which in this quiet, picturesque town is a rela-
tive term,” says Koia. “There’s also a large bunk
room perfect for children downstairs – ideally
setting the home up for two holidaying families,
with parent couples having their own spaces
and the children also in their own domain.”
While achieving an easy sense of spacious-
ness, the house is actually contained within a
fairly modest footprint. However, the architect
made use of every square metre of the site,
including maximising indoor-outdoor opportu-
nities via a series of courtyards and open spaces.
The home’s split-level design means you
only have a few steps from the garage up to the
living spaces, and from the living spaces it’s
only a short flight up to the bedrooms.
“This house really is set up for social living,
with the outlooks naturally a star attraction,”
says Koia. “While views to the countryside at
the front are uninterrupted by the street below,
at the rear, the generous-sized living area opens
up to a courtyard with a garden wall and built-
in fire finished in stone. This sheltered area is
served with an outdoor dining setting.
The pale decor in the living area intention-
ally takes back seat to the views, while a stone
Facing page top and lower: This
home makes the absolute most of its
breathtaking outlooks, with a pale
decor subservient to the scenery.
The kitchen island is ideally set for
prepping while taking in the views.
The stairs lead to a second lounge.
Above: A chimney breast finished in
stone-look tile anchors the space.
Following pages: Substantial bifold
doors let the entertainment zone
flow out to sheltered al fresco dining.
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