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This cottage has a stunning, architecturally designed secret
Avondale cottage transformed with architect-designed extension, courtyard living and creative outdoor spaces.

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This Avondale cottage, creatively transformed by architect Maria Hosking and builder James Hosking, features a stunning architectural extension. The original 1960s home is now connected to a new bedroom wing via a wide, glass-enclosed corridor that acts as a sunroom.
This design enhances the indoor-outdoor flow to a central courtyard and creative outdoor spaces, including a fire pit. With versatile outbuildings, this unique property is now for sale, offering a generous and practical home for families or downsizers.
The original home was a two bed cottage. Photo: TRADE ME/AVONDALE
It's owners, a builder and architect, completely altered the interior to create their dream home. Photo: TRADE ME/AVONDALE
They opened and extended the rear of the house. Photo: TRADE ME/AVONDALE
It created a cosy courtyard that catches the sun. Photo: TRADE ME/AVONDALE
Opening into the bedrooms via a wide corridor. Photo: TRADE ME/AVONDALE
Inside the Architect-Designed Cottage which has three bedrooms and two bathrooms
It also has a very funky fire pit and seating area. Photo: TRADE ME/AVONDALE
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