A grand 1875 Victorian Italianate terrace in the heart of bustling Sydney has been roused from her 100 year slumber by architect Scott Weston. An extraordinary two-year personal journey of rebuilding and conserving this heritage conservation home while working alongside his ‘little black book’ of talented crafts people and trade suppliers that understand his quality and expectations.
Named in honour of Andrew’s late Maltese mother, the couple spent three years transforming this once-derelict deceased estate that they’d bought in 2016. “From the moment we first walked into the house it resonated deeply with me,” says Andrew. “It had a unique soul and I could see us living there, but exactly how that would happen - logistically - was something I relied entirely on Scott’s expertise for.” Not surprisingly, Scott rose to the challenge “that he approached collaboratively when it came to how we wanted the home to function, from our work lives to our social lives”.
For Scott and Andrew, their home is incredibly biographical. “It is built to meet our needs, to accommodate the way we live. We are collectors, we love to entertain, we enjoy gardening, we like to read, listen to music ... All of those aspects have been incorporated into the design,” says Scott. “And in a creative and, hopefully, inspiring way.”
VILLA CARMELINA
alterations & Additions
Rebuilding and conserve a grand two-storey 1875 Italianate Victorian terrace in a heritage conservation area of Paddington.
Existing terrace comprises formal living dining and two bedrooms.
Demolish the rear two-storey rear wing.
New two-storey modern steel and glass addition consisting of open plan kitchen, living, dining, bathroom and guest bedroom with courtyard.
First floor addition of master bedroom suite, ensuite and external landscaped rooms.
Purchased $2,8000.00 2016
Construction October 2017.
Practical Completion January 2020.
Current Value $8,5000.00