Before the builders could begin their major renovation of this beautiful 1908 Tudor Gothic-style home, the foundations and piles needed replacing or repairing. Along with careful levelling, they also needed to strengthen and straighten the walls of the 480sqm home designed by renowned architect JG Collins. When it was time to revamp the front facade, an extremely sensitive approach was required. The existing cladding and fixtures were carefully removed and documented. Many of the period features were reused while others were replicated. It was also imperative that the roof matched the era of the home. The new flat sections with membrane and corrugated iron were both sympathetic to the aesthetic of the historic five-bedroom house. Restructuring of some walls also improved the interior flow. Straightening and strengthening work on the frame and roof means that this special house will be here into the next century. In the meantime, the owners have a stunning renovated home full of character features and the very latest in structural, architectural and interior design.