From the street, you’d be hard pushed to imagine what lies within the walls of this former state house. The unassuming exterior doesn’t reveal many clues. Sure, there’s a smart new garage, but it’s inside and out the back where you can see what the renovation has achieved and where the magic has occurred. The new entrance, with its contemporary black door and landscaped path, hints at what lies within. Step inside the three-bedroom, two bathroom weatherboard home and you’ll find a new kitchen, living areas and outdoor entertaining space. The portico, with a fireplace and shutters, is essentially a third living area – it’s attractive, spacious and private.  From here, it’s a few steps down
to the lawn and pool. Back inside, the L-shaped open-plan area is tied together with timber flooring, which flows into the dark, handsome kitchen and scullery. The lines of the lofty ceiling extend to the portico. Skylights in both spaces lend a lovely, sunny disposition. A new main bedroom has a tiled ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. There’s also a study and separate laundry. Everything has been thought of and articulated skilfully in this builder’s own renovation.