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// 2013 HIA Custom Home $500,000 – $700,000
Newtown – Clarendon
Highton
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A challenging, sideways sloping block inspired an innovative design solution for this family home. A U-shaped house, positioned on the highside of the block allowed maximum use of the land and created a unique floorplan. Access is via the main door at street level or from the spacious double garage via a glass enclosed solid timber staircase which leads you into the entrance foyer.
An open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area features extensive glazing to either side allowing maximum natural light to filter into this space and excellent cross ventilation. Full height glass windows and sliding doors open out onto the north facing timber entertainer’s balcony and the living zone features an Ergofocus pivoting suspended fireplace.
Feature pendants in the kitchen, dining and master bedroom from Lighting Etc provide a beautiful finishing touch to these spaces.
Photos by Luci Luci
Orana Features
- Solid Timber Flooring
- Stone Benches
- Butler's Pantry
- Sloping Responsive Design
- Pivoting Suspended Fireplace
- Featured Pendants
- Solid Timber Feature Panel to Island Bench
- Herringbone Tiling
- Matte Black Designer Tapware
- Landscaped Gardens
- Architecturally Designed
- Filtered Sparkling Water on Tap
- Master Suite Walk in Robe & Ensuite
Newtown
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Newtown
The clients, a young busy family, are looking for a low-maintenance home that blends modern and heritage design. They envision a light, white house with timber details and clean lines that bring both warmth and character. Their top priorities include a large garage for work, a walk-in pantry for added functionality, and a covered alfresco area with a pool for entertaining. The home’s double-story design maximises their small section, providing everything they need for their family.
Newtown design Features
- 7.7-Star Energy Rating
- Multi-Function Tap
- Servery Stacking Window
- Integrated Appliances
- Rylock Windows
- Timber Batten Feature Walls
- NewTechWood Cladding
- Vic Ash Hardwood
- Custom Hardwood Balustrades
Fyansford
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Fyansford
The clients, a young and active family, have purchased land in Fyansford with plans to build a home that is luxurious and functional. They envision a space packed with features that support their dynamic lifestyle, including a gym, basketball court, pool, sauna, and a theatre/golf room. An elevator is also part of the plan for ease of movement. The home’s design is modern and timeless, with a minimal, neutral colour palette that incorporates rich textures and high-end architectural finishes like formed concrete and timber battens. This home will reflect their vision for a modern and timeless space that caters to every aspect of their family’s life.
Fyansford design Features
- Formed Concrete
- Timber Batten Feature Walls
- Hydronic Underfloor Heating System
- Cinema / Golf Simulator
- Professional-Grade Basketball Court
- Entertaining Bar
- Elevator
- Sauna
- Pool
- Gym
Ocean Grove
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This recently completed project in Ocean Grove represents a perfect blend of contemporary design and natural materials. Built with a keen eye for detail and functionality, this small yet striking home offers a fresh take on coastal living.
The design features raw timbers that add warmth and texture to the exterior, juxtaposed with sleek cement sheet highlight walls that create an industrial edge. The combination of these materials not only enhances the visual appeal of the home but also ensures durability against the coastal climate.
Every aspect of the house was carefully considered to meet the client’s needs while making the most of the available space. The minimalistic design and open-plan layout create a sense of openness and flow, perfect for relaxed living by the coast. Large windows invite natural light into the living spaces, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor areas.
This project is a true reflection of modern architecture, with a focus on sustainable materials and timeless style, tailored perfectly to the client’s vision and the unique environment of Ocean Grove.
Begola Features
- Solid Timber Floors
- Stone Benchtops
- Gas Fireplace
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Outdoor Living Spaces
- Landscaped Gardens
- Hidden Laundry
- Freestanding Bath
Indented Head
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This eye-catching beachfront home in Indented Head takes full advantage of its enviable coastal position, offering breathtaking views over Port Phillip Bay. Designed in collaboration with Bespoke Architects, the home creates a perfect balance of style, comfort, and functionality.
The architecture is a striking blend of modern design elements and timeless coastal charm, making the most of its waterfront location. Expansive windows and open living spaces invite the outdoors in, allowing residents to enjoy the stunning vistas of the bay from nearly every corner of the home. The design emphasizes natural light, bringing a sense of airiness and tranquility to the living spaces.
Inside, the home features a gas fireplace, creating a cozy focal point in the living area, ideal for cool coastal evenings. The cathedral ceiling adds a sense of grandeur and openness, enhancing the spacious feel of the interiors. Premium finishes, including stone benchtops in the kitchen and bathrooms, elevate the home’s aesthetic, while the rich warmth of solid timber floors runs throughout, complementing the natural materials used in the design.
