Former environment and arts minister John Hill and wife Andrea take us through their home in the latest Australian House & Garden magazine.

Story by Judy Barouch

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Completed in 2014, the house designed by Steve Grieve and Dimitty Andersen is a considered, cultured home that manages to be earth smart without sacrificing aesthetics. Well located on a heritage zoned street, the house presents as a contemporary version of its 19th-century neighbours. Inside, however, there's a distinct leaning towards both Scandi and Japanese aesthetics. "We served sushi and Danish pastries at our thank-you party for the project team," says John, laughing.

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On a more serious note, he says that his former ministerial portfolios helped educate him about what good housing was ought to be like. "The temperature inside a well-designed 'green' house is always comfortable, and the water and power bills are low," he says. "Ethically and also practically, incorporating strong environmental features was important for us both."

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Read the full article in the August edition of Australian House & Garden.