Edwardian+Interiors

Opulent Edwardian Styles across Australia
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This is a comparison of three Edwardian homes across three states:
 * Fenton in New Farm (of Brisbane) in Queensland, by Robin Dods,
 * Bishopscourt on The Hill at Newcastle (NSW) and
 * Bridgewater in the Adelaide hills of South Australia

**'Fenton' 388 Bowen Terrace New Farm**
A Grand Residence with Style and Convenience; Beautifully restored and sitting on one of New Farm's largest land holdings, this immaculate Robin Dods-designed estate is a stunning expression of quality craftsmanship and timeless design. Sold for $1,800,000 Fri 23-Nov-12 "Beautifully restored and sitting on one of New Farm's largest land holdings, this immaculate Robin Dods-designed estate is a stunning expression of quality craftsmanship and timeless design – a remarkable offering with dual street access and 23 metre frontage.
 * "From the expertly landscaped gardens to the inviting front portico, this traditional residence exudes classic style and sophistication."

Desirable features:
 * Rich interior details combine timber VJ (vertical joined) walls,
 * a restored fireplace,
 * high ceilings and
 * polished timber floors for a warm and welcoming atmosphere that radiates class and elegance.
 * An extensive verandah runs down the side of the home, opening several rooms up to this swathing outdoor area. Overlooking the pool and enclosed by louvers, it is ideal for year round use.

Other features: >
 * Entertain poolside, or simply relax with a cooling dip to escape the summer heat.
 * A centrally located gourmet kitchen is sure to become a gathering point whether you're entertaining or simply enjoying a quiet family lifestyle.
 * Stone benches, extensive work and storage space and a range of quality stainless steel appliances ensure a functional yet stylish space while
 * a gallery of windows bathe the kitchen in soft natural light, providing views of the lush, green surrounds.
 * There are three good-sized bedrooms serviced by two bathrooms. This includes a large master suite completed by timber floors, fireplace and study alcove.

'Bishopscourt' 34 Brown Street Newcastle NSW 2300
"A Magnificent Family Estate Capturing Harbour and Coastal Views Unlike Any Other Property in Newcastle; Influenced by the style and proportions of a grand 19th century English estate, this landmark property on The Hill known as 'Bishopscourt' is quite unlike anything else on offer. Expressions of Interest ends 11th May at 12pm. Desirable features: All the classic features of the period including Other features:
 * A landmark property on The Hill known as 'Bishopscourt' is quite unlike anything else on offer.
 * Taking pride of place in one of Newcastle's finest dress circle positions."
 * rich timber floors and wood paneling,
 * a grand staircase,
 * soaring ceilings and
 * large arched windows with elegant leadlight detailing.
 * The generously proportioned floor plan offers family versatility with a lavish choice of expansive living areas, exceptional seven bedroom accommodation and four bathrooms
 * Landscaped gardens on over one acre offer exceptional potential to extend or add a pool (STCA)
 * Formal lounge room with elegant timber wall paneling a feature of its era
 * Formal dining room with outdoor flow to gardens
 * Concertina doors enable one huge living space, perfect for large scale entertaining
 * Study with curved ceiling, impressive leadlight bay window and fireplace
 * Oversized family room; large utility room; three storerooms
 * Large timber kitchen equipped with gas cooking, dishwasher and servery
 * Chapel featuring leadlight windows, timber ceilings and detailed arched brickwork
 * Doors from main bedroom and large guest room open onto a large north facing sunroom capturing magnificent views over Newcastle's iconic harbour and beaches

20 Cichon Road Bridgewater SA 5155
A majestic "Queen Anne" style property brimming with the “tasteful elegance of prideful wealth”. Sold for $1,600,000 Thu 31-Jul-14. Has decoration typical of the Edwardian era. A Queen Anne house would have a name, since street numbers did not exist prior to the Edwardian era.
 * "Delicately framed by lead lacing and Wisteria, surrounded by well-groomed grassland, a professionally constructed equestrian arena, full sized tennis court, 2000m of manicured lawn,
 * "a prodigious natural Amphitheatre suitable for the finest operatic aria, land abounds to ride your horse or simply escape. "

Desirable features: > Other features:
 * Wrought iron and Baroque chandeliers
 * 12 foot ceilings throughout
 * double brick, bluestone faced,
 * two story cathedral like spaces and
 * spectacular leadlight windows, intricately woven with thistle and ferocious heraldic lions.
 * Five metre high suspension platform that draws you into the native forest canopy and provides expansive views of the Hahndorf valley.
 * Entertain in exorbitant style from your external alfresco dining area, equipped with a full kitchen, including stainless steel BBQ, dishwasher, divine stone top benching and quality surround café blinds.

