Anglesea Holiday Home
Bush meets beach in a bold yet balanced contemporary build
Positioned along the Great Ocean Road, the home responds sensitively to its rugged coastal environment while delivering a refined modern aesthetic.
Designed with simplicity, durability and sustainability at its core, the home features a distinctive curved façade and an expansive upper-level terrace that cantilevers over the entry, framing panoramic ocean views. A dramatic rammed earth wall guides visitors via floating concrete stairs to an oversized spotted gum pivot door—setting the tone for the material-rich experience within.
Rammed earth forms much of the home’s structure, chosen for its remarkable longevity, thermal performance and luxurious texture. Combined with concrete and spotted gum, materials selected for their ability to weather beautifully, the home sits comfortably within its natural surrounds while offering superior comfort year-round.
A reverse living design maximises the home’s elevated position, placing the main living area, kitchen and dining on the upper level to capture sweeping ocean views and a close connection to the surrounding tree canopy.
The upper level opens onto an expansive ocean-facing deck, defined by a dramatic curved façade that flows seamlessly into a floating roofline above the entry. This sculptural form reads as a monolithic volume, cantilevered to provide shade and protection to the lower level.
Below, the thoughtfully designed floorplan accommodates large family gatherings while offering private retreats with a downstairs entertainment zone, built in custom sauna, and outdoor deck with plunge pool. Centred around a light-filled courtyard, the home’s design enhances passive solar performance and reduces energy consumption.
Craftsmanship and materiality are central to the home’s identity. Artisan elements including bespoke concrete benchtops, hard plaster wet areas, V-ZUG appliances, American Oak joinery and brushed gold tapware create a layered, tactile interior.
Designed to celebrate its surroundings, the home maintains a constant dialogue between indoors and out. Expansive glazing, layered outdoor spaces and a restrained material palette allow the landscape to take centre stage, while the home itself provides a calm, immersive retreat.