6 of Australia’s prettiest A-frame houses
Charm and visual allure, geometric A-frame houses have these in spades. Initially traced back to ancient years and popularised in the mid-20th century with the turn of architectural experimentalism, its unique design emphasises simplicity, functionality, and a connection to nature.
As the name would suggest, an A-frame home is a residential building shaped like the letter ‘A’, with steep angular sides that meet at a point.
It is a style originally favoured in cool winter regions, due to the ability of its steeply pitched roofline to handle large amounts of snowfall, but has since found its footing with modern Australian adaptations.
Not only do A-frame homes offer the aesthetic benefits of a striking design, they also boast a reduced eco-footprint courtesy of their inherently great insulation. Plus, the gabled ends are often fitted with floor-to-ceiling glass, which gives you plenty of natural light and stunning views of your (likely) scenic surroundings.
From holiday homes to more modern designs, these beautiful A-frame homes celebrate the best of Australian style.
6 stunning A-frame houses
(Photography: Janneke Storm | Story: Real Living)
In a quiet country town in the north of Shoalhaven, you’ll find Aframe Kangaroo Valley, the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with nature. The geometric holiday home, bookable on Airbnb, sits on rich pasture land with views stretching to the rugged escarpment and far off waterfalls. This home allows you to slow down and enjoy the process.
Photo: Airbnb
Cape Cabin is an original mud brick and timber A-frame home located on the stunning Phillip Island off the coast of Melbourne. Bookable on Airbnb, the home’s handcrafted character and carefully curated mix of old and new offers a rustic allure and a sense of cosiness where it counts.
(Photography: Pernille Kaalund | Story: Country Style)
A wrong turn while on a drive through the Danish countryside brought a couple to what would soon be their future home: a rustic country-style A-frame house. The home is a mishmash of European inspirations, with an English country kitchen, Danish-style architectural features and a Scandinavian approach to winter heating. And, to match the forest backyard, rustic exposed beams remind you of its rural setting.
Photo: Riparide
Nestled away in the beautiful Byron Bay hinterland stands a fully self-sufficient tiny house: A-frame Byron Bay. What it lacks in size it makes up for in incredible views, where you can watch the sun rise over the ocean and set behind the mountains.
(Photography: Kara Rosenlund | Story: Country Style)
North Stradbroke Island is home to a renovated 1970s A-frame home, belonging to photographer Kara Rosenlund. Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac and with breathtaking of Flinders Beach, this sun-soaked home boasts stylish interiors, soaring shiplap timber ceilings and layers of nostalgia.
Photo: Kimo Estate
This secluded A-frame style Ecohut near Gundagai embodies the simplicity of glamping without ever needing to pitch a tent. Travel just two-hours west of Canberra and, perched atop a hill with valleys and river flats below, you’ll find a holiday cabin that at once commands attention while blending into its environment. Solar powered and off-the-grid, this cabin, on Kimo Estate is a favourite for those hoping to reconnect with nature, and is bookable on Booking.com.
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