Presented by The Village Daylesford
First published 21 Oct 2026, 11:51am
Long known as a popular weekend destination, Daylesford has an appeal extending beyond its restaurants, galleries, independent retailers and renowned mineral springs.
With an established community, distinctive character and country town setting, it’s also a place where people are choosing to settle year-round.
Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows the area’s permanent population has grown over the past decade, reflecting a broader interest and trend towards regional living.
As the town evolves, new housing options are also introducing greater choice in how people can make Daylesford home.
Among these is Middleton Field , a new neighbourhood taking shape at the eastern entry to Daylesford, offering everything from architecturally designed townhouses to larger homes on generous parcels of land.
Within walking distance of Daylesford's Sunday Market and the shops and amenities along picturesque Raglan Street, Middleton Field brings a contemporary approach to housing, with its thoughtful planning, architecture and landscaping setting it apart from more conventional residential developments.
The neighbourhood was also home to the five houses featured in the 2025 season of Channel 9's The Block, bringing national attention to this emerging part of Daylesford.
Daylesford's Middleton Field offers buyers the opportunity to live in a picturesque Victorian town.
Also part of the wider Middleton Field neighbourhood, The Village is now turning heads with its striking collection of recently completed architecturally designed townhouses, a rarity in the region.
Designed to reflect the local landscape and character of the town the homes appeal to a range of buyers, from those looking to downsize to people seeking a lower-maintenance home in the region.
The collection is arranged across four precincts: Central, Northern, Southern, and Eastern.
The Central Townhouses were launched first and are already welcoming residents, while the second Northern release is now on the market, seeing strong interest.
Catherine Webster, Development Manager at Hygge Property, says the response to the Northern Townhouses reflects the appeal of this different style of housing in Daylesford.
“This is a type of housing that is different from what the area has seen before, but still in the local character that Daylesford is so well known for.
The townhomes sit within the broader landscape that keeps the area's leafy character complemented by newer native plantings to encourage biodiversity.
The completed Central townhouses have achieved an impressive 8-Star-plus NatHERS rating explains Ms Webster. Residents can also opt for locally sourced wind energy from Hepburn Energy, supported by a nearby wind farm in Leonards Hill.
The townhomes at The Village combine modern, sustainable design with move-in-ready convenience.
Buyers in the area are typically looking for something special, and these homes are anything but ordinary.
Designed by Melbourne-based architecture practice Breathe, whose founder Jeremy McLeod is also behind the influential Nightingale Housing model, the homes take inspiration from Daylesford's local character and landscape.
Breathe Director Jeremy McLeod says he spent time in and around Daylesford, taking cues from stunning local landmarks like The Convent art gallery.
"We wanted to respond to that local context and build something like a village within the village," he says.
The result is townhomes that perfectly walk the line between modern and natural design.
Ms Webster adds that buyers can come experience the earthy tones and interiors themselves, with Townhouse 10 serving as a stunning display of what life can be like here. It’s styled by regional company Olive Interior Styling and furnished with local artisan pieces.
The last completed Central townhouse is on the market at $770,000.
The design of each The Village townhome is inspired by the unique charm and character of the local area.
Looking ahead, construction of the Northern Townhouses is expected to begin in November 2026, marking the next stage of development at The Village.
Ms Webster confirms regional builder Fox Building Group has been appointed to deliver the homes, continuing the architectural vision established by Breathe across the wider collection.
With just three Northern Townhouses remaining, there is an opportunity for buyers to secure a Breathe designed home bringing together considered architecture, sustainable design with the appeal of living in Daylesford.
And for anyone considering a move to the region, there's no better way to appreciate what The Village has to offer than seeing it for themselves.
Motivated by creating sustainable places to live, projects by Hygge Property are intended to leave a legacy of positive change across communities in Victoria. Shaking up the status quo in regional places, Hygge prioritises projects in established urban environments – seeking to transform underutilised spaces into vibrant communities.
