Summer Hill Semi, Heritage Conservation Area

What started off as the worst house in the best street has been transformed.

Well positioned in one of the best streets in the Inner West, this Federation Era semi-detached cottage needed to be repaired structurally, streamlined, and reimagined for its second century.

Years of poor additions, asbestos everywhere, concrete gardening, and a dizzying selection of some of the most challenging tiles from the 1970's had left the cottage feeling past its best. Beneath all of the 'improvements' was a depth of love that the previous owners had felt for the property. 

Located in a Heritage Conservation Area, the design needed a Development Application consent that was negotiated through Inner West Council.

Original finishes throughout the home had been compromised over time so we took the opportunity to explore the volumes and capitalise on them. The home now feels so much larger when in fact we have only added a handful of square meterage.

Utilising extensive integrated lighting, a minimalist palette of materials, and a streamlined internal planning arrangement, we have been able to help our clients to realise this comfortable, usable and stylish family home.