Stealth Retreat

Some pieces of land speak softly, yet unmistakably.

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This site, nestled in the undulating hills of the Yallingup hinterland, drew us in from the moment we arrived. Wrapped in privacy, overlooking a tranquil dam and framed by ancient peppermint trees, the site held a quiet kind of magic - the kind that asks for a home designed not just to sit on the landscape, but to honour it.

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This is where Stealth Retreat began.

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Envisioned as a modern barn house, the form takes cues from our signature architectural language, yet pushes into new territory. The exterior is cloaked in black charred cladding, a nod to the moody bushland and the shifting shadows of the surrounding trees. In contrast, the interiors unfold in soft, natural tones inspired by travertine, light timbers and earthy textures. The result is a gentle juxtaposition: grounded and bold on the outside, warm and calming within.

The design celebrates the art of slowing down. Expansive glazing captures the serene outlook across the water, inviting the changing seasons to become part of the home’s daily rhythm. Spaces are arranged to encourage rest - morning coffee by the dam, slow afternoons in the sun, evenings spent watching the light fade across the hills.

Stealth Retreat is a home created for connection - with nature, with loved ones, and with the simple joy of breathing out after the pace of city life.

Now under construction, the home awaits its future custodians. It’s a place designed to hold their memories, their weekends away, and their quiet moments immersed in one of Western Australia’s most beautiful landscapes.

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