Merricks Residence, Mornington Peninsula Luxury Residence, Victoria Weekend House, Architecture Images
Merricks Residence on Mornington Peninsula
22 July 2020
Merricks Residence
Architects: Wood Marsh
Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Wood Marsh has a body of architectural work spanning an impressive 37 years. Whilst our press releases will focus on their new work, occasionally I would like to highlight projects of significance from their portfolio. The Merricks House was completed in 2007.

The site overlooking the Mornington Peninsula is approached by a long winding drive through an established vineyard. On approach, the house gives little away, presenting an abstract, modest façade as it appears from behind a break in a large hedge.
Entering between tall earth walls, a long corridor curves beyond view as the timber ceiling drops into the distance. Upon reaching the lowest point of the corridor, large windows slice through the earth walls to reveal a dramatic view south across the vines to the ocean beyond, to the north a dark strip of water cuts through a courtyard reflecting the sky.

Further along the central spine, the ceiling arcs up and the view unfolds as two large living spaces intersect the corridor. A staircase ascends beyond, and appears to hover above the vines. A discreet opening accesses a further volume beyond. Containing main bedroom, ensuite and private terrace, the elevated space affords views over the hilltop to the valley beyond.
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