98 Elanora Road, Elanora Heights, NSW 2101

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW CUSTODIANS OF SCHIMEK HOUSE.

An outstanding example of mid-century design, by one the era’s most respected architects and co-founder of Ancher, Mortlock & Murray. Sympathetic alterations & additions won a prestigious building award at the Master Builders Association of NSW, Excellence in Housing Awards, 2021.

98 Elanora Road was originally designed for a builder who worked closely with Mortlock. Built by the builder/owner for his family, the house has retained the key aspects of the original design. Beautiful timber elements and floor to ceiling glass give a light and airy indoor/outdoor flow. Multiple indoor and outdoor living and entertaining areas flow from the central kitchen and dining area.

Set well back from the road on the 708 sq m block, this flat-roofed home built with wide eaves is designed to take maximum advantage of NE / Northern light. The house is placed in such a way on the block that little is revealed apart from an elevated façade, maintaining almost complete privacy.

The entrance is via a side courtyard that has been beautifully redesigned to enhance the peaceful essence of the house. Small areas of repose and long sightlines echo the design of the house perfectly.

Internal accommodation is thoughtfully laid out with multiple living spaces with courtyards on either side. The main bedroom is separated from the two redesigned bedrooms that share a contemporary bathroom. This is an exemplar reworking of a mid-century bathroom – the mid-century aesthetic is maintained and enhanced with the highest quality finishes. Air conditioning has even been cleverly incorporated in the bulk heads of the two ‘new’ bedrooms. A 5.9 kWp PV system and a Tesla Powerwall 2 ensure that this home looks to the future as well as respecting the past.

Situated in a sought-after location on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, having close proximity to parks, the local school and city transport, the features and design of this mid-century Modernist home provide a lifestyle and aesthetic that has enduring appeal.

We look forward to welcoming you to Schimek House.


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SPECIFICATION:

- 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car (1 covered, 1 off-street) & Multiple Living Spaces
- Internal area (approx.) 158 sq m (1,700 sq ft) (storerooms not inc.)
- Underhouse store area: (approx.) 35 sq m (377 sq ft)
- Land area (approx.) 708.2 sq m (7,623 sq ft)
- Plans drawn for swimming pool
- Fibre to the premises internet connection, 1GB/sec download – 50MB/sec upload

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PROJECT TEAM:

Schimek House
Designed & Built, 1961-1962
Architect: Bryce Mortlock of Ancher, Mortlock & Murray
Builder/Owner: Henry Schimek

Alterations & Additions, 2020
Architect: Graeme Bell of Trace Architects
Builder: Nathan Wrightson of Wrightson & Co.
Landscape Design: Fifth Season
Photographer: © Andrew Turner

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SIGNIFICANCE:

One of the finest intact residences by Bryce Mortlock. Designed one year after the architect had received the Sulman Award – architecture’s most prestigious award for residential design in New South Wales.

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AWARD:

Master Builders Association of NSW, Excellence in Housing Awards, 2021
House Alterations & Additions - Up To $400,000 – Winner

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MODERN HOUSE ESTATE AGENTS 1300 814 768
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