The rebirth of an expansive, 100-year-old weatherboard farmhouse featuring unique original timber details. The house was built between 1915 and 1920 by one of the region’s early dairy farmers on a large property in the delightful Northern Rivers town of Bangalow. Full project details below.
When the new owners purchased the heritage-listed house, it was in a severely dilapidated state. Most of the original verandahs had been enclosed with fibro sheeting and glass, concealing much of the home’s original character.
We reconfigured the entire house through a series of subtle, strategic changes designed to respond sensitively to the heritage listing and retain the existing character of the building.
Incredibly, the heritage listing for the house referenced the innovative use of what was considered a new building material at the time—asbestos. All internal walls were lined with asbestos sheeting, which had to be carefully removed following a lengthy approval process with Council. The original ceilings and floorboards were retained and meticulously restored.
The house is one of only five buildings still in existence that were designed by prominent local builder Arthur E. Beckinsale. These remarkable homes share similar distinctive timber detailing and can still be found throughout Bangalow.
The completed renovation gives new life to one of Bangalow’s oldest homes, creating a comfortable and functional contemporary residence while preserving the character, craftsmanship and history of the original farmhouse.
Photography: Andy McPherson
Heritage architecture for contemporary living
If you are thinking about renovating your house we’d love to help you reveal its potential while preserving the character that makes it special. Get in touch to discuss how we can bring new life to your home with a contemporary approach.
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