Posted: 00:46, July 3, 2022 | Updated: 00:46, July 3, 2022
Advertising Behind an elegant but unobtrusive facade on a suburban street lined with Victorian houses, a lovely family home awaits inside with a sophisticated design that’s up for a top gong later this month. Located in the heart of the city and in the highly sought-after suburb of Fitzroy, Melbourne, the stunning home has been shortlisted in the prestigious Houses Awards 2022 in two categories and it’s no wonder why. Designed by Melbourne firm Auhaus Architecture, Fitzroy House is a contemporary take on the original heritage house that pays homage to its historic properties while incorporating modern elements and style. Behind the doors of a restored Victorian facade is an incredibly sophisticated family home with a stunning design that has been shortlisted for a major national design award Located in the heart of the city and in the highly sought-after suburb of Fitzroy, Melbourne, the stunning home has been shortlisted in the prestigious Houses Awards 2022 in two categories and it’s no wonder why Designed by Melbourne firm Auhaus Architecture, the Fitzroy house is a contemporary take on the original heritage house that pays homage to its historic properties while incorporating modern elements and style The unique exterior doesn’t suggest the house is two stories high, and features striking deep green tiles, curved details, an archway, a lush garden and white birch trees. Inside, elegant herringbone wood flooring travels from the entry hall to the family room lit with natural light through the window walls lining the entire north side of the home. The uber-luxe communal space was designed as the perfect space for the family of five who live there to spend time together with a single layout that blends in with the lush outdoor space and garden. The uber-luxe communal space was designed as the perfect space for the family of five who live there to spend time together with a single layout that blends in with the lush outdoor space and garden Elegant herringbone wood flooring travels from the entry hall to the family room lit with natural light through the window walls lining the entire north side of the home Gray marble oozes opulence in the kitchen and covers the counters and walls, and the dining area is almost completely enclosed by windows to keep warm in the cooler months. The living room next to the kitchen has custom-made smooth gray cabinets and a cozy fireplace against the white painted brick wall. Outside, Fitroy Homes looks imposing as a two-story brick facade with an arched detail towering over the thriving garden filled with luscious and leafy plants. Creeping vines climb the walls and there are a number of outdoor dining and seating areas, as well as a sparkling swimming pool. Each of the home’s five bedrooms is a lesson in luxury, with one having its own private courtyard, and the bathroom is finished in natural gray stone and lit by a skylight above the shower. Each of the home’s five bedrooms is a lesson in luxury, with one having its own private courtyard and outside there are a range of outdoor dining and living areas as well as a sparkling swimming pool According to Auhaus Architecture, the owners were specific with the type of home they wanted and it was “challenging” to fit all the desired “functional” features without intruding on the exterior and compromising the outdoor space. According to Auhaus Architecture, the owners were specific with the type of house they wanted on the double block and were “challenged” to fit all the desired “functional” features without intruding on the exterior and undermining the outdoor space. “The home allows a busy family of five to spend time together indoors or outdoors, while providing space to relax, work or play, in separate parts of the garden or private interior spaces,” the comments state. “From the street, the house is in proportion to its immediate neighbours, the upper level hidden behind the tall single-bay street frontage.” The winner of the 2022 Houses Awards will be announced on 29 July – to see the shortlisted house, click here.
