Set high on the slopes of Mt Buninyong, The Skybarrel is unlike anything else you've seen before. Sculptural, sustainable, and architecturally daring, this one-bedroom curved timber villa by local architect Robin Larsen stands alone, quite literally, as the only one of its kind in the region.
Designed to embrace the ever-shifting beauty of the landscape, this elevated, barrel-shaped studio offers panoramic views that stretch far across the countryside. Floor-to-ceiling glass lets the outside in, while inside, the mood is warm, contemporary and deeply restful. Every design decision - from the wood fire and open-plan kitchen to the carefully framed sleeping nook - invites comfort and calm.
Step into the open-plan living area, where full-height double glazing captures the sweeping horizon and floods the space with natural light. The kitchen is well-appointed and functional, designed for slow weekends and simple pleasures. The lounge is intimate and inviting, anchored by a wood fire that warms the space as day turns to night. When it's time to unwind, the bedroom offers front-row seats to a star-strewn sky and the soft rustle of trees in the breeze.
Watch the landscape shift by the hour - pink morning light through the windows, golden hues at dusk, and clear night skies from bed. Whether you're slow-cooking by the fire or sipping something local with the world spread out before you, the Skybarrel invites stillness, comfort, and connection.
Currently offered as a boutique short-stay escape, the Skybarrel isn't just a place to stay - it's a destination. And the opportunity extends well beyond the existing dwelling. A current permit allows for the addition of more villas (STCA), making this a ready-made foundation for a design-led accommodation venture. With power, septic, and Starlink already in place, the essentials are covered, leaving you free to shape the vision.
This is your chance to secure something truly rare: a globally unique build, with the infrastructure, outlook and approvals to create something even greater.
- Architect-designed, curved timber studio with panoramic views
- Floor-to-ceiling double glazing, wood fire, and open-plan living
- Fully self-contained with modern kitchen and bathroom
- Operating as a successful short-stay accommodation
- Services connected: power, septic and Starlink internet
- Permit approved for additional studio-style villas (STCA)
- A landmark build in one of Victoria's most peaceful landscapes
