This house in Ranfurly Street, Merivale was built in 1899 by English bricklayer and builder Harry Soanes. He and his brother built homes for their families on adjacent sections which showcased their skills. It was built as a square villa with exceptional attention to high quality materials and decorative details (brick corbels under the eaves, plaster undersills to the sash windows, decorative brick chimneys and cast-iron work over the tiled veranda.)
This model was made for someone who grew up in the house in the 1980s. Since then, the rear has been opened up to incorporate a contemporary kitchen and living area opening to a beautiful garden. The model therefore, is of the front half only, in its original colours and mounted as a wall piece.