More charming transformations

Here are two more classic Australian houses, transformed from unloved eyesores to the best house in the street.

The charm of this house below is overwhelmed by the overgrown shrub (blocking out all natural light, no doubt) and a clunky brick fence, utterly out of keeping with the era of the house.



But look at it now, with a smart new coat of paint, new fencing and landscaping. The owners retained the bottom part of the fence, rendered it and topped it with clean lined picket fencing. This house stays true to its heritage, but the modern colours bring it up to date too.

Here's a house stripped bare of its character features, waiting for someone to nurture it back to its former glory.

And afterwards, what a transformation! New fencing, cladding, windows and trim make this a picture postcard home.

I'm packing my bags and moving in!

Images Australian Better Homes and Gardens and Notebook Magazine