Hayberry House
Light floods through the double storey ceiling, pitched above the living area at Hayberry. The Victorian cottage’s previous renovation suffered from low ceilings and a southerly aspect, elements which have been reworked to bring northern light into the rear of the house.
“Our objective was to preserve the Victorian heritage of the home but at the same time replace a 1980’s addition to the Victorian cottage. We felt it was a daunting task to marry the two objectives together however Martin’s beautiful design reconciled the contrasting eras wonderfully. Martin took us through the approval process with council and worked closely and effectively with our builder ensuring the project was trouble free for us. We enjoyed working with Martin and Pip and are delighted with our “new” home.”
Patrizia and Rohan, Crows Nest
The upper level master bedroom is located centrally over the new living, dining and kitchen, visible as a box suspended over the space below. To the east and west the ceiling rises, ensuring daylight is available throughout the year.
Elements of the existing cottage have been reinterpreted in the new works, with symmetry, form and materials creating an interplay between new and old. The ridge line has been turned 90 degrees to provide the high point for additions not visible from the street, in keeping with the requirements of the heritage conservation area.
A studio has been added over the garage on the rear lane, and in the south-facing backyard yet more light has been drawn from the front of the house, bringing warmth to the courtyard and existing pool.
Builder Learmont Constructions
Interior Design Revel
Photographer Simon Whitbread