Sailors Whisk 2024

Sailors Whisk

A repurposed 1910 Federation heritage cottage, complete with hard wood timber floors and original weatherboarding – Sailors Whisk was saved from planned demolition in Essendon, Melbourne. Transported in one piece to the site, the two bedroom cottage has been thoughtfully redesigned, but with respect for the original footprint.
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Period features have been preserved and restored – such as the decorative plaster ceilings and original sash windows, and throughout all internal work has been carried out with the help of local craftsmen and artisans. Sustainable timbers have been used to upgrade flooring, and wherever possible original materials have been repurposed – including the old red pine architraves, transformed into picture frames for the property.

Throughout old is artfully combined with new: think traditional style Esse range and open shelf displays in the kitchen; contemporary concrete hearth and Cheminees Philippe wood burner in the sitting room; and stylish pizza oven and firepit in the garden, which add to the modern rustic vibe.
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We are passionate about reducing our footprint and using products and finishes that are responsible and kind to the environment.