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WATCH: Inside Tim & Isabelle Weston's Merivale Oasis
The Westons' plan in restoring this mid-90s family home was to create an oasis of calm.
Last updated: 3 March 2026
One of the home's many entertaining spaces.
The European style pool.
The family playing cards in the kitchen.
The kitchen is the heart of the home.
The bespoke timber sauna helps the home feel like a holiday destination.
The foyer's sculpture is an attention grabber.
The monkey atop the Hannah Kidd sculpture.
One of the many fine seats in the home.
The billiard room is another favourite spot.
The Westons share a laugh on the couch.
The garden is something Isabelle is most proud of.
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