Summerhill
Combining functional design with beautiful aesthetics.
“Summerhill” began as a dream for a Hamptons-style home that seamlessly blends elegance and everyday practicality. The owners desired a sanctuary—light-filled, welcoming, and filled with character—that would support family life and entertaining, with all the thoughtful details you'd expect in a bespoke home.
A Home That Breathes with Life
The result is a beautifully composed home that marries aesthetic grace with functional flow. At its heart, a spacious kitchen, dining, and living area sits alongside a purposeful mudroom and laundry, each curated with bespoke tiles and raw oak flooring. The home is layered with character—herringbone barn doors, custom-panelled facades, vintage sconces, feature pink basins, penny tiles, and premium appliances—creating moments of charm and luxury at every turn.
Highlights to Admire
Entranced by Design — French doors welcome you into a home that blends indoor comfort with outdoor ease.
Detailed Craftsmanship — From the mudroom’s bespoke tiling to the striking herringbone barn door, every element is thoughtfully considered.
Balanced Ambience — Raw oak floors ground the space during the day, while hydronic heating, a gas log fire, and soft lighting create an atmosphere of warmth by night.
Outdoor Lifestyle — Expansive bi-fold doors open to a well-equipped outdoor kitchen and a poolside gym overlooking a modern tiled pool and spa—perfect for entertaining or self-care.
Overcoming Design Challenges
Balancing ornamental touches and practicality, the team navigated the intricate coordination of architectural detailing (like the vintage sconces and feature basin) with modern service planning. The integration of the poolside gym adjacent to the living space maintained aesthetic cohesion, natural light, and flow between indoors and outdoors.
The Construct Melbourne Signature
Summerhill exemplifies "design with purpose": a fusion of refined aesthetics, family functionality, and considered technical detail. It’s a testament to how we craft homes that delight in daily life, while being utterly suited to their occupants—and built with intention and integrity.
Construct Melbourne designed and delivered Summerhill as part of our signature Preliminary Design Agreement process—ensuring every stage, from concept to documentation, aligned with our clients’ vision and lifestyle.
Architect & Design: Construct Melbourne
Photography: Simon Shiff
Styling: Norsu
