GOLDEN glory

A sensitive renovation took the beautiful bones of this heritage home and infused them with timeless style

- STORY BRITTANY SMITH | STYLING NONCI NYONI | PHOTOGRAPHY ALANA LANDSBERRY

Investigative impulse Decorating and designing go hand-in-hand when moving into a newly purchased home. However, for this homeowner, detective work was also at the top of the to-do list. "I was determined to find out what the story was with this house," she says of the Georgian-style build in Sydney's Upper North Shore. Along with her husband, she collected the keys in April 2021 and was immediately captivated by its rich history, dating back to 1938. Named 'Kepdowrie' for the first owner's Scottish ancestry, the home was originally designed by renowned architect Leith McCredie and received a sensitive renovation from this homeowner.

Who lives here? The director of Sapphire Designs and Interiors, her tech executive husband, their two teenage children and the family's Cavoodle, Molly.

What do you love most about historical homes? Homeowner: “There’s always a story within the walls. It feels solid, homely and warm.”