Kyneton House

Outdoor space with grey brick walls, black steel-framed courtyard, dark timber roofing and black steel-framed glass sliding doors — contemporary new home — Kyneton — Moloney Architects

Dark timber and grey brick external walls with windows — contemporary new home — Kyneton — Moloney Architects

Internal kitchen with timber cabinetry, black details, and black steel-framed windows on either wall — contemporary new home — Kyneton — Moloney Architects

Internal kitchen with timber cabinetry — contemporary new home — Kyneton — Moloney Architects

Internal kitchen with timber cabinetry and timber stool at black stone island bench — contemporary new home — Kyneton — Moloney Architects

Internal living space with windows, grey brick wall and fireplace — contemporary new home — Kyneton — Moloney Architects

Grey brick wall and internal fireplace — contemporary new home — Kyneton — Moloney Architects

Internal living space with black steel-framed window and indoor plants — contemporary new home — Kyneton — Moloney Architects

Timber batten and grey brick walls, natural brick floor in hallway — contemporary new home — Kyneton — Moloney Architects

Dark timber exterior at driveway — contemporary new home — Kyneton — Moloney Architects

Dark timber exterior and landscaped yard — contemporary new home — Kyneton — Moloney Architects

Architectural diagram — contemporary new home — Kyneton — Moloney Architects

Size

280m2

Location

Kyneton

Builder

Dome Constructions

Photography

Dave Kulesza

Styling

Kendall Troon

The site of a disused tennis court created a unique opportunity for a contemporary home in the historic town of Kyneton. Subdivided from a Victorian-era property, the site offered the clients the best of both worlds: a short walk to the heart of town, yet close to the Campaspe River, surrounded by established trees and parkland. A lack of heritage constraints also offered the freedom to build a modern design rarely found in this part of town.

The services, sleeping and living zones of the house are conceived as separate wings, arranged on site to maximise light and view access. Both the services and sleeping wings are constructed out of concrete blockwork, anchoring the home to the site. The solid elements bookend a lightweight timber and glass living pavilion, providing privacy and protection where it’s needed and a connection to the views and landscape where it’s desired.