NORTHCOTE HOUSE

Melbourne — Personal Residence Photography — Dylan James · Styling — Neighbourhood Property

A contemporary minimal home that emanates warmth from within.

Tucked privately behind an impenetrable contemporary façade, Northcote House is an undeniable feat of modern minimal design — rich textures layered through soaring spaces, delivering a luxurious four bedroom home that never forgets how it feels to live in.

The grey Indian slate flooring and subtle limewash walls sit remarkably apart from the façade, yet feel completely at home. The Blackwood joinery was My first selection — layered with a concrete island bar, textural stone splashback, and aged copper pendants.

The kitchen was always going to be the heart of this home. Hotplates installed in the island bar — so you can watch the kids in the yard, hold the conversation, and never miss a moment.

A north-facing backyard. A pool that carries the energy of Sydney's Freshwater Beach — and the life they loved — all the way to Melbourne.

Design — Sarah Wood Designs Photography — Dylan James Styling — Neighbourhood Property Featured in — BuildHer Collective

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"Choose finishes and colours you love — rather than always following a trend."

Modern house exterior with a Copper garage door, potted Japanese maple tree, stairs, and a brick wall with greenery.
A modern kitchen with Blackwood timber cabinets, a large copper pendant light, a marble backsplash, gunmetal grey fixtures. There is a gray vase with green leaves, decorative pears on a tray, and a black circular clock on the wall.

"One of the most satisfying stages of the build was watching the installation of the Blackwood joinery and stone. The Blackwood veneer came first — everything else layered around it."

Modern entryway with slate tile floor, a glass door leading outside, a large potted plant on a small black table, a framed Bally Print on the wall, and black louvered closet doors.
A modern bathroom vanity with New York marble countertop, a built-in sink, black pendant light with large glowing bulbs, Brass tap ware, a bottle of hand soap, and folded grey towels.
Master Bedroom with a glass sliding door leading to a small balcony with potted plants. Inside, a black wooden chair draped with a white faux fur throw and a midnight coloured velvet pillow, with mustard velvet curtains on either side.
Modern bedroom with dark chocolate walls, large bed with black and brown pillows, two nightstands with matching copper patina lamps, and textured sea grass wallpapered wall in pink behind the bed.

"I love the yin energy of the master bedroom — dark chocolate walls and beautiful morning sunlight from the adjoining courtyard. It's really special to shower with morning sun shining on your body."

Backyard with swimming pool, black fence, white outdoor chairs, and trees in the background.
Modern two-story white house with a copper garage door, concrete steps leading to the front door, a large Japanese maple potted plant, and a small landscaped garden in front.

Luxurious, grounded, and unmistakably alive.