A 2 kanal plot is 1,000 sq yd (9,000 sq ft). In DHA Karachi you may cover up to 50% of the plot (4,500 sq ft) on each floor under the DHA Karachi Building Regulations 2020. Zell's 3 concept designs for this size give 6–7 bedrooms and 7,750 sq ft covered; building one costs about Rs 2.26 crore (grey structure) to Rs 6.67 crore (premium turnkey) at October 2026 rates.
Updated October 2026 · Concept designs by Zell · Rates: October 2026 Karachi market averages
Lawn villa · 7 bedrooms
Rear lawn off the family lounge, courtyard, formal drawing room facing the front lawn
7 bedrooms8 baths7,750 sq ft coveredPlot 75 × 120 ft2-car porch
Ground floor
- Kitchen14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Family lounge27′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Parents’ bedroom14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Staff room9′-0″ × 16′-0″
- Staff bath5′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Laundry5′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Dining21′-0″ × 16′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bath7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Home office14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Powder room5′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Coat store5′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Guest bedroom14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bath7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Lounge21′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Library14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Drawing room25′-0″ × 19′-0″
First floor
- Bedroom 314′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Bath 37′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Linen & store7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bedroom 414′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Bath 47′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Upper lounge13′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Laundry7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bedroom 514′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bath 57′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bedroom 614′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bath 67′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Home gym14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Powder room5′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Store5′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Family lounge21′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Master sitting14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Walk-in wardrobe8′-0″ × 9′-0″
- Master bath8′-0″ × 10′-0″
- Master bedroom17′-0″ × 19′-0″
| Cost to build | Rs per sq ft | Total |
|---|
| Grey structure only | 2,920 | Rs 2.26 crore |
| Complete, standard finish | 4,850 | Rs 3.76 crore |
| Turnkey, good finish | 6,400 | Rs 4.96 crore |
| Turnkey, premium finish | 8,600 | Rs 6.67 crore |
Pool villa · 7 bedrooms
Swimming pool and deck off the family lounge, games room, home theatre upstairs
7 bedrooms8 baths7,750 sq ft coveredPlot 75 × 120 ft2-car porch
Ground floor
- Kitchen14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Parents’ bedroom14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Staff room9′-0″ × 16′-0″
- Staff bath5′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Laundry5′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Dining21′-0″ × 16′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bath7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Powder room5′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Coat store5′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Guest bedroom14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bath7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Lounge21′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Library14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Drawing room25′-0″ × 19′-0″
- Pool lounge27′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Games room14′-0″ × 15′-0″
First floor
- Bedroom 314′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Bath 37′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Linen & store7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bedroom 414′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Bath 47′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Upper lounge13′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Laundry7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bedroom 514′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bath 57′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bedroom 614′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bath 67′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Powder room5′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Store5′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Family lounge21′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Master sitting14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Walk-in wardrobe8′-0″ × 9′-0″
- Master bath8′-0″ × 10′-0″
- Master bedroom17′-0″ × 19′-0″
- Home theatre14′-0″ × 15′-0″
| Cost to build | Rs per sq ft | Total |
|---|
| Grey structure only | 2,920 | Rs 2.26 crore |
| Complete, standard finish | 4,850 | Rs 3.76 crore |
| Turnkey, good finish | 6,400 | Rs 4.96 crore |
| Turnkey, premium finish | 8,600 | Rs 6.67 crore |
Joint family · two portions
Two self-contained homes for a joint family: parents below, son’s family above with its own kitchen
6 bedrooms7 baths7,750 sq ft coveredPlot 75 × 120 ft2-car porch
Ground floor
- Kitchen14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Family lounge27′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Parents’ bedroom14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Staff room9′-0″ × 16′-0″
- Staff bath5′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Laundry5′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Dining21′-0″ × 16′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bath7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Home office14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Powder room5′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Coat store5′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Guest bedroom14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bath7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Lounge21′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Library14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Drawing room25′-0″ × 19′-0″
First floor
- Bedroom 314′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Bath 37′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Linen & store7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Laundry7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bedroom 514′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bath 57′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bedroom 614′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Wardrobe7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Bath 67′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Powder room5′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Store5′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Family lounge21′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Master sitting14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Walk-in wardrobe8′-0″ × 9′-0″
- Master bath8′-0″ × 10′-0″
- Master bedroom17′-0″ × 19′-0″
- Kitchen14′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Pantry7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Store7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Dining13′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Study14′-0″ × 15′-0″
| Cost to build | Rs per sq ft | Total |
|---|
| Grey structure only | 2,920 | Rs 2.26 crore |
| Complete, standard finish | 4,850 | Rs 3.76 crore |
| Turnkey, good finish | 6,400 | Rs 4.96 crore |
| Turnkey, premium finish | 8,600 | Rs 6.67 crore |
Source: PDOHA Karachi Building Control & Town Planning Regulations 2020, as applied by Zell's Plot Planner. Concept designs for planning only: confirm final drawings and approvals with a licensed architect.
How much does it cost to build a 2 kanal house in Karachi?
For Zell's "Lawn villa · 7 bedrooms" design (7,750 sq ft covered), about Rs 2.26 crore for the grey structure, Rs 3.76 crore complete with a standard finish, Rs 4.96 crore turnkey with a good finish and Rs 6.67 crore turnkey premium, at October 2026 rates of Rs 2,920–8,600 per sq ft. Plot, approvals and furniture are extra.
How many bedrooms can a 2 kanal house have?
Zell's concept designs for 1,000 sq yd plots have 6 to 7 bedrooms over a ground and first floor, each checked against the DHA Karachi rules.
How big is a 2 kanal plot in square yards and feet?
2 Kanal is 1,000 sq yd, 9,000 sq ft. In Pakistan 1 marla is 225 sq ft (25 sq yd) and 1 kanal is 20 marla. DHA Karachi sells plots in square yards.
What are the DHA Karachi building rules for a 1,000 sq yd plot?
Covered area: 50% of the plot per floor; open spaces (front / rear / left / right): 20'-0" / 10'-0" / 10'-0" / 10'-0"; building height to roof: 22′ to 32′. Source: PDOHA Karachi Building Control & Town Planning Regulations 2020. Confirm the final drawings with a licensed architect.
Can I see a 2 kanal house design in 3D before building?
Yes. Every design on this page opens free in Zell's Plot Planner: walk through each furnished floor in 3D, check sun and heat per room, plan solar, find the Qibla and get a build-cost estimate, on any phone.
