This stylish apartment is an unexpected delight, not least because of its location. The entrance to the block that houses the flat is inside a small, old-fashioned shopping arcade in Kennedy Town Praya. It's a charming juxtaposition that is entirely intentional, created by a company called Loftliving, whose portfolio of exclusive investment properties features apartments that are unusual in some way.
'We aim to maintain a certain style, which includes unusual spaces, clever use of space and open-plan living, and to create themes such as industrial, rustic or contemporary,' says Raoul Preller, Loftliving managing director.
'It's not the usual vanilla, cookie-cutter, generic stuff. We don't have character-less, purpose-built blocks, but offer something a little different, including the layout and the choice of materials for flooring, countertops and bathroom units [for example].'
There used to be an illegal structure on the roof of the apartment, which now houses a generous outdoor entertaining area of 1,250 sq ft - 300 sq ft bigger than the interior.
'One of the things Loftliving aims to do is reinstate properties with illegal structures,' says Preller. 'Ultimately, indoor space is a lot more valuable than outdoor space, but there's a segment of the market that tends to value outdoor living. So, despite the original mess, we realised we could create an incredible frontage: a wrap-around terrace that would be really appealing.'
Despite its proximity to the bustling heart of Kennedy Town, the roof terrace is relatively private. There is also a tranquil view of trees and a park opposite. Curved decking, white stepping stones and a small 'lawn' are intended to create a Japanese rock-garden-like ambience.
