Easy Living – A Platinum Level Liveable Home
Melbourne Home Design + Living
This striking three-bedroom custom home in East Ivanhoe was built by the innovative team at Hedger Constructions and designed by Dion Keech Architects, with a clear purpose to achieve the very highest standards of liveability. With the elderly homeowners looking to live in a comfortable home for the rest of their lives, this new home was designed in accordance with the Liveable Housing Design Guidelines to ensure that it exceeds the platinum level in terms of liveability standards.
A wide range of liveability design features were incorporated into the build to create a safe, comfortable and accessible space for limited mobility users. All rooms, bench heights, doors and corridors were designed for unimpeded movement. An expansive open-plan living area sits under a cathedral ceiling with timber feature panelling; clerestory windows flood the space with natural light, furthering the home sense of openess.
The kitchen space was cleverly designed to support ease of movement between fixed benches, and the custom cabinetry can be easily removed to enable wheelchair users to have knee clearance under the sink.
A fusion of both natural and artificial lighting enhances a sense of open space and optimises visibility and ease of navigation for ageing homeowners. Large rocker switches and power points located at easy to reach heights further strengthen the dwelling’s user-friendly nature. The bathrooms feature accessible toilets, reinforced walls to enable grabrails, hobless showers and non-slip tiles.
Externally, feature brickwork seamlessly harmonises with COLORBOND wall and roof cladding. A generously proportioned double garage accommodates the needs of occupants, making it easy to park and shift vehicles inside.
A multi award-winning company, Hedger Constructions specialises in luxury custom homes, redefining modern living with industry leading sustainable building practices. This family-owned company services Greater Melbourne, north-east Regional Victoria and the Surf Coast, and the directors understand the importance of building not just a house, but a home that suits your individual needs.