Modern backyard with a swimming pool, wooden deck, green lawn, trees, shrubs, and a lounge chair under a covered patio

Ivanhoe Residence

Ivanhoe Residence designed by Barbara Weimar is a century-old weatherboard home in Melbourne, transformed for a young family seeking a "forever home" with charm and character. Retaining original features, the redesign created an open, functional space, including a north-facing living, kitchen, and dining area that opens to a deck and beautifully landscaped garden. The renovation introduced warm colors, timber accents, and a sunlit extension overlooking a new pool.

A house with a porch surrounded by a garden and a black fence, with a large green tree in front.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, a black refrigerator, pendant light, three wooden chairs with black cushions at the island, green plants near the window, and a blue tiled backsplash.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a window with wooden frame and siding, gray tiled backsplash, and wooden open shelving with decorative items.
Open sliding glass doors lead to a wooden deck with a wooden lounge chair, overlooking a lush garden with trees, shrubs, flowers, and a small pool or hot tub in the backyard.
Modern bathroom with wooden cabinetry, green tiled backsplash, and a white countertop. There are large green plants in white pots, a white wall-mounted radiator, and a brass pendant light fixture with three globes.
Minimalist bedroom with a white bed, beige linen cover, and two rust-colored pillows, beside a dark green nightstand with a white and gold table lamp, a glass of water, and a small black object, with a large white paper lantern ceiling light and shee
Modern bathroom with a white bathtub, large windows, beige tiled floors, and green wall tiles, with a green towel hanging over the tub and a leafy plant on the right.
Modern walk-in shower with green and beige tiled wall, gold showerhead, and handheld shower, glass partition, and niche in the wall.
Living room with teal walls, a round mirror, a black fireplace, a white armchair, a modern floor lamp with white globes, a marble-topped coffee table, and wooden flooring.
Interior view of a modern dining area with a large sliding glass door leading to a backyard, wooden dining table with a checkered tablecloth, six chairs, and a cozy window nook with two children relaxing.
Front view of a modern house with white siding, black accents, and a gray metal roof, surrounded by a garden with green plants and a paved walkway.
Living room with a wall-mounted TV, wooden staircase, large window with natural light, colorful chairs, a small wooden table, and a window seat with pillows.
A cozy reading nook with a tall wooden bookshelf filled with colorful books, a green bean bag chair, a small game board, and a window allowing natural light, in a minimalist interior.
A bathroom bathroom with a large mirror, gray vanity, white countertop, black pendant light, potted plant, shower area with a showerhead, towel rack with towels, and patterned tile floors.
Entryway with white door and window, wooden hooks with hats and backpacks, and white drawers under a wooden surface.
Home office with a white desk, black chair, monitor, window with blinds, two wooden shelves with potted plants, a framed picture, and a glass of water.
Modern living room with a large window view of a backyard with a small pool, outdoor lounge chair, trees, and garden plants.
Modern two-story house with gray exterior, large windows, a backyard patio with dining and seating areas, a tree, garden, and swimming pool surrounded by glass fencing, with a young girl playing outside.
Modern backyard with a swimming pool, garden, and wooden patio with glass fencing and a house with large windows and sliding glass doors.
Modern house backyard with wooden deck, outdoor seating, greenery, flowering trees, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
Modern kitchen with white and wooden cabinetry, three bar stools at a white island, stainless steel refrigerator, and natural light from glass door and windows.
Exterior view of a house featuring Victorian-style trim, a small porch, and a garden area with shrubs and plants. Another building or extension is visible in the background.
Modern backyard with a swimming pool, wooden deck, lounge chair, lush flowers, trees, and a tall privacy fence.

  • Type: Extension / Renovation
    Location: Ivanhoe
    Completed: December 2021

  • Architecture: Barbara Weimer Architects
    Landscape: Bethany Williamson
    Timber Windows: Aspect Windows
    Pool: Southern Cross Pools
    Lighting: About Space
    Timber: Radial Timbers
    Tiling: Elegance Tiles

  • Simon and the team from Blueprint renovated our Edwardian house in Ivanhoe with professionalism, reliability, fantastic communication, absolute attention to detail and faultless finishes.

    The amount of people that have stopped in our street to compliment the renovation and inquire about aspects of the house has been astounding. Just last week we had an architect knock on our door asking about the builder that we used.

    We were probably not the easiest customer to deal with given that we added a seemingly endless stream of variations. That said, nothing was a problem for Simon and the team. They kept us up to date and involved; and were always happy to accommodate our frequent site visits. Furthermore, when we decided to redo the garden and put in a pool Simon went above and beyond with recommendations of contacts and assistance in coordinating the works. If we were to renovate or build again, we would use Blueprint again without hesitation. Post-handover they have been addressed any minor issues in a timely and professional manner with 100% satisfaction.

    — Nick and Kasia

  • Picture Perfect, Australian House & Garden

  • Tess Kelly