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Set among trees beside a tranquil pond, this country house has drawn attention for its warm, inviting interior. It offers a restorative retreat from the noise and pace of city life and, through its close relationship with the landscape, advocates a slower, more deliberate way of living.


Located in Balnarring in the Australian state of Victoria, the compact timber house contains a living room, kitchen, dining area, a study that doubles as a home office, bedroom, bathroom, terrace and entryway. Foldaway furniture is used throughout, creating a clean, adaptable layout tailored to the owner’s needs.



Perched at the pond’s edge and ringed by forest, the house cultivates a pronounced sense of calm. Its plan supports sleeping and rest, cooking and dining, leisure and hobbies, as well as work and study—offering occupants a gratifying everyday life.


Inside, walls clad in solid timber and concrete floors combine to create a warm, refined atmosphere. Windows of varying sizes frame the landscape like living paintings and flood the interiors with daylight, keeping rooms bright and airy.



Notably, the house relies on clever foldaway furniture that deploys easily, transforming compact spaces into flexible, more generous-feeling rooms.











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