At the end of one of Brunswick’s most admired cul-de-sacs, just footsteps from Brunswick Park and wrapped by the green expanses of Clifton and Gilpin Parks, this architecturally reimagined Edwardian offers something increasingly rare: genuine calm, sustainability and deeply intelligent design, all within minutes of the CBD. Behind its classic facade of sash windows, batten ceilings and original leadlight detail, the home has been extensively redesigned by Form Architecture Furniture (Polly Bastow and Tony Stuart, as featured in The Design Files). The brief was ambitious yet precise: retain the grace of the Edwardian era while creating a light-filled, flexible and future-ready family environment.
The result is seamless and assured.
The front lounge room welcomes with heritage proportions and warmth, flowing through to a central entertainer’s kitchen defined by long stainless-steel benches and strong architectural lines. From here, the space opens into the expansive living zone and out to a generous deck, framed by a beautifully composed garden. The home is deliberately adaptable — open it fully for gatherings and long-table dinners, or close sections off for privacy, quiet retreat or working from home. It responds to the rhythm of daily life rather than dictating it.
Four bedrooms and two beautifully appointed bathrooms occupy the southern wing, where louvred windows and a cutaway bamboo courtyard invite air and softness throughout. The fourth bedroom currently functions as a parent’s retreat, with bifold windows and custom cabinetry enhancing its connection to light and landscape. Bespoke joinery is integrated throughout, including built-in robes, a walk-in robe and substantial roof storage. Polished hardwood floors anchor the home with warmth and durability.
This is not simply a renovation; it is a highly considered sustainable rebuild. During its transformation, the home was elevated and reengineered, with all services thoughtfully suspended beneath, now delivering a 6-star energy rating and long-term efficiency by design. Argon-filled double-glazed Low-E glass, solar hot water, hydronic heating, split-system air conditioning and water tanks servicing toilets and garden underpin its environmental performance. A purpose-built architect-designed solar drying shed has rendered a tumble dryer unnecessary. Eco and recycled materials further reinforce the commitment to responsible living. The established gardens, designed by Patrick Hennessy Landscaping, are crafted to mirror the seasons — low maintenance yet richly atmospheric. Year-round colour, a firepit gathering zone, layered planting and private sitting areas create outdoor spaces designed to be genuinely lived in.
And then there is the setting.
This tightly held pocket is defined by community, long-term residents and newer arrivals sharing produce from gardens and impromptu conversations on front decks. Sporting fields sit within walking distance. Sydney Road trams, Brunswick Station trains and bus routes are all close by, alongside schools, cinemas, live music venues, galleries, microbreweries and Brunswick’s renowned dining scene. From almost every window, there are trees and sky. It feels like living in the country, yet entirely embedded in Brunswick’s cultural heart.
- End of a cul-de-sac embedded in parkland, with sport and transport all on the doorstep.
- All-day light, generous spaces, beautiful, comfortable and easy living.
- Genuinely flexible — opens up for entertaining and closes off for privacy or work.
- Custom cabinetry and great storage throughout.
- Potential for off-street parking from the front of the home (STCA)
