PROJECT OVERVIEW
Award-finalist acreage home extension in Mount Vernon, integrating substantial new living and entertaining spaces with an established residence on a large rural property.
Location: Mount Vernon NSW
Project Type: Acreage Home Extension & Lifestyle Addition
Approval: Development Application & Construction Certificate
Council: Penrith City Council
Planning Constraint: Rural DCP Building Footprint Controls
Design Services: Building Design & Architectural Drafting
Design Focus: Site-Responsive Planning, Solar Orientation, Indoor-Outdoor Living & Integration with Existing Home
THE BRIEF
The owners wanted to substantially expand their existing acreage home with new spaces for family living, recreation and entertaining while retaining the established residence and its architectural character. The brief included a gym, connecting breezeway, cabana, alfresco area, swimming pool and covered links between the new additions and the existing home. The new work also needed to respond to the scale of the rural property and integrate naturally with the established landscaping and residence.
THE DESIGN RESPONSE
The building design focused on creating a seamless relationship between the original residence and the new extension works. Careful site planning and architectural drafting ensured the pool, cabana and outdoor entertaining zones complemented the existing home while improving functionality, circulation and visual appeal. Contemporary lifestyle features were incorporated without compromising the established character of the property, resulting in a unified and highly functional family estate.
PROJECT OUTCOME
Mt Vernon House demonstrates how a large-scale home extension can successfully combine architecture, outdoor living and lifestyle-focused design. The completed project delivers expansive entertaining spaces, premium recreational facilities and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor living areas while preserving the appeal of the original residence.
Awards & Recognition
Finalist - Extensions / Renovations
Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) National Design Awards
PROJECT GALLERY
