FEATURE LISTING: Unsurpassable in Unley Park

When searching for a brand new dwelling renovation challenge in 2019, Steph and Cameron Dienelt stumbled throughout the “worst home on the perfect road” in Unley Park and instantly knew the property had nice potential.

“We bought it and obtained cracking instantly on the renovation plans as a result of we needed to intestine the complete dwelling – it wasn’t habitable in any respect,” says Steph.

Steph, who was pregnant on the time, obtained her fingers soiled alongside her builder husband and the pair took to stripping the house again to its naked bones.

“We began by eradicating all of the wallpaper which was actually enjoyable. Cameron then simply put his foot via the roof and we removed all of it as, as a result of situation it was in, it was simpler to switch than restore.

“We then needed to rewire every little thing and repair a few of the timber floorboards earlier than recarpeting, repainting and changing all of the {hardware}.”

Though they needed to redo a lot of the dwelling, Steph and Cameron have been certain to reinstate as a lot of the house’s character allure as attainable, updating the terrace and including plastered rosettes to the ceilings.

“The home had an extension that was constructed round 30 years in the past and we knocked it down so we simply had the unique Twenties dwelling,” Steph says.

“Then, with the assistance of D’Andrea Architects, we recreated the same format to what the earlier extension had with the kitchen, residing and eating area out the again.

“That extension additionally had a pool that we have been planning to maintain, however after realising how onerous it’s to revive a pool, we determined to tear it out and put a brand new one in.”

The brand new extension wraps across the pool, providing an open-plan residing area alongside an alfresco eating pavilion that creates a seamless stream when entertaining indoors and outdoor.

“As a result of Cameron is a builder, he did an excellent job of getting it finished actually rapidly so it didn’t take so long as we’d have anticipated,” Steph says.

The couple was prepared to maneuver in by Christmas of 2020, and the entire household got here to benefit from the brand-new dwelling.

“It’s an particularly nice time of yr to host a celebration due to the pool, and the kitchen is completely located so you will get every little thing ready whereas nonetheless being a part of the enjoyable.”

The house now boasts an unsurpassable mix of previous and new, tying timeless components of basic and trendy residing right into a single abode.

The grand main bedroom overlooks the landscaped entrance yard and park past, and an adjoining bed room has been transformed into an opulent en suite and walk-in-robe.

By the grand hallway emerges the trendy extension with its timeless palette and signature home windows that open fully to the again yard.

The alfresco eating area boasts a barbecue good for cooking up a poolside storm in the course of the summer time months and a pizza oven the place household and pals can collect over a bottle of wine throughout winter.

The house’s giant entrance yard has been landscaped with a easy design of lower garden and field hedges in order to not cover the house’s charming facade.

“The big entrance yard is nice on what’s a little bit of a busier road,” Steph says.

“The lengthy driveway has been nice as effectively as a result of we are able to sit on the entrance verandah and watch the youngsters scoot round on their scooters.”

With a brand new challenge within the works, Steph and Cameron are able to farewell the house, however say they miss the property already.

“It has loads of character, however it additionally has the trendy life-style that everyone loves,” Steph says.

“It’s a actual turnkey dwelling so the following homeowners can simply transfer in and luxuriate in.”

The sale is being dealt with by Stephanie Williams and John Williams of Williams Actual Property.