When one discovers the history of Australia it becomes very precious - who built these building and what were they used for??
How to incorporate them into our modern lifestyle is the important thing. To bring new life and energy to them as they become part of our new world!!
This conversion became both a home, a studio and business for myself and family!
The Old Light House and Whaling Station
Griffith Island is part of the Port Fairy precinct and has a history that goes back to the early days of whaling in Australia
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
Wyn Vogel
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
The re-pointed stone mixing and matching with the ole ironstone and rubble that the original building was built with.
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
Another view of the old blue stone build!
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
The Flour Store - which I was able to convert into my Studio
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
This is the beautiful old blue stone Bake House we became fortunate enough to own!
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
After the completion of the restoration project this was our view from the master bedroom across the roof tops of Port Fairy! Looking back to the walkway to my studio!
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
The final conversion incorporating the Bakehouse into the contemporary build.
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
We incorporated some colour in the plantings and again, weather proof seating into the courtyard - to ensure a sustainable area in all weathers!
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
This gorgeous rug and stair treatment elevated the climb to the top floor - turning it into a middle eastern/oriental experience
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
This little courtyard - path joined the main living area to the studio and street frontage - we wanted to ensure it was an all weather space for walking and easy cleaning!
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
We wanted to bring as much of the original building into our living area and incorporated the wall of the old bakehouse into one of the Bedrooms.
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
Colour was considered important to bring the sun into our rooms the soft yellow of the bathroom linen picks up the warm colour palette on the walls - offsetting the timber bedheads and side cabinets.
Port Fairy is a fantastic space with clear blue waters from the Southern Ocean
This is just an image to give you a feel for where we have lost our hearts!!
Another View of Port Fairy
East Beach - a location that can be wandered at will just walking out our front door!!
Port Fairy is indeed a Port!
Boats or all shapes and sizes pull up into this Port!
The Old Light House and Whaling Station
Griffith Island is part of the Port Fairy precinct and has a history that goes back to the early days of whaling in Australia
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
Wyn Vogel
Conversion of Our Old Bake House
The re-pointed stone mixing and matching with the ole ironstone and rubble that the original building was built with.