Inside the Victorian $1.15m floating barrel home gone viral

The viral $1.15m SkyBarrel above Mount Buninyong, part sculpture, part sanctuary, and now for sale.

A sculptural home shaped like a barrel and balanced on a hillside above Mt Buninyong has captured global attention, and now it’s up for grabs with a $1.15m+ price guide.

The curved timber villa, known as The Skybarrel, sits on more than 4ha at 25 Lapilli Lane and was designed by Ballarat architect Robin Larsen as a one-off experiment in form, light and landscape.

With its circular frame wrapped in glass and timber, the home appears to hover above the valley, delivering uninterrupted views across the hills and farmland below.
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Belle Property Daylesford agent Natalie Fagan said the design had made it one of the most distinctive homes she had ever listed.

“It’s truly one of a kind,” Ms Fagan said.
“When you’re in the living room looking out, it feels like you could step straight into the sky.”

Almost hidden from the road, the building’s rounded shape settles into the slope of Mount Buninyong so naturally that it can be hard to spot until you’re right in front of it.

“That’s what I love about it, ”she said.

“It doesn’t scream for attention; it just belongs. Inside, though, it’s decadent from the curves, the light, the craftsmanship, and that bedroom view is out of this world.”

A curved timber bridge leads to the barrel’s front door, suspended high above the hillside.

Handcrafted timber bath with a front-row seat to the clouds, luxury meets landscape.

Timber walls, brass fittings and stone textures give the interior a warm, contemporary feel, while the open-plan living area is anchored by a wood fire and full-height glazing that frames the landscape like a movie screen.

“It’s like sleeping inside a sculpture, but a very comfortable one,” Ms Fagan said.

“It’s what I’d call an elevated hug.”

Wake to glass walls, golden light and views that stretch forever.

Brass, timber and clean curves bring calm to the SkyBarrel’s sculptural ensuite.

The property has operated as a boutique short-stay through Discover Daylesford, earning about $100,000 a year and attracting guests from across Australia and overseas.

With power, septic and Starlink internet already connected, it’s ready for immediate use, but a current permit also allows for the addition more studio-style villas subject to council approval.

“We’re seeing interest from semi-retirees, investors and even builders,” Ms Fagan said.

From sunrise to starlight, the panorama shifts by the hour across Buninyong’s rolling hills.

“If that vision comes to life, it could become a cluster of architectural stays.”

While its design credentials have helped it go viral — even sparking online discussion dedicated to its unusual form — Ms Fagan said the home’s true charm was in its setting.

“Sunset is my favourite time there,” she said.

“The light turns gold over the hills and it feels like watching the world go to sleep. It’s magic.”

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