Covid-19 has put the squeeze on Australia's rental market, but although demand has dropped off in some markets, one Sydney rental is defying the downwards trend.
A studio apartment in the inner-Sydney suburb of Surry Hills listed for A$380 a week has sparked interest - and it's not because the owner is offering two weeks' free rent.
What has social media agog is the the fact the home offers tenants a room with a different kind of view.
The apartment on Bourke Street seamlessly blends the shower and toilet with the kitchen.
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Recently renovated, the studio has done away with bathroom walls and instead opens the space up with glass.
The furnished studio also features a double bed and lounge area with a TV.
The bathroom has Italian tiles and frosted glass facing the kitchen. Photo / Supplied
While the glass walls allow light to flow in, it means these areas can be admired from the rest of the unit.
Exclusive Real Estate’s Emma Mattiuzzo, who is listing the studio, said: “There are a lot of properties on the market at the moment, so this all about creating a point of difference in a crowded field."
She added: “If we were not in a COVID-19 world, this property would usually be $50 per week more expensive."
While the layout may not be everyone’s cup of tea, Ms Mattiuzzo said the studio has been well received.
“There are lot of people who have come through and loved it because it is different to what you usually see.
“The studio suits a single person and because there is not much space, you’re not going to be hosting dinner parties, so it won’t be a problem for many.”
The studio features polished concrete floors, views of Bourke St, induction cooking and shared laundry facilities. The bathroom also has a bidet sprayer, which means toilet paper will not be a concern here.
It is expected to cater towards singles, students and younger workers looking to live in the city centre.
- news.com.au
