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See all 16 stories . A modern extension imbues this historic home with mid-century vibes. The house An 1880s, double-fronted Italianate home, listed as being of heritage importance because of its original, ornate features and slate roof, in Sydney’s inner west.
It became a boarding house during the Depression and then a share-house featuring poky rear extensions. The Junor family purchased it in 2010. Who lives here Reverse Garbage CEO Kirsten Junor, IT manager Steve Junor, and children Henry, Pearl and Lucy.
What we did Advertisement “There were five spacious bedrooms but no communal living spaces,” says Steve. “So we knocked down the 1950s lean-to bathroom and kitchen extensions and added 100 square metres of communal living space, bathrooms and a shed.” Favourite room “The new kitchen dining space,” says Kirsten.
“It’s light and spacious and looks out over the backyard.” The ’hood “We moved to Marrickville in 1996 for the vibrant mix of cultures and the high street with lots of little shops and restaurants,” says Steve. Future plans “We’re repurposing a couple of bedrooms to accommodate creative interests such as sewing and jewellery making,” says Kirsten.
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