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Wattle Court Southern Highlands
A bit about us
Wattle Court Southern Highlands
Wattle Court Southern Highlands is a local, family-owned home builder delivering new and custom homes across the Southern Highlands, Goulburn and the surrounding country. Owned and operated by Dave and Renee O’Brien, with their son Rhys now taking on the running of the business, it was built on a simple belief: that clients deserve to genuinely enjoy their building experience.
Building since 1999 and with more than 350 homes delivered across regional New South Wales, the business joined the Wattle Court network in July 2024.
We build acreage and rural homes, standard lot family homes, village Knockdown Rebuilds, house and land packages and custom homes, all tailored to your block and the way our clients live. Whether you are entering the market for the first time or building your forever home, you work with a builder who treats you like family.
Meet the team
Get to know David, Renee & Rhys
Our role is simple: to guide you through the process with honesty, clarity and care.
“From a young age, I’ve been fascinated with construction, always eager to get my hands dirty and create something tangible. I was about five when we had builders install a new kitchen into our family home. I was captivated watching them work. While the builders were off to lunch, I attempted to take the old kitchen apart and tested out their tools.
That early passion has only grown over the years, and now, alongside my wife Renee, our son Rhys and other family members, we’ve been building homes since 1999. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a project come to life and handing over the keys to a delighted homeowner.
Originally drawn here by work, we quickly fell in love with the area’s quiet charm, friendly community, and stunning landscapes. Now we live local, shop local and support local. Whether you already have a plot of land or are still searching for the perfect location, we are excited to help you create a home that fits seamlessly into the Southern Highlands’ unique environment.
From country Hamptons homes to modern designs that maximise energy efficiency, we work with you every step of the way to create the home you’ve always dreamed of. We make a point of being transparent about every aspect of the build, keeping it enjoyable, respectful and positive, which is how we would like it to be if we were in your shoes.
In the Southern Highlands, we experience both extremes of hot and cold weather, so we design our homes to be comfortable year-round. Our builds tend to exceed minimum industry standards, ensuring spacious rooms, higher ceilings, and thoughtful design elements that enhance both comfort and functionality. Whether you’re looking to customise one of our designs or build something from scratch, our goal is to create a home that not only looks beautiful but is perfectly suited to your family and lifestyle.”
“When you choose us, you’ll work directly with your builders from start to finish. Our family team is here to guide you, answer your questions on the spot and ensure that your vision is brought to life with the highest standards of craftsmanship and care.”
When you choose us, you’ll work directly with your builders from start to finish. Our family team is here to guide you, answer your questions on the spot and ensure that your vision is brought to life with the highest standards of craftsmanship and care.
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Ready to start building? Dave and Renee would love to be part of your new home journey. Talk to us today to get started.