Located at Leith on Tasmania’s north-west coast, Aisling House settles nicely into its coastal context and enjoys a spectacular outlook across Bass Strait. Spoilt with a northerly orientation to the views, the home enjoys an uninterrupted ocean outlook that sweeps westward to the River Forth, and the rugged silhouettes of the Dial Range and Rocky Cape forming a dramatic coastline backdrop.

Designed by architecture and creative firm, S.Group, and built by Immersive Homes, the home’s architecture is deliberately sculptural yet restrained, allowing crafted detailing and considered materiality to define its character. With never to be built out views, open living spaces and a striking contemporary aesthetic, Aisling House makes the most of its location.

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Like many building projects, the scope of work for the house grew as the project progressed and the homeowner couple, both local doctors, prepared their wish list for their new home.

"The plan was always to downsize. But as we fleshed out the ideas with them, it evolved into a full size family home,” says Damon Marshall, Designer & Project Manager at S.Group. "The result is a home that feels generous yet considered, where a strong emphasis on passive solar design and orientation means comfort comes naturally."

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Surrounded by native coastal reserve, the ground floor nestles discreetly into the site, offering privacy from the street while maintaining a visual connection to the outdoors through expansive glazing on the ocean-facing elevation. Light filters in throughout the day, animating the interiors and enhancing the sense of immersion within the landscape.

The northern coast of Tasmania has a wild sort of beauty making it both spectacular and challenging for homeowners. Bracing winds and salty air place a lot of demands on materials used for building. Central to the design is the use of Cemintel Territory Woodlands cladding, whose timber-look finish creates the warm, tactile identity of the exterior while meeting the durability demands of Tasmania’s exposed coastline.

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“From the outset, the cladding was a key architectural driver,” explains Marshall. “We needed something that visually connected the home to its coastal landscape but could also withstand salt air, wind and harsh conditions without frequent maintenance.”

The result is an exterior that captures the beauty and texture of natural timber without its fragility, delivering a contemporary coastal aesthetic with long-term performance. Darker base materials were introduced beneath the Woodlands cladding to create tonal contrast and give the appearance that the home lightly floats above the ground plane.

“Although the home is two storeys, our vision was to present it as a single sculptural form that floats,” says Marshall. “The Woodlands boards were essential to achieving that natural, unified look, adding warmth while remaining crisp and modern.”

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The upper level rises gently above the coastal flora, positioning the main living spaces to fully capture the sweeping views. A spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living zone opens onto a deck via a servery window, blurring the boundary between indoors and out and creating a relaxed setting for gatherings and entertaining.

At the centre of the home, a striking double-sided Cheminees Philippe wood heater forms a sculptural focal point, connecting the dining and lounge zones and reinforcing the warmth of the interior. Tasmanian Oak flooring further softens the contemporary lines of the architecture, bringing grounded, natural texture to the living spaces.

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The kitchen features Caesarstone benchtops, a walk-in pantry and streamlined joinery that complements the home’s minimalist aesthetic. Nearby, the master suite occupies its own light-filled pavilion, offering a private retreat with extensive ocean views. The ensuite showcases custom joinery crafted in richly toned blackheart sassafras timber, pairing beautifully with a statement ocean-facing bath that makes the most of the remarkable outlook.

Three additional bedrooms occupy the lower level, each enjoying soft natural light and outlooks into the surrounding coastal reserve.

Throughout the home, the synergy between architecture and material selection is evident. Blending considered architectural design with resilient materials and a strong connection to place, Aisling House stands as a contemporary coastal retreat, crafted to celebrate its dramatic surroundings while delivering comfort, performance and timeless appeal.

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