A Journey Through Time and Modernity
This home beautifully blends Edwardian charm with contemporary design. Built around 1907, the home has been meticulously renovated, preserving its heritage while incorporating modern luxuries. The exterior showcases a slate roof, dark-painted timber accents, and a blend of lush greenery and modern landscaping. The front yard is ideal for gatherings, framed by ornamental plants and seasonal pops of colour.
Inside, the home retains its original Edwardian character, with spacious rooms and natural light. The first bedroom features an extended annex, while the study offers a serene space, bridging the old and new sections of the house. The formal sitting room showcases a Harry Solano sculpture and African prints, adding artistic flair. The modern extension includes a sleek staircase, polished concrete floors, and open-plan living areas.
Upstairs, the master suite offers luxury with garden and pool views. The ensuite features black marble, while the walk-in robe offers streamlined storage. The kitchen, with its sculptural marble benchtop, dark timber cabinetry, and state-of-the-art appliances, serves as a central entertaining hub. Adjacent to the kitchen, a long bench overlooks the side garden.
Rick Eckersley’s landscape design wraps around the house, blending the garden seamlessly with the architecture, creating a tranquil outdoor retreat. This house is a perfect fusion of heritage and modern living.
What we love
The perimeter of the property, framed by Boston ivy cascading over the pergola and the gentle flow of Virginia creeper, creating a calming, sheltered outdoor room.
The ceiling-hung open shelving, finished in black with brass detailing in the kitchen area is designed to function as both storage and bar, offers a hub for social interaction.
The whimsical touch artwork that adorns the foyer, a piece titled Bubble-gum Boy by La Rinascente.
The Harry Solano sculpture, Embryo, in the formal sitting room. The carved marble form, resting on a distressed timber plinth, conveys a deep sense of maternal connection.
A cleverly positioned clerestory window, nestled between the old and new sections, provides breathtaking views of the Melbourne skyline. This window offers a visual connection to the surrounding cityscape and serves as a reminder of time passing, as it frames the day’s changing light.
