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in these 100-plus-year-old homes bring in splashes of sunlight and these original-style windows were reinstated here, too. How- ever, in addition, the side and rear of the home open up to the landscaped grounds via bifold doors – creating relaxed links to the outdoor dining area and the garden. As well as function and elegant looks, there’s family fun. The home includes a children’s bowling alley and playhouse in the rear yard and a new heated pool with water feature extends out one side of the villa, making the most of the triangular site. Architect: Paul Leuschke, Leuschke Kahn Architects Interior designer and developer: Andy Blyth, VillaVilla Pool design: Leuschke Kahn Architects Cladding: Weatherboard Roof: Colorsteel Window/door joinery: Timber CT Joinery Main flooring: American Oak from Freedom Flooring Tiles: Calacatta-look porcelain tiles Kitchen cabinetry: KMD Kitchens Benchtops: Arabescato Carrara marble from Universal Granite Hardware: Hafele Sink: Blanco Subline by Hafele Taps: Kohler Oven, hob, ventilation, dishwasher: Miele Heating: Gas central heating from Complete Heat Lighting design: VillaVilla Paint: Dulux Furniture: Simon Gill Interior Concepts Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Winner see more images online: search 50099 at Trendsideas.com see bathroom story: search 49693 at Trendsideas.com search | save | share at