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The photo depicts a twilight view of the exterior of the Pond House, highlighting the surrounding landscape and the spacious outdoor area surrounding the building.Conversely, the old structure has been preserved, maintaining the original identity and character of the house.
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This interior photograph features an old rustic fireplace located at the center of the house’s historic structure.A narrow pathway leading from the historic structure to the modern and spacious living room.A wall featuring floating shelves holding books and other items.This detailed photograph showcases the kitchen area, with a large center island made of black marble and a red brick wall located near the stove.Photograph taken inside a bedroom, highlighting a full-height glass window that allows natural light to enter the room.An interior photograph of a bedroom with a light blue wall color, creating a cool and vibrant ambiance. The room also features vertical folding windows.An interior photograph of a bathroom section, showcasing a shower room enclosed with black marble and a sink station with two sinks.A detailed photograph of a sink station in a bathroom, highlighting an expansive vanity mirror and light brown cabinets.This is an interior photograph of a bathroom showcasing a white, clean and minimalist design with a bathtub as the central feature.
A new chapter for “Marrandillas”
Marrandillas” is about to turn 117 years old and has had a colourful and full life to date. Untouched for over 50 years this grand old Edwardian manor in Camberwell was a museum piece when recently purchased. Countless memories, life changes, hopes and fears are all held within her walls, observing the finite human condition, the circle of life. A new family and a new set of circumstances have arrived.
The new century brings the biggest changes for ‘Marrandillas’. The new owners a family of 5 love the ‘Modern’ period in artwork, artefacts and desired to respect the past and reflect this in their new house extension.
The unique architectural ‘pod’ extensions are connected to the existing house via three glass walkways to ensure both the new and old are identifiable and respected. The pods have flat roofs which extend to the north to provide shading and fold down to the west to offer shelter from the hot afternoon sunlight.
The new reflective pond wraps around the north / west side of the living room extension providing a tranquil relaxing outlook plus aids with evaporate cooling during the hotter months. The pond contains 15 comet goldfish, the new family members have names such as: Graham, Yeti and Shubunkin. Embracing the aquatic experience access from inside to outside is over the pond via stepping stones
The new extension adds modern life zest to a notable period classic and provides a backdrop for further family fun, experiences and memories.
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Jon Dykstra
Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.
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