See the spectacular modern home that hides behind a modest period façade in Yarraville Melbourne

Behind this unassuming period façade lies a huge modern masterpiece with a private retreat, a sleek timber kitchen and a 20-metre sparkling lap pool

  • A magnificent modern home hides behind a modest quin façade in Yarraville, Melbourne 
  • The property features a unique timber kitchen, 20-metre long lap pool and a private retreat

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Set behind a modest, quaint façade lies an incredibly chic home of grand proportions with an epic 20-metre lap pool, unique timber kitchen and a huge family room. 

In the inner-west suburb of Yarraville, eight kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, the custom-designed family home blends period style with modern luxury. 

The spectacular old-meet-new pad is a perfect example of a ‘mullet house’ where original period details are preserved and heroed in the front portion of the house that hides and contrasts an ultra-contemporary addition at the back.  

A quaint period home nestled in a leafy inner-west Melbourne suburb hides behind it a spectacularly contemporary living space

In the inner-west suburb of Yarraville, 8km from Melbourne's CBD, the custom-designed family home blends period style with modern luxury

In the inner-west suburb of Yarraville, 8km from Melbourne’s CBD, the custom-designed family home blends period style with modern luxury

The spectacular old-meet-new pad is a perfect example of a 'mullet house' where the original period details are preserved and heroed in the front portion of the house that hides and contrasts an ultra-contemporary addition at the back

The spectacular old-meet-new pad is a perfect example of a ‘mullet house’ where the original period details are preserved and heroed in the front portion of the house that hides and contrasts an ultra-contemporary addition at the back

Quaint details such as the rustic patio, ornate high ceilings, stained glass windows, decorated cornices, picture rails and hardwood floors pay homage to the original home’s roots. 

Moving through the home past three generously-sized bedrooms, down the hallway leads guests to the state-of-the-art extension that houses a built-in home office, a stunning kitchen and an enormous light-filled family room. 

Adorned with smooth timber, the sleek industrial-style kitchen has stone benchtops, full-height storage, a window splashback looking out into the leafy back yard and low exposed timber ceiling beams. 

The show-stopping 20-metre lap pool in the backyard is showcased in the lounge through full-length windows running the whole way across the room

The show-stopping 20-metre lap pool in the backyard is showcased in the lounge through full-length windows running the whole way across the room

Quaint details such as the rustic patio, ornate high ceilings, stained glass windows, decorated cornices, picture rails and hardwood floors pay homage to the original home's roots

Moving through the home past three generously-sized bedrooms, down the hallway leads gests to the state-of-the-art extension that houses a built-in home office, a stunning kitchen and an enormous light-filled family room

Moving through the home past three generously-sized bedrooms, down the hallway leads guests to the state-of-the-art extension that houses a built-in home office, a stunning kitchen and an enormous light-filled family room

Adorned with smooth timber, the sleek industrial-style kitchen has stone benchtops, full-height storage, a window splashback looking out into the leafy back yard and low exposed timber ceiling beams

Adorned with smooth timber, the sleek industrial-style kitchen has stone benchtops, full-height storage, a window splashback looking out into the leafy back yard and low exposed timber ceiling beams 

Sliding doors connect the indoors to the outdoors and open out onto the dreamy backyard that has a stretching 20-metre lap pool

Sliding doors connect the indoors to the outdoors and open out onto the dreamy backyard that has a stretching 20-metre lap pool

The kitchen flows onto a dining which is separated from the spectacular longue by a statement timber slat-screen staircase. 

Underneath a soaring void, the lounge is encased by floor-to-ceiling windows which let natural light pour in, create a sense of space and showcase the show-stopping pool in the yard.

Sliding doors connect the indoors to the outdoors and open out onto the dreamy backyard that has a stretching 20-metre lap pool.

The sparkling tiled pool stretches out across the yard between a sun lounge area and covered alfresco patio perfect for barbecues all year round

The sparkling tiled pool stretches out across the yard between a sun lounge area and covered alfresco patio perfect for barbecues all year round

Upstairs lies the main bedroom which has its own ensuite with a luxurious shower as well as a private 'retreat' room that looks over the lounge below

Upstairs lies the main bedroom which has its own ensuite with a luxurious shower as well as a private ‘retreat’ room that looks over the lounge below

Beside the pool is a vast grassy lawn area where guests can see the unique angular shape of the architecturally-designed extension

Beside the pool is a vast grassy lawn area where guests can see the unique angular shape of the architecturally-designed extension

The Yarraville residence has been wowing buyers since it hit the market with a $3.3million-$3.4million asking price after it sold for a mystery price back in 2018

The Yarraville residence has been wowing buyers since it hit the market with a $3.3million-$3.4million asking price after it sold for a mystery price back in 2018

The sparkling tiled pool stretches out across the yard between a sun lounge area and covered alfresco patio perfect for barbecues all year round. 

Beside the pool is a vast grassy lawn area where guests can see the unique angular shape of the architecturally-designed extension. 

Upstairs lies the main bedroom which has its own ensuite with a luxurious shower as well as a private ‘retreat’ room that looks over the lounge below. 

The Yarraville residence has been wowing buyers since it hit the market with a $3.3million-$3.4million asking price after it sold for a mystery price back in 2018. 

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