Project Focus: Modular Masterpiece in Alpine Country, Sawmill Settlement, VIC

Nestled in the quiet rural town of Sawmill Settlement, near the stunning Mount Buller, our latest project is a true reflection of modern design meeting alpine living. This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is a modified Tambo 15 design, crafted in collaboration with our clients to meet their unique needs. With a few modifications implemented, this modular home offers a perfect balance of form and function, setting a new standard for luxurious living in the heart of Victoria’s high country.

Kitchen & Dining

The heart of this home is the modern kitchen, a bold design statement that seamlessly blends style with functionality. Our clients opted for a contrasting palette, mixing Laminex’s Black and Elegant Oak cabinetry—a combination that is not only on-trend but also adds warmth and depth to the space.

Dark stainless-steel appliances were chosen to complement the overall design, while the matte black kit-kat style tile splashback adds texture and contrast, tying the whole look together effortlessly.

Earthy tones paired with dark, moody elements create a cosy yet refined atmosphere, ideal for the alpine setting. The Manhattan concrete colour benchtop from Laminex enhances the natural feel, while the island bench provides a central hub for gathering.

Bathrooms & Laundry

This home boasts two beautifully designed bathrooms—an ensuite and a main bathroom—featuring a thoughtful mix of tiles to create visual interest.

Both bathrooms feature a combination of matte beige terrazzo-style tiles on the walls, paired with pewter 'concrete-look' tiles on the floor, offering a harmonious balance of textures. The shower wall in the main bathroom is finished with smaller white matte tiles, adding a fresh, clean touch that enhances the space’s overall brightness.

The laundry boasts oak-colored cabinetry and matte black fixtures, blending style with functionality. The backsplash, featuring the same white matte tiles from the bathrooms, creates a cohesive look while ensuring durability and easy maintenance for efficient laundry tasks.

Living Room

The open-plan living area is spacious and inviting, with the kitchen and dining area seamlessly flowing into the living room. With tall 2700mm high ceilings—an exclusive feature available with the Cubehaus façade—the room feels expansive and airy.

The flooring continues the natural theme, with vinyl planks in the colour Niveus, offering durability and a subtle lime effect that brings distinctive grain patterns to the floor. 

After handover, the clients opted to add a timber-panel feature wall, introducing an extra layer of texture and warmth to the room. Timber-panel features not only create visual interest but also enhance the aesthetic appeal, adding natural warmth and character to the space.

Bedrooms

The home’s layout is thoughtfully designed, with four bedrooms placed strategically for privacy and convenience.

The master bedroom and fourth bedroom are positioned at the rear of the home, offering a quiet retreat, while bedrooms two and three are located towards the front. This layout provides excellent zoning for family living, ensuring privacy for the master suite while maintaining a cohesive flow throughout the home.

Exterior

For the exterior, our clients selected the sleek Cubehaus façade, which enhances the home’s modern look and allows for tall 2700mm ceilings. The James Hardie Axon cladding in Night Sky, applied in a vertical orientation, gives the home a bold, contemporary appearance that blends well with the alpine surroundings.

To complement this, they opted for a merbau decking at the front of the home, creating an inviting entryway. 

Delivery

The Sawmill Settlement Project departing our factory.

Our modular construction approach minimises on-site disruptions and streamlines the building process. With the modules built off-site, we avoided weather-related delays and delivered the home ready for final assembly. This method is especially beneficial for remote locations like Sawmill Settlement.

Watch the video below, captured by our wonderful clients, showcasing the delivery of this home in Sawmill Settlement:

Modifications + Floorplan

The Sawmill Settlement Project Floorplan

The Tambo 15 design served as the foundation for this project, but our clients collaborated with us to make a few thoughtful adjustments:

• Kitchen: The kitchen bench was shortened to become an island, adding both functionality and visual appeal.
• Bathroom: In the main bathroom, the shower, bath, and sink placements were rearranged for better flow.
• Hallway: The hallway was shortened to extend the laundry, creating more functional storage space.
• Bedroom 4: The fourth bedroom was made accessible from the main living area, resulting in a more open and connected floorplan.

Additionally, the home was designed to comply with BAL-29 (Bushfire Attack Level) requirements, which included:

• Selecting appropriate cladding.
• Incorporating water storage solutions.
• Considering fire-resistant materials throughout the build.

Modular Homes Australia

At Anchor Homes, we design and build high-quality modular homes and strive to provide an exceptional customer experience. When building with us, you gain the expertise and support of our experienced team, complete with designers, builders, and project consultants. To simplify the process, we’ve broken it down into the following 10 steps: 

1. Complimentary consultation
2. Project proposal
3. Design and site engineering
4. Council permits 
5. Specification selection and documentation
6. Contract
7. Building permit
8. Construction
9. Delivery and site work
10. Handover

Whether you’re interested in a custom design or our pre-designed homes we are here to help. 

Over To You

If you’re inspired by this modern alpine retreat, why not explore how Anchor Homes can bring your vision to life? Whether you’re dreaming of a rural escape, a family home, or something in between, our modular designs offer flexibility, speed, and bespoke solutions. Contact us today to explore how we can craft your dream home through modular design and construction.