Restoration Australia
Overview
International designer Sibella Court embarks on a two-year journey, chronicling the challenges faced by seven Australian teams dedicated to transforming heritage ruins into vibrant residences. From majestic Georgian mansions to charming colonial pug and pine huts, these passionate individuals tackle the complex task of revitalizing these structures, aiming to honor their rich history while breathing new life into them. Each episode showcases their determination and creativity as they navigate the ups and downs of restoration, revealing the heart and soul behind preserving Australia’s architectural heritage.
Episodes
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1
Keith Hall
Constructed in 1885 by a stonemason hailing from Aberdeen, Keith Hall now stands as little more than a collection of granite stones. Clay has decided ...
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2
Woodcot Park
In their effort to move past the haunting memories of the Kinglake fires, Jo and Marcus purchased Woodcot Park. However, they soon discover that their...
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3
Harrington Street
The quaint shop on Harrington Street stands as one of Hobart's oldest timber structures. Currently empty and in disrepair, it has suffered from two se...
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4
Gervasoni Homestead
Marnie and Dale envision transforming 'Gervasoni Homestead' into a cozy family residence. However, with the structures on the brink of collapse and li...
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5
Emmaville
Emmaville might be the forgotten birthplace of bush poet and songwriter Banjo Paterson. With the cottage at risk due to development plans, the residen...
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6
Keera Vale
Constructed in 1843 from convict bricks, Keera Vale has endured significant wear and tear, requiring some serious attention. Jen and Harold are smitte...
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7
Holowiliena
In 1853, the Warwick family established Holowiliena, and their descendants continue to reside on the land today. However, lacking financial resources ...
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Milton Terrace, NSW
In 2015, the NSW Government sold Milton Terrace at Millers Point in Sydney for $4.25 million, part of a larger plan to divest 300 public housing prope...
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2
Egan House, NSW
Jo and Digby McNeil, the owners of a hardware store, found themselves facing a significant challenge in Inverell, NSW. Instead of merely restoring a h...
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3
Nanima, NSW
Carl and Jennie Palmer embark on a journey to restore the elegance of their Federation homestead, but they quickly discover that balancing the needs o...
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4
Clydesdale, Vic
Carpenter Kate and her mother Ann invest $100,000 in two rundown prospecting huts in Clydesdale, Victoria, facing the challenge of restoring structure...
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5
Ballarat, Vic
When a former Baptist Church that has been converted into a nightclub becomes available in Ballarat, local anaesthetist Michael Whitehead seizes the o...
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6
Grimes Cottage, NSW
After purchasing a colonial cottage in one of Australia's most safeguarded heritage zones, a couple from Sydney faces unexpected challenges. They must...
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Cooroy, Qld
Mel and Jack purchase a rundown old Queenslander for just $21,000 and relocate it to their property in Noosa. It appears they’ve landed an incredibl...
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Mittagong, NSW
Val and John Jessop, passionate about preserving heritage, embark on a challenging adventure to purchase and restore two historic structures: a quaint...
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Baddeley
Host Anthony Burke visits Deb and Mike as they work to restore a dilapidated colonial cottage, uncovering the fascinating history behind its beginning...
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2
Lyons
Host Anthony Burke visits a couple who are updating their 1950s Mid-Century Modern home into a family-friendly space designed for modern living. Locat...
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3
Airlie
Host Anthony Burke encounters a couple who have purchased an expansive, dilapidated Victorian mansion in Milton, NSW. Their ambitious goal is to reviv...
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4
Signalmans
Host Anthony Burke visits the retired duo, David and Mandy, as they embark on the renovation of a remarkably important historic cottage located in Hob...
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5
Seacroft
Host Anthony Burke meets a couple dedicated to preserving a significant piece of Federation Queen Anne architecture in coastal New South Wales, all wh...
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6
The Lawns
Host Anthony Burke visits a couple who have bought one of the most important structures in the historic town of Kyneton, Victoria.
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7
Willow Cottage
Host Anthony Burke visits Martin Nix, who is in the process of renovating a workers cottage from the 1850s located in Balmain by Sydney Harbour. As Ma...
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Castlecrag
Anthony Burke encounters Annette and Michael Pitman, who proudly identify as 'Architecture Nerds.' They are the owners of the tiniest house designed b...
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2
Pinnaroo
Host Anthony Burke visits a young couple who are transforming a dilapidated church in the remote regions of South Australia into their family home. Th...
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3
West End
Host Anthony Burke visits a couple transforming a rundown inner-city Queenslander into a stunning period display while creating an eco-friendly and he...
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4
Miner's Cottage
Host Anthony Burke visits a young couple who are revamping a small miner's cottage into a cozy family home, highlighting their commitment to sustainab...
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5
New Town
Host Anthony Burke visits a couple who are transforming a worn-down orphanage into a cozy family residence. Will their renovation efforts succeed in i...
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Dorothy
A delightful old Queenslander makes its way 800 kilometers south to an eco-village, where it requires a total overhaul to achieve maximum energy effic...
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St Martins
Host Anthony Burke encounters a family with plans to transform a small war memorial church into a vacation retreat, despite the community’s desire t...
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Lamb House, QLD
Host Anthony Burke catches up with a couple from Brisbane who are set on transforming a defaced, graffiti-covered ruin back into one of the city’s m...
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King Island, TAS
Host Anthony Burke connects with a King Islander who is making the journey back to one of Australia’s most isolated and rugged locations. Their miss...
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3
Pise Cottage, SA
Professor Anthony Burke meets a passionate couple who are tirelessly working to safeguard a significant piece of Australian heritage, ensuring it does...
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4
Manly Bower, NSW
Host Anthony Burke visits a couple who are transforming a charming beachside bungalow into a stunning trophy home in Sydney. Despite the ambitious ren...
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5
South Melbourne, VIC
Host Anthony Burke visits a couple who are transforming a dilapidated two-storey weatherboard house from the 1880s in South Melbourne into their ideal...
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Limestone Barracks, NSW
Host Anthony Burke visits a couple determined to breathe new life into a dilapidated stone police station. They are not only focused on the restoratio...
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Tivey Manor
Host Anthony Burke encounters a couple from the big city who are determined to restore a dilapidated mansion in a small country town to its former spl...
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Prahran Boarding
Host Anthony Burke teams up with a spirited young couple, Steph and Paul, as they embark on an ambitious journey to craft a joyful and luxurious new e...
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3
Orange Edwardian
In Orange, NSW, first responders Chris and Mel have discovered the perfect blend of urban amenities and the charm of nature, enjoying clean air, expan...
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4
Bango Boom Time
Anthony Burke encounters a former international model and her partner, who has ties to a rock’n’roll supergroup, as they embark on a journey to tr...
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Old School House
Anthony Burke encounters a couple from Sydney who make a spontaneous purchase of a rundown school in South Australia without ever seeing it in person....
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Lenna House
Anthony Burke encounters a pub rocker and a yoga instructor who are both captivated by Tasmania. They are drawn to an old, weatherboard house in a qua...
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Berrambool Estate
In Western Victoria, Professor Anthony Burke meets a Melbourne family determined to revive a crumbling bluestone farmhouse with a fortress-like presen...
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Carlton River Post Office
Anthony Burke heads to Tasmania to meet a couple with an ambitious dream: transforming a derelict colonial post office—barely livable and long aband...
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Boorowa Convent
Anthony Burke sits down with a fashion industry insider who traded city style for a crumbling rural relic. What began as a quest for a peaceful farmle...
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Breakaway Creek
Anthony Burke meets a First Nations family on a mission to transform a humble timber church in a remote location into a retreat that reclaims their he...