A Reimagined Californian Bungalow By Nick Bell Architects, North-Facing Garden, Dual Street Frontage

The creative reimagining of this double-fronted Californian bungalow retains the picture-perfect frontage of the original home while creating a luxurious beach house that celebrates light, life and family living. A collaboration between Nick Bell Architects and PMD Build with interiors by Kate Bell Design, the four-bedroom home's split level layout reveals a clever manipulation of space creating three distinct living zones and a statement kitchen opening to a sunny and private north-facing garden. The original front of the home retains its heritage character with beautiful ornate ceilings and a gorgeous bay window while the social areas embrace the outdoors with a cantilevered dining room featuring glazed walls that bring in the light and connect seamlessly to the garden. A folded zinc roof with teak cladding creates a juxtaposition between the old and the new creating a dynamic contemporary addition to a beachside classic that brings a happy upbeat vibe. On a sunny corner block with garaging via Carter Street, this tightly held pocket of Bronte is renowned for its neighbourhood spirit and is just 500m to Bronte Public School and a pleasant walk through the gully to the sand, surf and beach action.

* 12m frontage with dual street access
* Wide herringbone-tiled front verandah
* Spotted Gum floors, ornate ceilings
* 4 double bedrooms with built-ins
* Main with an ensuite and walk-in robe
* Inviting lounge with a bay window seat
* Jetmaster wood-burning fireplace
* Corian kitchen with breakfast island
* Splashes of vivid Jade White marble
* Two Miele ovens, one combi-steam
* Liebherr fridge/freezer (side by side), Siemens dishwasher, Siemens induction cooktop
* Sun-filled living, polished concrete floors
* Glass-framed dining with 3.4m ceilings
* North facing garden with a beach shower
* Raised entertainer's deck, ocean breezes
* Upper level rumpus room/media retreat
* 3 stylish bathrooms, main with a bath
* Ducted zoned heating/cooling throughout
* Laundry/utilities room, drying courtyard
* Lock-up garage accessed via Carter Street
* Walk through Bronte Gully to the beach
* 550m to the buzz of Charing Cross village