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Merricks North - Prestige acreage, vineyard views and architectural calm
Rural lifestyle enclave with vineyards, acreage properties, and quality-minded residents seeking discreet, enduring upgrades.
Why Merricks North asks for something more
Set back from the coast and nestled in the hills behind Merricks, Merricks North is a place of wide paddocks, celebrated vineyards, and winding drives lined with native trees.
It’s a part of the Mornington Peninsula where the houses sit gently in the land — never competing with it.
There’s no shopfront. No tourist pull. Just rural calm, deep views, and the kind of quiet that settles with age.
Here, TimberTegrity works with those who value discretion, detail, and craft — because the homes here aren’t temporary. They’re lived-in, legacy-oriented, and made for a slower pace.
Whether it’s the soft rustle of the vines in summer, or the smell of soil after a winter rain, Merricks North is a place that invites care — and that’s exactly how we build.
Where our expertise shines in Merricks North
Kitchens & Bathrooms
We refresh interiors for homes that want to modernise while retaining substance.
Kitchens often open to views — we extend this with joinery that connects to the landscape: natural stone, blackened steel, warm timber.
Bathrooms take on light and stillness — we create moments, not just spaces.
Roofing & Drainage
With larger roof spans and more exposure to wind and weather, Merricks North homes demand structural integrity and finish quality.
We reroof, remediate box gutters, upgrade fall and stormwater handling — always respecting form and function.
Decks & Outdoor Spaces
From raised vineyard decks to shaded loggias with firepits, we create outdoor living zones that respond to the land.
Materials are chosen to weather well: Australian hardwoods, stainless fixings, quiet lighting.
Exterior Maintenance & Joinery
Rural buildings breathe. They also wear. We upgrade cladding, repair trims, reseal windows, and refresh façades without disturbing the soul of the home.
It’s not just preservation — it’s stewardship.
Site-wide Works
We manage runoff, direct water, cut in driveways, install subsoil drainage and manage site planning — especially important on sloped blocks and clay-heavy soils.
Local considerations
- Elevation & views: Many sites here enjoy elevation — decks and glazing must be designed to frame views while respecting sun, wind and privacy.
- Drainage & erosion: Larger blocks with natural contours need proper grading and subsoil water management to protect structure and garden.
- Salt & wind exposure: While inland, Merricks North still faces heavy winter winds — detailing must hold up.
- Aesthetic harmony: Whether contemporary or traditional, homes here must look as though they belong — we help achieve that through proportion, palette and restraint.
- Site access: Rural properties can mean longer driveways, limited turning space, or machinery needs — we plan for that.
Community & lifestyle
- Wineries & estates — including Port Phillip Estate, Ocean Eight, and Elgee Park — anchor the landscape
- Topographic variation — many homes are set on natural rises, with sunset or bay glimpses through tree corridors
- Low turnover, high quality — homes here often remain in families or are held long-term, with premium expectations
- Minimal visual clutter — fences are low, signage rare, and form often follows land
This isn’t suburbia — it’s countryside with conviction.
Ideal Project opportunities
- Kitchen rebuild with vineyard view and custom steel/timber joinery
- Full reroof with drainage restructure and insulation upgrade
- Deck and loggia with firepit overlooking western paddocks
- Bathroom fitout with brass, stone and light timber detailing
- Retaining + water control on sloped entry driveway
FAQs
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Do you work with larger rural properties?
Yes — we’re set up for access, staging and servicing on properties 2 acres and up. -
Can you help with both house works and landscape drainage?
Absolutely — we often tie these together, especially where house integrity depends on site water flow. -
What types of roofs suit this area?
Corrugated Colorbond, zinc or galvanised metal — paired with box gutter protection and insulation. -
Can I live on-site during upgrades?
Often, yes. We stage carefully and work around main living zones when needed. -
Do you do energy upgrades in rural settings?
Yes — glazing, insulation, draught sealing, and roof cavity improvements are all offered. -
Can you design to maximise views?
We do. Especially with decks, kitchens and glazing placement — your view shapes the plan. -
Do you replicate heritage trims or rural character?
Yes — we match or rebuild detailing where required, often using local materials. -
How do you handle planning on Green Wedge sites?
We coordinate with local planning consultants and council — and design within overlays. -
Do you work with architects?
Yes — we welcome plans from your architect, or can work design+build directly. -
What’s your usual lead time?
8–12 weeks for typical scopes. Some rural builds or full home packages book 4–6 months out.
Build with the rhythm of the land
We understand the patience and planning required to build well in Merricks North.
If you’re ready to bring quality, care and craft to your home here — we’d be glad to walk the land with you.
Contact us to begin