Architect Philip Corben and interior stylist Lucy Purchas list Mosman home for June 1 auction
An architect’s own home is a rare real estate gem, and this newly listed Mosman property has all the ingredients of a passion project.
A perfect example of old meets new, the Woonoona is a classic Federation bungalow with a sleek contemporary extension crafted by its owners, local architect Philip Corben and interior stylist Lucy Purchas.
The six-bedroom, four-bathroom home with double garage at 27 Dalton Rd is up for June 1 auction with Ray White Lower North Shore’s Geoff Smith and Bernard Ryan, who have a $7.8m price guide.
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Corben Architects has been the creative team behind many North Shore and Northern Beaches private homes as well as the Balmoral Boatshed and D’Albora Marinas in Mosman and the Princess Street and Heron Cove marinas in Newport.
Completed in 2021, the design duo transformed the traditional 1910s house into a versatile three-level multifunctional property with the potential to turn an additional income, use as a multigenerational dwelling or convert back into one grand residence.
The two upper levels play host to a four-bedroom main residence measuring 347sq m of living space, while the lower floor is a 102sq m two-bedroom self-contained apartment.
Sitting on a leafy 822sq m block in a quiet Mosman cul-de-sac, the meticulously restored
Dalton Rd residence is styled to impress, featuring multiple living areas warmed by gas central heating plus a wood-burning Jetmaster fireplace with a raised concrete plinth to provide additional seating.
Bi-fold doors open to reveal a seamless flow from the inside out to a covered, north-facing deck and landscaped courtyard. This alfresco family zone includes a barbecue area with retractable powder-coated aluminium louvres for all-weather dining.
A large backyard pool is lined in Javanese limestone and the low-maintenance garden has underground rainwater tanks for irrigation.
The additional lower level apartment is home to an open plan living and dining space, full kitchen and opens to a protected terrace with direct access to the lower garden, pool and rear lane.
Sustainability was also a primary focus for the owners who installed 10KW of solar panels, a 13.5KW Tesla battery, an electric vehicle fast charger in the double garage. Additional features include central gas heating, reverse cycle air-conditioning, underfloor heating and heated towel rails in the bathrooms and ensuite.
In a heritage conservation area of Mosman, Woonoona is a short-walk to Bridgepoint shopping, Spit Junction transport and an 8-minute walk to the harbour and Balmoral Beach.
Originally published as Architect Philip Corben and interior stylist Lucy Purchas list Mosman home for June 1 auction
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