9 Randolph Street

Hawthorn VIC 3122

An architectural triumph of remarkable ambition set behind a quietly understated and classic Victorian faade, this award-nominated* three bedroom, single level, family residence has been born of an inspired collaboration between its owner-architect and its owner-garden designer. Curated with a rare attention to detail that boldly synthesises a state-of-the-art design ethic with its original romance, the home masterfully utilises natural materials to retain a sense of intimacy while also creating a celebration of light and space. All in an esteemed setting near St James Park, Smart Street Reserve and the banks of the Yarra River.

Grandly elevated, the home opens to reveal in excess of three metre ceilings and fine detail of its era before unfolding into an unashamedly modern, light and airy open-plan rear where the homes original brickwork and aged masonry are tastefully complemented by slab-heated polished concrete flooring, travertine kitchen benches and American Oak wall panelling. Anchored by a superb V-Zug-equipped kitchen with an integrated Liebherr refrigerator, the open-plan proudly reveals the renovations architectural pedigree with a built-in bar, a powder room, a laundry and even a study nook all brilliantly concealed to retain its cool clean lines.

Full height and double-glazed Victorian Ash sliding doors ensures that the open-plan can breathe with the seasons while inviting guests to step outdoors to the sundrenched joy of a northwest facing deck. Completed with built-in bench seating and a motorised awning, the deck reveals a bold entertainers spirit while overlooking carefully curated gardens that mature in harmony with the weathering of the homes natural materials.