When you build your dream home, you have the rare opportunity to weave your personal story into every corner — and that’s exactly what this award-winning Nedlands custom home achieves.
Expertly constructed by Calautti Homes, who won the 2022 HIA Perth Housing Award for Best Custom Built Home $1.7 – $2.2 Million, and designed by Neil Cownie Architect, this unique Nedlands custom home is more than just a beautiful space; it’s a reflection of a couple’s deep connection to the site where they ran a fuel station for over 30 years. Every detail has been thoughtfully crafted to pay homage to their past while at the same time embracing the owner’s vision for retirement living.
From the nostalgic off-form concrete bearing the old Ampol service station logo, to amber and green coloured windows that represent oil and fuel, to playful wheel-arch curves and a bespoke letterbox perched on a vehicle suspension spring, this home tells the story of their journey in a way only a truly custom-built home can.
Aside from the fuel station references, the home’s architecture also reflects the owners’ Greek heritage, translated in a way that blends beautifully with the local Nedlands aesthetic which has lots of arches. Glazed terracotta roof tiles in pearl white atop white brickwork creates a fresh Greek island feel while window hoods punctuate the exterior, providing shade and adding to the bold architectural look of the home.
The home has been carefully designed and orientated to maximise thermal efficiency with the main living spaces and master suite positioned on the upper level where controlled northern light warms the space during winter and provides elevated district views of the treelined horizon.
Inside, the bespoke features are abundant. Terrazzo tiles, complement the coloured glass windows, adding to the vibrant energy of the home and acoustic board in the bulkhead of the dining and living room helps to enhance both comfort and sound quality.
The historical references don’t just appear in the home itself but in the furnishings such as the dining table that was custom designed by the architect to reflect stacked tyres.
Living areas are further elevated by laser-cut aluminum powder-coated shelving, adding yet another bespoke element to this unique home.
Calautti’s meticulous attention to detail is clearly apparent in the high quality finishes seen throughout this highly specified and unique home.
This award-winning Nedlands custom home is a stunning example of Calautti Homes’ expertise and what building a custom home is all about – creating a space that not only meets your needs but is a unique reflection of who you are.
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