More than just a landmark of period beauty, this impeccably renovated architect's own home is also a benchmark of family-functional architect design. Awarded Bayside's Best Heritage Renovation 2016, this four bedroom and study, 2.5 bathroom, triple zone Victorian residence is expertly re-crafted to maximise north sun and garden outlooks as it transitions from gracious original rooms (including a library and grandly curvaceous formal lounge-dining), to a streamlined family zone. Re-configured for a modern family with a private master domain (including cutting-edge dual-shower ensuite, vanity area, robes and private garden outlook), this clever floorplan features well-zoned children's quarters (one with mezzanine-study) and a hidden home-office.
Appointed to a demanding architectural specification with an elite European appliance kitchen (with three Smeg ovens and Liebherr fridge) and bespoke bathrooms with feature tiling, the home showcases hand-selected materials including Blackbutt and walnut joinery, Carrera marble benchtops and splashbacks, and original solid timber floors - limed with the lightest finish.
Set against a backdrop of fine period features, the home's contemporary architectural detail has an innovative edge - with slide-away and bi-fold double-glazing, a sun-catching window-nook, a mix of fireplaces (gas-converted Victorian for the original rooms, woodfire for family living and outdoors). There's even an eclectic ensuite-window recycled from artist, David Boyd's on-site pottery studio.
Climate-controlled by reverse-cycle air-conditioning and hydronic heating (including in-floor), the home is sound-wired over multiple zones (inside and out) and secured by an alarm and auto-gated semi-circle driveway parking for at least six cars (two undercover). Even the vast approx 1,247sqm grounds have an architectural edge; with still and running water-features, a solar-heated, auto-clean, auto-full tiled pool, and all-day north sun for multiple bluestone-paved and decked entertainment areas - the main with BBQ, fireplace and creative wood storage.
A kick to Royal Ave parklands, 300m to Sandringham House, a minute to the Village, station and bay, this architect's own renovation sets the standard in period home innovation.
Julian Augustini on 0418 558 408 or Romana Preston on 0401 066 909
