First published 16 Nov 2026, 9:00am
Once a typical single-fronted federation home, this 162 Rossmoyne Street, Thornbury, residence has been transformed into a dramatic double-storey home that pairs modern functionality with plenty of character.
“It was a cute weatherboard house in one of Thornbury’s best streets,” the vendor, Anna Thomson says.
“We loved the location -close to schools and all the great restaurants on High Street- and saw the potential in the property for a renovation.”
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The four-bedroom house in Thornbury is listed for sale.
Three C Architects designed the two-storey extension, while Building & Beyond completed the build as part of a renovation carried out between 2022 and 2023.
“We wanted to create more space whilst maintaining the heritage feel of the home and without compromising any of the backyard,” explains Thomson.
“We kept the original facade and front rooms, then added another level to the home – gaining another bedroom, bathroom, laundry and a much more generous kitchen.
“The style of the renovated home is bold and contemporary. It has a mid-century feel with industrial-style elements – lots of timbers, metals and burnished concrete floors, complemented by sage green finishes.”
At the heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, living and dining area.
Other highlights include the floor-to-ceiling windows, the “floating” staircase, and the home’s less obvious features that enhance energy efficiency and luxury living.
“I love the hydronic heating system -including underfloor heating in the living, dining, kitchen areas – it’s connected to GoogleNest so we can turn it on remotely before we get home from a holiday,” says Thomson.
“It’s also very energy efficient, which keeps the electricity bills low – it has double-glazed windows, solar panels, all electric, and it’s well insulated.”
Other highlights include the “floating” staircase.
At the heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, the perfect entertainer’s space with a premium suite of appliances and a wine fridge.
This extends through to the backyard, landscaped by Green Spaces.
“The big sliding door at the back of the house connects the inside with the large concrete deck at the back, which has heaps of room for eating meals outside and cooking on the in-built barbecue,” says Thomson.
“We love making feasts for family and friends, particularly in summer when we can open the whole back of the house up with a huge sliding door connecting the indoors with the outdoors.”
The style of the renovated home is bold and contemporary.
The four-bedroom house is listed with a price guide between $2.4-$2.6m.
Thomson says both the home and its location are perfect for families, with friendly neighbours and amenities at your fingertips.
“Thornbury has a great neighbourhood feel with plenty to do on your doorstep,” she explains.
“Access to the city and the great social scene that Melbourne’s north is famous for is second-to-none.”
The four-bedroom house at 162 Rossmoyne St, Thornbury, is listed by Jellis Craig Northcote agent Luke Brizzi with a price guide between $2.4-$2.6m. Expressions of interest close November 21 at 4pm.
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