Designer’s dream home is for sale: $1.8 million tag on ‘masterpiece reimagined’

One of Sydney’s leading interior designers has made headlines by offering a property in the inner west for next month’s auction.

is located in 48 Linthorpe Street, Newtownthe three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been home to Stuart Krelle and his architect wife Claire Crelle for the past nine years.

Krelle is one half of interior design studio Luchietti Krelle, which began a major renovation of the property in 2018.

The house has since won the 2019 NSW Masters Builders Association Award for Excellent Homes.

The jury applauded the designers for maximizing the space and reimagining it for family living.

Adrian William’s agents Adrian Tsavaras and Josh Vera have the listing, and it’s set to go to a guided auction for $1.8 million on November 5th.

This home was awarded the 2019 NSW Masters Builders Association in Excellence in Housing Award.

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Tsavalas said the property has received a high level of interest despite being only recently listed due to its reputation as a custom-built sanctuary in the heart of Newtown.

Mr Tsavalas said:

“Currently, the demand for well-built designer homes and properties with character is very high. Buyers want to save money on renovation and construction costs, so they charge a little extra to land the property they want. will be paid.”
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Newtown home renovations were completed in 2019.

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Together with business partner Rachel Luchetti, Krelle’s firm has worked on interior design for many prominent restaurants and businesses throughout Sydney.

These include Sake Manly, Bopp & Tone, Jane and Rafi, a new restaurant in North Sydney.

“We added a level with two bedrooms, a bathroom and a study,” says Krelle.

“With two children and the desire to stay downtown, we needed more space. The only way was to move up.”

Stuart Krelle chose to expand his Newtown home to meet the needs of his wife and two children.

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Features of the home include stained glass windows, polished concrete, oak floors, custom cabinetry, high ceilings, custom kitchen with marble benchtops and dishwasher.

The home also flows into a private landscaped garden with BBQ area and rear lane access.

The home will be auctioned on November 5th with a price tag of $1.8 million.

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A short walk from King Street eateries, retail, and transportation is also a major selling point for this property.

Median home prices in Newtown have increased slightly over the past year, with the average home purchase price at about $1,732 million, up 4.2% from October 2021.