Arthurs Seat

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Completed

New home

360m2​

K+AR

Our clients, the owners and winemakers behind the award-winning Ocean Eight Winery on the Mornington Peninsula, acquired a small house perched atop Arthurs Seat. While the views were breathtaking, the house itself was not. Due to strict planning regulations and a high Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) on the site, any attempt to extend the house would have required substantial upgrades to the building fabric, making renovation unfeasible.

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We were brought on board to work closely with the clients to refine their vision, taking into account both their immediate needs and long-term goals, with consideration for future expansion as their family and financial circumstances evolve.

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Key design priorities included bushfire resistance, incorporating durable and resilient materials and finishes both inside and out; energy efficiency through passive solar design; seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining spaces to maximize the panoramic views; and, as wine connoisseurs, the inclusion of a wine cellar, tucked into the temperature-stable earth at the lower level.​​

"The floorplan uniquely spills out around this central outdoor space, as the original part of the house was converted into a wing of bedrooms for their three kids".