Monday, July 20, 2009

A Seamless Transition?


Absolutely not! But I'm so impressed with the way in which a new wing has been linked to the original building, a pretty mid-Victorian cottage complete with eye-lash verandah in the gorgeous suburb of South Yarra in Melbourne. It's bold, modern & light-filled, & yet sits so comfortably with the main house. The land obviously slopes down at the rear, so the Architect was able to play with the different levels, incorporating a lap pool & interesting decks & entertaining levels as well as the new 2-storey addition with home theatre & gym. Bordered by the meandering Yarra River, in walking distance to the fabulous shopping precincts of Chapel St. & Toorak Rd. & a few minutes from the CBD, South Yarra has always been high on my list of Melbourne favourites.

Garden by Andrew Renn






Images: R.T. Edgar

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17 comments:

  1. Melissa@VidastyleJuly 20, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    What a cute little house, I love the veranda overlooking the garden!

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  2. Draffin BearsJuly 20, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Hi Millie,

    I prefer the Victorian part of the house.
    Love the deck with the table and chairs overlooking the garden.

    Have a great week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  3. Andrew RennJuly 20, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Having designed and built the garden for the owners, its nice to see it maturing as I thought it would. Andrew Renn
    Andrew Renn Design
    03 98199499

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  4. KarenJuly 20, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Hi Millie
    Hope you are fully recovered . Thanks for the images
    Kind Regards
    Karen

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  5. Jacqueline @ HOMEJuly 20, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    What a gorgeous house....I have a Victorian house and love all of the original features but I so love the modern additions that this house has.....and I love verandas...something that we rarely see on a house , here in the U.K....I suppose our weather and style of living doesn't lend itself to verandas but I wish it did....I would like nothing better than to sit on a rocking chair ,with a glass of something nice, pondering the day , knowing that I had that wonderful house to go back into....that's the trouble with blogs....they make me want a different style of house everyday...thanks for sharing such a fabulous house , Mills ( I'm calling you that as I like the way you call me Jac !!!) and I'm so sorry that I have written another great long comment...I can't help it!!!. XXXX

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  6. UnknownJuly 20, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Oh wow, beautifully done.....love the floors too :)

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  7. Marie RaynerJuly 20, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    What a beautiful house. It's so fresh and open looking!

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  8. mondocherryJuly 20, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Very clever design which lets in so much light. I love the way the garden designer found this post - what a small world it is!
    Clare x

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  9. vicki archerJuly 20, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    A very groovy transition MIllie, xv.

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  10. lady jickyJuly 20, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    I think it all looks great!

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  11. Amanda (Small Acorns)July 20, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Fabulous - love all those different levels. And Andrew, the garden is great!

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  12. Julie@beingRUBYJuly 20, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    There is a lot to like about this house. I do like the victorian era homes and love the verandah. Actually it has just about everything i would want, including the lap pool!! Just need a sea view and I can move right in. Thanks again for your kind comments. I will be telling my brother who's comment was... 'oh... it's not very sharp!' [family!]

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  13. DebraJuly 20, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Perfect! A smooth transition from one room to the next.

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  14. for the love of a houseJuly 20, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    What an interesting combo... not something I would personally want to live with, but I appreciate it's beauty for others!

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  15. pixelimpressJuly 21, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    i'd never leave! except to sit on the porch after i swam laps. how beautiful. pam

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  16. Chubby ChiequeJuly 21, 2009 at 4:08 AM

    Well, with a deep pocket and living in South Yarra? I love to.

    Old style (Victorian) meet the cyber style. What a cool transition!

    Hope you had a wonderful w/end and have a blissful week ahead.

    xoxo

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  17. cjJuly 21, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    I lived in South Yarra in the 70's. It was a wonderful row house on Cunningham Street. Everything about that house and that neighborhood has stayed with me for 35 years. It was very special.

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