1890s – 1915Excellent for conversion

Federation Home Attic Conversions

Big roofs, big potential — the ideal home for an attic room.

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Attic Conversions for Federation Home Homes

Federation homes are, quite simply, some of the best attic conversion candidates in Sydney. Built between the 1890s and World War I, they feature large, steeply pitched and often complex gabled roofs — which translates into a big, tall roof cavity just waiting to be used.

You'll find them right across the Inner West and Eastern Suburbs, from Haberfield and Annandale to Randwick and Coogee. Their generous proportions mean we can frequently create a spacious room, and sometimes more than one, with excellent ceiling heights and room for real windows and skylights.

Conversion suitability: Excellent

Generous, steeply gabled roofs make Federation homes some of the best attic candidates in Sydney.

Why Federation Homes Work Well

Large, tall roof cavities with excellent usable volume

Complex gable rooflines that suit characterful dormer windows

Often enough space for a bedroom plus ensuite or study nook

Solid original timber framing that's straightforward to build on

What Needs Specialist Attention

Decorative gables and finials should be preserved in any roof works

Original terracotta tiles may need matching or careful reinstatement

Ceiling roses and cornices below the works need protecting

Larger spaces can trigger DA rather than complying-development pathways

Our Approach for Federation Homes

Designs that make the most of the generous Federation roof volume

Character dormers and skylights that complement the gabled roofline

Heritage-matched tiling and detailing where required

Structural upgrades that respect the original timber framing

Popular Uses for a Federation Home Attic

Parents' retreat with ensuite

Guest bedroom

Home office

Kids' bedrooms

Our Attic Services

Premium Utility Rooms

Multi-use attic rooms for home offices, playrooms, studios or guest retreats — with full structural upgrades, insulation, skylights and premium finishes.

DA-Approved Conversions

Full attic conversions including legal bedrooms and bathrooms. We manage all council approvals, certifications and compliance for Federation Home homes.

Dust-Free Storage

Premium attic storage with heavy-duty flooring, LED lighting and quality access stairs to keep your Federation Home clutter-free.

Federation Home Attic Conversion FAQs

Why are Federation homes so good for attic conversions?

Their steep, high-volume roofs were built with quality timber and generous proportions. That means more usable head height, more floor area and easier structural upgrades than almost any other Sydney housing style.

Can I fit a bathroom in a Federation attic?

Very often, yes. The extra volume in a Federation roof frequently leaves room for an ensuite alongside a bedroom. We plan plumbing runs down through existing wet areas to keep costs and disruption down.

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