Iconic, incredible and one-of-a-kind, this bespoke Mount Lawley home was designed by boutique design company Etica Studio, and the stunning building has quickly become a neighbourhood icon.
9A Venn Street is the ground floor abode of Two Apartment House, a freestanding residence that encompasses just two homes. Two Apartment House was designed in a style akin to the European ‘maisonette’ style of residence, where a standalone building encompasses a very small number of private residences. With just two dwellings on the property, it means you can enjoy the ease of low-maintenance, townhouse-style living with a beautiful garden and a fantastic central location – but with only one neighbour and no strata fees!
While this stunning dwelling looks like it could be an old warehouse conversion that’s been given a modern renovation, it was actually completed in 2016. Inside the warehouse conversion feel continues, with the entry flowing into a spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining with white-painted feature brick walls, polished concrete floors and 3m high exposed concrete ceilings that meld the industrial feel with a distinctly Scandinavian influence. With an abundance of natural light and timber-framed windows and doors that overlook the lush, landscaped garden, the home has a wonderful warm, inviting feel.
The two bedroom residence was designed to marry innovative, original, solar passive design with sustainability and character. In signature Etica Studio style, the interiors feature recycled elements that add layers of history, warmth, charm and a sense of delight to this lovely home. From the recycled double brick walls to the front door, a huge restored barn door (with keyless entry), there’s nothing run-of-the-mill in this home – everything is special.
With the designer owner designing the house to be her own home, no expense was spared on the finishings and fittings and the kitchen epitomises this, with a marble tile splashback, Miele appliances and finished plywood cabinetry. But the centrepiece of the kitchen is the oak island bench - a stunning handcrafted, herringbone custom design with waterfall ends that the owners commissioned from Maeker Studio.
At the front of the home is the light-filled main suite and the bathroom with marble benchtop, walk-in shower and Brodware architectural tapware.
A special feature of the home is its ability and flexibility to expand and contract with the seasons. In warmer weather, open up the recycled timber-framed glass ‘bar’ doors (a relic of the Northbridge hotel prior to renovation) and immediately create a free-flowing, indoor-outdoor living and entertaining space. In winter, the home is cosy and warm; a welcoming retreat. The open-plan living makes this home perfect for entertainers, no matter the weather.
For those who work from home, Two Apartment House is also ideal, with its fantastic central suburban location and abundant off-street parking. The versatile second bedroom is ideal for use as a home office, with antique pine double doors that can be opened up to the open-plan living area or closed when you need quiet.
This special home is versatile enough to be ideal for executive couples, singles, small young families, downsizers, empty nesters or those who want a trendy lock-up-and-leave. And with its lovely garden, this home is perfect for people who have a pet but still want that effortless, easy apartment lifestyle.
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY ME
-Incredible, ahead-of-the-curve custom design by Etica Studio
-Private, low-maintenance townhouse-style living with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, open-plan kitchen, living and dining and beautiful outdoor entertaining area
-Versatile, multi-purpose second bedroom with double antique pine doors that can be opened up and used as home office, studio or second living area
-Stunning bathroom with marble benchtop, designer tapware and walk-in shower
-Effortless townhouse-style living with own garden, only one neighbour and no strata fees
-Featured on House Nerd http://www.house-nerd.com/articles/two-apartment-house-the-ground-floor-apartment
-80sqm residence
EXTERNALS AND EXTRAS
-Double brick construction / Feature recycled brick walls and concrete render
-Lush, reticulated landscaped gardens
-Alfresco entertaining area with herringbone brick paving and built-in bench seat
-4sqm storage shed / Separate drying courtyard
-Single car bay and ample off-street parking for visitors
-Rinnai gas hot water system / Panasonic split system air-conditioning
TOTAL LAND: 146m2
COUNCIL RATES: $1347.43 approx. p/a
WATER RATES: $1115.85 approx. p/a
