HOUSE OF THE YEAR
The perfect canvas for another McLachlan Homes creation The tranquil site offered McLachlan Homes the perfect canvas to create the award-winning Northbry Lodge.
Working with the natural curves and colours of the site, this stunning home offers first-class finishes and an earthy opulence. The breathtaking design fits seamlessly within its surroundings embracing a true collaboration of design ideas that have been painstakingly brought to life by incredible craftsmanship and impeccable fittings. The Grand Porte-cochère offers an immense sense of arrival taking advantage of the hip scissor trusses and four metre raked ceilings beautifully finished with feature timber and soft shadow lines. Rich timber posts flow onto Bluesteel Stackstone over the brick pillars. The extra wide roof eaves are elegantly finished in Tahira White and Woodland Grey, while exposed rafters are featured throughout the design’s exterior. The long, covered walkway offers more stunning detail, including the ceiling and stained timber decking underfoot that leads onto the rotunda. With continuity in mind, this space mirrors the Portecochère with the addition of water features, fish, turtles and waterlilies. Guided by the lush tropical landscaping, merbau feature timber and the convict recycled brickwork completes the journey onto the porch.
Stepping through the custom pivot door, the grand foyer features a vaulted timber clad ceiling, large, fixed glass windows, timber battens and luxurious stackstone which set the mood for the unique design elements within. The expansive 4.5 metre ceiling comprises of detailed VJ panelling and houses the sumptuous living, dining, and kitchen. The inclusion of external feature elements such as stone, brick and timber have been cleverly showcased within. The remarkable stone flows from the entry into the living room and offers a certain ambiance when paired with the stained timber battens artistically placed behind the wall mounted television to ceiling height. The cabinetry and shelving give a subtle nod to the custom entry door with the selection of smoked mirror glass and stone tops to complement its beauty. An internal brick feature wall houses a generous gas fireplace and recycled timber mantel and invites you on into the dining and sitting areas which flow on into the kitchen. The expansive kitchen has a showstopping five-metre-long stone island bench top, with elegant pendant lighting centrally located above. This customised space
8 | Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards 2021