Outdoor living spaces are an extension of the home’s coastal lifestyle, with areas designed for both relaxation and entertainment, perfect for enjoying the fresh sea breeze and stunning sunsets over the bay.
With thoughtful attention to detail, this home reflects the client’s vision for a contemporary yet relaxed coastal lifestyle, where every element– from the layout to the choice of materials – has been carefully considered to enhance the overall experience of beachfront living.
Rivergum Features
- Solid Timber Floors
- Stone Benchtops
- Gas Fireplace
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Outdoor Living Spaces
- Landscaped Gardens
- External Timber Slat Feature Walls
Point Lonsdale
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This thoughtfully designed extension in Point Lonsdale seamlessly combines industrial aesthetics with modern comforts, creating a striking addition to the property. The design embraces the raw beauty of exposed recycled brick walls, providing both texture and character, while reflecting the sustainable approach to building.
The extension’s bold steel-frame industrial windows flood the interior with natural light, offering a sense of openness while maintaining a strong visual connection to the outdoors. The polished concrete floors add to the industrial charm, contributing to the home’s contemporary feel, while ensuring durability and easy maintenance.
Inside, the extension features a spacious butler’s pantry, perfect for those who love to entertain or need extra storage and prep space. The timber bench-tops in the kitchen provide a natural warmth that contrasts beautifully with the industrial elements, creating a balanced and inviting space. The home also boasts hydronic heating, ensuring comfort throughout the year, with a quiet and energy-efficient solution to heating the space.
This extension not only enhances the functionality of the home but also adds a distinct industrial edge, blending the best of modern design with a strong connection to the surrounding environment.
Project Features
- Hydronic Heating
- Polished Concrete Floors
- Timber Benchtops
- Butler's Pantry
- Polished Floorboards
- Steel Frame Industrial Windows
- Landscaped Gardens
- Exposed Recycled Brick Walls
Torquay
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The bamboo feature pendant and raked entrance ceiling welcomes you to this home giving you a hint of the clean contemporary interior of this project.
Minimalistic, accessiblity and dual functionality was important in the design of this home. The brief asked for a flexible use third bedroom which was achieved using two large sliding doors that can be opened out into the spacious open plan kitchen and living. This allowed the room to be used as an extra living area or be converted to a study or 3rd bedroom.
Spotted gum timber screens were built around the kitchen and dining providing privacy while allowing sunlight to shine through. A multi-functional laundry and butlers pantry was created off the kitchen featuring generous storage that continues throughout.
Windows were strategically placed directly opposite doorways and a wide corridor which leads to the living area all creating an open space feel.
A perfectly proportioned home that does not disappoint in its flexibility.
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- Spotted Gum Timber Screening
- Matrix & Colorbond Cladding
- Low Maintenance House/Landscaping
- Grey Water System
- Feature Windows
- Master Suite with Walk In Robes
- Master Suite with Freestanding Bath
- Miele Appliances
- Stone Benchtops
- Large Laundry with Storage
- Italian Marble Tiles
- Flexible Third Bedroom design opens up and can be used as second living space, media room or study
Point Lonsdale
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Nestled in the coastal beauty of Point Lonsdale, this architecturally designed home effortlessly blends timeless Hamptons-style charm with a modern twist. The result is a stunning residence that offers both style and functionality, perfect for contemporary living by the sea.
From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by the warmth of engineered timber flooring, creating a seamless flow throughout the open-plan living spaces. The design thoughtfully balances relaxed elegance with practical living, where every detail has been carefully considered to enhance the overall experience.
The heart of the home is the beautifully appointed butler’s kitchen, offering an ideal space for culinary creativity and entertaining. With its clean lines, high-end finishes, and ample storage, it seamlessly integrates into the home’s design while providing a practical, behind-the-scenes workspace.
A standout feature of the home is its exceptional outdoor/indoor living area, designed for easy flow between the two. A convenient serving window directly from the kitchen to the outdoor space makes entertaining effortless, ensuring that meals can be enjoyed both inside and out, all while taking in the fresh coastal air.
This Point Lonsdale home exemplifies the perfect combination of classic Hamptons elegance with modern comforts, creating a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere ideal for coastal living.
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- Hydronic Heating
- Stone Benches
- Butler's Kitchen
- Walk in Robes
- Engineered Floorboards
- Underfloor Heating
- Landscaped Gardens
- Thermaskirt Skirting Boards
Highton
The Derbyshire team was very approachable and have delivered a unique home designed to suit my personal taste.
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