Sailsbury Project | Hawthorn

A heritage-listed home, built in 1892, was restored and expanded through a two-storey rear extension, delivered under strict heritage controls while materially increasing the scale and function of the dwelling.

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Close-up of two white chimneys on a residential roof, with brick and siding exterior walls, against a clear blue sky.
Dark wooden staircase with a wall on each side, in a minimalistic modern interior.
Empty modern shower with beige tiles, a built-in niche with toiletries, wall-mounted showerhead, and a marble-topped vanity.
Minimalist dining room with a black round table and pendant lighting, white curtains, and wood flooring.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertop, and marble backsplash, stainless steel faucet.
A bright, white walk-in wardrobe with built-in cabinets on both sides, a small window at the end, and a skylight overhead.
A modern house with large glass windows and a small backyard garden with a wooden fence and trees.
A modern house with white walls, a gabled roof, and a fenced yard, surrounded by trees.
Empty hallway with white walls, dark wooden floor, arched doorway, and front door with glass window at the end.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets and marble countertops, bar stools, and a window with sheer curtains.
Modern house with a large window and a security camera on the exterior wall, surrounded by garden plants and stepping stones.
A white cabinet with four panels and discreet handles, sitting next to a beige upholstered armchair, with curtains drawn to the side letting in natural light.
Modern room with a black leather chair beside a large floor-to-ceiling window, view of a backyard with plants, trees, and a wooden fence.
A modern living room with a sectional gray sofa, two black lounge chairs, a small round black side table, a white built-in shelf with a fireplace below, a large window with sheer curtains, a gray rug, and a wall-mounted television.
Small outdoor space with gray concrete stepping stones, gravel ground, a black door with glass, white and gray houses on either side, and some green plants along the base of a rust-colored metal trellis.
Modern bathroom with a gray tiled wall, a large rectangular mirror, a white marble sink countertop, a vessel sink, and a wall-mounted faucet. There is a small wall light next to the mirror.

The project involved restoration of the original structure alongside a substantial rear addition. The front façade and principal rooms were retained and repaired, with new works clearly set behind to respect the heritage fabric and streetscape.

Designed by Richard Kerr, the build included structural upgrades, full internal reconfiguration and new window installations to support a contemporary layout within the existing envelope.

The rear extension increases usable floor area and introduces open-plan living, while maintaining compliance with heritage requirements and ensuring a clear distinction between old and new.

Landscaping was delivered in parallel, integrating the built form with the outdoor areas and completing the overall scope.

Architect - Richard Kerr

Photography - Damien Kook

Construction & Project Management - Pintal Construction