Renovated 1960s McGlashan Everist house listed for $4.2m+ in Newtown

A beech tree is the centrepiece of 10 Layton Cres, Newtown’s courtyard design. Built in 1967, this “typical” McGlashan Everist courtyard-designed home has been extensively renovated and extended to create contemporary living spaces while honouring its original design. “To be sympathetic to the original house, not just an extension” was the instruction given by the vendor and formed a critical part of the brief when commencing the updates. The renovation at 10 Layton Cres, Newtown, was led by Watson Young Architects, with building works by Occman Homes and landscaping by Robinson Landscapes. The work was completed in 2019. RELATED: Historic Great Ocean Road farm listed for $9m Geelong defies slump as house prices lift Dream city digs emerge from rundown Geelong site During the process, the floor plan changed significantly, resulting in a home that is one of a kind and versatile, according to the vendor. “The house, originally three bedrooms, was updated to five, including a new master wing,” the vendor explains. Within a dual-level floorplan, the home offers sophisticated living, dining and kitchen spaces, as well as a bar and a separate study. The lower ground floor has two garages...