Set on 50 acres with sweeping views to Western Port Bay, The Farm is a crafted rural residence on the Mornington Peninsula. Defined by an inverted roofline that lends a sense of lightness, the home integrates among native vegetation, establishing a strong relationship between architecture, climate and terrain.

Planning responds to the dual imperatives of outlook and environment. Living spaces are oriented to frame expansive views while simultaneously maximising exposure for passive solar gain and seasonal comfort.

The exposed site led to the creation of a sheltered central courtyard – a protected outdoor room embedded within the architecture. Visible from multiple interior spaces, it provides refuge from prevailing winds while fostering a sense of enclosure within the broader rural setting.

The external façade is expressed as a rhythmic skeleton of blackbutt columns set to a disciplined grid derived from plan. Blackbutt cladding, ironbark feature timbers and a locally sourced Hillview granite fireplace reference the surrounding bushland.

Internally, a double-height kitchen, living and dining volume forms the spatial heart of the home, drawing natural light deep into the plan. The Farm is a robust yet refined rural home exploring contemporary country living through climate responsiveness, material integrity and spatial clarity.

Photography: Jack Carlin