Pudding Bag Rd, Drummond

Off-grid, custom-designed home is a perfect blend of sustainability, innovative design, and thoughtful craftsmanship

Conceived with passive design principles in mind, the home features a low-profile exterior that subtly blends with its rural surroundings, while the interior is an unexpected haven of light, warmth, and modernity.

The facade and roof are clad in Colourbond Monument, ensuring a sleek, durable exterior. A gable roof, strategically designed for optimal sun exposure, keeps the home cool in the summer and warm in winter, while a portal frame at the rear allows for triangular highlight windows, adding an artistic touch to the space.

An open-air timber-framed pergola stretches over the deck, already beginning to host creeping vines that will further integrate the home with its environment over time. Inside, the bedrooms are tranquil and inviting, with neutral tones and conventional ceilings that create a cosy, restful atmosphere.

Where sustainability meets sophistication: a modern sanctuary in the heart of nature

Upon entry, polished concrete floors with in-slab hydronic heating lead the way through an open-plan living space that’s both sophisticated and functional. The space is defined by an innovative ceiling design, incorporating Austral iHoop panels with the Shadowfix system, which adds a unique architectural feature while maintaining thermal efficiency. Black aluminium windows and doors frame panoramic rural views, inviting the outdoors in and creating an immediate connection with the natural environment.

The kitchen is a statement of modern elegance, with a suspended bar light over the island, a stylish Kit Kat tile splashback, and two-tone Polytec cabinetry. The porcelain stone benchtop offers both luxury and durability, making it as practical as it is beautiful.

The bathroom is an oasis of simplicity and style, featuring an in-built bath with an open shower, finished with white textured subway tiles for a timeless, clean aesthetic.