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the rear. But we did take the opportunity to make one key change – there is a
subtle, gradual rise in the hallway ceiling
height towards the rear. This helps to lead
the eye to the extension, which explodes
open with a much higher ceiling that
follows the new, gabled roof line.”
Holmes says the new addition steps in
briefly from the sides of the original house,
and is also stepped down, so it reads as a
separate volume. The traditional weatherboards of the old villa can be glimpsed
through two slot windows at the sides.

Facing page: Restored fretwork, bargeboards
and a finial preserve the traditional character
of this century-old villa. As part of an extensive
renovation the original central hallway was
reinstated. This leads to a modern extension at
the rear.
Above and left: Steps lead down to the new
family living area in the addition, which reads as
a separate volume to the main house. A study is
positioned directly behind an entertainment centre
and can be opened up to the living space. Exposed
rafters pass through a large circular skylight that
floods the room with natural light.

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