Katie Cudal and Brenton Beggs, both landscape architects, share their journey of transforming an old stable into a vibrant townhouse in Melbourne's Fitzroy North. After purchasing the home, dubbed the 'ugly duckling,' they faced challenges with its previous renovations and layout, characterized by blocked natural light and peculiar designs. The couple recognized the property's hidden potential, allowing them to reimagine their living space creatively and start a new chapter of their lives together.
Our house was once an old stable, the only one in a row of terraces. There are tales about the street - it's said that it may have been owned by a wealthy merchant.
The house felt like a maze, with pockmarked walls and our living space split by a narrow walk-in pantry. Several walls also blocked natural light and cross ventilation upstairs.
At one point the stables became an office. Its true potential was hidden beneath a tapestry of carpets, the first thing visitors would notice.
On an opportunistic whim, while browsing open for inspections, we saw this place and knew it was full of potential, ready for the next chapter of our lives.
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