An architectural triumph of remarkable ambition set behind a quietly understated and classic Victorian façade, this award-nominated* three bedroom, single level, family residence has been born of an inspired collaboration between its owner-architect and its owner-garden designer. Curated with a rare attention to detail that boldly synthesises a state-of-the-art design ethic with its original romance, the home masterfully utilises natural materials to retain a sense of intimacy while also creating a celebration of light and space. All in an esteemed setting near St James Park, Smart Street Reserve and the banks of the Yarra River.
Grandly elevated, the home opens to reveal in excess of three metre ceilings and fine detail of its era before unfolding into an unashamedly modern, light and airy open-plan rear where the home's original brickwork and aged masonry are tastefully complemented by slab-heated polished concrete flooring, travertine kitchen benches and American Oak wall panelling. Anchored by a superb V-Zug-equipped kitchen with an integrated Liebherr refrigerator, the open-plan proudly reveals the renovation's architectural pedigree with a built-in bar, a powder room, a laundry and even a study nook all brilliantly concealed to retain its cool clean lines.
Full height and double-glazed Victorian Ash sliding doors ensures that the open-plan can breathe with the seasons while inviting guests to step outdoors to the sundrenched joy of a northwest facing deck. Completed with built-in bench seating and a motorised awning, the deck reveals a bold entertainers' spirit while overlooking carefully curated gardens that mature in harmony with the weathering of the home's natural materials.
The central bathroom is a genuine showpiece, also with slab-heated concrete flooring and a travertine vanity, as well as a heated towel rail and fluted glass shower screens, whilst further highlights include Italian hydronic heating, attic storage and front driveway parking. Appointed without compromise, the level of detail is relentless, extending throughout, even down to the very deliberate use of Danish lighting, dimmable Zetr switches and Henry Wilson door handlesevery detail matters.
This is a blue-ribbon setting befitting such a landmark renovation, within seven kilometres of the CBD, moments from parkland and Yarra trails, with multiple nearby transport options for city and private school access and a thriving local café scene, all just moments from Glenferrie Road, Kew Junction and Bridge Road.
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*Commendation for the Best Heritage Extension at the 2023 Boroondara Urban Design Awards
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