Interstate Escape

Holt, ACT

Project Summary

This family were relocating interstate and had bought their new home in Tasmania when they contacted us. Already holding a double mortgage, they didn't have the cashflow they needed to renovate their Canberra home.


This little house threw everything it had at us, from wasps' nests in the walls to undergrowth pushing up through the floorboards. It needed some serious YPP TLC to get its owners the best possible price.


As well as repairing longstanding maintenance issues, we removed walls to create a larger living space and added two new decks with stacking slider doors opening out to the back deck. This opened up the space and let in the light. We built a brand new family sized kitchen with a butler's pantry and reconfigured the floorplan to add an extra bedroom and ensuite.


This home went on the market at a challenging time, right in the middle of interest rate rises and the federal election in 2022. Yet, on auction day we had more than six parties bidding and easily exceeded our happy owners' reserve price.

Net Profit: $327,000

"We outgrew our first home and knew it was time to sell. Sophie transformed our property from well-loved to wow, and helped us achieve a sale price we never thought possible. Sophie's knowledge and expertise took all the stress out of our first-time sale. We couldn't be happier with the result. We definitely would never sell any other way, thank you so much."


Paul, homeowner, Holt ACСТ

Project Gallery

A cluttered interior with a kitchen, hallway, and various storage items against wooden floors.
Living room with sliding door to deck, gray sofa, chair, and coffee table.
A cluttered bedroom with unmade bed, nightstand, posters, and curtains.
Kitchen with white cabinets, gray countertop, and access to a deck and backyard via glass doors.
Cluttered dining room with table covered in clothes and items; two framed art pieces on the wall.
Dining room with wooden table, gray chairs, window, art, and plant. Light wood flooring and white walls.
Messy bedroom with wardrobe, dresser covered in clothes, fan, and cluttered floor.
Modern bathroom with wood vanity, glass shower, and neutral tile.
Cluttered dining room with table covered in clothes and items; two framed art pieces on the wall.
Bedroom with a bed, nightstands, and window, neutral color scheme, with a plant in a pot.
Messy bedroom with wardrobe, dresser covered in clothes, fan, and cluttered floor.
Living room with gray sofa, round ottoman, and glass sliding doors leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.
Cluttered dining room with table covered in clothes and items; two framed art pieces on the wall.
Living room with gray sofa, chair, and wooden floor; artwork and a small table are present.
Messy bedroom with wardrobe, dresser covered in clothes, fan, and cluttered floor.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, wood floors, and a granite countertop island. Sliding glass doors lead outside.
Cluttered dining room with table covered in clothes and items; two framed art pieces on the wall.
Green brick home with wooden deck and stairs, small tree in pot, autumn leaves.
Messy bedroom with wardrobe, dresser covered in clothes, fan, and cluttered floor.
Living room with gray sofa, round ottoman, and glass sliding doors leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.
Cluttered dining room with table covered in clothes and items; two framed art pieces on the wall.
Laundry room with white cabinets, marble backsplash, and shelving. Window with a view.
Messy bedroom with wardrobe, dresser covered in clothes, fan, and cluttered floor.
Two white wicker chairs on a concrete patio under a covered area, green building exterior.
Cluttered dining room with table covered in clothes and items; two framed art pieces on the wall.
Two white chairs and a small table on a patio next to a painted green brick wall and windows.
Messy bedroom with wardrobe, dresser covered in clothes, fan, and cluttered floor.
Bedroom with bed, nightstands, lamps, and a window overlooking greenery. White walls.
A weathered gray water tank next to overgrown shrubs, a metal railing, and a light-colored house.
Wooden deck with dark gray outdoor furniture in front of a light gray house with sliding glass doors.
Messy bedroom with wardrobe, dresser covered in clothes, fan, and cluttered floor.
Green house with wooden porch and steps, surrounded by a yard with brown leaves and a tree.
Cluttered bedroom with a bed, wardrobe, and items strewn about. A Canadian flag hangs on the wall.
Bedroom with bed, bedside tables, window, and wall art. White walls, gray carpet, and blue bedding.
Cluttered room with shelves, chest of drawers, and various electronic items. Neutral color palette.
Kitchen with granite countertops, black sink, and a view through a doorway to a bathroom with a window.