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Federation Renovation Examples
The Federation style is one of the most loved styles of Australian domestic architecture. It incorporates aspects of Arts and Crafts...
Jon Ruwolt
May 11, 202310 min read
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Stylish 6 br in Macedon Ranges
A landmark property that started out as the local doctor’s house on the outskirts of Melbourne has hit the market — and it could easily...
Jon Ruwolt
Apr 30, 20233 min read
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Toorak landmark 'Darnlee'
Highlighting the aged-care estate difficulties at present, 'Darnlee', the circa-1899 heritage-listed building at 33 Lansell Road Toorak,...
Jon Ruwolt
Apr 15, 20234 min read
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Australia's most expensive Suburb
Wolseley Road in Sydney's Point Piper, is a nearly 1km-long street lined with lavish waterfront properties, and is Australia’s most...
Jon Ruwolt
Feb 20, 20233 min read
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Woe to Gargrave, 92 Raglan St, Mosman
Resident Mike Boyd is one of many to raise concerns over the proposed demolition of Gargave, built in 1906, but not heritage listed. The...
Jon Ruwolt
Feb 9, 20233 min read
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A Historic House in Point Piper
The twin story of a Historic House in Point Piper: The former 'Ashik' (pre-WW1), at Buckhurst Avenue, Point Piper (in Arts and Crafts...
Jon Ruwolt
Jan 10, 20237 min read
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Kylie's $8m. Federation buy
Pop princess Kylie Minogue has put down roots in Melbourne after more than 30 years in London, splashing $8m on a luxury home in the...
Jon Ruwolt
Feb 16, 20223 min read
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Another Federation House Renovation: Blog 4 Bathrooms
The original bathroom had been renovated in the 1990s, and does not contain a toilet. The laundry, a large room, had a haphazard layout,...
emmajuliet
Feb 12, 20225 min read
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'Home', the grand old lady of Brisbane’s past
Story by Tony Moore Brisbane Times DECEMBER 31, 2021 Before the year is out, 'Home' at Kangaroo Point, the house that came to symbolise...
Jon Ruwolt
Jan 2, 20223 min read
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Floors, Windows and Lights
Another Federation House Renovation - Blog 3 Lock Down Lock down, due to the Covid 19 pandemic, put a halt to many of our planned...
Jon Ruwolt
Nov 28, 20214 min read
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Saving Queen Anne 'Seacroft'
Embarking on a historically-sensitive renovation project is a tough task for anyone, but throw a TV crew and health issues into the mix...
Jon Ruwolt
Oct 30, 20212 min read
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Haberfield Federation home Windsor Lea
A Federation-style home in Haberfield is being sold for the first time since it was built about 110 years ago: Story by Jonathan...
Jon Ruwolt
Jul 3, 20212 min read
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Restoration of a Heritage House
Part Two Heritage status Local significance My enquiries Our plan Our new home was given heritage status due to its historic and...
emmajuliet
Jun 24, 20213 min read
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Brisbane's Lamb House SOLD
Lamb House, Brisbane's heritage-listed, riverside mansion, sold to Racing Queensland's Steve and Jane Wilson Story by Phoebe Hosier ABC 5...
Jon Ruwolt
Jun 5, 20213 min read
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Heritage Qld mansion Kurrowah
Known as ‘Kurrowah’, this historic Brisbane residence sits on Dutton Park’s largest land holding, with expansive views towards Mt...
Jon Ruwolt
Jun 5, 20214 min read
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Verona, Appian Way
Appian Way is one of Burwood's most prestigious streets, leafy and tree lined, with a community owned central area as well. This...
Jon Ruwolt
May 23, 20212 min read
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Another Federation House Renovation Challenge
Sandstone plinths, harlequin patterned privacy screen and timber details were reinstated on the front verandah.
emmajuliet
May 20, 20213 min read
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Federation Perfection
The first house built on the street, Essendon's Kia Ora Ra revels in its Federation style with leadlight windows, fireplaces, ceiling...
Jon Ruwolt
May 17, 20211 min read
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Two sophisticated Federation heritage landmarks
'Blair Lodge' 42 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton, Queensland 4007 also known as 1 Eden Lane Hamilton Qld 4007 'Blair Lodge' is a landmark...
Jon Ruwolt
May 9, 20212 min read
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Queen Anne Design
Saint Kilda - 8A St Leonards Avenue St Kilda, Vic 3182 - Ramornie, 49 Mangarra Road, Canterbury VIC 3126 These two properties, recently...
Jon Ruwolt
Feb 28, 20213 min read
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