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Delightful design contradictions at 176 Ridge Road, Coatesville
There is a special breed of home that disguises the amount of design thinking that went into it, as though it simply materialised, effortlessly beautiful.
Such is the architectural magic of 176 Ridge Road, Coatesville. Restrained minimalism at a glance, but look closer and the architectural pedigree is plain to see. Within the architecture are some delightful contradictions: industrial surfaces that create warmth. Individual spaces that feel connected and communal. A bold form that melts into its surroundings. Timeless, with unmistakeable echoes of mid-century.
It’s a home where considerable complexity has been distilled into something that feels completely natural.
Designed by Matthew Jenkins, 176 Ridge Road sits above the Coatesville valley on just over a hectare. Single level built of concrete, timber, steel and glass. The materials are straightforward but what is less straightforward is how warm they feel together.
Throughout the day the light catches the edges of the concrete walls, moves across the timber and changes the character of the rooms. It's hard to say if the effect was part of the brief or a happy accident.
The interiors subtly reference mid-century modern with its slim timber slats, gallery-like corridor and the low-slung horizontal lines of the roofline. A statement mirror-polished copper pendant by Tom Dixon hangs over the dining table.
And then there is the view. Floor-to-ceiling glass opens the living spaces and bedrooms to the Coatesville countryside – lush, green and rolling, stretching out beyond the house.
The plan is generous without being excessive, with open living and dining spaces at one end, five bedrooms and four bathrooms at the other, a louvre-covered deck made for long afternoons, and a separate studio for guests or family.
Let's not forget the restorative side of things. Everyone loves a whiskey room, and this one is cosy and timber-panelled, with a hint of hunting lodge about it. Then there’s the futuristic sauna, ready to restore order after an evening in the whiskey room.
After all the details of this home emerge, the overall impression remains remarkably simple. It begs a question: how much effort does it take to make a house feel this effortless? Quite a lot, we suspect.