Over the past few years as decorating trends have changed, it's been interesting to see how people are incorporating new looks into the fabric of some of the much-loved Victorian & Edwardian sandstone villas that Adelaide is so well-known for. Some have been a triumph, & well, quite frankly a number have been disasters!
However, this fabulous home in the inner eastern suburb of St. Peters definitely proves that if done right, the result is positively breathtaking. The Owners of this home are quite obviously big-time art lovers, & its fabulous to see how they have blended some really interesting pieces in & around the architecture of their villa.
Doesn't the main hallway have the wow factor! Just love that central tribal art piece.
Eclectic pieces, tribal art again, modern furnishings - all sit so comfortably with the stained glass door & wonderful original marble fire surround in the formal living room.
What an amazing painting! Just perfect as the single feature in this simple, but extremely functional kitchen space.
Modern pieces, gorgeous old settings, colourful works of art - all make up a warm & inviting casual dining area.
The master bedroom leading off that amazing hallway is stunning! The simple white backdrop allows the splash of red to just complete the look in dramatic style.
Again a great mix of the new with the old in the family room, complete with cellar surround.
A closer look at the master bedroom.
The spacious garden & pool area are dotted with interesting pieces of sculpture to complement the home's interior.
A side view of the property with a reflection pool.
The very traditional front exterior of this great old return verandah villa circa 1898.
Life in the little village of Stirling in the hills above Adelaide in South Australia is just about as good as it gets! Enjoying a cool climate and 'hill-station' feel, Stirling is well-known for its 19th-century stone villas set on large grounds dense with roses, camellias, rhododendrons and huge old Oaks.
With 3 sons, 3 grandchildren & my work in a scientific business dominated by yes, more men, The Laurel Hedge was born out of my sheer desperation for something the boys just don't get & never will!
Quote This!
'No matter what happens, somebody will find a way to take it all too seriously.'
15 years of renovating was over - we'd just completed everything & were really enjoying our lovely old Victorian villa in the Eastern suburbs of Adelaide. However we'd always had a fondness for the country life & without warning we found ourselves transported by alien beings disguised as Real Estate Agents to a house on 1/2 acre of wild, rambling gardens in Stirling!
The house is circa 1972 & with all the 70's features. Open-faced brown brick walls, raked ceilings, exposed beams, split levels - totally yuk! However, it's inherent design is great & the location amazing - tucked behind a wonderful old laurel hedge in a quiet country lane in the heart of gorgeous Stirling.
I would LOVE to have a entry hall in white and black flooring... LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteRminds me so much of home - jeepers Millie, you are always making me homesick! Have a lovley week xx
ReplyDeleteSo many features I love about this home but that hallway with the checkerboard floors is just fabulous! Great to see an Adelaide home! Tracey x
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like a beautiful Adelaide sandstone villa! Which I lived in one myself - as long as it had all the mod cons too.
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Wow that is so lovely...just love the houses in Adelaide & surrounds! Mel xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the artwork AND the exterior!
ReplyDeleteMerci for the tour!
Have a beautiful day!
I love that checkerboard floor. I've always wanted one somewhere in my humble little home. That whole property is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow ...you do have some lovely finds Millie...enjoy your beach wanders with MOTH. Have a lovely week, Dzintra Ingrid
ReplyDeleteoh why arnt any of these divine photos in any of our australian magazines-
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