12-14 Tannock Street, Balwyn North, Vic 3104

Designed in 1948 and later extended in 1959 and 1971 by Robin Boyd, one of Australia’s most celebrated and influential modernist architects. Wood House is one of Boyd’s earliest solo residential commissions following the establishment of his own practice. Featured in Australian Home Beautiful in 1950, the home remains a testament to Boyd’s enduring philosophy: intelligent, functional design with a seamless connection to the natural environment.

Set laterally across a substantial 1,254sqm (approx.) allotment, the home retains core Boyd elements such as low-pitched gable roof, plain brick form, and an elongated, spreading plan with extensive glazing that embraces its lush, landscaped surroundings and floods the interiors with natural light. Boyd’s signature fixed-pane ‘picture window’ remains a defining architectural feature — framing garden views like a living artwork and anchoring the home’s sense of place.

The interior is updated for contemporary family living. A beautifully appointed stone kitchen with stainless steel appliances, flowing into a sunken lounge warmed by an open fireplace. The expansive sunroom offers flexible use as a entertainer’s haven or creative retreat. The main suite boasts a private ensuite and walk-in dressing room, while three further bedrooms are serviced by a sleek modern bathroom. 

Further features include a double garage with extended driveway parking, warm hardwood floors throughout, an inviting outdoor deck overlooking a tranquil fish pond. Ideally positioned in the Balwyn High School zone, the home is just a short stroll to Greythorn Village, local buses and leafy parklands, and only moments from High Street trams, the Eastern Freeway, and Westfield Doncaster.

An inspiring fusion of past and present, Wood House offers more than just exceptional family living — it presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Australia’s architectural legacy, lovingly revived for its next chapter.