OTT Minimalism: Horizon Flinders by Mim Design.

Dramatically nestled in the rugged cliffs of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Horizon Flinders takes notes from the raw beauty and tactility of its coastal outlook. With a striking figure already cut by BH Architects, Mim Design took on the interiors, experimenting with shadow, light and form to create an elevated sense of home.

The scale and form of the architecture and its dramatic coastal outlook inspired a narrative around connection—between views, occupants and interior volumes. Throughout, the interior is visually responsive to the natural forms of the ocean view, reflecting ripples, waves and undulating sands. A grand open-tread stair embraces a softened curvature, while rounded bulkheads artfully roll into ceiling spaces. The neutral, soapy palette of finishes flows from one space to another.

With panoramic views to the sea, the first-floor living spaces will turn your head. The kitchen island appears hewn from a block of foamy white marble, its sculpted profile mimicking a gentle wave form. Beyond, a broad dining area creates a luxurious entertaining space with timber-lined ceilings sailing from interior to exterior. The living room, cosy in the scheme of things, is anchored by a marble fireplace plinth and a concealed bar saturated in sea-foam green with views of the ocean.

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In the master suite’s bathroom, a freestanding bath and curved shower plinth reinforce the home’s organic forms, gently embracing occupants in the space. Guest bedrooms, including a triple bunk room offer plenty of room for visiting guests. A continuation of bleached and washed timbers, white linen and striking natural stone complement the lush textures and tones of the natural surroundings.

Additional entertaining and lifestyle spaces, including a gym and sauna, wine room and kitchen, are thoughtfully combined on the lower level, embracing a deeper palette of immersive, tactile finishes. Beyond, broad communal areas unfurl towards the pool and landscape, facilitating indoor/outdoor entertaining and offering wide-ranging elevated views across the bay. Both minimalist and over the top, Horizon Flinders balances the view, the architecture and the interiors in a remarkable home.

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[Images courtesy of Mim Design. Photography by Peter Clarke.]