5 St Andrews Street, NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051

This light-drenched warehouse residence, one of a small group in a quiet private street, raises the benchmark for industrial conversions. Set over several gently-stepped levels, the remarkable property is designed around a soaring retractable-roofed atrium garden/living area overlooked by all its main rooms. Black-framed windows and wide sliding internal doors blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, and create intriguing vertical and horizontal sight lines. Entered from a secure glass-doored lobby, the house opens into a large concrete floored vestibule which leads off into the three-level atrium garden, overlooked on one side by an attractive timber-panelled sitting room, and on the other by a raised platform style dining area which juts out into the internal garden. The kitchen, superbly finished in commercial style with buffed stainless steel, quality appliances, sliding pantry and laundry facilities, flows into an informal living area.
Two bedrooms, both with internal walls of glass and blinds to ensure privacy, are set at different levels on opposite sides of the atrium. The bedroom at the front of the house adjoins a living area and marble-tiled bathroom. Both have quality built in wardrobes, and the superbly proportioned master bedroom has a sleek grey and white ensuite. A large study at the top of the house has city views, and opens out to a triangular metal-floored internal balcony which looks up to the sky and down to the garden. One of many surprises in this dramatic and colourful residence is double secure garaging at the lower level; this area incorporates a workshop and storage area - a rarity in the inner city. Other features include antique maritime copper lights, richly-polished redgum floors, underfloor heating, reverse cycle air conditioning, and a Clipsal light system. The location could not be bettered: the CBD is within easy walking distance, and Errol Street shopping, award-winning restaurants, and the Victoria Market are just a short stroll away. This is one not to be missed!
Agent: Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd