An Edwardian home in the heart of the suburbs in a major Australian city hides inside it an ultra-chic renovation designed by its star architect owner.
While façade remains true to its early 1900s roots, the modern rear extension blends the old with the new giving the home a cool, contemporary feel.
The stylish pad sits just 20 minutes north of the Melbourne city centre in Northcote and was renovated in 2020 by director of architect and design firm Margo Studio and owner Amy Carroll.
Built from raw materials such as recycled bricks, timber, brass and terracotta, the bespoke extension houses the property’s main living space with a kitchen, lounge, dining room, family area, study nook and alfresco entertaining deck.
Behind the Edwardian facade of this historical home lies and magnificently modern extension designed by it’s star architect owner
While façade remains true to its early 1900s roots, the modern rear extension blends the old with the new giving the home a cool, contemporary feel
The stylish pad sits just 20 minutes north of the Melbourne city centre in Northcote and was renovated in 2020 by director of architect and design firm Margo Studio and owner Amy Carroll
Built from raw materials such as recycled bricks, timber, brass and terracotta, the bespoke extension houses the property’s main living space with a kitchen, lounge, dining room, family area, study nook and alfresco entertaining deck.
The open-plan kitchen flows onto the family space and features a butler’s pantry, curved stone island bench with a breakfast bar, spotted gum cabinetry, green tiled splash-back and luxe brass hardware.
Opening out to the pergola deck and garden through expansive sliding doors is the spacious dining room that is encased with timber textures and has a high angled ceiling.
The split level addition also has a separate sunken sitting room with exposed brick walls, a cosy fireplace, custom-built home office and a window seat with a cafe opening.
Ms Carroll told realestate.com.au, the main living space was ‘strategically designed’ to be incorporated with the backyard that has an outdoor fireplace and is filled with lush native flora.
The open-plan kitchen flows onto the family space and features a butler’s pantry, curved stone island bench with a breakfast bar, spotted gum cabinetry, green tiled splash-back and luxe brass hardware
The split level addition also has a separate sunken sitting room with exposed brick walls, a cosy fireplace, and a window seat with a cafe opening
Opening out to the pergola deck and garden through expansive sliding doors is the spacious dining room that is encased with timber textures and has a high angled ceiling
The main bedroom’s open ensuite is a spa-like sanctuary with terracotta tiles complimented by the deep red double vanity, luxurious free-standing bathtub, and ribbed glass wall
‘The dining room can be fully opened transforming it into an airy pavilion, and the brick wall in the sitting room doubles as a seat for the outdoor fireplace,’ she said.
‘On cooler evenings we love sitting around the firepit or playing records in the cosy sunken retreat.’
Period details like the lofty ceilings, ornate original fireplaces, timber flooring, remain at the front of the house that has the huge master suite.
An art-nouveau style fireplace in the main bedroom adds a touch of glamour and a stained-glass bay window lets sunlight fill the spacious haven.
An art-nouveau style fireplace in the primary suite adds a touch of glamour and a stained-glass bay window lets sunlight fill the spacious haven
Other features include a custom-built home office, three more spacious bedrooms, the quaint white-pillared front porch, a second entry off the service yard, and a backyard shed and storage room
Period details like the lofty ceilings, ornate original fireplaces, stained-glass windows, timber flooring, remain at the front of the house that has the huge master suite
The old-meets-new style property is currently on the market and is set to sell at an auction on Saturday June 4 with a price guide of $3.1million-$3.3million
Its open ensuite is a spa-like sanctuary with terracotta tiles complimented by the deep red double vanity, luxurious free-standing bathtub, and ribbed glass wall.
Other features include three more spacious bedrooms, the quaint white-pillared front porch, a second entry off the service yard, and a backyard shed and storage room.
The old-meets-new style property is currently on the market and is set to sell at an auction on Saturday June 4 with a price guide of $3.1million-$3.3million.
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