Inside a Minimalist Luxury Farmhouse Overlooking a Vineyard | Home Tour

A modern farmhouse overlooking a vineyard sounds like the kind of place you might book for a long weekend, but what happens when the weekend never ends? Today in partnership with LG we're exploring a minimalist family home in the Yarra Valley. I for one am already very relaxed, this home has that effect on you, so chill out, it's time to let us in. A beautiful detail with this home is actually how it sits on this hill, so they've really nestled it in, it's very concealed from the street and it reveals itself gradually. And this roofline, it has this subtle kind of undulating pitch, it's almost folded which really mimics the surrounding hillsides, and they've also reflected that as well in the interiors. Not bad at all, how is that view? And then floating in front of this phenomenal view is the LG OLED EVO W6. Now this is brand new guys, like I mean brand new, this is quite literally the first one to arrive in Australia. It is ultra thin and I do mean it's just ultra thin, like come and have a look at this, like seriously look, look at this thing, crazy, it's like wallpaper. There is actually a lot more I need to say about this TV, more than just its minimal design, but we'll get to that soon enough. I am now in the living room and what I really like about this space is it's very open plan, but they've used really clever dividers. So we are in a zone here that's been divided by this fireplace. I love the concrete and I love the look of this fireplace. Shall we see if I can light it successfully? Come on, it looks pretty, it's been very well prepared, I did not do this. Fingers crossed guys, feel free to judge me and let's see if that's actually going to be going by the time we get back here. So here is where you can really see that undulating ceiling. So again, reflecting what was happening on the roof line. It's just such a subtle detail, but it adds so much drama and creates a beautiful rhythm in this space. Also with the rhythm, I love the sculptural pendant paired with this pendant as well, hanging over this incredible concrete island bench, very oversized, beautiful movement to this. It's a very restrained pallet in here, timber. This is a integrated fridge, very well stocked. And also the concrete works beautifully with the travertine. I love how they picked it up with this warm lighting as well. Very earthy notes you'll find in this house. And I have to show you this guys. Do you know what? I love any homeowner that lets me into their home. All homeowners are legendary for that reason. But can I just say, if you cook me a pie, you go top of the list. This is impressive. There is ricotta, spinach, a bit of pine nut action. I am actually going to be eating that soon. Not right now, but soon because I am quite peckish, it is lunchtime. But more about this kitchen. We've got dual ovens, induction cooktop, range hood, and just lots of storage. There's so many drawers. There's so many cupboards. And in fact, Shani, the homeowner, she really does love cooking. This is a very practical kitchen and you do get a sense for that when you are here. But if you meet me around the other side, I'm actually going to show you the extension of the kitchen. Hello. So we have our secondary kitchen here, our butler's pantry. We've got more space. We've got a freezer, a very well-stocked wine fridge. We've got a tucked-in microwave. Again, it's repeated with the concrete and the travertine, all very consistent. I also love this green in the cabinetry. I hope that's coming through. It's very subtle, this sort of pale eucalypt. Again, with the cupboards, my goodness. You can tell a lot about someone by their pantry. That is well-organized. I am impressed. I've still got my pie to eat, so I don't need to snack now. We have a secondary living space through here. And again, it's really clever the way they've divided these zones. So it's all open plan, but these dividers really do create distinct zones. Come and have a look at the most delicious bathroom. I adore these tiles. So this is actually a travertine, but these are pool tiles, they tell me. Great for the budget, for one, but they also look fantastic. And a cow trough, great use for a bath. It is absolutely huge. You know I'm going to do it because I do, you know, just for scale, guys. They hand-sanded this. It took them forever, but I actually love it. I love how sculptural it feels. It really does create a wonderful moment. And the application of the tiles, how they've brought them all the way up to the ceiling, it really does envelop you. And just this connection here that I'm seeing, I'm just hit with travertine that links straight to the outside. The colors are sensational. It's very earthy. I'm so connected with what's happening out there, and there's just not a single neighbor in sight. We have our laundry tucked through here. This is Rusty's bed. I'm going to try and get Rusty in here. He's fantastic. He's hanging around outside. We're going to try and feature him in the home tour. So this is essentially our mudroom, so the secondary entrance. So this does lead outside as well. Everything, boots, hats, toys, balls, that sort of thing, and a consistent color palette with the green, the concrete. And again, every room you'll notice has just such a beautiful aspect to the surrounding landscape. There is a family of four that live in this home. This is one of the boys' rooms. And then there is also a mirror image of this room on the other side. Again, with good storage on both sides. I love that. Love the height, so you can hide everything away. That is like a mother's dream. Guys, my fire is cranking just quietly. I'm impressed with myself. Might have to shut this. She is going beautiful. Come through. Welcome to the main bedroom. This is sensational. The way the hillside just completely wraps this room is beautiful. And then we come through into the private ensuite. The same application with those travertine pool tiles. So earthy, so much movement. Again, taking them right up to the ceiling. It's a beautiful feeling in here. Another great aspect just from this shower alone. Just big tick, big tick for me. In case you are wondering, there is a slider here, guys. Come on. It is actually private. There is a cheeky powder room tucked in here as well, as well as a spare bedroom and home office. Is it time to tuck into the pie yet? I've been waiting for this all day. Oh, where is my knife? There we go. Oh, well-organized drawers. Am I going to get it? Oh, I hope I do this justice. Please do it justice. I'm about to lose it. Guys, I mean, I also took a bit of paper. All right, I'm all set. I should make this a regular thing. When you're designing or styling a home, one of the biggest challenges can be integrating technology in a way that doesn't compromise the architecture or the overall feeling of the space. And that's what makes the LG OLED EVO W6 so interesting from a design perspective, because it reimagines what a TV can be. Its wallpaper-thin profile keeps the focus on the architecture and the surrounding view, and it almost appears to float in this room. At just 9.9 millimeters thin, it sits completely flush to the wall. In this home, we can see it