Tring Manor

Regal, solid and perfectly framed by towering gum and palm trees, Tring Manor is an elegant and stately home defined by its steep raked roof, angled peaks and board and baton detailing.

The north-facing home is set back far from the street capturing shadows and sunlight, brightening the striking black façade. There’s something historic, iconic and timeless about the home, as if it’s existed in its current form for generations, and yet, it has a distinct modern disposition highlighted by the rich, dark exterior.

Modern black house with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by tall trees in a wooded area

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Moneghittie Built

Rama Architects

Simon Whitbread

Avalon Beach, NSW

Modern two-story house with black exterior, large windows, and a balcony, surrounded by trees and greenery.
View through an open doorway showing a backyard with a winding stepping stone pathway, lush green grass, tall trees, and a black building with a gabled roof in the background.
Living room with mustard yellow sofas and armchairs, a black grand piano, and a dark wooden table with a vase of flowers, white walls, large windows, and wooden flooring.
Modern staircase with black steps, white risers, and dark brown wooden railing, next to a white wall and a beige tiled floor.

The original stately brick home was built in the 1930s in the Arts and Crafts style and the alterations merged the original double gabled roof into a single prominent peak highlighted by symmetric white windows.

Bright, modern kitchen and dining area with large windows, a marble kitchen island with a bouquet of white flowers and lemons, and a black dining table with chairs. The space has white walls, ceiling, and cabinetry, dark hardwood floors, and two chandeliers hanging over the dining table.

The bushy block is home to a sanctuary of established native trees that restricted the expanded footprint and informed the landscaping including a pool, terraced front garden and garage with a studio above.

Modern black house with large windows, surrounded by lush green trees, a wooden fence, and a manicured lawn with stepping stones and stone retaining wall.
Close-up of a modern, black house with large white-framed windows, surrounded by tall trees.
A modern black house with a metal roof and multiple windows, surrounded by large trees and dense greenery.
A modern rectangular swimming pool with a black wall and potted plants, surrounded by tall trees and a forest in the background.

The original brick structure and façade was extended using new brick and a sponge render was applied and painted black.

View of a cozy room with a yellow accent wall, a window with natural light, two bean bag chairs, and a small round rug, seen through a doorway from a white hallway with dark wood flooring.
A cozy room features a colorful wall mural of a landscape scene on the left, a built-in nook with cushions and pillows under a sloped yellow wall, and a plush green dinosaur toy standing next to a small bed with a red blanket and bedding on the right, with dark wooden floors.
A bedroom with dark walls, a window with greenery outside, a gray bed, and a framed black and white artwork on the wall.