The coolest warehouse-style homes on the market

PHOTO: The building’s restoration is a masterclass in conversions. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

According to realestate.com.au right now across the country, there are several exceptional examples of this distinct design style on the market.

Take 102/388 Barkly Street in Melbourne’s uber cool Brunswick – a three-bedroom apartment with a study that basks in a spectacular northerly aspect.

As one of just 11 homes in the red brick heritage warehouse, the property exudes sophistication thanks to its design collaboration by Dreamer and Breathe architects.

There are oversized living areas, a high-end kitchen, two sleek bathrooms, a generously proportioned terrace, and parking for two vehicles.

And the complex boasts a high sustainability factor, powered entirely by 100% green energy, and supported by solar integration into the building.

The home is on the market now with a price guide of $2 million to $2.2 million.

 

Chic and convenient in Brunswick

A stone’s throw away is Spanish Cellars, a masterful conversion of a former wine warehouse, transformed into just four apartments designed by Six Degrees.

On offer is 1/393 Barkly Street, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment spread over three levels and boasting its own street frontage.

Much of the original heritage charm has been retained and enhanced, from soaring ceilings and exposed beams to steel windows and polished timber floors.

Each of the bedrooms has custom built-in robes and the oversized master suite has an ensuite and study nook.

The open plan kitchen, living and dining is the apartment’s centrepiece, leading out to an undercover terrace in one direction and a balcony in the other.

Modern conveniences include hydronic heating, video intercom, a laundry shoot, and a remote two-car tandem garage.

The home is on offer for $1.895 million.

 

Bright and beautiful in trendy ‘hood

Nestled in the heart of popular Surry Hills is 11/38 Mary Street – a three-bedroom, two-bathroom warehouse apartment with an authentic industrial aesthetic.

A wall of glass stretching to the top of the 8m high ceiling bathes the interiors in stunning natural light and melds the leafy outlook with the open plan living area.

There’s a modern kitchen with integrated Liebherr fridge, Caesarstone benches, and a breakfast bar, an alfresco balcony, well-appointed bedrooms, a recently renovated powder room with laundry, and direct lift access to a secure car space.

The crowning feature is the open rooftop terrace coming off the master suite.

The property heads to auction on 11 February. A price guide has not been disclosed.

 

Huge home in a vibrant suburb

Situated in the thick of hip Fortitude Valley is an oversized three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 402/38 Warner Street.

High ceilings, multiple windows, and a split-level layout craft a sense of immense space and bring the sunshine in throughout the home.

The open-plan kitchen, living and dining leads out to a bookshelf-lined sunroom, offering an entertainer’s oasis.

The master bedroom features a recently renovated ensuite and plenty of storage space.

Contemporary features include a Wi-Fi controlled home theatre system, Dynalite lighting, a separate laundry, building security patrols, a secure car space, and a bike and motorbike cage.

The selling agent is now accepting offers above $800,000.

 

Laneway living in Darlinghurst

Housed in a former tram depot at 10/52-58 Taylor Street in Darlinghurst is a chic three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment.

The vibrant and open floorplan is split over three levels and boasts classic warehouse features like a 180-degree bank of windows, high ceilings, a mezzanine hosting the master suite, and preserved trusses and steel.

One of the bedrooms downstairs is ensuited, adding to the high level of convenience on offer.

The living space opens to a balcony with a leafy outlook. Elsewhere is a modern and generously proportioned kitchen, a gas fireplace, a laundrette, and ample storage.

The home is now on the market with a price guide on request.

 

New York-style penthouse in prime spot

This spectacular apartment at 4A/68 Oxford Street in Collingwood might just have the largest private rooftop in Melbourne.

Sitting atop an iconic Foy & Gibson Building, the penthouse commands panoramic views from the city to the ranges and is a huge 400sqm in size, spread across two levels.

Described as “Manhattan meets Melbourne”, the home features exposed brick walls, towering timber ceilings, and tall windows.

But the authentic heritage industrial aesthetic doesn’t come at the cost of convenience, with a modern gourmet chef’s kitchen, an extra-large combined living, dining and lounge area, heating and cooling, and an alarm system.

The prized feature is the mammoth rooftop space that is an entertainer’s dream and offers plenty of scope for customisation.

Elsewhere is a separate laundry, a mezzanine lounge area, and plenty of storage. There’s also dual entry, lift access, and three car spaces.

The unique property has a price guide of $3.038 million.

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