36 Reigate Rd, Highton, is on the market for $2.6m to $2.8m.
A love affair with the history of a 1920s Highton bungalow spurred a meticulous renovation that’s elevated the former farmhouse into a luxurious family home. Hefty sandstone walls, originally part of the Montpellier Hotel, 100-year-old timbers and artfully exposed old Geelong bricks are among original fabrics celebrated at 36 Reigate Rd . The four-bedroom home blends heritage and contemporary style, with a sympathetic rear extension added in 2019 the final piece in the transformation.
RELATED: Block returns outstrip new lot releases as demand slumps Californian bungalow snapped up after auction Part-finished Newtown renovation passed in The vendors, who own LK Interiors, drew on their decades of experience for the restoration project at their home of 18 years. “It is very much a romantic home and it is a love story for us,” she said. “We have loved every part of this journey, restoring this 1920s home.
” They set out to create a high-end residential finish, from the solid oak and burnished concrete floors, to granite benchtops, custom hand blown glass lighting, solid brass hardware and an impressive collection of textiles. The 1920s bungalow was built with sandstone reclaimed from the Montpellier Hotel after it was damaged by a tornado in 1926, according to heritage records. Timber-lined cathedral ceilings feature in the main living zone.
The new north-facing rear pavilion is designed around a showstopping .
