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Project by
Year of completion
2023
Project cost
$1m - $2m
Building style
Classic

“Thanet”, a NSW Heritage listed home (b.1903), built in a melded Federation/Arts and Crafts style, is a rare surviving example of a timber cottage in Sydney's Woollahra. The original home was designed and built in the United States (c.1901), and shipped to Australia where it was constructed.

The home had reached the point in her 120 year life where she needed the right custodian to help her achieve her next 100 years. Her current owners were determined to make this happen, willing to undertake the necessary, careful and respectful remediation and renovation works required to transform her into a home which supports the demands of today’s family living, whilst maintaining the original charm and heritage significance of the property.

Central to this brief was connecting the romance of the original heritage house with the contemporary pavilion (b.1994) to create a seamless, cohesive flow between indoor and outdoor living. This project was not just about connecting the old and new parts of the house. It was about respecting the way in which we used to live in 'older' homes, and designing new living spaces to align with how we live in our homes today – all in the context of maintaining the beauty and charm of the of the heritage home.

Awards and
recognition

2023
Master Builders Association
WINNER - 2023 Excellence in Housing Award
MILEHAM - Architect & Custom Home Builder
Freshwater, New South Wales
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About the
Professional

MILEHAM is a boutique residential architect and award winning custom home builder, designing, renovating and building homes of exceptional quality, elegance and style. 

We understand that when you're making the commitment to build or renovate your home, you’re making an investment in your future. That is why we take a highly considered approach to our design and construction solutions. Our team of experienced professionals provide customised planning and design capabilities, backed by the strength of our award-winning construction and project management services.

To support the differing needs of our clients, we provide the flexibility of Design only, Build only, and Design and Build services, customised to suit the unique needs of your major home renovation or new home build.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition across the industry, having been awarded WINNER at both the 2022 and 2023 Master Builders Association Excellence in Housing Awards. We are also a FINALIST in the 2024 Awards.

MILEHAM can bring your dream to life and create beautiful and bespoke homes in and around Sydney. For a truly complete and stress-free building experience, trust the award-winning professionals at MILEHAM.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.