MASTERPIECE 2025: Renovation/Extension $1 million to $2.5 million

Renovation/Extension $1 Million to $2.5 Million

Creative Contractors

This standout renovation by Creative Contractors is an excellent example of how to upgrade an older home while maintaining its original charm and outlook. The new design is classic and timeless, incorporating solar elements and extending the home across the block. Design and aesthetic value were high priorities, with judges commenting on the high level of finish and workmanship. Internally, the new aesthetic is bright and modern, balanced with extensive ornate moulding, feature lighting, special wall finishes and traditional-style decorative elements. Use of colonial-style bars on the windows is a nod to the original aesthetic of the home. Many of the home’s notable features were hand-made on site, including the front doors and entryway, barn doors, lounge room fireplace and front stair balustrades. The ensuite bathroom is a standout, with its round bath with fluted detail that offers a stunning outlook over the suburb and hills. Sustainability was also a priority, with over 10,000 of the home’s original bricks reused in the new build. Overall, the builder has succeeded in creating a unique and functional home built to last generations.