Nerrim Street, Bundanoon NSW 2578

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In Bundanoon is a striking modernised A-frame house with a steeply-pitched roof and dark cedar cladding. 

It’s being marketed as a weekend escape in the Southern Highlands, and is priced at $950,000. 

Japanese maples and native garden beds make this property a haven for local birdlife. 

$698,000

78 Blackberry Lane, Sunnyside TAS 7305

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In Tasmania is this unique A-frame house clad in corrugated iron, with a generous deck to one side. 

There are woodburning stoves inside, ideal for cold Tasmanian nights, and outside is a private hot tub. 

The house sits on about five acres, and could be yours for $698,000. 

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1218-1228 Mountain Lagoon Road, Mountain Lagoon NSW 2758

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For a more contemporary interpretation of the classic A-frame, head to Mountain Lagoon in NSW where this sprawling nine-bedroom estate is up for grabs. 

There are two separate dwellings set on 64 acres of rural land, including a unique glass A-frame structure overlooking a lake.