Grand Designs Australia Sourcebook — November 2017

13: DESIGN NORTHCOTE HOUSE
LOCATION NORTHCOTE, VICTORIA
Purchased pre-family, this old two-bedroom
Edwardian weatherboard home became a
juggling act as the number of inhabitants
expanded over the years. When four daughters
and the cat came along, the family decided a
major renovation was needed. Converting their
two-bedroom cottage into a two-storey four-
bedroom abode required the expertise of Sally
Timmins and David Whyte from Timmins+Whyte

architectural fi rm to give them the space they

needed. Perched on a long narrow block, the

design brief was to create specifi c zones that

off ered the best in both private and public

spaces. “The house had to have the ability to

create zones so the individual could fi nd space

for solitude and occasionally isolate the children’s

activities and sound from the adults,” says Sally.

“We were inspired by the feeling of holidaying in

a pitched tent in the bush.” Demolition opened

up the downstairs space to be reconfi gured. With

the fl oorspace extended, this area now consists

of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining

and living spaces, including a home offi ce. The

added second fl oor contains two bedrooms

and a bathroom. “Essentially a whole new house

was built at the back of the two front rooms and

entry hall,” says Sally.

Architectural Design Timmins+Whyte

(timminswhyte.com.au)

Builder Artezen Construction

Photography Peter Bennetts

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