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Property
Mt Buninyong Country Estate Garden
Style
Native Textural
Location
Buninyong, Victoria,
Australia
Design Notes

Large family acreage, circular forms, native planting, low maintenance at scale.

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Mount Buninyong Country Estate – Circular Pool & Native Acreage Garden

Curved brick archway entrance with steel gate leading through native plantings at Mount Buninyong country garden
Native Textural
Published April 6, 2026
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Property
Mt Buninyong Country Estate Garden
Style
Native Textural
Location
Buninyong, Victoria,
Australia
Design Notes

Large family acreage, circular forms, native planting, low maintenance at scale.

Created by Paal for his growing family, this large, family-focused garden showcases the perfect balance of beauty, functionality, and low-maintenance living.

Planted with hardy Australian natives and perennial species, it thrives in a tough climate, without irrigation, yet remains lush, colourful, and inviting year-round. Based within neighbouring farms, the property comprises of 30 acres. Entering the property through dry stacked stone pillars, the sweeping exposed aggregate driveway creates a grand & curious entrance that leads to the house via a motor court. ​

At the heart of the garden lies a large circular swimming pool, surrounded by gently curved paths that guide you through the garden, with each bend sparking curiosity about what lies beyond. A custom steel rod pool fence ensures safety without compromising elegance, while a moon gate marks a whimsical entrance to the pool garden.

Large gatherings with family and friends are cherished and easily accommodated within the outdoor entertaining area, complete with built-in BBQ and pizza oven. Garden entrances are architecturally framed, with a steel arbour draped with Virginia creeper. Ever evolving, this garden grows and refines with each season, enhanced by borrowed views of Mount Buninyong and private walled gardens offering secluded retreats.

A timeless, family-friendly design that thrives naturally and connects deeply with its surrounding landscape and those who live within it.

Landscape Design & Planning

Black steel pergola framing curved pathway entrance with native plantings and timber fence at Mount Buninyong garden
Steel frames the curved pathway into the pool garden, creating structure while supporting climbing Virginia creeper as it grows.

Behind the Build & Progress

Construction crew pouring concrete for circular swimming pool foundation using concrete pump truck in Buninyong
Precision concrete pours establish the circular geometry that will drive this entire Mount Buninyong family garden design.
Construction workers building timber roof frame and brick walls at Mount Buninyong country estate construction site
Close collaboration with builders during framing ensures our landscape design integrates seamlessly with every architectural detail.
Workers pouring concrete from truck chute while child watches at Mount Buninyong country garden construction site
Concrete foundations shape the circular pool and entertaining zones, with construction carefully staged across this expansive 30-acre family garden.
Construction workers pouring concrete for outdoor area at Mount Buninyong country estate with brick house and children watching
Fresh concrete sets the foundation while excitement builds � the whole family watches their Mount Buninyong garden taking solid shape beneath their feet.
Worker installing natural stone paving pieces outside brick house with glass doors in Mount Buninyong
Natural stone flows through this Mount Buninyong garden, each hand-laid paver creating pathways that draw you deeper into the rural landscape.
Large irregular flagstone pavers being laid on concrete base with worker positioning stones in Mount Buninyong
Large format flagstones bond directly to concrete beneath, creating pathways that weather Mount Buninyong's climate and daily family traffic.
Natural stone paving being laid around brick house with large windows at Mount Buninyong country estate project
Natural stone flows in organic patterns around the house, connecting indoor and outdoor spaces through pathways that follow the landscape's natural contours.
Worker laying irregular flagstone pavers on sand base with brick house and bifold doors visible at Mt Buninyong
Natural stone flows in organic curves here, guiding movement through native plantings while echoing the home's architectural lines.
Worker installing irregular natural stone paving beside brick building in Mount Buninyong country garden construction
Hand-fitted natural stone creates organic flow patterns that complement this country estate's relaxed character.
Landscaper installing irregular flagstone pavers with level tool at Mount Buninyong country estate garden project
Each flagstone piece fits precisely with the next, creating level surfaces that handle both daily family life and Mount Buninyong's weather extremes.
Worker installing irregular flagstone paving with spirit level at Mount Buninyong country estate garden project
Irregular flagstone pieces slot together by hand, their curved pathways naturally guiding movement across this expansive Mount Buninyong garden.
Curved stamped concrete pool deck with flagstone pattern during construction at Mount Buninyong country estate
Curved stamped concrete flows around the pool's circular form, its flagstone texture echoing the garden's organic lines.
Person in plaid shirt planting native shrubs from black pots in prepared soil bed at Mount Buninyong country property
Hardy natives establish deep roots in prepared soil, thriving without irrigation through Victoria's tough dry seasons.
Gardener tending to colourful native plantings including eucalyptus and purple flowering plants at Mount Buninyong property
Native species here maintain themselves through selective pruning, thriving year-round without irrigation across Mt Buninyong's changing seasons.
Large circular swimming pool being filled with water, curved stone steps and decorative concrete decking at Mount Buninyong
Natural aggregate surrounds and curved stone steps echo the circular pool form, creating flowing movement that draws you through the native landscape.
Two children jumping into a circular swimming pool with brick house and solar panels behind at Mount Buninyong garden
This circular pool anchors 30 acres of family garden, with curved paths and tough natives that handle Buninyong's dry summers without any irrigation.
Man in flannel shirt laying sandstone slabs on brick pizza oven base in Mount Buninyong country garden construction
Hand-laid sandstone slabs create the perfect cooking surface here, with precise leveling ensuring even heat distribution for crispy-based pizzas every time.
Craftsman using spirit level on slate-topped pizza oven with brick base during construction at Mount Buninyong property
Local slate creates perfectly level surfaces for wood-fired cooking, while reclaimed brick adds authentic character to this handcrafted family centrepiece.
Large dark corrugated steel agricultural shed with gabled roof under construction on rural Mount Buninyong property
Dark steel frames the working spaces while echoing the main residence's clean lines across this 30-acre Mount Buninyong property.
By: Paal Grant
Paal Grant is a regional Victorian landscape designer specialising in intelligent, low-maintenance acreage gardens that integrate architecture, climate and long-term performance across complex rural sites.

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