Bradleys Head Road

Winner

Landscape Design

BRADLEYS HEAD ROAD

Designer: Neche Page

Practice: LivingLot Web: livinglot.com.au

DESIGN

Our clients were looking to turn their two-story brick semi into a calm and inviting home to host family and friends. Located in Mosman’s Bradleys Head Heritage Conservation Area, their property was built in the 1980s and lacked the charm of the neighbouring Federation homes.

Central to the brief was improving the indoor-outdoor connection through a reconfigured kitchen and dining space and a backyard transformation. The overall style direction incorporated a refined monochromatic palette and traditional design elements with a modern edge.

The kitchen was extended to the east to align with the existing dining room wall. It now features a generous island and elegant cabinetry. A row of glazed timber folding doors increase natural light and allow a seamless flow from indoors to out.

Limestone paving runs through the newly levelled backyard, contained by a black engineered bamboo boundary fence. The addition of glazed pool fencing ensures uninterrupted water views of the refurbished pool. An expansive motorised retractable awning provides shelter from the elements, allowing yearround entertaining.

Custom glazed doors and millwork throughout the home lend a traditional feel, and bespoke joinery defines the living and dining areas.

The laundry, powder-room and bathrooms were renovated, and new operable skylights added upstairs harness natural light and passive cooling.

The front facade is newly defined with a verandah balustrade, limestone paving and a crisp, high-contrast colour scheme.

The updated home feels welcoming, elegant and spacious, with an easy flow from the front gate to the back fence.