The Akhurst family approached Candor Homes with a clear vision to create a spacious acreage-style home on their property in Branxton, a semi-rural suburb in the Hunter Valley. Designed for their young family to grow into, the brief centred around openness, natural light, airflow and functionality, while creating a home that felt welcoming, calm and connected to its surroundings. Working closely with the Akhursts throughout the planning and design process, we developed a home that embraces spacious open-plan living, high raked ceilings and seamless transitions to outdoor areas. Every detail was carefully considered to maximise light, enhance airflow and create a relaxed, easy-flowing layout suited to everyday family living.

The exterior reflects the home’s semi-rural setting through a timeless country-inspired facade featuring exterior cladding and gable accents, balanced with clean architectural lines and refined detailing for a modern finish. Inside, the home showcases a Modern Scandinavian aesthetic, defined by soft neutral tones, bright open spaces and a light, airy atmosphere throughout. Warm timber accents and brushed gold fixtures add subtle contrast and refined elegance, enhancing the inviting feel of the interiors while maintaining a sense of simplicity and calm.

Designed to embrace the Australian lifestyle and bring the outdoors in, this home delivers the perfect balance of spaciousness, comfort and functionality. With room for the whole family to grow, The Akhurst’s Branxton home is a beautiful example of thoughtful custom design tailored to both lifestyle and location.