Design Overview
A substantial extension and renovation to an existing acreage home in Annangrove, creating more space for family living and entertaining, a contemporary exterior and a better connection between the new alfresco area and existing swimming pool. The design also addressed BAL-19 bushfire requirements.
DA Approved – The Hills Shire Council
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The Brief
Acreage Home Extension & Renovation in Annangrove
Annangrove House involved a major extension and renovation of an existing two-storey home on an acreage property in Annangrove, in Sydney's Hills District.
The owners wanted to modernise the home without starting again. They wanted larger, more open living areas, additional bedrooms with ensuites, improved entertaining spaces and a contemporary exterior makeover.
A major part of the brief was to connect the home with the existing swimming pool and create a generous outdoor entertaining area.
The property was also bushfire-prone, with a BAL-19 rating, and parts of the existing home were close to the side boundary. Both needed to be considered as part of the design.
The Design Response
Opening Up the Existing Home for Modern Family Living
Rather than extending the home unnecessarily, we made better use of the substantial existing floor area.
We redesigned the main ground floor to create a large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Two new bedrooms with ensuites were incorporated into existing rooms, while the gym was enlarged and a new billiard and bar area was designed overlooking the pool.
Upstairs, we enclosed an existing covered balcony to extend the main bedroom and give it views over the pool and backyard.
Connecting Indoor Living with the Pool and Alfresco
At the rear, we designed a large alfresco entertaining area, connecting the new living spaces to the existing pool and deck. A basement wine cellar was also incorporated into the design.
We kept most of the home's original footprint, with extensions where they would make the greatest difference. We also adjusted the new billiard room wall to improve the existing side setback.
Contemporary Acreage Home Makeover with BAL-19 Bushfire Requirements
The exterior was given a completely new look, replacing the original terracotta roof tiles with dark standing-seam metal roofing and updating the façade with contemporary cladding and garage finishes.
The selection of external materials also needed to account for the property's BAL-19 bushfire requirements.
Project Outcome
DA-Approved Acreage Home Renovation in The Hills Shire
The final design transformed the layout and appearance of the existing home while making use of much of its original structure.
It brought together larger family living areas, improved bedrooms, dedicated entertaining spaces and a much stronger connection to the swimming pool.
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