This Ascot vale property was a double-fronted Victorian brick home and an absolute renovator’s delight. The homeowners liked the heritage of the house – tuck pointed brickwork, traditional verandah, front fence, floorboards but happy for a complete renovation of home, but still in keeping their favorite heritage features.

They wanted to create more of an open living area at the rear (north-facing), a garage for the classic car, spa, lots of natural light, storage & and a basement ‘mancave’.

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Originally the clients were quite conservative, and surprised with our concept – but fortunately, they trusted us and happy with the final result.

The client is a structural engineer & we encouraged them to include concrete & cantilever the benchtops & introduce the brick feature wall. Needless to say, the structure is really well built, with the finishes also portraying a sense of strength – whilst still maintaining a warm aesthetic.

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The client introduced the secret door (bookshelf) which at first we dismissed as kitsch, but we have come round and it works really well to foil the stair to mancave.

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The pitched ceiling & skylight’s in the living room add a sense of drama & frame vignettes of the neighboring gum tree. Some beautiful angled windows & daybed enable lazy days soaking up the winter sun.

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Clients were a pleasure to work with and are so happy with the final results.

See the entire project here!