Three must-see warehouse conversions for city slickers

Warehouse conversions are a perennial favourite for househunters in Australia’s big cities. 

Last week, a moody black warehouse conversion in Newcastle, NSW sold for $855,000. 

SOLD - $855,000

201/14 Milford Street, Islington NSW 2296

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The former woolstore boasted dark timber beams, soaring ceilings, and two immaculate bathrooms. 

But for those who love the vast spaces and grungy feel of warehouse conversions, there are still plenty of other strong options on the market right now. 

Alexandria

Nestled quietly amongst factory outlets in a busy Sydney street is 111-117 McEvoy Street, a secret residential gem. 

From outside, the building looks inconspicuous; but inside are some of Alexandria’s best apartments. 

Guide $1,000,000

24/111-117 McEvoy Street, Alexandria NSW 2015

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This loft home is dominated by a breathtaking double-height window that bathes the living room in natural light. 

With stark white walls and exposed steel beams, the house has a distinctive art gallery vibe.

Upstairs, the house makes clever use of internal windows to bring some borrowed light into the darker bedrooms. A charcoal kitchen is tucked into a nook beneath the mezzanine floor.

The apartment is on sale for $1,000,000. 

North Melbourne

A century ago, this Italianate building in North Melbourne was a bustling engine house for the city’s tram network. 

Today, 201 Abbotsford Street has been transformed into a boutique set of townhouses. 

$1,125,000

6/201 Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051

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At the centre of this home is an exposed brick wall with a vast arched window, giving the space a cathedral-like quality. 

The main living room is upstairs on a glass-edged mezzanine, to make the most of the sun pouring in from the window and skylight. 

Along with two bedrooms and bathrooms, there is the added bonus of a private terrace for outdoor entertaining. 

The townhouse is for sale with a guide price of $1,125,000.

St Kilda

For sale in St Kilda, Melbourne is a grittier option for buyers who want to fully embrace the industrial look. 

No major dividing walls have been installed in this vast warehouse. Instead, the whole building is a single open-plan space. 

$1,600,000 - $1,760,000

130 Carlisle Street, St Kilda VIC 3182

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With black ceiling beams, corrugated metal, weathered timber flooring, and fluorescent lights, the warehouse has stayed true to its origins. 

A small bathroom is hidden in a boxed-off space near the open-plan bedroom. The bathroom is the only room in the house that isn’t part of the main loft space. 

There are plenty of options for buyers with a creative eye – the warehouse could be kept as is, converted into a family home, or even transformed into a mixed-use apartment and retail space, subject to council approval. 

The property is on offer for $1,600,000–$1,760,000.