This much-loved Richmond house is in the marketplace for less than the second time in 80 years.
Initially in-built 1888 as a tin store, the double-fronted Victorian residence has been fastidiously reimagined by present homeowners Bree Johnson and Steve Rowley into a contemporary Australian masterpiece — with out shedding its wealthy heritage attraction.
Bree, co-founder of Frank Physique and managing associate at Willow & Blake, and Steve, CEO of Frank Physique, first fell in love with the property’s vine-covered facade.
‘It’s an iconic Richmond home,’ says Bree. ‘I used to drive previous and generally park exterior. So when it popped up on the market, I jumped immediately.’
After securing the house in 2016, the couple spent two years planning their dream renovation with Due to this fact Studio and Loc Construct.
The outcomes are spectacular. The unique facade stays intact, whereas the rear extension affords a hanging distinction — an ethereal, modern house designed for household residing.
‘We principally rebuilt all the things previous the facade,’ Bree explains.
The interiors are a thought-about mix of heritage and modernity, that includes sand-coloured Petersen Roman bricks, Venetian plaster beeswax partitions, and off-form concrete ceilings. Pure supplies had been paramount, creating a house that feels each luxurious and timeless.
Gentle is a standout function, flooding the house by way of fastidiously positioned home windows and skylights. Bree notably loves the bespoke mild fittings, which add heat and texture to the clear architectural traces.
Past aesthetics, this house is an city sanctuary.
‘Richmond is energetic and bustling, however you drive into the rear storage and enter a quiet, inexperienced world’ Bree says. The leafy courtyard has performed host to numerous lengthy lunches, whereas the upstairs deck is a favorite retreat for quiet evenings.
The situation is unbeatable, with a few of Melbourne’s finest eating places, cafes, and parks only a brief stroll away.
‘This pocket of Richmond could be very community-driven. I stroll all over the place and say hi there to a few folks on my technique to drop the youngsters off at kinder’ Bree shares.
After practically a decade within the house, Bree and Steve’s rising household has led them to an thrilling new undertaking, making this a uncommon alternative for a brand new proprietor to step into a house that seamlessly blends historical past, trendy design, and way of life.
This actually particular residence gained’t keep in the marketplace for lengthy.
167 Brighton Road, Richmond is listed with David Sciola from Jellis Craig. Expressions of curiosity shut Tuesday 25 March at 12pm.
