22 Laurens Street

For Sale via Expressions of Interest closing Saturday 11th July at 12:00pm Blending industrial vibes and modern chic throughout a sensationally large floorplan, this New York loft-style apartment in the sought-after 1897 TB Guest biscuit factory epitomises warehouse living. The original home to Teddy Bear biscuits, the factory's celebrated heritage is very much alive in this conversion, juxtaposing patinaed brick walls, polished aggregate floors, and soaring cast-iron columns with contemporary plywood, cement, and stainless-steel features. Framed by a towering 17-foot ceiling and grand sash windows, the home captures the leafy vista of a mature plane tree to create a soothing ambience within. There is plenty of room to mingle family and friends for relaxation and dining in an open plan layout, connecting with a second living space for larger gatherings or private retreat. The fully appointed kitchen combines gas cooking and substantial modern storage, while dressed in an elegant ensemble of stainless-steel and timber. Placed upstairs for privacy, three robed bedrooms are paired with a sparkling family bathroom, including two king-sized rooms facing the verdant street view, plus a third bedroom or home office. Finished with a second bathroom for guests, and boasting a versatile and secure carpark within the apartment, the home is cocooned in today's best comforts. With independent entry to Laurens Street and mixed-use zoning, the home quietly stands apart from its neighbours, offering peaceful sanctuary just 900 metres from the CBD. Peppered with hip cafés and eateries, parklands and shopping, this West Melbourne sweet spot is mere footsteps from Arden Station, city-bound trams, and iconic Errol Street, while minutes from the new Westgate Tunnel, esteemed hospitals and universities, University High School, the Queen Victoria Market, and the endless entertainment of the CBD.