Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights

This striking five-bedroom home — including a self-contained guest studio — is the result of over a decade of planning and vision. Cleverly designed across three distinct levels, it makes the most of a steep, triangular, rock-filled site with uninterrupted lake views.

A technical and rewarding build, this project combines rugged natural elements with refined detailing. Rich timber floors, walls, doors and ceilings are crafted from locally sourced beech, while recycled Australian hardwoods feature on the cladding, soffits and rainscreens for a cohesive finish. The central courtyard, framed by schist boulders and steel web forge grating, adds a rustic agricultural feel.

Modern and highly efficient, the home uses prefabricated wall and roof panels, passive design principles, and triple-glazed, carefully oriented windows. An air-to-water heat pump and solar panels help power the home year-round.

Architect

Kerr Ritchie Architects

Size

450m2

Completed

2025

Modern living room with mustard yellow sectional sofa, round wooden coffee table, potted plants, textured walls, large sliding glass doors leading to outdoor patio, and decorative items on a sideboard.
Interior view of a modern house with large glass windows showing a lake and mountain landscape outside. The room features wooden walls, a cushioned seating area, and decorative plants.
Modern bathroom with wooden panel walls, a large freestanding bathtub, a potted plant, a sink with a wooden vanity, and large windows showing an outdoor view.
Modern kitchen with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, large glass windows overlooking a lake and mountainous landscape.
Modern open-concept living space with a dining area and kitchen, featuring wooden paneling on the ceiling and walls, a polished concrete floor, large glass sliding doors, and contemporary furniture.
Cozy living room with wood-paneled wall, brown leather sofa with pillows and fuzzy throw, a round coffee table, and bookshelves filled with books, artwork, and decorative items. A flat-screen TV is on the wall, with more framed pictures and plants ne
A cozy living room corner with a wood stove, firewood stored below, wall-mounted shelves with books and decorative items, a green plant, and a vintage-style cushioned chair.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a center island with a wooden top and glass front, and a dining area with yellow and orange chairs. Large windows and sliding doors lead to an outdoor space, with natural light illuminating the room.
Modern indoor-outdoor gazebo with wooden and black metal walls, seating area with bench and chairs, decorative lamps, and large rock in the foreground.
Modern outdoor patio with wooden siding walls, large rocks, potted plants, a gray outdoor couch, and decorative lighting, overlooking trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A modern outdoor patio with wooden walls and flooring, overlooking a lake and mountainous landscape, furnished with lounge chairs and a dining table.
Interior view of a modern home with wooden stairs, dark textured walls, and a white accent wall with a small painting, illuminated by ceiling lights.
Interior view of a staircase with wooden steps, black metal railing, and wall paneling in a modern building.
Bedroom with a large bed, stone and wood walls, large sliding glass door, view of mountains and lake, pendant light, and textured quilt.
Part of a modern bedroom with a sliding wooden door leading to a bathroom with a sink and mirror, overlooking a landscape with trees and a lake through large glass windows.
A modern bathroom with a wall-mounted wooden vanity, a rectangular white sink, a black faucet, a round mirror above the sink, beige tiled walls and floor, a glass partition for the shower area, and decorative accessories on the vanity.
Modern bedroom with yellow bedspread, textured dark wall, large window with view of lake and hillside, wooden ceiling beams, hanging pendant light.
Modern bathroom with wooden and tiled walls, a large mirror, a sink with a black countertop, and a sliding door leading outside, with a view of a river and mountains.
Bedroom with wooden panel wall, large sliding glass door overlooking a lake and hillside, potted plant on side table, bed with patterned blanket, and small dog on deck outside.
Modern wooden balcony with a white sofa, a black dog, small side tables, and a sliding glass door leading to a bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and plants inside.
Outdoor balcony with wooden flooring and walls, white sofa with a black dog lying on it, sliding glass door leading into a bedroom with a bed with an orange bedspread, and trees in the background.
Modern outdoor patio with two chairs and a small table, illuminated trees, rocks, and a black building with a glass door.
Modern wooden house with large windows, surrounded by trees and bushes, under a cloudy sky at dusk.
Close-up of a modern wooden building with vertical planks and a large window, with palm leaves in the foreground and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Modern wooden house on a hillside with large windows, surrounded by trees and other houses, during sunset.
Modern two-story house with wooden exterior, large glass windows, and outdoor sitting areas with a black dog on a small porch.
Modern black house on a hillside with a sloped driveway, landscaped with desert plants, at sunset.
Modern house with a wooden exterior, large windows, and solar panels, built on a hillside surrounded by trees and mountains in the background at sunset.
Houses on a hillside overlooking a body of water with boats and trees at sunset.
Modern multi-level house with wooden exterior and large windows on a hillside, with surrounding plants and rocky terrain.

Kerr Ritchie Architects

“As architects, we approached our residential project with high expectations and a clear vision. We needed a builder who was not only technically capable but also honest, communicative, and skilled in managing subcontractors on a complex site.

Velvin Building brought all of this—and more. Despite the challenges presented by the site and the premium standard we set, their team delivered a high-end result with integrity, reliability, and a collaborative spirit.

We are extremely pleased with the outcome and would recommend Velvin Building without hesitation—though we do so reluctantly, as we hope to continue working with them as much as possible.”

Outdoor patio area with two beige chairs and a small table, surrounded by rocks, plants, and trees, lit in warm lighting at dusk.
Living room with wood-paneled walls, a brown leather couch with pillows, a round black coffee table, bookshelves filled with books, a television, framed pictures, and decorative objects.

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