As part of our Feels Like Home property feature we'll be taking a look inside some of the city's premier properties and talking to the families who live there.
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WHEN Danny Eriksson bought 162 Rocket Street he wanted to turn it into a home that centred on entertaining.
In order to do that he knew he had to make the Californian bungalow roomier.
He extended the home at the back and added two bedrooms and some attic space upstairs.
From the street you have no idea of the surprise that awaits when you enter the house.
It is spacious, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and multiple living areas and is a mix of modern and traditional styling.
The home also has a light, airy feel created by the installation of skylights that open and close like windows and also have venetians.
Mr Eriksson, who is in construction himself, had the home beautifully renovated to the tune of $250,000.
At the end of it he had his dream house close to the CBD.
Because of his love of cooking and sharing his food with friends, he made the kitchen the focal point of the home.
He fitted a large oven, which is his pride and joy. In addition, he installed a pizza oven in the beautiful courtyard just outside kitchen door.
This wonderful outdoor space soon became a place where friends and family gathered.
Mr Eriksson completely rewired the house, fully insulated it and put on a brand new roof. He also replaced the old slate flooring with cypress pine throughout.
The original staircase was unsafe and was replaced with a modern new staircase with glass walls instead of wooden balustrades.
“It’s very different to what you might expect in an older home,” Mr Eriksson said.
“We were so happy in this house, but we wanted something with a bit of acreage.
“You know, I’d go back there tomorrow,” he smiled.
Mr Eriksson said one of the great features of the home is its proximity to the CBD. His boys went to Stannies, so it was an easy walk for them. It was also a comfortable stroll down to the shops.
He said the house is located in an excellent neighbourhood.
“When we first bought it, it was the worst house in the street because nobody had ever done anything to it,” he said.
“It’s a whole other story now.
“First we tore up the flooring and then we just kept going from there.”
Mr Eriksson said local builder, Tim Parker, did the renovation work, which took around five months to complete.
He said he was thrilled with Mr Parker’s work because everything was done right.
“That was one of my stipulations,” he said. “I wanted it done properly. I wanted to end up with a house with character.”
The home is currently listed with Raine and Horne Bathurst.
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Do you have an amazing home that could be showcased in the Western Advocate’s Feels Like Home feature?
We’ll be taking a regular look inside some of the city’s premier properties and talking to the families who live there.
It doesn’t matter what kind of house you have – whether it’s architecturally designed or a straw house you built yourself, we’re keen to take a sneak peek inside.
If you’d like to have your house featured in Feels Like Home, contact chief of staff Brian Wood on 6330 2323 or email him on brian.wood@fairfaxmedia.com.au.