This stunningly renovated Victorian retains its romantic period character but has a vibrant edge with the addition of modern colour and textures.
The house has been substantially extended behind a white weatherboard façade with blue fretwork along the verandah.
Two of the three bedrooms are on either side of the entry, one with a built-in wardrobe and the other with a fireplace with polished timber surround.
The muted white and grey palette which runs throughout is punctuated with bold and colourful patterned feature walls, bringing each room to life with its own punchy personality.
Polished floorboards anchor every room while stepped cornices and ceiling rosettes inject more of that classic character – which means it delivers the best possible balance of period elegance and present day excellence.
A family room in the centre of the house is adjoined by a separate dining room which can be closed off by french doors; it also provides fourth bedroom flexibility if desired.
A second fireplace warms the family room and timber dado panelling refine the decor.
The main bedroom is up next, with built-in wardrobe and en suite and, directly across the hallway, the character-filled main bathroom with dark timber vanity, red and white checkered floor tiles, shower and bathtub combination; a European laundry is tucked away in the corner.
Towards the rear is a luxuriously large family-dining space with jarrah floorboards flowing through to the designer kitchen.
Striking blue wood-panelled cabinets with polished timber benchtop are contrasted with stainless-steel dishwasher, oven, gas cooktop and rangehood.
The meals area opens through double doors to an inviting undercover deck enhanced by bistro blinds and an established garden backdrop.
Ducted heating and cooling and a bright, versatile loft contribute further to the evident quality of this vibrant house.
It’s in a cul-de-sac close to Williamstown Beach station, schools, the Botanic Gardens and the beach.
Esther Lauaki
