Inspired makeover creates something special

A harmonious architect designed makeover elevates this clinker brick abode into a luminous and outstanding four bedroom, two bathroom family base. Magazine featured, the impeccable home melds original interwar character with a stunning addition from Olaver Architecture, guided by Passivhaus principles.<br/>With two living spaces and four bedrooms, there's enough space here for bustling, busy contemporary family life. Highlighting a lounge room, gourmet kitchen/dining/family and bluestone paved entertaining area, poised under a pergola, the house is nestled among landscaped gardens. With generous slabs of Carrara marble, Bosch appliances, two dishwashers, integrated fridge/freezer and extensive storage, the kitchen calls to cooks. A window seat bathes in northerly sun, while glass doors lead to both the northerly garden and westerly entertaining area, with a fireplace, planter boxes and backdrop of fruit trees. Bathrooms include an ensuite and terrazzo adorned family bathroom, bedrooms are a healthy size and the main includes a full wall of built-in robes.<br/>Further features include high performance double glazing, integrated Daikin split system, a 7500 litre underground water tank, 3.5kw solar array, hydronic heating and a mechanical heat recovery ventilation system to the extension.<br/>Nestled in the heart of South West Preston, this house is a stones throw from the Miller St. shopping strip (with cafes, restaurants, post office, dry cleaning, IGA, etc.) and 5 minutes walk to Bell Primary.