The house is built very close to thestreet and is of a substantial size – 5 50m2
on a 700 m2block. Marcello says the
advantage of being sited so close to
the street is that the rear garden is
generous, in this case accommodating a
pool, pool house and covered outdoor
entertaining area with barbecue (all
existing). Timber decking, sunloungers
and a striped beach umbrella add to the
laidback Californian ambience.
The pool had a beautiful shape whichlent itself to the desired Palm Springs
style, but the existing back garden was
“bushy and busy”. Landscape designer
Anthony Wyer of Wyer & Co overhauled
the space, producing a fabulous desert-
inspired garden featuring an array of cacti,
agaves and succulents. Mature palms
that once separated the house from the
pool were reused as accent plants around
the property.
Marcello is delighted with the way the
renovation has turned out – inside and
out. “This home is one of my proudest
achievements. It’s been a long road but
it’s very rewarding to sit here now and say
‘this looks great’.” >
Alwill Interiors,Surry Hills, NSW;
(02) 9699 5302 or alwill.com.au.
Wyer & Co,Potts Point, NSW;
(02) 9362 3333 or wyerandco.com.au.