36 St James Road, Bondi Junction NSW 2022

The creative transformation of an early Victorian cottage strikes a perfect chord between historic charm and sustainable contemporary design in a leafy parkside enclave on the edge of Bondi Junction's retail hub. Recreated by Anderson Architecture to harness northerly sunshine and maximise space and airflow, the two-storey home is set opposite child-friendly St James Reserve with leafy vistas from the upper level giving it an urban treehouse feel. Recycled timber and brickwork adds warmth and texture to the interiors while innovative storage solutions and breakout spaces create a home that's incredibly liveable while treading lightly on the environment.

Reinvented treasure c1895, Flemish Renaissance style frontage
3 large bedrooms with built-ins and 2 contemporary bathrooms
Light-filled living room, internal breezeway and floating staircase
Bright Caesarstone gas kitchen, sun-drenched living and dining
Custom linen-covered day beds, exposed beams, louvre windows
Imported French window and bathroom hardware
Private jasmine-framed courtyard garden, hot-water outdoor shower
BBQ fitting on town gas, large attic and integrated storage
Natural materials and finishes, non-toxic interior paint
Original pine floorboards downstairs, blackbutt floors upstairs and window joinery throughout
Blackbutt built-in joinery in living spaces and master bedroom
French windows with views over the park
Foxtel cabled in living room and master bedroom
DA approval for Bi-Fold doors on kitchen north wall
Woollahra Public School catchment, footsteps to Centennial Park
Featured in Green Magazine 2012 and SMH Domain Front Cover May 2012