It’s love at first height. The first double-storey addition to Metricon’s Acreage Collection, the Highlander, is winning hearts across the board – and it’s easy to see why. Presenting the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, the expansive Highlander residence is primely positioned in the leafy town of Gisborne, situated in the Macedon Ranges just 50 kilometres north-west of Melbourne.
Beautifully enriched by sky-high ceilings, generous proportions and unrivalled fixtures and finishes, the Highlander delivers an uncompromising lifestyle of luxury. Speaking with Metricon Design Director Adrian Popple, he is particularly proud of what he now calls the pinnacle of the Designer by Metricon range, and the darling of our Acreage Collection.
“Having the presence and grandeur of a double-storey home with the functionality and flexibility of a single-storey home, the Highlander is perfect for large or multi-generational families, staycations when you need to reprieve from the city, or it can even work as a business proposition if you run it as a beautiful country bed and breakfast,” he says.
Based on one of Metricon's most sought-after acreage homes, the Denver, the Highlander is the epitome of contemporary country living.
“The opportunity to create a double-storey version of the Denver enabled us to incorporate features never seen before in acreage homes.” Adrian Popple - Metricon Design Director
Designed around a towering atrium entrance that soars the full height of the home, this grand entryway flows into an impeccably presented kitchen and sublime open-plan living area that effortlessly transitions to a tranquil outdoor entertaining retreat.
“The large double-storey voids to the entry and family zones create openness, along with the ability to capture views from the first-floor main bedroom and living areas.” Adrian Popple - Metricon Design Director
“The kitchen, butler’s pantry and laundry zones are all linked with dual access points so that they are both functional and luxuriously vast, creating a real statement space, which you would expect in a home of this size. There’s also an oversized garage with a workshop and separate storeroom for the home handyman or anyone keen on working the land.”
The Highlander also presents a home theatre ideal for movie lovers, and an additional sitting room on the ground floor so that everyone can carve out their own space. The main downstairs bedroom has its own huge ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, and there are three more additional bedrooms, all spacious and with their own walk-in wardrobes too.
Head up a sweeping staircase to uncover yet another spectacular master suite. The first floor is also home to another sitting room and a study area, ideal for those looking for some peace and quiet.
“Boasting five bedrooms, including two master suites, one on each level, along with four living areas means the home can be zoned off in a multitude of ways to provide the ultimate in flexibility and multi-generational living.” Adrian Popple - Metricon Design Director
Customer demand was the driving force behind the design of the Highlander. “The idea came from our customers who loved our designs and wanted to incorporate features generally only seen in two-storey homes, all whilst maintaining a relaxed farmhouse feel that is perfectly suited to the surrounding landscape,” Adrian says.
The abundance of windows seamlessly integrates the outdoors and presents the perfect opportunity to curl up with a cuppa or a glass of wine and enjoy the remarkable, lush views across the property. Buying into the Highlander lifestyle is indulging in a dream that can easily become a reality.
“We’re an aspirational home builder and pride ourselves on attention to detail that can’t be easily replicated,” Adrian says. “Our luxury homes appeal to people looking for something special and not mass-produced. To maintain our position as an industry leader, we need to be constantly evolving our designs, introducing new and exciting homes across all market segments.”
The Highlander display home in Gisborne, Victoria is open daily from 11:00am – 5:00pm. For more information about our Acreage Collection, click here.
