The ground floor is given over to generous communal spaces. The porch gives views through to the living space and garden beyond and contains a monolithic door that opens into a tiled hallway featuring the main staircase. Perforations in the metal make reference to the original architecture of the house and allow light and ventilation into the bedrooms while providing privacy.Ī sliding gate reveals a path of mossy stones that lead from the cobbled lane to an enclosed porch of black metal and marble. The two wings are distinguished externally by their contrasting material finishes, including white-painted brick and intricate wooden filigree on the old Victorian house, and the faceted black laser-cut metal facade of the extension. Inside, the old part of the house has been updated with a new kitchen and a main bedroom suite, while the extension contains a living space, two bedrooms, a study and cascading terraces. Read: Matt Gibson transforms Melbourne home with courtyards and glazed bridge
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