The reinvention of Mort Bay House retains its mid-century essence while sympathetically evolving it into its next life within one of Balmain East’s most tightly held harbourside cul-de-sacs.
Mid-century refinement
Honouring the property’s architectural integrity while expanding its footprint, the design approach for Mort Bay House centres on the elements and aspects of its idyllic location.
Integrating its liveable spaces into outdoor terraces and gardens, the harbour and its surrounding landscape create a result that prioritises both quiet retreat and everyday functionality for living well. Calm, tactile and enduring materiality of natural stones and timbers hero the interiors, while its landscaping subtly blends the home into its surrounds.
An intimate harbourside enclave
Waterfront parks, neighbourhood hospitality and everyday amenity shape a distinctly Sydney harbour lifestyle. Overlooking Balmain Peninsula’s Mort Bay, uninterrupted northerly harbour views and access to the city ferry at its doorstep offer both tranquillity and connectivity. And just moments from the village life offerings of Darling Street.
Architect: George Banks Architecture
Interior Design: Project X Property
Builder: GSM First Construction
Photography: Sebastian Cevenini
This home was shaped alongside our Collective — a trusted network of designers, architects and builders brought together specifically for this project. Each collaborator brings a considered discipline, ensuring every detail is deliberate, cohesive and enduring.