Description
A sensitive and technically complex renovation of a Circa 1892 Victorian Heritage listed sandstone home, carefully balancing heritage preservation with refined modern upgrades. The project included the construction of a new ensuite within the existing ceiling cavity, a full alteration of the downstairs bathroom, and extensive external restoration works.
Key features
Ensuite
- New floor frame and drainage system constructed without altering the ceiling structure below.
- Existing chimney brickwork exposed as a feature wall, with intricate waterproofing details allowing safe integration of original materials.
- Original timber framework and lath and plaster wall showcased behind a super-clear glass panel.
- Solar-powered skylight that simulates natural lighting conditions throughout the day.
- Room dimensions and plumbing fixture placements meticulously planned to align with key elements.
- Repurposed and reconditioned original door and hardware.
Main Bathroom
- Retained original building fabric, with construction methods chosen to avoid disturbance.
- Refurbished original timber window, fitted with high-performance glazing, and paired with Luxaflex shutters.
- Original heritage details reinstated or replicated.
Other works across the home
- Rectifying water damage to upper-level timber weatherboards, balustrades, and decorative latticework.
- Existing dormer windows were repaired with profile-matched timber elements.
- Replaced chimney flashings and undertook necessary structural rectifications, all while respecting the building’s historic integrity.
Marcus and his team came highly recommended to us by Clever Design as the number one choice builder to undertake a complex project for a new build upper storey ensuite together with a complete renovation to an existing bathroom downstairs at our 133 year old heritage listed property. This project was complex, having to additionally navigate and work with intricate and sensitive heritage building materials and requirements.
Marcus is an excellent communicator, enthusiastic and very approachable. He kept us updated at all times on progress, timelines and any issues that arose as well as options and solutions. Whilst the project was underway heavy rain was discovered to be causing significant damage through water ingress through our top floor dormer windows which would have had a detrimental impact on the new work being done. Marcus brought this to our attention immediately and we were able to engage him to undertake additional complex repair work whilst the initial project was still underway.
We are absolutely ecstatic with the final result of the project. The build quality and attention to detail are second to none and have really enhanced our beautiful property.
We always felt confident in the safe hands of Marcus and Delaney & Co and they have truly set a very high bar for their professionalism, craftsmanship, skill and outstanding attention to detail.
Thank you Marcus and the team, we couldn’t be happier with the final result!