What a difference 25sqm makes. This updated Cambridge home has been extended and enhanced to capitalise on open-plan living – all while maintaining its classic character.

It’s good riddance to the leaking asbestos-ridden roof and hello to a modern corrugated roofing system.

Some clever reconfiguration has the fourth bedroom now opening off the hallway, rather than the lounge. Extra storage and a super-sized main bathroom with skylight are happy side effects of the improved layout.

The new open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge is the central hub for this family home. A ducted heating and cooling system reaches every corner of the abode.

Recycled matai flooring graces the extension.

New double-glazed timber bifold doors and windows have created incredible indoor-outdoor flow. These all open on to the deck area and swimming pool.

Existing decking has been recycled and repurposed; a brick column at the entrance matches the existing fireplace. Both are standout features of a sympathetic update that honours the spirit of the original home.