‘Forever’ is a big term — and so is this house designed and built to be a sanctuary for its owners, who plan to still call it home when they retire. Whatever they need by way of beautiful interiors, warmth and exceptional craftsmanship is right here, along with luxury extras such as an indoor pool and gym. The tour of this split-level property, which has an 819sqm footprint and five bedrooms with ensuites, starts with the exterior: a pavilion-style form with unifying roof that sits lightly in its rural landscape and connects strongly to terraces, gardens and views. Architectural intent relied on clean lines, concealed junctions and minimal visible fixings, particularly with the modular ceramic-tile cladding system that demanded exceptional workmanship.

The central pavilion accommodates the kitchen, dining and main living spaces beneath a subtly elevated roof plane. This extends living spaces into covered outside retreats, while maintaining a low building profile. Where does the house end and the outdoor living begin? Even the pool and gym in the southwest wing connect with the outdoors through sliders and glazing. Interior comfort comes from a raft of passive features such as the home’s orientation, deep roof overhangs and high-performing glazing, all boosted by an air-sealing system and insulation. With its epic scale, beauty and craftsmanship, how could this build be anything other than a forever home?