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The cream of Armadale

Light and space come together in perfect harmony at this distinctive home in this prized Armadale pocket just moments to Union St Park, Malvern and Armadale shopping, transport and with easy access to leading schools.

Architect Stephen Varady has taken a faded Victorian building, c.1890 and former Dairy and Gallery and grafted new elements onto the old to give it new life. The result is a unique four bedroom, three bathroom home with light -filled interiors, multiple living areas, home office, streamlined connection to the outdoors, solar-heated swimming pool, converted stables and secure garaging.

The home was a finalist in the 2008 National Architecture Awards, while the main bedroom made Belle Magazine's Top 50 rooms in Australia the same year. Recently refreshed, it is as appealing and contemporary today as when it was renovated more than a decade ago.

French oak floorboards, polished concrete, bluestone and timber finishes, and windows that capture the northern light create private, sophisticated yet homely interiors with a functional floorplan suited to families with young o ...