Neutral Bay
Shellcove Road /
The
interior of No 14 was intact with the original “japanned” dark stained timber
skirting, plate rail and detailed joinery and cabinets with stained glass
doors. There were a number of simple and interesting hanging light fittings,
inverted egg shaped ceiling vaults and pivoting doors. All have been retained
and refurbished and add character to the interior spaces.
The
alterations required to continue the useful life of the simple cottage,
consisted of:
-
New Kitchen
and Family Room
- First
Floor additions of a Master Bed Room and Ensuite with some limited harbour
views
- The
insertion of a central stair to link the garage, ground and fist floors.
- Refurbishing the Bathroom and creating a new Bathroom and Laundry.
The
minimal detailing of the new elements fit in with earlier “Californian”
architecture.