This old home in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs held great appeal for its new custodians when they first set eyes on it. "We were definitely downsizing when we bought it and loved how close it is to everything," says the homeowner. "It's just a minute's walk from the main street and is surrounded by pretty stone terraces and houses."
While brimming with history, it appeared somewhat clinical after a contemporary face lift had stripped the home of much of its personality. But to one of the new owners, who has a background in furniture and homewares retail, a beguiling makeover beckoned, just as it did for the interior designer she engaged, Cameron Kimber.
For both parties, it was a case of looking to the past while embracing the present. With their shared love of antiques, the pair knew exactly where to begin when it came to the home's dramatic reimagining. "We both love the more traditional and classic styling," says the homeowner.
The original structure was largely unchanged and features a study, sitting room, casual living, dining and a galley-style kitchen on ground level, with bedrooms above. However, the major cosmetic makeover that unfolded over nine months unlocked the home's true potential.
"We installed beautiful oak parquet flooring that instantly gave the house a lovely warmth, added new steel-framed glass doors out to the rear courtyard, and completely redid the kitchen, as well as introducing new cabinetry, carpet and wallpaper throughout the house," says the owner.
Now, the interior echoes the home's storied facade.
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