Corrong Caught

During my hiatus I was also contacted by Paul who was researching Merchant Builders Homes in the area. He brought this fantastic original example at 7 Corrong Court, Eltham to my attention and suggested I include it on the blog. Although its from the later part of the 20th Century it certainly holds true to the principles and elements that were breaking ground in the 50's & 60's, where as a lot of homes in the 80's were more interested in being 'mock' period in style.

Classic Merchant Builders style

Merchant Signatures - Exposed beams & bricks, timber lined ceilings, fireplace and lots of windows

All images courtesy Fletchers Real Estate

Buddy Franklin

So you think its getting harder to find an original 70's gem? This beauty at 114 Franklin Street Eltham might be just what you're looking for. For some reason the whole house reminds me of men's flannelette pajamas!!

Sunken Lounge with Awesome Orange Shag Carpet & Bar

So much happening!!

All images courtesy Fletchers - Eltham

 

Dood, Where's my House..? Part 2

I think I might need to jump in the car this weekend and check out a few houses - including this one at 8 Doodson Court, Eltham. Back in August last year I featured number 9, which I presume is next door (being a court). It has great features and a classic material palette but above all, it just seems to have a great 'feel' about it.

Kitchen LOVE!!

Great Slate Floors, Timber Lining Boards & Exposed Brickwork

Images courtesy Fletchers Real Estate

Wild Cherry

After a few bracingly cold and wet days over Easter, my attention is naturally drawn to this very cosy looking home at 1 Wild Cherry Drive, Eltham. This house is LARGE on a LARGE piece of land and very grown up with a master bedroom complete with full ensuite and walk in robe. It has formal dining and living areas (the good rooms!). My favourite feature is the fireplace, oh the fireplace! It even has one of those downpipe chain thingies that I like. Please leave me a comment if you know what those thingies are called!!

Kitchen could do with some work - I know a good designer!

(all images & plan courtesy Ray White Greensborough)

 

Shades of Grey

Potentially cool 70's house? - Check!

North facing living spaces and backyard? - Check!

Flat corner block in Eltham? - Check!

Real Estate Agent named Romeo? - Check!

1 Grey Street, Eltham checks all these boxes and more. Potential Plus!!

Images courtesy Barry Plant Eltham

Hickey House

Images courtesy 'The Age' archives

Winning a citation in the 1972 in the Victorian Architects Awards, as well as The Age award for Home of the Year in 1972 is Genser Shepherd & Associates 'Hickey House' for artist Dale Hickey, at 34 Warringah Crescent, Eltham. An entry in Kevin Borland's book 'Architecture from the Heart', states the project architect as Vasilios Tsesmelis - who, from my research, appears to still work at A. Genser & Associates in Punt Road.

To fully appreciate the unique layout and design of this home, you need to look at the building in plan form.

I haven't yet had a chance to check out this home but it's on my radar. Amazing timber lined interiors too - they are absolutely timeless and would suit any style of furniture. Not to mention, a studio filled with the history of one of Australia's premier artists. How inspiring!

Warm, rich, inviting interior

With the right furnishings and artworks, the all timber interior could really sing!

Amazing studio space! - All images courtesy Barry Plant Eltham

Alistair Knox 'Twins'

Two impressive properties are currently up for sale designed and built by the late, great Alistair Knox. While not strictly falling into the 'Mid-century Modern' category, the use of natural or 'raw' materials and response to site have a relationship to the principles of Modernist design. These two homes are so similar - each with overscale timbers, recycled brick floors, mudbrick walls and generously proportioned spaces. You can read more about Alistair Knox here.

19 Eucalyptus Road, Eltham

(All images courtesy Morrison Kleeman Real Estate)

8 Yarra Braes Road, Eltham

(All images courtesy Morrison Kleeman Real Estate)

New Beginning for Old Eltham Road?

121 Old Eltham Road, Lower Plenty.
A sharp new colour scheme outside and a quick make-over inside (and groovier furniture) would do wonders for this home and make it truly covetable.

(All images courtesy Barry Plant - Eltham)

Isn't the light filtering through that pergola just magic!?

Best and Fairdale

I have resorted to digging back through the archives this week and I just don't know how I missed this one!! It's a great house at 6 Fairdale Court, Eltham and it sold earlier this year.

Feature fireplace, timber lined ceiling & great windows.

Brave Kitchen!

LOVE the bathroom!!

(All images courtesy Morrison Kleeman)

Bible Belt

Seems to be a rush of homes with potential in Bible Street a the moment. The following home is at 98 Bible Street Eltham. Needs some work but the external stone cladding and internal timber lining has got huge potential!

(Images courtesy Morrison Kleeman RE)

Hello Yellow

39 Vincent Street, Macleod

Trawling through the Real Estate pages recently I have noticed a few original yellow kitchens in local homes for sale. Nice to see some 'pop' colour in mid century style kitchens!!

185 Progress Road, Eltham

4/193 Main Road, Lower Plenty

Sibbel shepherd

New owner required for original late 60's house at 59 Porter Street Eltham. The timber joinery handles in the kitchen are a trademark of Sibbel Builders who built many homes in the Eltham area throughout the 50's, 60's & 70's.

Sibbel Builders have been mentioned on Banyule Modern before here and here.

(All images courtesy Fletchers Real Estate)

On the Bible I Do Swear...

I spied this classic weatherboard house at 31 Bible Street Eltham for sale through Coventry & Co over the weekend. I just love how naturally light the interior looks. I'm also a sucker for skillion roofs so that might explain the attraction to it. You could really add to the external appearance of the house with a new external colour scheme and perhaps even modifying the rumpus room at the rear with a deck to emphasise the 60's roofline.

Sweet front entrance - complete with hoop chair

Sweet kitchen!

Natural Light! - All images courtesy Coventry & Co.