A Seamless Blend of Heritage and Modern Design

This elegant urban dwelling boasts distinct architectural forms. A modified State Bank House Californian bungalow is now a reimagined modern family home, with a double-storey rear extension. Consequently, the Surrey House was renovated to make way for a family home with better thermal performance, offering additional accommodation and ease of entertaining.

For the renovation, the team used full-strength paint on the original part of the home and half-strength in the extension.

Working with both the old and the new is a delicate dance. A misstep, and it can appear incongruous or odd. However, in this abode, the architects have skillfully crafted two beautiful and unique architectural eras that work harmoniously together.

Renovations and extensions are complex and come with their own challenges; therefore, a project like the Surrey House requires intricate planning and attention to detail.

The contemporary kitchen is perfect for family get-togethers, and its colour palette is soothing and modern.

Designed for Family Living and Effortless Entertaining

Inside, there is an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area, with a butler’s pantry. Furthermore, there are three comfortable and spacious bedrooms, four bathrooms, a sitting room, a gym, and a rumpus room that the homeowner’s teenage daughter can call her own on the first floor.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing maximises the views.

The interior palette is neutral, with white and soft, subtle greys that complement the smoked oak flooring. Soothing blue accents add warmth, enhancing the overall aesthetic. The open-plan living spaces flow seamlessly to the leafy exterior gardens and the alfresco dining space.

By adding more transition words, the flow of ideas becomes smoother and more cohesive.

A glass fence offers an uninterrupted view of the shimmering swimming pool, accessed via the alfresco deck steps. Finally, a large sliding door, which retracts fully into a pocket, creates a strong connection between the indoors and the outdoors.