Australian House & Garden

STATES OF GRACE

Sinking into their well-upholstered sofas, the owners of this hilltop homestead in central Victoria can truly unwind as they enjoy pastoral panoramas of rolling countryside. For an immersive sense of place, interior designer Diane Bergeron has filled the interiors with sky blues, cumulus whites and leafy greens, as well as florals and earthy textures, allowing inside and out to meld seamlessly.

When the couple bought the eight-hectare property near Daylesford as a weekend getaway in 2008, they were smitten with those vistas, which change with the months and the time of day. However, a 1980s cottage

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