Australian House & Garden

HELLO, SUNSHINE

“THE SKYLIGHT GIVES US BLUE-SKY VIEWS ON SUNNY DAYS AS WELL AS MOONLIGHT FOR LOVELY AMBIENCE AT NIGHT.” Owners

From the street, this 1920s cottage in Sydney’s east presents as modest and rather compact. At the rear, however, there is a contemporary extension that dovetails with the original home to create a capacious, light-drenched living zone. It’s a wonderful surprise and a perfect example of two worlds happily merging.

The owners bought the property

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