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The decoration is relatively simple but executed expertly. Extensive use of full height vertical shiplap timber gives texture to the walls, and the soft oak natural timber flooring adds warmth. The garden was already very mature, with an abundance of fruit trees including plums, apples, apricots, figs, peaches, pears, grapefruits, and lemons, plus many, many varieties of plants and shrubs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin mentions they have now planted new lawns front and back, but “ultimately we’ll wait for a season or two to see what’s there and then decide what to retain and what to replace.”<\/p>\n
Kevin thought the would retain most of the exterior weatherboards and possibly some of the interior walls. Still, when the structure was exposed, it became apparent that they’d need to replace virtually everything.<\/p>\n
“On reflection, we probably should have demolished the original structure and rebuilt from scratch! In the end, we replaced the roof, all of the internal walls and linings, the windows, and virtually all of the exterior weatherboards.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
They also removed the original small deck and replaced it with a much larger deck.<\/p>\n
On top of this the house required some open-heart surgery.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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“The house was rewired; the original water pipes were completely replaced; gas hot water was installed; the original earthenware stormwater and sewer pipes were replaced; a ducted air-conditioning system was installed, and the house was fully insulated above code requirements. We did retain the original soffits, though!”<\/p>\n
Working with DJ Hewitt and the team gave Kevin and Debbie confidence in undertaking this ambitious remodel. Kevin notes that Daryl and the team understand good quality and make really good suggestions and recommendations that enhanced the final result – like “installing recessed showers and retaining the original soffits, which weren’t part of the original plan”.<\/p>\n
“Everything was open book, with full and complete transparency. The team on site was also excellent; no-nonsense builders that know their trade and a can-do attitude to anything and everything that presented itself to them. The end result has been excellent and their post-build care has been exemplary.”<\/p>\n
Living here is everything we knew it would be; comfortable, warm and homely. We never tire of the views of the garden which is continually surprising us. We love the neighbourhood; very friendly without being over the top, and the myriad of walks and cafes in the surrounding area are fantastic.”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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Words<\/strong> by Joshua Brosnaham, Photography<\/strong> by Mick Stevenson for Avenues Magazine<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n
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