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Originally built circa 1920, Palmerston has undergone a considered alteration and addition by vittinoAshe. Set within a coveted inner-city location, the residence brings together the character and craftsmanship of its layered architectural history with a distinctly contemporary approach to family living. Original architectural details have been carefully restored, existing spaces thoughtfully reimagined, and an expansive, light-filled extension introduced, creating a beautifully resolved relationship between old and new.
SPOTLIGHT
/ Originally built circa 1920
/ Alteration and addition by vittinoAshe, 2016
/ Built by Peter Bodecker Construction
/ HOUSES Awards Commendation Award for House Alteration and Addition 2018
/ Restored heritage features, ornate pressed tin ceilings and decorative fireplaces
/ Expansive open-plan living and dining
/ Separate family room with fireplace and custom joinery
/ Concrete floors with underfloor heating
/ Kitchen with concrete island and ASKO appliances
/ Louis Poulsen designer pendant lighting to kitchen
/ Main ensuite with Corian shower and skylight
/ Main bathroom with freestanding bath
/ Established rear garden, verandah and alfresco
/ Separate rear studio
/ Spacious double garage
/ Daikin reverse-cycle air-conditioning and solar panels
/ Prime inner-city location, moments from Hyde Park, Robertson Park, Parkside Coffee, Wines of While, Vincent and Miller + Baker
/ Easy access to Perth CBD, Northbridge, North Perth, Leederville and Mount Lawley
/ Highgate Primary and Mount Lawley Senior High catchments
The architectural approach is one of careful preservation and restrained contemporary intervention. Ornate ceilings from different eras, including intricate pressed tin detailing, have been retained alongside decorative fireplaces, classical archways and Neo-Corinthian columns at the front of the residence. The columns and concrete porch roof are referenced in the design of the new concrete canopy at the rear, creating a subtle architectural connection between past and present. A minimalist palette of white walls, natural timber, concrete and finely detailed joinery provides a contemporary counterpoint to the heritage detailing, while carefully selected designer lighting brings warmth and refinement to the interiors.
A central hallway establishes a beautiful sense of arrival, drawing the eye from the front entrance through to the rear garden. As the home unfolds towards the rear, the interiors transition into an expansive, open-plan living and dining space, where generous glazing invites an abundance of natural light and a connection to the sky above, creating a remarkable sense of openness within its inner-city setting. Large sliding glass doors establish a seamless connection to the garden and covered outdoor areas, while concrete floors with integrated underfloor heating introduce a distinctly contemporary aesthetic and year-round comfort. A separate family room provides a more intimate setting for relaxation, featuring a decorative fireplace and custom timber joinery that seamlessly integrates a television, bar and storage.
The kitchen forms an integral part of the open-plan living environment, its restrained design defined by clean lines, white cabinetry and a substantial concrete island bench. A suite of ASKO appliances includes a pyrolytic oven, combination microwave oven, dishwasher and induction cooktop, complemented by thoughtfully integrated storage and a Louis Poulsen 4/3 pendant light.
The connection to the outdoors is central to the home's design. An expansive, established rear garden creates a private, leafy outlook from the principal living spaces, while the rear verandah and alfresco extend the living environment outdoors, providing generous spaces for dining and entertaining. A separate rear studio offers a versatile additional space, complemented by a spacious double garage providing secure parking. At the front of the residence, the landscaped garden, sheltered porch and expansive paved areas establish a strong connection to the street and surrounding neighbourhood, which offers further outdoor spaces to relax and entertain.
Accommodation comprises three bedrooms, including a generous main bedroom with its own ensuite. The original bedrooms retain the home's characteristic high ceilings, ornate decorative detailing and timber floors, with fireplaces featuring in both the main and third bedrooms. The main ensuite is a beautifully considered space, featuring a seamless Corian shower beneath an expansive skylight that draws natural light from above. A separate main bathroom continues the restrained contemporary aesthetic, complete with a freestanding bath and underfloor heating.
Positioned within one of Perth's most desirable inner-city pockets, Palmerston enjoys an exceptional connection to the cultural offerings of the surrounding area. Local favourites including Parkside Coffee, Wines of While, Vincent and Miller + Baker are close by, alongside the green open spaces of Hyde Park and Robertson Park, with its tennis courts and dog-friendly park. With easy access to Perth City, Northbridge, Leederville, Mount Lawley and North Perth, and within the sought-after catchments of Highgate Primary School and Mount Lawley Senior High School, the location offers a compelling balance of neighbourhood character, urban convenience and an enviable inner-city lifestyle.
