Some homes are designed. Others are orchestrated—every material choice, every orientation, every detail choreographed to work in harmony with nature rather than against it. 65-69 Viminaria Road represents the latter: a bespoke residence where passive solar principles aren’t an afterthought but the very foundation of its existence.
The Science of Comfort
Step through the brass-clad front door and the building’s intelligence becomes immediately apparent. North-facing living spaces drink in winter sun whilst summer breezes flow through strategically positioned openings. Thermal mass isn’t hidden—polished concrete floors absorb and release warmth throughout the day, their industrial elegance softened by the honey-toned warmth of cedar-lined ceilings overhead. This isn’t design theatre; it’s physics put to beautiful purpose.
The home’s creators understood that the Bass Coast climate offers gifts to those who know how to receive them. Here, heating, cooling, ventilation, and light are harvested from natural resources, minimising energy consumption whilst maximising year-round comfort. Five water tanks ensure complete self-sufficiency, whilst the thoughtful design palette extends seamlessly from interior to exterior, where honed concrete landscaping frames native plantings and natural timbers.
The Alchemy of Materials
Quality announces itself quietly here. The hand-crafted ESSE range cooker—complete with chef’s oversized Plancha grill and induction cooktop—represents French dedication to clean-burning excellence. The Cheminees Philippe fireplace, also French-made, serves dual purposes: open fireplace or slow combustion, its double-sided design creating a sculptural divide between kitchen and living spaces.
But it’s in the details where this home truly distinguishes itself. Designer Doorware’s Australian-made natural brass hardware graces every door. Villeroy & Boch and Oliveri basins pair with exclusive Brodware tapware throughout. The master ensuite showcases leathered Bianca Romano natural stone alongside handmade Italian ceramic and terrazzo tiles, whilst the brass bathtub—chosen not merely for aesthetics but for its superior heat retention—epitomises the marriage of form and function that defines this residence.
Considered Living
Spanning 215 square metres across 1.1 acres, the home unfolds with deliberate purpose. Custom joinery and expertly crafted study nooks demonstrate that storage and functionality need not sacrifice beauty. Expansive windows frame ever-changing views of beachside bush and farmland—nature’s artwork on permanent display.
The pool room, positioned at the northwest end, functions as a second living area overlooking both pool and covered entertaining space. The master bedroom enjoys the same vista, complete with its own fireplace—a cocoon of luxury where even the ceiling height speaks to spatial generosity.
A Hidden Haven
Harmers Haven remains one of Bass Coast’s best-kept secrets: close enough to Inverloch, Cape Paterson, and Wonthaggi for convenience, yet far enough removed to feel genuinely private. It’s this balance—sophistication without pretension, self-sufficiency without sacrifice, luxury grounded in livability—that defines both the location and this exceptional property.
For those who understand that true quality isn’t about ostentation but about thoughtful choices compounded over time, 65-69 Viminaria Road offers something increasingly rare: a home designed not just to impress, but to endure.
