15 Red Hill Road, MONBULK

Elevated among the trees to capture gorgeous easterly views towards the Warburton Ranges, this bespoke four-bedroom home makes mornings feel like something worth getting out of bed for. Watch the first light filter through the landscape, coffee in hand and birdsong in the air, before the house shifts effortlessly into family mode. Architecturally designed and rich in Australian hardwood, it combines natural warmth, contemporary comfort and an extraordinary under-house workshop that takes working from home - or storing every tool and toy imaginable - to another level.

Wrapped in a striking Colorbond exterior, the home feels entirely at ease in its leafy Monbulk setting. Inside, Australian hardwood timbers bring texture and character to the open-plan living zone, where spotted gum floors gleam, a built-in wood fire promises crackling winter warmth and floor skimming windows frame the landscape. Integrated speakers allow the soundtrack to follow the mood, while zoned ducted heating and air conditioning keep every corner comfortable throughout the seasons.