Whitmore Gardens

In this four-bedroom home, an industrial body of materials is softened by convivial living spaces and expansive channels of light. Plus, a private garden with a swimming pool.

Outside, an unassuming whitewashed brick façade sits quietly amongst the rows of suburban homes. Inside, this four-bedroom home has been boldly reworked with a tactile material palette and expertly crafted light channels. Behind the front door – with a stained-glass window that affectionately harks to the home’s Victorian heritage – a sweeping open-plan layout impresses at once. Exposed timber floors lead into a living area, bathed in sunlight through a bay window. It’s a relaxed scene with stylish furnishings: a grey L-shaped sofa and television sat on a floating marble stand.

The eye is drawn to a wall of dark-stained wood panelling that stretches into the kitchen, dining room and garden beyond. Its deep grooves create a corrugated effect which, combined with charcoal brick floors and stainless steel kitchen surfaces, add industrial flair to the setting. Two teal armchairs offer a pop of colour, positioned next to a cosy log burner. It’s an environment tailor-made for entertaining, with chef-grade appliances, a range oven and dining table that seats 10. Reams of natural light pour in through two expansive skylights, with synergy to the garden afforded through full-height glazing. A patio is complete with outdoor seating, while a glass balustrade and climbing planters border the swimming pool. Beyond, find a wood-clad sauna room.

The principal bedroom suite is spread across the second floor, imbued with natural light through south-facing glazing. Whitewashed walls are grounded with dark floors, setting a tranquil scene for the free-standing bath that sits by French windows. Frosted Crittall doors punctuate the space with an urban edge, opening into the en suite shower room. Downstairs, three guest bedrooms are minimalist sanctums – served by a family bathroom wrapped in white metro tiles, featuring an eye-catching mirrored bath.