Through well thought out design and cleverly placed additions, this heritage home has been given a second life, transformed into a three bedroom, two bathroom home with a functional and practical layout.
To give the owner’s the sanctuary they were looking for, the master bedroom zone, complete with ensuite and robes has been tucked away to the rear of the house, providing a sense of privacy. The existing two front bedrooms have been left in their original zone of the house with the addition of their dedicated bathroom, providing a much more livable, practical layout.
North facing windows have been incorporated into the design to capture and disperse natural light throughout the home. Large sliding doors have been used to allow for the living area to be completely opened up to the outdoors, transforming the central living area into one large entertaining zone and creating a flowing connection between the indoors and outdoors. The large sliding doors also serve to frame the home’s city views, allowing them to be seen internally and from all external entertaining zones.
In order to let the intricate details of the existing heritage home shine, the addition incorporates contrasting materials and sharp, minimalist lines, creating a strikingly modern form. Whilst this creates a clear definition between the old and the new, a neutral colour scheme and the use of existing floorboards throughout provide a seamless transition between the two eras.
The charming original details of the heritage home have been restored to their former beauty, with the modern addition serving to compliment, rather than detract from the stories these features tell of the home’s history.
