A calm, high-end family home in Essendon with a restrained façade, layered textures and light-filled rooms. The plan keeps circulation simple: a glass-lined entry, sculptural stair blades, and clear sightlines from living to garden. Inside, stone and timber balance the dark joinery; outside, the alfresco and pool extend everyday living.
Detailing creates a confident yet quiet frontage that sits comfortably among established homes.
Large sliders and highlight glazing pull in the sun while screens manage outlooks to neighbours.
Storage runs through the kitchen, pantry, laundry and garage so surfaces stay clear.
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A long island anchors the kitchen. The stone splashback brings movement; warm metallics lift the darker cabinetry. A dedicated bar tucks between the kitchen and dining, keeping entertaining separate from the cooking zone.

Two living areas cover different moods, one relaxed with built-in joinery, the other set up for dining and larger gatherings. The cinema room adds acoustic walling and tiered seating for a true lights-down experience.

A temperature-controlled, glass-fronted wine room displays the collection like a feature piece. In the main bathroom, full-height stone and a freestanding bath sit beside a timber-lined sauna ideal after a swim or on winter evenings.

Soft textures and sheer curtains bring hotel calm to private rooms. Robes are generous, with concealed cabinetry and a walk-in linen so everything has a place.

The covered alfresco opens to a low-maintenance garden and lap pool. Privacy screens, layered planting, and durable paving suit Melbourne’s seasons and everyday use.

Documentation, engineering and selections were coordinated up-front to streamline permits and reduce variations. Regular site updates and milestone walk-throughs kept the program on track.
For homeowners comparing Essendon builders, this project shows how a calm street presence can pair with richer interior detail wine room, cinema, sauna without over-complicating the façade.
If you’re shortlisting luxury home builders in Essendon, focus on documentation and a tight materials palette (two to three claddings) for cost control. We deliver luxury construction in Essendon with an emphasis on fit-for-street design, clear allowances and durable selections.


This project is a good reference if you’re planning a knockdown rebuild in Essendon and want an understated design with elevated details: wine room, cinema, sauna and a hardworking indoor–outdoor plan.
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Book a short consultation to review your block, elevation options and an itemised proposal. (One conversation, clear next steps.)
Start my rebuild planAllow 2–4 months for design, documentation and permits, then around 9–14 months for construction depending on scope, selections and site access.
Yes, keep the street face calm (proportion, texture, colour) and place bolder forms to the rear. Early conversations with the council and good documentation help.
Roof complexity, glazing size/spec, stone and joinery count, and services like home cinema or sauna. Keeping the façade to 2–3 materials and simplifying rooflines protects the budget.
Very pair induction cooking and efficient heat-pump systems with performance glazing and good shading. It’s comfortable now and solar-ready later.
Yes. We coordinate surveys, engineering and approvals, then guide selections so finishes and budget stay aligned. Regular site updates keep decisions clear.
Often, yes. We’ll review structure, ventilation and acoustic requirements and propose locations that don’t compromise storage or circulation.
If your street isn’t listed but you’re close to Essendon, reach out chances are we’ve built nearby and can confirm availability quickly.
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