Few warehouse conversions manage to escape their industrial frostiness as much as 20 Westmoreland Street West, in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn, has.
As Jenny and Sam Porter will tell you, their property has provided a faultless family space in possibly the most perfect location, in the heart of Grey Lynn.
Once home to an artist and her studio, the property was largely complete when the couple moved in with their children, some seven years ago.
“It was stylishly done, but it was very black and white and still very industrial. We wanted to bring our personality and some warmth to the place,” explains Jenny. And they succeeded.
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Artedomus herringbone timber floors were laid, sage green and navy accents were introduced, bathrooms were renovated and texture added throughout.
20 Westmoreland Street West in Grey Lynn, Auckland, is on the market for sale by auction on April 26.
Bayleys agent Blair Haddow, who is marketing the property, says: “I’ve listed over 500 properties in the area, and I’ve never come across anything like this home. It is unique in every sense, very urban and very different and its potential to generate significant income is rarely seen.”
The main home is comprised of four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a modern chef’s kitchen, a liberal open-plan lounge and a casual dining area which extends onto a sizeable sundeck. Photo / Supplied
To say the property has space, would be an epic understatement. So much space, Jenny says her teens all but occupied one of the two apartments on the property with their friends.
Understandably, the property is quite the adolescent hub. “The home has been amazing for our kids, there are so many different areas to hang out, for us to have our space and the kids to have theirs with their friends,” says the mother of two.
The main home is comprised of four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a modern chef’s kitchen, a liberal open-plan lounge and a casual dining area which extends onto a sizeable sundeck. The primary bedroom shares the mezzanine with two further bedrooms and includes an equally contemporary ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.
The current homeowners laid artedomus herringbone timber floors, introduced sage and navy accents and renovated the bathrooms. Photo / Supplied
Bayleys agent Blair Haddow says: “It is unique in every sense, very urban and very different and its potential to generate significant income is rarely seen.” Photo / Supplied
The fourth, guest bedroom on the main floor has walk-in wardrobing and a striking remodelled bathroom. It’s neighboured by a large room which could cater to a multitude of purposes – from a gym to a potential wine room or home office.
The adjoining apartments are equally design-led and comprise of a three-bedroom apartment and a further two-bedroom apartment. Certainly, the options here are boundless.
A touch of the industrial remains, with a seemingly commercial-sized laundry, interior steel joinery throughout and an open-plan design, producing a decidedly urban but hospitable quality.
And that very urban location is hard-matched.
“You can walk everywhere; we’re surrounded by cafes and the shops we share Westmoreland with. Even though it’s a commercial area, there’s a strong sense of community here. But at the same time, once we close those gates, we feel incredibly quiet, very secure and very private,” describes Jenny.
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