Tucked away behind the buzz of Carlisle Street, “Le Cottage” by JFKDESiGN is a rare and remarkable residence the award-winning designer’s own home, where craftsmanship, spatial ingenuity and refined...
Tucked away behind the buzz of Carlisle Street, “Le Cottage” by JFKDESiGN is a rare and remarkable residence the award-winning designer’s own home, where craftsmanship, spatial ingenuity and refined detailing converge.
Originally a modest two-bedroom cottage, the home has undergone an extensive and highly considered renovation, transforming it into a sophisticated home that maximises space, storage and natural light on a compact site. The bespoke airy, free-flowing living/kitchen/dining domain has full-height double glazed sliding glass doors that open to the deck and lush, north-facing garden courtyard beyond, creating a true indoor/outdoor environment that feels far larger than its footprint suggests.
Inside, warm, textural interiors are grounded by high-quality materiality and thoughtful planning, including spotted gum timber flooring and custom detailing throughout. Premium inclusions amplify everyday comfort:
• Sleek black chef’s kitchen with Smeg oven, induction cooktop, integrated Bosch dishwasher and built-in fridge.
• Euro laundry cleverly concealed behind a curved wall, creating additional linen storage without stealing usable space.
• Extensive built-in joinery ensuring calm, uncluttered living.
• Ducted heating and evaporative cooling for year-round comfort.
The first bedroom reveals one of the home’s most memorable gestures: a classic claw-foot bath positioned beneath windows overlooking the deck and landscaped greenery – a beautiful expression of the home’s ethos of overlapping uses and enhanced liveability. The elegant bathroom is warmed by timber cladding, part of a layered palette that includes exposed brick in the study, feature lighting, and bluestone laid in herringbone patterns for added refinement.
With council and OC-approved plans to extend upstairs, the home can evolve into a three-bedroom + study, two-living, two-bathroom residence – boosting both functionality and long-term value without compromising its intimate charm.
Proudly recognised on a national stage, “Le Cottage” is a triple award-winner, celebrated by Design Matters National and the Building Designers Association of Victoria for its ingenuity, technical excellence and skillful resolution of a challenging small site where there is as much space inside as garden and courtyard outside.
Perfect as it stands. Even more compelling with its approved future transformation. A refined, design-led sanctuary with genuine upside in one of St Kilda’s most walkable, amenity-rich neighbourhoods
