Alpine Allure – Victorian and New South Wales Modular Homes from the Snowfields
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Live a life at a higher altitude in an Arkular prefab modular home designed for both comfort and adventure. Read on to view a selection of our modular home projects within some of Australia’s most picturesque alpine regions.
Discover the Majestic Charm of Jindabyne
Jindabyne is a popular alpine town on the shores of Lake Jindabyne and at the edge of the Snowy Mountains.
Jindabyne and the surrounding areas consist of some of Australia’s most unique flora and fauna, with protected snow gum woodlands and alpine environments providing habitat and food sources to various endangered species.
Each season offers a different experience, with snow sports in the cooler months and bush walking and wildflower picking once the weather warms.
Top things to do in Jindabyne:
1. Head to Jindabyne Brewing, a brewery in the heart of the Snowy Mountains offering a range of food and drinks. Learn more here.Â
2. Cool off in Lake Jindabyne once the weather warms, the perfect spot for fishing, sailing, water-skiing or kayaking. Plan your trip.Â
3. Get a close-up look at the picturesque Snowy Mountain Scenery with a hike along one of the several trails within the area including the Tyrolean Village Shared Trail, Porcupine Rocks Trail and the Hatchery Bay Trail. Find your perfect trail.Â
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Welcome to Arkular’s Jindabyne House
A considered yet contemporary bush design, the Jindabyne House respects and appreciates the constantly evolving environment in which it is situated.
An idyllic place for entertaining and living, the home offers respite from the rugged alpine terrain during the cooler months, whilst also providing a central hub to explore the delights of the Snowy Mountains region.
Reflecting the warmth and familiarity of an alpine cabin, the home is clad in Japanese burnt timber with the deep tones complementing and contrasting against the white snow and providing durability against the harsh Australian elements. The home is entirely off-grid, with the inclusion of a 25,000L water tank and 15kw solar system.
View more about our upcoming Jindabyne House or see our base floorplans and set designs here.
Howqua – Peaceful and Picturesque
Located within Victoria’s Alpine region, Howqua is encompassed by natural beauty, with river flats and rolling green hills covered in towering manna gums and narrow-leaved peppermint trees.
Howqua is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Taungurung Peoples, with the region providing an important source of the Cambrian greenstone that was prized for creating axes and spearheads.
The Howqua River was once teeming with gold miners, with a gold-bearing reef discovered in the 1870s. Due to this, the population soared and in 1888 the township of Howqua was proclaimed. The gold rush was short-lived and by 1905 all major gold mining operations had ended.
On the Edge of the Alpine National Park – Howqua House
An outdoor-oriented family, the clients sought a space of refuge after a day of activity and to protect them from the winds that blow up the hill.
The home consists of two forms, joined by an entry knuckle that hugs the north-facing deck to capture the winter sun and provide a private retreat for the distillery.
During summer, the house expands out allowing the occupants to revel in indoor-outdoor living, entertaining and relaxing and take in the magnificent surrounding views.
View the Howqua House floorplan.
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Southern Highlands House
The Southern Highlands House has been designed to maximise the outdoor surroundings, including views towards the Tarlo River Gap & National Park.
The design intent was to incorporate a central lobby area, which holds together two other modules, creating a welcoming entryway and providing a space to mediate the entertaining zones from the bedrooms & bathrooms of the home.
The home will come with a 25,000L water tank in addition to the 75,000L tanks that currently exist on the property. The 15kw existing solar system will be upgraded and connected once onsite.
View full project details here.
Porepunkah House
Porepunkah is a town in northeast Victoria, Australia on the Great Alpine Road, at the foot of Mount Buffalo Tucked into the junction of the Ovens and Buckland rivers, it is a great base for exploring Victoria’s alps.
A modern alpine modular home that maximises inside outside living, the Porepunkah house has sweeping south views over the valley and mountain range.
Sustainable design will be prioritised including Passive Design principles, natural and sustainably sourced internal and external materials and conduit installed in the roof cavity for future fit off of solar panels.
Learn more about this design here.
Bonnie Doon House
Located in the High Country Victorian Town of Bonnie Soon, this 4 bedroom country home in is perched high on the land with an unrivalled outlook to the surrounding countryside.
A large open-plan kitchen, living and dining room with space for the whole family to gather together. This space features an open fire-place; perfect for the cold wintery nights, warming this secluded refuge.
For the nights, the living-dining space can be opened out onto the expansive timber deck – perfect for alfresco dining with countryside views. Fresh alpine air, stunning scenery and wide open spaces – Bonnie Doon is a magical spot to live and play!
