Friday 30 November 2012

Another One!

Another Mid-Century home ear marked for development in Montmorency. When you look at the condition of the house inside - solid timber floors, ducted heating, fresh paintwork, modern kitchen - it makes me cringe that some people would send all of it to the scrapheap, to make money. This is not a sustainable future!
Montmorency House - Image Christou & Co.
What the house could be with a little 'vision' perhaps? (Instead of 3 ugly townhouses).
 


Wednesday 28 November 2012

A River Runs Through It

Sad to see this great home at 27 River Street Briar Hill advertised for land value only. It is on a large block but the house looks very solid and in good condition. Thanks Modernist Australia for bringing it to my attention.

Images Ray White Greensborough
 

Monday 26 November 2012

Watsonia Retro

Pull out your floral aprons kids - this is one for lovers of the 1950's! I was quite excited to see this untouched retro gem at 15 Papua Street Watsonia. Apparently one loving owner has 'preserved' this cute-as-a-button home in original condition. Most encouraging to see a Real Estate Agent that gets the retro appeal too!
Neat as a Pin.

Retro Love!
Images courtesy Ray White Greensborough

Friday 23 November 2012

Yes Bronte!

I was very excited to see the listing at 25 Bronte Street, Heidelberg last month as it was clear from the photos that this home had been put together by a lover of 'retro' and 'mid-century modernism'. Filled with brave colour and design that enhances the good 'bones' of the building, a fairly humble 50's weatherboard home has been elevated to a stand out property. Bravo owners!!
Fantastic Bold External Colour Scheme - Contemporary but also Enhances the existing Character of the Facade
Key Colour Red brought through to the living room.
and Kitchen - Lovely new plywood ceiling too!
Brave bathroom tiles! - Images courtesy Barry Plant Ivanhoe.



Thursday 22 November 2012

Not so Mellow Yellow

Regular readers will know that Yellow is one of my favourite colours. I found a series of great yellow kitchens back in January and recently I found another. Trawling the real estate pages as I tend to do, I couldn't help fall in love with this bright yellow kitchen at 57 Booyan Cresent, Greensborough. It's so cheerful! I hope the future new owners like it too.


Images courtesy Darren Jones Real Estate

Tuesday 20 November 2012

Rosebud in Spring

Boasting views to the Dandenongs and North facing family room at the rear this home at 26 Rosebud Avenue, Viewbank also has a fantastic original kitchen and bathroom!
Funky kitchen handles!
Original bathroom in great condition
Images courtesy Darren Jones Real Estate