Panorama Baby!

Front facade - clad in Shingles (?)

I'm more than a little intrigued by this property at 9 The Panorama Eaglemont. Not much info online but it looks like its got some great 70's joinery in it!

Louvered internal doors and groovy open shelving divider

Timber paneling on kitchen wall - and LOVE the aluminium lights

Bathroom pic looks like it was taken in the 70's! All images courtesy Century 21 Real Estate

Mid Century Mount Eagle

I'm a bit slow getting this property on the blog. 30 Mount Eagle Road, Eaglemont actually went to auction on the weekend so sorry to any readers who rely on this blog when looking for their next home (as if!). I guess I haven't been as enthused about this one as you might think.  Although Frederick Romberg was a key architect of the Melbourne scene in the 50's & 60's, I think this home pre-dates a lot of the great design work he did (the home is c1941).  Nevertheless, the windows are gorgeous, as are the stone work chimneys and the current residents have it looking uber stylish with their mix of classic & mid-century furniture and impressive collection of artworks.

1940's pre-Modernist exterior

Window wall of envy

Devine stone fireplace in bedroom

More stone & furniture goodness

Lovely pendant light in background - possibly Mark Douglass?

Very Deco influenced balustrade to stairs

All images courtesy Miles Real Estate

 

Eaglemont Nest

Another local home on a huge allotment of 1385m2 has just sold at 28 Brooke Street, Eaglemont. The listing mentions that the home was architect designed in the 50's but I'm not sure who the architect was. It has a 'T'-shaped floor plan with an unusually large footprint for the 50's.

Images courtesy Jellis Craig Ivanhoe

 

Caerleon Castle

Caerleon is a town in south east Wales - the site of an ancient Roman fortress, a supposed seat of King Arthur's court. No sign of ancient ruins here, but I have dug this c1962 Mid-Century beauty out of the archives for today - it sold in December 2009. It's tucked away at 4 Caerleon Court, Eaglemont and is almost fit for a king!

Strong architectural lines and windows designed to follow the sun

Open living / dining space with amazing timber lined ceiling that extends to the external eaves.

Indoor outdoor living 1962 style!

Original timber kitchen with servery through to dining room (and space to host the knights at the round table!)

First floor study with view to the court

All images courtesy Jellis Craig Ivanhoe

Rare Banksia

Just before Christmas MR and I went to check out 93 Banksia Street, Eaglemont. I've long admired this 'pair' of cream brick houses perched high on the hill overlooking Heidelberg and Rosanna and wondered about their occupants. 

(Image from Google Street view)

Recently the house on the right hand side (95 Banksia St) has been extensively renovated, clad and painted. It seems like the owners have an appreciation of the Mid-Century era and the renovation is sympathetic to the original facade although I have no idea what style they have continued with inside.


93 Banksia Street was like a time capsule inside - as the photos clearly show! I have gone a bit nuts with the photos but I just couldn't resist!

The sitting room off the front entry

Sitting Room

Dining area in sitting room

Kitchen originale

First floor Master Bedroom/Study with access to terrace (Northern orientation)

(Reminds me of staying at my Grandmother's house as a child - minus the killer view!)

Original bathroom (one of several)

First floor terrace - and view through to Master Bedroom/Study. The green glass panels obscure joinery behind.

Apparently the original European owners emigrated to Australia by boat in the 50's. En-route, they met another couple who they became firm friends with. After getting  settled in Australia, they bought adjoining blocks of land in Eaglemont and built matching houses. I think they lived the rest of their days as friends and neighbours. 
Wow - if those walls could talk!

(All images courtesy Miles Real Estate)

 

Eagles Nest

5 Eagle Court, Eaglemont has classic appeal from the outside but inside is a strange hybrid of 60's & 70's design. I think the best feature of this home is the sensational picture window in the living room. It is for sale through Miles Real Estate.

Fabulous Picture Window

Library / Studio

(all images courtesy Miles Real Estate)