Edwardian features:
So here are the desirable features of these three Edwardian home, side by side: (widescreen viewing recommended)


 * ~ 388 Bowen Terrace New Farm ||~ 34 Brown Street Newcastle NSW 2300 ||~ 20 Cichon Road Bridgewater SA 5155 ||
 * ===Entrances:=== ||  ||   ||
 * Impressive entrances: || Impressive staircase || Impressive front door lead-light ornamental setting: ||
 * [[image:http://i1.au.reastatic.net/456x342/a33124407278478ca0ff0b369144c07d3ec3499d26e6bef5df6deb5e07641bcb/image4.jpg width="387" height="296" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_2_pi_150408_032533 width="382" height="290" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i1.au.reastatic.net/456x342/154e90c9fdf32110af6d02eba109178b04fef85f83c59cc90331263a74bc72af/image16.jpg caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater"]] ||
 * (Above) The use of timber for impressive ornament || The staircase, if it exists, is made to impress in glorious timber || Timber doorway, timber floor and ceiling, timber doorways ||
 * ===Timber features:=== ||  ||   ||
 * [[image:http://i3.au.reastatic.net/456x342/2f87d18aba711eae42869b9b8452b48ade078b15c6be9933cae5b61928bbfd0a/image6.jpg width="390" height="303" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_5_pi_150408_032539 width="377" height="285" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i3.au.reastatic.net/456x342/02bf6875fec5130d20d6127f019ffb9dfa6c94d48eb04533fbaa11ac52743f01/image10.jpg width="358" height="270" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater"]] ||
 * Queenslander entertainment on the verandah || Ecclesiastic entertainment in the drawing room with bay window || Formal entertainment in the drawing room with leadlight French doors ||
 * [[image:http://i4.au.reastatic.net/456x342/f239e1ee7e96c73a2cfd15de3aefda3b60cefc8e5c5e691d68abae7bf66da5a4/image7.jpg width="381" height="289" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_7_pi_150415_035711 width="383" height="288" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i4.au.reastatic.net/456x342/721f13472abc52ed87fa9722e880e9800a6a6c67f885ac04e392ab92ad59f22d/image11.jpg width="362" height="275" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater"]] ||
 * [[image:http://i1.au.reastatic.net/456x342/a6609a554b73c2f2f069e457741038e5dc87d69734d4394d0da8114c8fbc3ba6/image8.jpg width="385" height="292" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_8_pi_150415_035708 width="380" height="290" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i1.au.reastatic.net/456x342/10e426e5871b283d45290888d762b0bebb3f74c341ab6e78dac6d3cb712902f5/image12.jpg width="377" height="284" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater"]] ||
 * (Above) Dining room is lined with timber panelled shelving || Timber panelling and ornate ceiling with leadlight doors and bay window || Large entertainment area has Romanesque doorways ||
 * [[image:http://i1.au.reastatic.net/800x600/fb2e970f85453522f2afcaf4d11724d7e950528eb0d4350cdf732776f35b45c6/image9.jpg width="388" height="292" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm, Qld 4005"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_10_pi_150415_035709 width="382" height="291" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i4.au.reastatic.net/456x342/721f13472abc52ed87fa9722e880e9800a6a6c67f885ac04e392ab92ad59f22d/image11.jpg width="374" height="282" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater"]] ||
 * Timber fireplace is a characteristic Edwardian feature || Before WW2, Entertainment was made at home || The ornate timber fireplace belies the 'Queen Anne' description ||
 * ===Fireplaces:=== ||  ||   ||
 * [[image:http://i3.au.reastatic.net/456x342/48789b2be07219870129c3783cddcced1235aab79fd424af1e66317a504758c0/image10.jpg width="390" height="294" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_5_pi_150408_032539 width="379" height="289" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i3.au.reastatic.net/456x342/02bf6875fec5130d20d6127f019ffb9dfa6c94d48eb04533fbaa11ac52743f01/image10.jpg width="382" height="288" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater"]] ||
 * The general rule is: Marble fireplaces are Victorian || Timber fireplaces are an Edwardian feature || The simpler the fireplace, the later the period. ||
 * ===Leadlight windows:=== ||  ||   ||
 * [[image:http://i4.au.reastatic.net/456x342/28dcebffb78cca8f77315ea0a07cf03e2dd8103ab9113c53cc5ce708f45a4203/image11.jpg width="376" height="285" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_8_pi_150408_032535 width="383" height="292" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i2.au.reastatic.net/456x342/9202d96a9cf23e10f4ce9d987163c35be0a0d3bb511a361526d45a2d9ba28717/image13.jpg width="374" height="284" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater"]] ||
 * Ornamental timber work and lead-light are very desirable ||  ||   ||
 * ===Edwardian cosiness:=== ||  ||   ||
 * [[image:http://i1.au.reastatic.net/456x342/65738679197c8e75dfced45250e80823ec9afb8aab381d085c5840b6b779fedd/image12.jpg width="374" height="284" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_11_pi_150415_035710 width="381" height="290" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i3.au.reastatic.net/800x600/e81937f3f2ee742768211a5786a5d14d4d2b48d2d269de818689246a9132a088/image3.jpg width="367" height="278" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater, SA 5155"]] ||
