This home has had many iterations. Originally a Victorian Mansion, then a school, boarding house and finally commercial offices before the current owners took over custodianship and reverted back to a family home. Peeling back the layers included removing kitchenettes and office toilets, air conditioning units, etc. Then restoring the bones back to original condition and making some subtle changes to make it liveable. Subtle changes include the discreet addition of a bay window which extends the interior space to allow for a casual dining area to be included inside. The new window extension is carefully positioned to sit symmetrically between existing cast iron posts and detailed to ensure the charm of the rear elevation is not compromised by contemporary interventions. Interior design by Studio Gorman Photograph by Prue Ruscoe