Featured on ABC’s Grand Designs Transformations, McMaster House is a remarkable Mitcham residence where original character and bold contemporary architecture combine to create a substantial family home on a fully landscaped 888sqm (approx.) block.
Designed by Heartly Design Studio with purpose, precision and a deep appreciation for detail, the preserved 1950s white weatherboard façade and its much-loved Liquidambar tree set the scene. Step inside and the home’s transformation is immediate: a calm, curated palette, beautiful texture and a sense of scale that feels both impressive and inviting. Three bedrooms and a family bathroom are privately zoned off the home’s entry, while a separate lounge offers a quiet retreat away from the main entertaining zone. Cleverly designed for flexibility, this space can also double as a downstairs master suite, complete with its own walk-in robe and ensuite-effect access to the bathroom.
At the centre, a sculptural spiral staircase and light-filled void deliver a true architectural moment, balanced by a striking red Venetian plaster bathroom that adds warmth and personality. Cleverly tucked behind the staircase, a dedicated home office provides a refined work-from-home space that feels connected yet discreet.
Then the home opens into its showpiece: a spectacular open-plan living, dining and kitchen domain designed for gathering. Artedomus stone, bespoke joinery, Brodware tapware and premium Siemens appliances elevate everyday living, supported by a butler’s pantry, an impressive walk-in wine cellar and multiple integrated fridges for entertaining at scale.
Upstairs, the parents’ level is a world of its own, where a palatial main bedroom and parents’ retreat with views towards the Dandenong Ranges has been created as a sanctuary to unwind at day’s end.
Outside, the backyard is an extension of the architecture, with a floating concrete entertaining area with integrated BBQ, built-in seating and an outdoor fireplace complemented by landscaped irrigated gardens and a super-cute cubby for the kids. An internal courtyard that can also be viewed from the home office further enhances light, airflow and the home’s sense of considered calm.
Technology and comfort are seamlessly integrated, with 11kW solar (three-phase), three automated reverse-cycle ducted systems, double-glazed Low-E windows, automated blinds, whole-home voice-controlled automation, commercial-grade Wi-Fi and advanced security.
An easy walk to Rangeview Primary, transport and Heatherdale Reserve, and close to EastLink, Mitcham Shopping Centre and schools, this is family luxury finished to an uncompromising standard.