 * Edwardian cosy area in a window nook || A rather grand window nook || A modern entertainment area ||
 * [[image:http://i3.au.reastatic.net/456x342/0da499e3bd44b6885974eda939494c15403d596d85561b4ca545859499cc3441/image14.jpg width="375" height="285" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_10_pi_150408_032539 width="387" height="295" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i1.au.reastatic.net/800x600/9202d96a9cf23e10f4ce9d987163c35be0a0d3bb511a361526d45a2d9ba28717/image13.jpg width="368" height="282" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater, SA 5155"]] ||
 * ===Verandahs:=== ||  ||   ||
 * [[image:http://i4.au.reastatic.net/456x342/4b570c093ad9abc3296c2158ed59ea4f80c21f029d02b42d1cfd77bd8a9e9515/image15.jpg width="369" height="285" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_7_pi_150408_032534 width="384" height="292" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE - the sea breeze on 'The Hill' would be a gale!"]] || [[image:http://i1.au.reastatic.net/456x342/1304fbf4607060ab88fb2617432a8f7a41334d9a551c18c8eead3f29573cfb7f/image4.jpg width="384" height="290" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater - no sea breeze"]] ||
 * ===Timber kitchens:=== ||  ||   ||
 * [[image:http://i2.au.reastatic.net/456x342/ec89b04b31d3601c1aece18bb4050cb821a7c55f8b4a6f7832059a95fe327322/image17.jpg width="376" height="287" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_9_pi_150408_032538 width="381" height="292" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i2.au.reastatic.net/456x342/fe84249f0c01563e13b98fa07d2d9446337500f84671b6ecd2f06832a6e8cda4/image9.jpg width="378" height="285" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater"]] ||
 * None of the kitchens remain very Edwardian, all have island benches || The influence of the white kitchen becomes apparent... || Only in S.A. would the renovator paint the natural timber finish! or cover up the leadlight!! ||
 * ===Bedroom design:=== ||  ||   ||
 * [[image:http://i3.au.reastatic.net/456x342/e6eafee5ec780c4ee9aa93e2aff6962af4946241cc5646468f1718473a78db69/image18.jpg width="376" height="286" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_15_pi_150415_035708 width="375" height="287" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i2.au.reastatic.net/456x342/9202d96a9cf23e10f4ce9d987163c35be0a0d3bb511a361526d45a2d9ba28717/image13.jpg width="375" height="283" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater"]] ||
 * A Queensland bedroom has timber walls for evening cooling (and a fan) || An Edwardian bedroom complete with bay window drapes (and a fan) || Edwardian leadlgiht and timber surrounds, but Victorian drapes (and air-con) ||
 * ===Updated bathrooms:=== ||  ||   ||
 * [[image:http://i2.au.reastatic.net/456x342/7086d3358d91118374adc1471c3cded86da9437d82fd3bfed234719df95032a0/image13.jpg width="383" height="291" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm, showing a mix of styles"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_13_pi_150410_055700 width="375" height="289" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE, without period style"]] || [[image:http://i3.au.reastatic.net/456x342/93400f564256f89351f0db92238d0f133efa5c56f713c506a78d009ac7cc6de1/image14.jpg width="367" height="277" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater"]] ||
 * [[image:http://i4.au.reastatic.net/456x342/8a101a9a9adf671ef18255236ff9b9311668f660b59caea86a9b424ddc390772/image19.jpg width="386" height="293" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_10_pi_150410_055702 width="381" height="294" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i4.au.reastatic.net/456x342/b9d9f0c61f67e8524c0a96a665db3cc656b8e61ed39823602643581bb8a93e96/image15.jpg width="374" height="282" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater"]] ||
 * Bathing is an outdoor activity in tropical Queenslander style || Bathing is quite private in 'Bishopscourt' || Modernised spa-bathing in Edwardian leadlight splendour ||
 * ===Garden design:=== ||  ||   ||
 * [[image:http://i1.au.reastatic.net/456x342/27764e265df3804d8fd6155fab73eec3578cb94f2829e1caedfb9747a3339076/image20.jpg width="387" height="292" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_11_pi_150408_032531 width="383" height="294" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i3.au.reastatic.net/800x600/c4d9147c97e78be177d803f7ad2913bcc155cd76dfc8564318eb70670257c201/image7.jpg width="361" height="275" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater, SA 5155"]] ||
 * Outdoor entertaining has rather different expressions || Newcastle outdoors is merely pictorial for Bishopcourt entertainment || The formal outdoors in Bridgewater, S.A. ||
 * [[image:http://i1.au.reastatic.net/800x600/be9b4a71814e1d8d2d0d55bb2fa93e6647f5fc485fbc34f094821747a9db16fd/main.jpg width="389" height="296" caption="388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm, Qld 4005"]] || [[image:http://b.domainstatic.com.au/w800-h600-w1200-h900-2011896329_19_pi_150408_032536 width="381" height="293" caption="34 Brown Street NEWCASTLE"]] || [[image:http://i2.au.reastatic.net/800x600/edbc074944cf3840613d8d44e5604d75f444c2052a52df9d3eb6a24155d2e899/image6.jpg width="366" height="278" caption="20 Cichon Road, Bridgewater, SA 5155"]] ||
 * A Jacaranda tree is a highly coveted ornament to any garden || Newcastle heritage uses consistent historical plaques || A tree-lined drive is a highly regarded feature ||