15 Carlow Street, Sturt, SA 5047

Dare to be different, embrace quirk, and minimise your environmental footprint. Built in 2006 by Adelaide architects Andrew Pawlowski and Libby Warwick, the design aimed to challenge traditional views on housing with an affordable, compact home which is also open, light, breezy and appealing. With some adaptions over time, this two-bedroom home now offers the perfect alternative lifestyle with simple Scandinavian style, at the edge of the suburbs. Discreetly tucked away, be surprised by this lovely, private and secluded offering behind the high front fence.

An apartment-size home built for eco-friendliness, the layout offers simple and clever living options. Wet areas are cleverly designed together at the centre of the floorplan with sleeping and living accommodation to either side. The open plan living area with cheerful slick kitchen is north facing with high ceilings providing a fantastic spacious feel. In such a beautiful space so removed from the outside world there will be little desire to leave home. The main bedroom is large with space to create a separate retreat and the second bedroom is designed in a way that it would also make a perfect study or home office.

Throughout the home angular feature windows provide curious and strategic framed glimpses to the outdoors. Window boxes to the eastern side add interest and offer extra space for a reading or leisure nook, perfect for sitting in a sunny spot on a cool morning. The home opens onto a deck and wonderful compact garden which produces fruit, vegies and herbs abundantly all year round. Slightly elevated, this area adds to the sense of seclusion with little evidence of surrounding neighbours.

Designed to be cooled or heated quickly with minimal energy use, windows, louvres and doors have insect screens. A door to the front of the home with mini orb perforated screen allows for cross ventilation and provides secure access after dark. Simply drive in, lower the roller door and enter the home safe and sound.

Located so conveniently, the home is close to Marion Shopping Centre, Tonsley Innovation District and the Flinders University or Medical Precinct. The current owner also enjoys the easy distance to the suburban beaches 3.5 kilometres away for a leisurely walk along the water. A trip to the Southern Vales or coast for a piece of country with wineries and restaurants is an easy get away and life will be perfect.

Sure to suit couples, singles or small families, possibly downsizers or first home owners- this home offers a unique opportunity for those, literally, looking to live outside the square.


Features:
425 m2 allotment
115 m2 of living
Ikea kitchen: Blanco SS electric oven, Westinghouse cooktop, glass splashbacks, central bench with rangehood , Pura tap
Main bedroom with built-in robes
Laundry with 2nd toilet & access to external services area
Gas heater to living area
Ceiling fans to open living and main bedroom
Acid-washed polished floors designed for thermal mass
Breezeway louvre windows, screens & screen doors for cross ventilation in conjunction with evaporative air-conditioning
Angled windows to north designed to maximise low-angle window sunlight
Energy efficient lighting
Glass wool wall/ceiling insulation throughout
Zincalume & perforated mini orb, Colorbond & poly carbonate wall & roof cladding
Red cedar window & door frames
Decking of eco-friendly recycled plastic
Solahart hot water, electric back-up
All roof rainwater stored in 24kl underground storage tank, reticulation pump
Plumbed to switch between rainwater & mains
Secure carport within yard with remote-controlled roller door
Garden: raised garden beds, herb bed, numerous trees inc 2 apricots, dwarf Chinese mulberry, lime, Lisbon lemon, pomegranate, thornless blackberry, grapevine. Low water use plantings to front and sides. Fruit trees from Perry’s specialist nursery

For more information, ToopFurnish and ToopKitchenDesign, please visit www.15carlow.toop.com.au