Ugly Duckling Turns Into a Swan
25 Illowra Street, The Gap
If you live in The Gap and regularly drive across Illowra Street you may have noticed, over a few months, a residential transformation taking place at 25 Illowra Street.
However, if you don't, let us fill you in on how this ugly duckling of a residence has been turned into a gorgeous swan, and an evolution that even Hans Christian Andersen would approve of. The previous structure is best suited to a "before and after" transformation and bears little, if any, resemblance to its past.
The outside now presents a more prestigious status that signals what awaits inside. Once through the secure front gate you'll be met with a freshly minted Kwila timber deck that leads to the impressive entry way and that also extends past it to provide for a small patio setting overlooking the lush, and recently turfed, front lawn. And Kwila timber decking extends to the back as well.
Once inside, the grace and beauty of the work that's been undertaken is self-evident. Underfoot is the warmth and charm of Brushbox timber flooring that runs throughout the home with the exception of a few rooms that are carpeted and tiled. A unique storage system of cabinetry is situated just inside the entrance, and the rest of this residence exposes itself as you move about, all on one level.
The kitchen is equipped with a Westinghouse oven, LG Direct Drive dishwasher and Miele gas cooktop, with an island filled with an array of cabinetry and laden with Caesarstone bench tops throughout. A two-pack white gloss illuminates the kitchen as well, including a built-in wine rack and more features like a built-in bin system. The laundry runs off of the kitchen area with access to a paved outdoor... 翻译中文