3 Margate Street

Barwon Heads VIC 3227

-Named Barwon Heads House, the project was designed to embody a relaxed, coastal lifestyle
-Designed by Australian studio, Adam Kane Architects / Built by Technique Construction Group
-Prior to the renovation/extension, the neglected weatherboard cottage was known locally as "the dump"
-Existing heritage features are retained in the cottage; original lining board ceilings, period skirting & architraves
-The black faade of the rejuvenated cottage connects to a deliberately weathered, yet refined barn style extension
-Its transformation led it to win House of the Year 2021 (IDEA), shortlisted House Interior of the Year (DeZeen Awards 2022) and winner of an HIA regional housing award 2021
-Minimal palette of monochrome contrasts; black exteriors paired with a lighter extension
-Beneath steeply pitched black metal roofs, this play of contrasts continues to the interiors
-Upon entry, the light interior is carefully contrasted by Made By Storey charcoal floorboards
-Black Ventech lined corridor has concealed doorways into the rumpus, laundry & storage
-Journey through to arrive in the living room, where the gable opens up into the main space
-Hand-scratched Venetian plastering by Carlier & Co leaves a lasting impression
-Made by Storey ceiling cladding of the homes gable features custom-colour hand-stained American oak by Scanlan and Makers
-Natural light floods the space through 4.5mH large glass sliding doors, with clerestory windows drawing in light above the kitchen
-Designed for entertaining, the home maintains a strong connection between inside & out
-Full-height windows look out to the north garden, softly balanced by linen sheer curtains
-Large travertine island bench takes centre stage, transforming seamlessly from kitchen bench into the dining table
-Slabs of travertine marble used as countertops, coffee tables & a large dining table
-Escea fireplace to main living room provides peak heat & efficiency
-Refined kitchen features custom rangehood, Fisher & Paykel ovens, induction cooktop & Australian made Brodware tapware
-Mezzanine master bedroom with ensuite overlooks the living space below, wrapped in black Ventech cladding
-Three further bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom, featuring a wet room shower and Carlier & Co hand-built bath
-Eco-minded design celebrates northerly solar aspect & low energy consumption
-App-controlled hydronics & in-floor concrete slab heating
-Low E glass reflects heat while still allowing in maximum light
-Native garden design by Adam Kane Architects & Coastal Elements Landscaping
-Oversized single garaging with convenient internal access
-Fully concealed gas-plumbed BBQ with rangehood
- Large lockable storage space access from the garden

Owner Loves.
Prior to the renovation and extension, the neglected weatherboard cottage was known locally as "the dump". Our brief was to create a home that embodied the relaxed, coastal lifestyle of Barwon Heads, allowing for entertaining, and maintaining a strong connection between inside and outside, old and new. Its transformation is the result of a team that worked in close collaboration, and led to awards and acknowledgement for craftsmanship, interiors and build quality.

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