A rare architectural statement where heritage, landscape and contemporary living intersect with quiet confidence, this award-winning transformation by acclaimed Melbourne practice Kennedy Nolan reimagines a former corner milk bar into a deeply considered family sanctuary of substance and soul. Retaining the original late-Victorian weatherboard façade and the historic perimeter wall, the home preserves its layered past while unfolding into a series of beautifully calibrated internal zones, framed by landscaped courtyards by Amanda Oliver. Recognised with multiple national and state awards for excellence in residential architecture, the result is a residence that feels both refined and gently playful, rich in narrative, craft, and liveability.
Carefully balancing privacy and openness with remarkable intelligence, four bedrooms and two beautifully appointed bathrooms are elevated by natural light, with skylights above both showers delivering daily moments of connection to sky and season. The kitchen and adjoining butler's pantry quietly reference the home's Victorian lineage through panelled joinery and a freestanding statement cooker, layered with premium appliances and tactile materials that feel grounded, enduring and quietly luxurious. Internal courtyards operate as green rooms rather than mere outdoor spaces, drawing light, calm and seasonal texture deep into the home's vast living and dining domains, while creating genuine moments of pause and retreat throughout the day.
Environmental performance and comfort have been engineered to a level rarely seen in inner-urban homes. Extensive solar infrastructure supported by Tesla battery storage, hydronic heating throughout, underfloor bathroom heating, zoned ducted air conditioning, three-phase power, EV charging capability and advanced security systems deliver exceptional efficiency, resilience, and futureproofing without visual compromise. A substantial double garage and productive garden zones complete a property that performs as beautifully as it presents - refined yet robust, elegant yet entirely practical.
Positioned moments from Merri Creek trails, village shopping along St Georges Road, Nicholson Street and East Brunswick Village, and within the coveted Merri Creek Primary School zone, the lifestyle equation is equally compelling. What was once the entrance to the original milk bar now forms a private threshold into a layered architectural oasis, a subtle nod to the site's past that adds character rather than nostalgia. A genuinely rare opportunity to secure a celebrated architectural home where provenance, performance and personality align with enduring sophistication.
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