A Reimagined Californian Bungalow By Nick Bell Architects, North-Facing Garden, Dual Street Frontage
The creative reimagining of this double-fronted Californian bungalow retains the picture-perfect frontage of the original home while creating a luxurious beach house that celebrates light, life and family living. A collaboration between Nick Bell Architects and PMD Build with interiors by Kate Bell Design, the four-bedroom home's split level layout reveals a clever manipulation of space creating three distinct living zones and a statement kitchen opening to a sunny and private north-facing garden. The original front of the home retains its heritage character with beautiful ornate ceilings and a gorgeous bay window while the social areas embrace the outdoors with a cantilevered dining room featuring glazed walls that bring in the light and connect seamlessly to the garden. A folded zinc roof with teak cladding creates a juxtaposition between the old and the new creating a dynamic contemporary addition to a beachside classic that brings a happy upbeat vibe. On a sunny corner block with garaging via Carter Street, this tightly held pocket of Bronte is renowned for its neighbourhood spirit and is just 500m to Bronte Public School and a pleasant walk through the gully to the sand, surf and beach action.
* 12m frontage with dual street access * Wide herringbone-tiled front verandah * Spotted Gum floors, ornate ceilings * 4 double bedrooms with built-ins * Main with an ensuite and walk-in robe * Inviting lounge with a bay window seat * Jetmaster wood-burning fireplace * Corian kitchen with breakfast island * Splashes of vivid Jade White marble * Two Miele ovens, one combi-steam * Liebherr fridge/freezer (side by side), Siemens dishwasher, Siemens induction cooktop * Sun-filled living, polished concrete floors * Glass-framed dining with 3.4m ceilings * North facing garden with a beach shower * Raised entertainer's deck, ocean breezes * Upper level rumpus room/media retreat * 3 stylish bathrooms, main with a bath * Ducted zoned heating/cooling throughout * Laundry/utilities room, drying courtyard * Lock-up garage accessed via Carter Street * Walk through Bronte Gully to the beach * 550m to the buzz of Charing Cross village
