Donvale

7.6 Star NatHERS Rating

Located in the leafy area of Donvale, this four bedroom home thoughtfully harnesses the challenges of the site’s sloping topography to create a calm and restful sanctuary for its occupants. Through a strategically elevated floor plate, the home offers seamless movement across its interior to allow the family to stay connected, while also providing views over the neighbouring rooftops to the surrounding bush. Occupying a corner site, the home is a private sanctuary despite its prominent position through its central courtyard design. The courtyard provides a tranquil and meditative oasis, encouraging inward reflection and a calming escape from the bustling world outside. This space, combined with the home's orientation and layout, ensures that each room receives abundant natural light while maintaining privacy from the street. The home's capacity to accommodate an extended and growing family was a key driver in the brief. With its spacious four bedrooms and flexible living areas, it is designed to adapt to the evolving needs of its occupants. The open plan living spaces flow effortlessly, fostering a sense of togetherness while allowing for individual activities. This adaptability is crucial for a home designed to evolve with its occupants. As with all our homes, sustainability lies at the core of our design principles. With a 7.6 star NatHERS rating, the home utilises passive solar design to optimise energy efficiency and a substantial 20,000-litre rainwater collection system for re-use onsite to reduce the environmental footprint of the home.