Very Goodsir: A terrace worth tipping your hat to.

We wanted a house that truly embraced indoor/outdoor living,” Linda says. “Not just visually, but in the way you actually move through the spaces and live in them.”

From the street, the home presents with understated confidence - its Victorian bones intact, its scale hinting at something more. Beyond the threshold, the transformation reveals itself gradually. French doors, black steel-framed glazing and warm natural materials guide you through a sequence of interconnected spaces, where courtyards, terraces and gardens punctuate the interiors, allowing light and greenery to filter deep into the home.

The redesign, led by Casey Scott of Kinwolf Projects alongside Brighton Constructions, was anchored in restraint and longevity. “The brief was about creating something calm and timeless,” Maurice says. “A house that feels beautiful to live in, not overly stylised or trend-driven.”

That philosophy is evident in the palette: honed marble, natural stone, warm timber and soft monochromatic tones that lend a quiet elegance throughout. The kitchen becomes a centrepiece - farmhouse-inspired, yet distinctly contemporary - with its oversized marble island, butler’s sink and fully integrated appliances. It’s a space designed for gathering, cooking, lingering. “We spend so much time here,” Linda says. “It’s where everyone naturally comes together.”

Multiple living zones allow the home to dance effortlessly between everyday family life and large-scale entertaining. Formal lounge and dining rooms retain the romance of the original terrace, softened by generous proportions and soaring ceilings, while a separate family room opens directly to the outdoors. “That separation gives the house incredible versatility,” Maurice says. “It means there’s always a place to retreat, or to come together.”

Outside, the home truly comes into its own. Two distinct entertaining zones - a central barbecue courtyard and a private poolside retreat - are seamlessly woven into the internal layout. Banquette seating, a pizza oven and plunge pool create a resort-like atmosphere, ideal for long lunches, evening gatherings and spontaneous celebrations. “We entertain a lot,” Linda says. “And these spaces have completely shaped how we live. Everything flows, nothing feels forced.”

It’s this fluid relationship between inside and out that defines the home. Steel-framed bi-fold doors dissolve boundaries, while French doors punctuate every level, drawing the outdoors inward. Even in the quieter moments, the house remains connected to nature - to shifting light, fresh air, and the rhythm of the seasons.

The preservation of original features was as important as the modern additions. High ceilings, wide cornices and the home’s Victorian proportions provide a rich architectural framework, grounding the contemporary updates in heritage character. “It was about respecting what was already here,” Linda says, “and enhancing it in a way that felt natural.”

Despite its grandeur, the home never feels formal. There’s an ease to the layout, a softness to the design that encourages both relaxation and celebration. “Every space has been lived in,” Linda says. “There are memories everywhere - family dinners, birthdays, impromptu gatherings. It’s what makes it so hard to leave.”

The corner position enhances both light and privacy, while the peaceful street setting brings a rare sense of calm. Rozelle’s vibrant village life remains just moments away - Darling Street’s cafés and boutiques, waterfront parks, city transport links and the evolving White Bay precinct all within easy reach. “It’s an incredibly connected place to live,” Maurice says. “Seven minutes to the city, parks across the road, the water close by - it’s hard to beat.”

For the Scotts, the home represents a balance of ambition and restraint - a house designed to impress, but ultimately to be lived in. “It’s modern, but it still has soul,” Linda says. “It’s warm, generous, and designed for real life.”

Perhaps that’s its greatest achievement: a terrace that feels at once expansive and intimate, refined yet welcoming - a home where architecture, materiality and lifestyle meet in quiet, confident harmony.

View the listing: 23 Goodsir Street, Rozelle