An Under-The-Radar, Modernist Masterpiece In The Dandenongs

Little is regarded about the background of this incredible modernist home in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges owned by White Salt Images founder Janine Harris, Sam Harris, and their young children Luca (10) and Juno (5).

When the few obtained the house in 2014, they were being told it was built in the late 1960s (despite the fact that preceding real estate listings say ‘70s) by an owner-builder over 10 yrs (!) and designed by his architect son. Janine and Sam were being straight away taken with its special functions – heat timber panelling, uncovered brick, and a extraordinary indoor yard and pond. 

‘The property was stuffed with mild from the environment sunlight, and the sights had been breathtaking. We right away fell in really like with the design and observed possible to make this put the household of our goals,’ states Janine. 

The residing regions are the coronary heart of the house and keep on being in in the vicinity of-initial affliction. The entrance doorway opens directly onto this house, which is subtly divided by the fire, lush indoor backyard, and split concentrations equivalent to the 1969 Featherston Home. There’s even a turtle (named Minty!) and gold fish in the indoor pond!

A kitchen area renovation was completed by Smith & Smith in 2015, followed by a lot more extensive alterations intended by Ashlee Bennett from Haus of Hanem in 2018. This project associated the set up of steel windows and doors that much better body the encompassing leafy landscape the substitution of all flooring such as sympathetic terrazzo tiles and a full overhaul of the rest room. Concrete steppers were being also included to the backyard for a more contemporary truly feel.

Other additions this sort of as solar panels and underfloor heating have produced the property more sustainable and cozy.

Janine phone calls the house the best residence for four. 8 years on, she’s also never ever worn out of property’s outlook across the trees. ‘The dwelling home has sights in excess of St Kilda and the bay, which is magical at sunset and nighttime, seeking at the city lights.’

We’d appreciate to know a lot more about the history of this 1-of-a-kind residence. If any audience have any intel, we’re all ears!