Toxteth Terrace

An 1886 Victorian Italianate terrace within Glebe's historic Toxteth Estate is reimagined for a family of five. Original architectural detailing is carefully preserved, while a light-filled contemporary extension and richly expressive interiors create a home balancing individual retreat with the pleasures of family life.

(1886) Victorian Italianate

SCOPE:
Interior Design & Decoration

LOCATION:
Glebe

COLLABORATORS:
Interlock Australia Architecture

Light-filled living room with grey sofas, sculptural pendant and steel-framed garden doors at Toxteth Terrace, Glebe, by Jillian Dinkel
  • Hallway with arched opening, staircase and branching glass-globe pendant at Toxteth Terrace, Glebe
  • Sitting room with marble fireplace, framed artwork and sputnik pendant at Toxteth Terrace by Jillian Dinkel
  • Grey marble kitchen island with bar stools – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel
  • Tan leather dining banquette beneath a light well – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel
  • Curved leather banquette and timber dining table – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel
  • Courtyard planting viewed from above – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel
  • Family room with fireplace, steel-framed doors and boucle armchair – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel
  • Living room with boucle armchair, fireplace and shelving – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel
  • Bedroom with timber joinery and wall-mounted lamp – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel
  • Main bedroom with upholstered bedhead and timber joinery – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel
  • Hallway with sculptural copper artwork and fluted console – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel
  • Sitting nook with pink armchair and sheer curtains – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel
  • Hallway view into a child’s bedroom – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel
  • Child’s bedroom with patterned wallpaper – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel
  • Twin bedroom with timber bedheads and wall lamp – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel
  • Victorian terrace front door with iron lacework and tessellated tile path at Toxteth Terrace, Glebe
  • Paved rear courtyard with dining setting and tree – Toxteth Terrace, Glebe by Jillian Dinkel

Set within Glebe's historic Toxteth Estate, this four-storey Victorian Italianate terrace presented an opportunity to reconsider how a traditional Sydney heritage home could accommodate the evolving needs of a busy family.

Built in 1886, the residence retained much of its original architectural character, yet its compartmentalised layout and limited natural light presented challenges for contemporary living. Our design sought to preserve the home's historic identity while introducing greater openness, functionality and a sense of connection to nature.

Working alongside Interlock Australia, the interiors were thoughtfully reconfigured, with a redesigned rear extension introducing a soaring raked ceiling and abundant natural light. A curved dining banquette creates an intimate gathering place, while an internal courtyard and green roof bring greenery into the heart of the residence.

Throughout the home, original period detailing provides a beautiful counterpoint to contemporary furniture, bespoke joinery and richly textured finishes. A palette of muted blues is punctuated by moments of colour and whimsy, including a particularly playful pink tessellated bathroom designed for the family's youngest daughter.

Each level balances shared spaces for gathering with quieter rooms for retreat, reflecting the individual personalities and changing requirements of those who live within.

The result is a thoroughly contemporary family home that celebrates the craftsmanship of its Victorian origins without sacrificing the comfort, individuality and ease of modern life.

Bedroom with linen curtains, rust velvet armchair and French doors to a balcony at Toxteth Terrace, Glebe

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