HOW’S THE SERENITY?
Careful planning and creative design have created an oasis of sustainable living in the bush, with form and function merging seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. STORY: NICOLA CECCATO. PHOTOGRAPHY: MEGAN FISHER
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eep in Strathbogie Shire, out past Euroa, sits a home completely camouflaged by the surrounding dry Australian bushland.
“We are all a part of the earth’s ecosystem, we wanted to make sure the animals felt comfortable here,” Guy said.
Bare and plain on the outside, the home still exudes a quiet beauty — with its cement walls, timber garage doors and ornamental grapevine draping down the pergola.
“We’re passionate about the environment, both globally and locally, and would like to do our little bit towards making the world a better place for future generations.”
Catherine and Guy Cameron bought the 162-hectare property in 2010, with the intention to keep the area as untouched as possible, protect the native species and highlight the natural beauty of the area.
These ideas were put into practice with varieties of native Australian flora subtly planted around the home, allowing it to blend into the surrounding landscape.
“Part of the design was to hide the house in the landscape. When people arrive, we want their eyes to go to the hill above, not the house,” Catherine said.
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Architect Edwina Thomson, from About Architecture, knew the site needed careful planning and took great care to design a home that complemented its natural beauty. Story continues on page 10.
