On the rear site of a sub-division in Melbourne?s Portsea, this family home provides expansive views of a nearby golf course that are carefully orchestrated to provide a sense of seclusion from the neighbours, despite the extensive glazing.

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Architects: Wolveridge Architects · Office Profile

Location: Melbourne VIC, Australia

Practice Team: Jeremy Wolveridge, Nick Wheeler, Sina Petzold

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Derek Swalwell · Photographer Profile

Builder And Construction Manager: S Smith Builders

Structural/Civil Engineer: Don Moore and Associates

Landscape Architect: Fiona Brockhoff
Building Surveyor: Nepean Building Permits

© Derek Swalwell

From the architect. On the rear site of a sub-division in Melbourne?s Portsea, this family home provides expansive views of a nearby golf course that are carefully orchestrated to provide a sense of seclusion from the neighbours, despite the extensive glazing.

© Derek Swalwell

The brief was for a 4 bedroom family home with a strong connection to the outdoor living spaces which including a pool, tennis court and outdoor kitchen/dining area. The garden suite provides a space for kid?s activities, large family functions and doubles as a guest suite. Living spaces are generou...