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THE OWNERS

Chris De Stratis, director of Belarte Building Group, his wife and business partner, Tina, and their children, Eloise, six, Giovanni, four, Massimo, three, and Sonny, one.

THE ARCHITECT

Enza Angelucci, director of Angelucci Architects.

THE PROPERTY

A cottage built in 1885 in Carlton, Melbourne. On the ground floor is the main bedroom with en suite and dressing room and a family bathroom. A central living space opens onto an internal courtyard and kitchen. The playroom and utility room are in the basement. On the first floor are two children’s bedrooms and a bathroom. There is also a roof terrace.