on the stand, but imagine that wallpaper-thin design mounted on a wall. It creates an almost built-in appearance that feels intentionally designed into a space. It also uses true wireless technology, so all of your devices connect elsewhere, meaning no visible cables or clutter for a seamless and minimal look without sacrificing the stunning picture quality you'd expect from a premium OLED TV. And when you're not watching TV, LG Gallery Plus allows the screen to become a digital canvas with access to built-in artworks, immersive landscapes, and ambient visuals, so you can really personalize the mood and atmosphere in your home. And I do really love the idea of having quite a flexible object in an interior, because let's be honest, you're not going to be switching out your couch or your coffee table every month. So to be able to just change the artwork on your TV will just instantly change the mood and feeling of your space whenever you want. As I sit here now, it's not just the epic cinema experience I see, but the breathtaking landscape beyond. This home sits on 43 green acres in the Yarra Valley, and one of the first things I noticed when I arrived here was just how quietly it sits within the landscape. Rather than sitting above it, the home was actually positioned to feel nestled within the hills, revealing itself gradually as you arrive. Then once you're inside, the experience shifts. From almost every room, the surrounding valley then becomes part of the home, making it feel as though you're living within the landscape rather than simply looking at it. This home was designed by Mitsuri Architects and built by ACS Builders, and the brief was to create a home that felt completely at ease within its surroundings, one that embraced the landscape rather than compete with it. The folded roofline is one of my favorite details. It takes its cues from the rolling hills around it, and the way it continues that folded expression inside just really adds to that sense of connection with the outdoors. This home is very grounded in honest, enduring materials. Its restrained palette of timber, concrete, glass, and steel creates a sense of permanence and calm. The exterior timber cladding is already beginning to weather, and that black butt is starting to turn into this soft gray, really helping the home blend even more naturally with the gum trees. So it has quite an unassuming exterior, but it is beautiful in its simplicity and thoughtful details. The layout is intentionally simple, balancing moments of retreat with spaces that naturally bring the family together. The private zones are thoughtfully separated, but everything naturally leads back to the kitchen, dining, and living area, where I am right now, and it's incredibly dynamic. This central fireplace, just the positioning and its height. Then we have the sheer scale of that concrete island bench behind me, and the energetic movement of the angled timber ceilings. It's a space that everything just seems to revolve around, and it seems to give the home a certain rhythm. What I like about this home is that it really is confident in its simplicity. The design is deliberately restrained, allowing the neighboring mountains to really become the hero. It applies a natural palette that is elegantly timeless, and even though there is quite a prominent use of concrete, steel, and glass, there's very much a softness that comes through in this material palette. Travertine, copper tapware, timber paneling, layers of earthy tones not only create a wonderful warmth, but also echo the colors of the surrounding Australian bush. I especially love the feeling in the main bedroom and ensuite, the warmth of the tiles and tapware, the way each space frames the view. It's all incredibly calming. Calling it relaxing actually doesn't even do it justice, to be honest with you. Walking into that main bedroom is just like one big exhale. If there's one thing I love more than beautiful homes, it is the story behind it. So the homeowners, Sharni and Joel, actually grew up here. Not right here, but in the Arra Valley. But in their 20s, they headed off to the city, into Melbourne to start their lives, to build their careers. They even built their dream home. But then, after a very vivid dream, where Sharni saw herself standing in front of large panes of glass, looking out across the mountains, she woke up and said to Joel, we've got to go home. They sold their Melbourne home, moved into a rental in the Arra Valley, and they waited. And this very property, which they actually missed out on just a year prior, suddenly came up for sale on the exact day that they settled their home in Melbourne. They didn't waste any time in snapping this up. And what they once thought would be just a weekend retreat, all of a sudden became the place that they wanted to raise their family. For them, coming back wasn't just about the house. It was about reconnecting with the place that had made them who they are. Childhood swimming pools, the local primary school, even the local footy club has been a rite of passage for Joel's family for generations. There's something incredibly special about coming back to a place that has shaped you, only now they get to relive it and see it through fresh eyes. But when they got here, this house only actually existed in Sharni's dream. So there was plenty of work to do. Having already completed a few renovations, Sharni and Joel wanted to be heavily involved in the build, free to make design decisions and source materials themselves. You can see that effort everywhere. They installed insulation, hand sanded the bath, clad the shed themselves, and Sharni spent months hand oiling the timber throughout the home. Their fingerprints are quite literally built into this place. They even tucked handwritten letters inside the walls, capturing what they hoped this home would become. And now that the house is finished, they're only just getting started. Next comes restoring the vineyard, bringing the olive trees back to life, adding cattle, planting fruit trees and veggie gardens. They really wanted a place where the work would never really be finished and a home that would grow and evolve alongside their family and one they hope will stay in the family for generations to come. At first glance, I thought this home was the ultimate tree change. But after spending some time here, I realized it's so much more than that. It centers around deep connection. Every decision from the way the home sits within the landscape to the materials that echo the colors outside to handwritten notes tucked into the walls. This family's love for the land runs so deep. And in the end, this wasn't a tree change at all. It was a homecoming. And that's what really makes this home so special. Thanks for watching, guys. I hope you enjoyed this home tour. Let me know what you thought in the comments below. And a very big thank you to LG for making this episode possible. Can I eat now? Go for it. You finished. How is it? Holy ****. Finally, all homeowners provided cafe quality meals for us. Oh my god, this is amazing. Are you still rolling? Yeah. I better stop eating. Otherwise, it's a different type of YouTube video. Lucy's Playgrass mukbang channel. Coming soon. Okay, bye.