Between river and sea, on one of Mosman Park's most beloved streets, this 1920s weatherboard has been reinvented with care and clarity. What began as a modest character cottage has evolved into a four-bedroom, two-bathroom family home shaped by light, proportion and purpose. Under the watchful eye of Melbourne architect Mikaela Prentice, 72 Glyde Street has been boldly transformed.
The front of the home honours its century old origins; bull nosed veranda, a modest entry to high ceilings, timber underfoot, crisp white wainscoting and a softness in the way daylight moves through each space. The renovation works here are complete and refined, restoring the integrity of the original structure whilst elevating its liveability. Two connected bedrooms sit together as a flexible zone at the front of the home. Ideal for children, guests or a study and nursery pairing, they are spacious, practical and with quiet separation from the social heart of the home.
From the hallway, the architecture begins to shift. A skylight draws the eye upward, signalling the transition from historic to contemporary. The master suite follows this cue with its full height, tailored robe cabinetry, generous space and a beautifully resolved ensuite. Here handmade Masia Blanco tiles, a back to wall freestanding bath and thoughtful lighting create a sense of luxe without excess.
Beyond this point, the house opens in a way you wouldn't expect from the street. The rear extension, perhaps the home's defining gesture, delivers an open kitchen and dining space that offers both aesthetics and practicality. The long clerestory window catches tree canopy glimpses and casts stunning northern sunlight into the zone. It's a restrained, intelligent space with whitewashed American oak cabinetry, thin-profile anti-stain porcelain tops, handmade Equipe tiles and an abundance of concealed storage. The dual ovens, integrated bench seat and the recessed flyscreens highlight a commitment to everyday function as much as architectural clarity.
Honed concrete floors ground the space and extend the visual line out to the garden, where new landscaping, Beauford sandstone pavers and a wide alfresco zone create an easy connection between cooking, dining and outdoor living. It's a garden scaled for real life; enough lawn for children, enough privacy for adults, and a direct path to the generous double garage off the laneway.
The zoning is intentional: accommodation to the front, living to the rear, with each space allowed to breathe. The flow is smooth, the storage generous and the light quietly mesmerising. It's a home shaped by someone who understands how families move; the noise where it belongs, the calm where it matters.
At a glance;
• Circa 1920's build with a complete extension and full makeover finished in 2025.
• North facing Glyde St landholding of 373m2 with a double garage off the wide rear laneway and secure, lockable side gates
• Contemporary finished kitchen with a Florim Stone porcelain-topped central island and bespoke appliances, including a Miele Diamond Finish fully-flex induction cooktop, Miele integrated dishwasher, Falmec exhaust fan and dual side-by-side Siemens ovens with microwave and air fryer capabilities
• Double glazed, full height windows and sliding doors, fully recessed flyscreen, built in cabinetry and bench storage provide amenity where needed
• Polished concrete, commercial grade Bremworth wool carpet and triple layered engineered oak boards
• Entire house (inside and out) painted in 2025
• ALTI lighting throughout
• Ducted and zoned reverse cycle air conditioning throughout
• Feature fireplace with provision for a plumbed gas fire
• Beautiful natural light throughout with thoughtful glazing placement and multiple Velux skylights (remote controlled electric blind and opener in master)
• Tim Davies landscape design, full app-controlled reticulation, timber pergola and built in porcelain BBQ benchtop
In a suburb prized for position and lifestyle, homes like this don't come along often. This is character without compromise, contemporary without pretence. To discuss the beautiful 72 Glyde Street further, please contact Vivien Yap on 0433 258 818.
Rates & Local Information:
Water Rates: $1,311.31 (2024/25)
Town of Mosman Park Council Rates: $2,746.90 (2025/26)
Zoning: R40
Heritage: Yes
Primary School Catchment: Mosman Park Primary School & Cottesloe Primary School (please note these are schools without a local intake area so the only criterion for prioritising enrolments is capacity and proximity to the school).
Secondary School Catchments: Shenton College
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by third parties including the Seller and relevant local authorities and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.
