A 100 year-old art deco home is now up for auction, after being turned into a lifestyle buyer’s dream with a hidden wine cellar.
KP Architects co-owner Nat Dixon has decided to sell the two-bedroom townhouse at 14 Lexington Tce, Hamilton, after living there since 2013.
“What drew me to the home was its incredible character,” she said. “It was really important that the renovation respected the original fabric of the home and its heritage.”
The two-bedroom townhouse at 14 Lexington Tce, Hamilton, turns 100 years old this year, up for sale for the first time since its major transformation.
Nat Dixon bought the home in 2013 and conducted a huge renovation, which included adding a secret pantry beneath the floor.
The home was built in 1926 as one of three residences on a single property. Now, the third home has been exchanged for a shared pool and landscaped gardens, giving more space for Ms Dixon to conduct her renovation.
“We wanted every new addition to feel sympathetic to the original architecture,” she said, “so it still feels like a 1926 home, just one that’s been thoughtfully adapted for modern living.”
The home shares a landscaped garden and swimming pool with its neighbour, with Ms Dixon’s home keeping all the character features of the property she bought.
A new kitchen was essential for Ms Dixon, who wanted a much larger space for her cooking.
The renovation included creating an entirely remixed floor plan, which added a gourmet kitchen, terrazzo bathroom and timber joinery across the interior of the property.
The kitchen in particular was important to Ms Dixon, who wanted to turn it into something she’d be eager to use every day.
“The original kitchen was tiny, so creating a generous kitchen and walk-in pantry was a priority because I love cooking,” she said.
A hidden wine cellar is tucked beneath the floorboards of the pantry by the kitchen, which was added when renovators discovered a sealed cavity.
While working on the new bathroom, Ms Dixon saw an opportunity to give the home a secret flourish.
“When we started renovating, the builders discovered a sealed cavity beneath what had once been the original toilet,” she said.
“We poured a concrete slab, installed shelving and turned it into a hidden wine cellar. It’s a small space, but it’s one of those features that completely surprises people.”
The home is up for auction on August 1 with Place New Farm.
Despite all the changes, the home was still able to keep the hallmarks of its character design: from its decorative ceilings to its original fireplaces and timber flooring.
Ms Dixon is now moving away from the home to live in a new home purchased with her property, leaving the townhouse behind after transforming it.
The home will be going to auction on August 1, for sale with Place New Farm agents Aaron Woolard and Flyn Park.
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