Country home designs
Designing your dream country home
Ark Group’s Dennis O’Dwyer has an intimate knowledge of regional Victoria which is reflected in his seamless indoor-outdoor living designs.
With extremes in climate a focus, your new build or renovation uses carefully selected materials so your home looks and performs at its best year-round.
Dennis’s vast experience in the building process, built over 30 years, means you’ll avoid unnecessary delays and enjoy your new build sooner.
5 must-haves for country homes
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Will your home be an eyesore or a sight for sore eyes?
Design a home to complement the block and its surrounds so you feel part of the natural environment.
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…and you plan to fail.
Conduct a thorough review of the site and local planning requirements to avoid delays and disappointments.
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Your design and building materials should complement the environment, but also withstand it.
Country climates can be harsh. Your home needs to perform well and look good for years to come.
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You’ve chosen to live in the country so it stands that your home design should seamlessly incorporate indoor and outdoor living.
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Fires are a risk when you live in the country.
Your design should meet local fire zone requirements to help protect you and your family.
Country clients love these materials
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Stone
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Recycled Brick
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Trowel Render
What they said
“Dennis’s renovation design transformed our home. It looks amazing, works well with our young family and it’s retained the warmth and character of the original building.”
Mathew Churchill, Bendigo
‘From our first meeting Dennis was easy to communicate with, showing professional interest and enthusiasm for our home renovation project. Collaboratively we refined our ideas and Dennis was able to translate them into working drawings and dealt with all aspects of the planning process and submission to Ballarat Council for approval. Dennis was so helpful with responding to council requirements and our builder was impressed by the level of detail provided in the drawings. We continue to be delighted by our renovation and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dennis.’
Adrian Ford, Ballarat
Contact us
dennis@arkgroupdesign.com.au
0439 722 782
4 Beach Street
Surf Beach
Phillip Island
Other office
Castlemaine