Respecting the street’s heritage, the charming gabled façade was retained. But beneath, behind and above, the four-bedroom residence is confidently contemporary. Chiselled out of sandstone, the subterranean strata has a garage, cellar, rumpus and laundry. While the mid-level hosts the bay-windowed master suite and expansive living areas oriented north toward a Jamie Durie-designed rear courtyard.

Kids' jack and jill ensuite bathroom featuring a custom vanity in Dulux Spanish Olive and Kado Neue Arch mirror shaving cabinets. Bar Sage Green feature tiles