Vic Park has some of the best character housing close to the city. Walk the side streets around Raphael Park and you'll see Victorian and Edwardian cottages, interwar bungalows and plenty of old brick homes that just need a bit of work. We help Victoria Park homeowners keep what makes these houses special and fix the parts that don't suit modern life.

Character outside, modern inside

Most of the older homes in Victoria Park were built for a different way of living. Kitchens are closed off at the back, bathrooms are small, and the living areas often face the street instead of the backyard. Our usual approach is to respect the front of the house and open up the rear.

That could mean:

• A rear extension with an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area
• Moving the kitchen so it opens onto the garden
• Restoring original features like jarrah floors, ceiling roses and leadlight
• Adding a second bathroom or an ensuite to the main bedroom
• Fixing the tired lean-to that someone added in the 1970s

Planning in the Town of Victoria Park

Parts of Victoria Park, including the area between Berwick Street and the railway line, sit inside the Town's Residential Character Study Area. Depending on your street, work that's visible from the road may need to follow the Town's character guidelines. Changes at the back of the house usually have more freedom.

We check this early, before design starts, so there are no surprises when plans go to council. If your home is heritage-listed or in a character area, we'll factor that into the design and the timeline from day one.

Renovation services in Victoria Park

• Full home renovations
• Home extensions, single and double storey
• Kitchen renovations
• Bathroom and laundry renovations
• Restoration of character features
• Granny flats and minor dwellings

Working with Refresh in Vic Park

Your local renovation consultant, Stephen Milton, looks after Victoria Park, East Victoria Park and the surrounding suburbs. He'll visit your home, talk through what you want to change and give you a realistic idea of cost before any design work begins.

From there, we handle the design, council approvals and the build under one fixed-price contract. You deal with one person the whole way through, not a string of different trades.

Victoria Park renovation FAQs

Can I extend a character home in Victoria Park? In most cases, yes. Extensions at the rear are common and usually have fewer design restrictions than changes to the front of the house. We'll check the planning rules for your street before we start.

Is it worth renovating an older house in Vic Park? Many buyers pay a premium for character homes close to Albany Highway and the city. A well-planned renovation keeps that appeal and fixes the layout issues that put people off older houses.

Do you work in East Victoria Park and Burswood too? Yes. Stephen covers Victoria Park, East Victoria Park, Burswood, Lathlain, Carlisle and the wider Perth South East area.

Book a free consultation with Stephen and find out what's possible for your Victoria Park home.