STREET SMART

A far cry from its derelict beginnings, this Sydney house has been transformed into a dazzling, surprisingly spacious family home.

- Stephen Crafti

EXTERIOR The front door, painted Dulux Cressida, acts as a cheery punctuation point. The home’s facade had endured many unfavourable alterations and was hidden behind an imposing brick fence when current owner Mat Wilk bought it.

REAR GARDEN Improving the garden’s connection to the home was a top priority. “This aspect is south-facing, so we planted densely with shade-loving gingers and hardy tractor seat plant,” says owner-builder Mat Wilk. Landscaping by Bates Landscape. The trees growing on both left and right are water gums (Tristaniopsis laurina ‘Luscious’). The brickwork is painted Dulux Calfskin Quarter.

KITCHEN/DINING Coco pendant lights by Coco Flip, Cult Design. Natadora Coco dining table and Arnold chairs, Globe West. Artwork by Misha del Val. Koggs kitchen stools, Freedom. Oak-veneer kitchen cabinetry made by Dacora. Dekton Sirius benchtops, Cosentino Australia. STAIRWELL Opposite, top left and bottom right Eterno ‘Freado’ engineered-oak floorboards, Tongue N Groove Flooring. The mesh balustrade was custom fabricated for Ballast Point. EXTERIOR Lysaght Enseam in Basalt clads the rear extension while the existing brickwork is painted a custom colour.