Sandringham Heritage Extension, Bayside

Sandringham · City of Bayside

Heritage front, bayside living

A modern reverse-living home behind a heritage street front, first row to the bay.

Front elevation of a modern bayside home in Sandringham with marble cladding, timber garage screen and rooftop terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Levels + lift

700 m²

Site

993 m²

Building

VCAT

Permit won

01 · The site

First row to the bay

The site sits in the first row facing Port Phillip Bay, a short walk from Sandringham Yacht Club, the beach and Sandringham village, with open parkland in front protecting the bay views. Bayside City Council refused the application; we took it to VCAT, which granted the planning permit.

Heritage Overlay on the original house
Design and Development Overlay and Special Building Overlay
Planning permit granted at VCAT in December 2020

02 · The design

Steel, timber and stone

The heritage front is kept on the street, with a contemporary wing behind it built from a clear mix of exposed steel, timber and stone.

Exposed black steel I-beams framing the facade, the roof edge and the rear
Timber battens at the entry and garage, with timber-lined soffits
Dark grey marble with gold veins on the main walls
Black slatted balustrades, frameless glass around the rooftop, and laser-cut metal screens at the rear
Reverse living, with a lift to all four levels

03 · Inside

Living with the bay

Living is upstairs to enjoy the bay views, while the bedrooms sit on the ground floor for private, resort-style living around the pool and gardens.

First floor: open living with fireplace and corner sliding doors to a wraparound balcony
Large kitchen with pantry and a separate powder room
Master suite with large ensuite and walk-in robe, opening to the pool through bifold doors
Guest suite with ensuite and walk-in robe; two further bedrooms with walk-in robes and a shared bathroom
Lounge with wine bar facing the pool; office, mudroom, laundry and powder room off a large foyer

04 · Outside and below

Rooftop above, basement below

A 90 m² rooftop terrace takes in 360-degree views, while the basement adds space for work, fitness and entertaining.

Rooftop: open seating and barbecue area behind frameless glass
Basement: second office, wine cellar, gym with bathroom, entertainment area with bar, and workshop
Four-car garage on two levels with a double car stacker; extra ceiling height lets any car come out without moving the others
Vertical lift garage door that drops into the ground

At a glance

Project Facts

LocationSandringham, City of BaysideProject typeHeritage alterations and new extensionSite700 m²Building area993 m² (106.9 squares)Layout4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 2 powder rooms, 2 offices, wine cellar, gym, basement, rooftop terrace, lift, 4 car garage on 2 levels with double car stackerPlanningNeighbourhood Residential Zone (Schedule 3), Heritage Overlay, Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 1) and Special Building Overlay. Refused by Council, approved at VCATOur roleBuilding design, planning permit documentation and the VCAT review, construction documentation

Entry of a modern Sandringham home with timber door, marble walls and palms

Rear pool and garden of a modern Sandringham home with marble walls and timber screens

Ground floor lounge with fireplace and media wall opening to the pool

The outcome

Refused by Council. Approved at VCAT.

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