bush backdrop and rolling countryside.
“I love bold colours, and wanted a
look that wouldn’t date,” says Turnbull.
The distinctive look of the house is
one of the reasons it has won three major
Master Builder awards this year, says
Tony O’Brien of Fowler Homes BOP.
“The house won the Regional Gold
Award in the Master Builders House of
the Year Awards, and subsequently won
the Gold Reserve Award, which meant it
was a finalist in the National Awards. It
also won the People’s Choice Award.”
The street appeal is reinforced by
a large canopy entry, with handmade
honeycomb terracotta tiles.
On the inside, spacious living areas
open out to a sunny terrace. Cavity sliders
ensure the formal living space can be
closed off if required.
The kitchen continues the black
and white theme, with white lacquered
cabinets contrasting bold black granite
benchtops. Solid Indonesian hardwood
tongue-and-groove floors and matai
shelving help to warm the space visually.
Above left: With its black weatherboards, soffits
and roof, this new house designed and built by
Fowler Homes BOP has plenty of street appeal.
A rail fence supported by stone pillars reinforces
the country setting.
Top: A soaring, gabled canopy creates an inviting
entry. Hand-made honeycomb terracotta paving
tiles were chosen by the owner to replicate the
look of an old bungalow.
Above: The house, which has three bedrooms and
a study, opens out to a sunny terrace that steps
down to the lawn.