Waverley 16 Cables Place

The Doll’s House By Urban Rhetoric

An innovative reinvention of one of Waverley's earliest cottages, The Doll's House by Urban Rhetoric raises the roof on heritage transformation. Designed and crafted by its Architect owner, this Victorian semi has been lovingly rebuilt from the ground up. Reclaimed materials-brick, timber and sandstone- honour its past, while steel trusses and translucent walls orchestrate a dynamic play of light and volume. Raw materials and sculpted spaces evoke a sense of calm and authenticity while a lush internal atrium and landscaped backyard cultivate an otherworldly sanctuary within the urban grain. Commended in the 2019 Waverley Heritage and Design Awards, the three-bedroom home plus mezzanine home office breaks boldly from the norm, offering interconnected living spaces and spectacular sunset views that deliver a magical ambience at dusk. Hidden at the end of a boutique cul-de-sac, it feels worlds away yet is only footsteps to Charring Cross and its vibrant cafe and social scene, with laneway access to Queens Park adding the final touch of convenience.

Restored sandstone masonry and established gardens Streamlined functionality with a robust earthy paletteCathedral ceilings and a lofty warehouse like aesthetic 3 bedrooms with built-ins, sanctuary like master suite Mezzanine home office or media room, wide open viewsGlass-framed living space with burnished concrete floorsCascading decks for entertaining, handy rear lane accessReclaimed Blackbutt and brickwork, reverse cycle air Miele gas kitchen with integrated appliances & Corian island2 designer bathrooms and a powder room/internal laundry4.84kW solar power, louvre windows, optimal light and airflowAutomated blinds and external louvres, rainfall harvesting100m to Frank's Deli, Cafe's and Bronte Road Bistro