Mouchemore Avenue in St Leonards is one of SQ Builders' most complete project stories - demolition to dream home, captured in full. An ageing Bellarine Peninsula dwelling was cleared from the site to make way for a beautifully considered new build that blends coastal warmth with refined contemporary detailing. The result is a home that feels effortlessly relaxed on the outside and genuinely impressive on the inside.

The project began with full demolition of the existing structure before a complete new build was undertaken on the cleared site. Steel and timber framing rose quickly under the SQ Builders team, with drone photography capturing the roof truss installation at its most impressive - a satisfying reminder that quality homes start with quality bones.

Finished in crisp white weatherboard cladding with clean white fascias, the home sits comfortably in its coastal neighbourhood while standing clearly apart from it. A wide hardwood deck wraps the front and side of the home, drawing the eye straight to the powder blue front door - a signature touch that gives this home its personality. Vintage-style black cage wall lights line the covered verandah, adding warmth and character as evening falls.

Inside, the scale of the living space immediately impresses. Soaring vaulted ceilings draw the eye upward, with clerestory windows flooding the room with natural light from above. The undisputed centrepiece is the full-height stacked stone fireplace feature wall - floor to ceiling in warm sandy tones - anchored by a floating solid timber mantel with a rich natural edge. Wide-plank Australian hardwood flooring runs throughout, tying the space together with warmth and character.
The kitchen is a study in considered restraint: white stone benchtops, warm timber-look overhead cabinetry, a quality gas freestanding cooker, integrated dishwasher, and a skylight overhead that keeps the space bright regardless of the time of day.

The bathrooms are where the attention to detail really shines. The main bathroom features twin oval vessel basins on a floating timber vanity with stone benchtop, wall-mounted brushed nickel tapware, slim vertical tile splashback, and paired pill-shaped mirrors - clean, elegant, and well-resolved. The ensuite takes a different direction with a large-format terrazzo-look tile wall, an oversized oval vessel basin, and wall-mounted tapware - sophisticated without being fussy.

The covered alfresco area is anchored by a stunning full-height recycled timber feature wall - vertical boards in rich marri tones that bring warmth and texture to the outdoor space. Combined with the hardwood deck and recessed downlights above, this is an entertainer's space that invites you to stay a while.