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Kew home featured on Grand Designs Australia hits market

News.com.au

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Kew home featured on Grand Designs Australia hits market

Deco House reimagines the art deco charm in contemporary fashion in a highly sought-after pocket of Kew. The unique vision of the vendors was brought to life by Mihaly Slocombe Architects and Basis Builders. 'Warwick, our architect, was very important throughout this process. He helped us translate our vision to paper and ultimately to something tangible,' the vendors say. 'The design encapsulates the clean/minimalist design of Scandi, brick exposure without the render to hide it, and the curves to really tie it all together.' A finalist in Grand Designs Australia and featured in many publications, the home showcases curved design elements throughout, including curved marine ply ceilings, the statement kitchen island bench, and external features on the undercover pergola. 'Our favourite feature would be the curved features throughout the house, both externally and internally, it really highlights the attention to detail that went into the build,' the vendors say. Exposed brickwork, rich timber floors, bespoke marble benchtops, and polished concrete floors, along with high ceilings and open plan living, seamlessly blend with the art deco design to create the distinctive style at the core of the vendor's vision. 'The high ceiling and openness of the dining/kitchen area is a really warm and inviting place to hang out as a family,' the vendors say. 'The consistency and colour palette afforded by the timber finishing adds to the calmness of the house.' The vendors, who bought the original property eight years ago before renovating it to its current state, say many memories have been made throughout their time at the home. 'The house has been with us through some great and not-so-great memories,' they say. 'Where we hunkered down for Covid, but it is also where our son grew up. Watching him learn to crawl, then walk up the stairs, are all core memories.' Some of their other favourite features of the property include the deck and the east-facing rear garden. 'During spring and summer months, all the flora is in full bloom, and it's the ultimate compliment to the house,' they say. The location, on a quiet and friendly street metres to public transport, elite schools, Kew Junction and Victoria Park also proved advantageous. 'It is close to all the great schools, great transport options and amenities close by,' the vendors say. 'Boroondara Council has made some significant investments since we initially moved in, major capital improvements across Kellett Reserve, Victoria Park, Kew Recreation centre, and new cafes, such as Arthur's Milk Bar, have meant great access to amenities.'

SBS Australia

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SBS Australia