This unconventional home in Kensington, designed by
architects Odden and Rodriguez, provides a unique, but
comfortable twist on what a suburban family home can be.
The house is set in landscaped gardens that make the most
of the sloping 520 square meter block and enjoys sweeping
views of the city skyline to Kings Park from its balcony.
This house comprises 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The
master bedroom and ensuite are upstairs together with the
kitchen, dining and main living - all making the most of the
city views from the upper level. Downstairs are two spacious
bedrooms, bathroom and laundry, study and second living
spaces. Large windows looking onto the reticulated garden of
mature trees, exotic plants and lush lawns (all fed by crystal
clear ground water) create intimacy in the downstairs area.
There is also a courtyard, designed to make the most of the
winter sunshine. The street entrance features an arbor-like
effect created by mature and rare plants, which lead you over
a cool pond to the front door. Features such as ample storage,
air conditioning, solar powered vents, ceiling fans, stainless
bench tops, and easy care flooring ensure that living is as
comfortable as it is pleasing to the eye. Both inside and out,
this house is a triumph of colour, textures and materials, all
brought together seamlessly to create a truly unique home.
Regardless of which room or space - internal or external - in
which you find yourself in this home, there is a treat for your
eyes and soul. Ambiance abounds in this cleverly designed
and timeless home.
According to the owners, “This house has taken us from
couple-hood to family with two kids without any structural changes,
and has accommodated us all so well. We have never felt as if the
house was too big for two of us and yet with kids we still feel as if there
is plenty of space here. The area has a great community feel about it,
with a wonderful primary school a short walk away. And, yet we are so
close to all the conveniences of Perth”.
Craig Wildman : 0421 648 955
