Not many people would fix up the garden before tackling a renovation on the house but for this Perth couple, the outside-in approach worked a treat. They and their three children had been living in Margaret River, where they owned a luxury boutique resort, Losari Retreat. Planning to move back to Perth for the children’s senior school years, they bought a circa-1915 property in a coastal suburb of the state capital.
The owners rented the house out while planning their next move. In 2016, they were ready to renovate, beginning with the gardens. The existing heritage-style landscaping was refreshed with a simpler aesthetic, using plenty of grey-leafed plants such as olive trees and succulents. A pool, carport, new walkways and boundary walls completed the exterior makeover.
Next, the owners turned their attention to the house. They wished to create a contemporary home for their family without interfering with the property’s heritage charm. “It had good bones and was in good condition structurally but the appearance was very dated,” says the owner.
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Megan Morton's - RURAL IDYLL
The stylist and author reveals the secrets to her decorating journey with Mimosa Moon, her home in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
RURAL RETREAT
A Colonial-look 1970s property on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria is gently renovated with an English-country aesthetic in mind.
Michael Reid OAM
The renowned art dealer and entrepreneur, who runs a congregation of creative businesses across the globe, shares the moments and muses that have shaped his extensive career.
MASTER peace
Gallery owner Michael Reid has created his own living paradise, a rambling garden he keenly shares with fellow art lovers who visit the Murrurundi, NSW, gallery location.
GARDENS of the world
Up close and personal with the most memorable gardens in Morocco and Spain.
INTO the wild
Three words inspired the rework of this Kangaroo Valley, NSW, home among the gum trees: embracing, vibrant and Animalia.
COUNTRY kitchen.
Flavourful and warming dishes from The Cordony Kitchen with seasonal vegetables as the stars of the show.
HOLIDAY at home
Missing the Indonesian villa they enjoyed on a recent holiday the owners decided to recreate their own retreat at home.
STATEMENT piece
For a holiday home that embodies the coastal beauty of Bermagui, NSW, minimalist bricks were the natural choice, inside and out.
EFFORTLESS charm
With a discrete street frontage, this home fulfils the brief to keep its visual impact on the lush surrounds to a minimum.
