Mosman 01
Mosman 01
Classic meets contemporary
It’s hard to believe that this magnificent 1800s Grand Victorian mansion in Mosman was once three messy sub-divided apartments. Our clients, were smitten from the very first time they saw it, mesmerised by its grandeur and decorative elements.
Our brief was to transform it into a house suitable for a growing family without sacrificing its historic beauty. The result is a forever home that blossoms with character, charm and contemporary convenience.
We took our design cues from traditional North American coastal architecture — a style our clients were enamoured with. The approach was to imbue the vast interiors with comfort and warmth by adding textural mouldings and new wainscoting.
We treated the existing period features tenderly, preserving the original leadlight windows and stone fireplaces, but reinvigorated the renovated spaces with luxurious materials and clustered pendants to fill the soaring 3m high ceilings.
While there’s a casual new side entrance for the family through the mud room and adjoining laundry, the reimagined foyer is a breathtaking welcome for visitors attending the homeowner’s regular parties and events.
The large sun-soaked kitchen with butler’s pantry and breakfast table is a family’s dream, with plenty of space for the family to come together in the heart of the home. Shaker-style joinery is complemented by smooth Calacatta stone.
We reconfigured the footprint of the ground floor to better support open plan living and the connection between the gorgeous kitchen and the spacious dining area with a handcrafted timber table and ‘tiled rug’ for easy clean-ups.
Setting the scene for impressive hosting, is a 5m custom table with seating for 14 and a bank of steel-framed doors which open onto the terrace for alfresco dining under the inky winter skies or glorious Sydney sunshine.
Upstairs we achieved calm tranquillity in the bedrooms with a palette of rich, moody tones. Whilst the bathrooms usher in a state of tranquillity.
Channelling the spirit of yesteryear, the result is a handsome home that celebrates the magic of a bygone era balanced with the ease of modern living.
INTERIOR DESIGN & STYLING TEAM
Design Director - Erica Georgis
EDITORIAL STYLING
Jamee Deaves
PHOTOGRAPHY
Simon Whitbread
