Dazzled By Bold Strokes

Newcastle Herald

Wednesday November 8, 2006

Alysson Watson

PROFESSIONALLY renovated by a builder, this circa-1930s bungalow has gone from strength to strength.

Extended by previous owners, it has now been reconfigured to better use its aspect, and given a total makeover.

Painted in greens and rust reds to complement a leafy aspect and terracotta-tiled roof, the house looks fresh and inviting with a large jacaranda in the front yard. From the front foyer, the layout is typical of the era, but the room usage is not.

Rooms that would have been the lounge and dining have become bedrooms, and all living has been moved to the north-facing rear.

The owners have partially opened up two front rooms for their master bedroom, with walk-through robe and large ensuite.

Painted in cardinal red with white trims and white cedar venetians, the room has the original tallowwood floors underfoot.

In the ensuite, the owners insisted on horizontal laying of the large rectangular tiles, to mirror the horizontal lines of the house, and it looks spectacular.

Space has been reconfigured on either side of the central hallway to give the children their own walk-in robes, a computer bay and a rumpus room, which doubles as a guest bedroom.

The main bathroom has delightful tobacco marble-look tiles, and the separate toilet, with the same tiles, has a night light.

Constructed of brilliant blue cobalt polyurethane and timber benchtops jarrah-stained pine with a gloss finish the kitchen is a dazzling feature of a home belonging to people unafraid of colour.

The red used in the master suite has also been used in the adjoining family room and sunken dining room, both opening to a covered outdoor dining area.

There is still some yard next to the double garage, half of which has been turned into a home office.

The garage has lock-up parking for one car, and three more can be parked under a skillion carport.

The house has a split-system air-conditioner in the living area, ceiling fans in bedrooms, video intercom and security system.

HAMILTON

$659,950

Address: 125 Lawson Street.

House: Weatherboard, brick and tile on 486 square metres.

Inspect: By appointment.

Agent: Mark Davies, Century 21 Five-Star Properties, 4928 7400 or 0402 655 433.

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