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Unique historic church renovation in Yarraville

How our heritage home renovation transformed this church into a home

Originally constructed and utilised as a humble neighbourhood church, this stunning greystone building in the iconic inner city Melbourne suburb of Yarraville is now a charming and stylish home. Lovingly restored and upgraded, the owners have paid homage to its past.

Previously a large, single open space with gorgeous soaring ceilings and exposed beams, its striking foundations form the basis of the transformation. This heritage home renovation in Yarraville has retained the allure and traditional features of the building whilst creating a family home with ample space for modern living.

  • SUBURB: Yarraville
  • CITY: Melbourne
  • BUILD TYPE: Renovation
  • BUILD TIME: 20 weeks
  • SIZE OF HOME : 182 sqm floor space + 24 sqm mezzanine

THE HOMEOWNERS’ ASPIRATIONS

The owners wanted an experienced custom builder with expertise in renovating historic buildings to help them adapt the converted church into a home suitable for a family whilst retaining the classic elegance and charm of its primary heritage.

They also needed a building partner who could modify the renovations already carried out. Previously, one end of the building was closed off to create a kitchen, bathroom, powder room and laundry, and a large bedroom added at mezzanine level. The owners now needed three bedrooms and a separate study that would give them enough room to work from home comfortably. A new storage area to maximise the space available was also required.

Committed to authenticity, the owners helped maintain the building’s character by sourcing salvaged arched windows to install within the internal mezzanine walls.

THEIR FINAL VISION REALISED

We tailored a home design that ensured the renovation in Yarraville adhered to building restrictions for heritage homes, overlays, compliance with heritage guidelines and planning permits.

Our custom home renovation design retained the original 182 sqm ground floor size whilst creating new rooms and living spaces that better utilised the existing space without needing to modify the church’s original solid stone walls.

Our bedroom renovation in Yarraville started by converting the single bedroom on the mezzanine floor into two separate bedrooms. At the other end of the building, the existing mezzanine became a new zone containing the master bedroom and ensuite, accessible by a separate staircase. The central part of the building retained the full-height timber-lined ceilings and exposed roof beams visible from below. On the ground floor, we added a storage room and separate study.

Build details and our project team

When we commenced work on this lovely heritage building, the poor condition of the internal space quickly became evident, and significant repair work needed to be carried out, particularly to the walls and floor. Our contractors and skilled construction team, with assistance from our many project partners, helped us deliver an exceptional outcome.

At Spacemaker Home Extensions, we take pride in collaborating with a carefully selected group of suppliers and building partners who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. To create this impressive result for our client, we partnered with Exclusive Hardware, Velux and Precision Shower Screens, amongst many others. Another example of a recent project we delivered with this team is this major demolition, renovation and extension in Albert Park.

The partners we choose to work with are renowned for their expertise, quality craftsmanship, and dedication to customer satisfaction. Together, we seamlessly integrate cutting-edge design, sustainable practices and meticulous attention to detail to bring each homeowner’s vision to life. 

Elevate your lifestyle with a custom home renovation in Yarraville

If you are ready to upgrade your heritage home with a custom renovation and extension and are looking for a builder in Yarraville or the surrounding Melbourne suburbs, we would love to talk to you. Our award-winning team has been designing and delivering outstanding home renovations and extensions across the city for more than five decades, and we provide support through all stages of your home improvement journey. Speak with our custom home design team by calling us on 03 8873 7800 or submit an enquiry through our website today. 

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