137 Brunswick Road, Brunswick, Vic 3056

This expansive light-filled residence is a rare offering indeed, being one of the area's very few stand-alone warehouse properties, with the additional attraction of large outdoor living and garden spaces. Expertly refashioned in striking contemporary style, it's a fascinating part of Brunswick's industrial heritage. Originally a vast storage area for the Hoffman Brick and Tile Company, the building is constructed of thick terracotta blocks from the company's claypits, ensuring maximum sound and climate insulation. The renovation, incorporating the factory's soaring sawtooth roofline and gable and beam construction, is a masterpiece of inner urban restoration.

Its lower level comprises a stunning multi-zoned living and dining room, open to a commercial-style kitchen, fitted with double 120cm Smeg oven, dual dishwashers, and stainless steel finishes, including a vintage Italian cafe bench. Huge steel 'airport' glazing flows to a magnificent colonnaded north-facing courtyard, complete with outdoor kitchen, leading on one side to a mini-orchard garden. With its own courtyard entry, the superbly proportioned master bedroom adjoins a dressing room and spacious bathroom, equipped with mosaic-tiled bath and double shower. Also on the lower level are a fitted laundry and powder room. A mezzanine-level home office, living and bedroom space is readily convertible to two large rooms. Close to East Brunswick's fine restaurants, transport and shopping, this unique city-edge haven includes a cool room and workshop, and features hydronic heating, split-system air-conditioning, zoned sensor alarm, NBN cabling and fine appointments. Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd