#converted brewery

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Gorgeous condo in the 1900 American Brewery building in Jamaica Plain, MA. It has 1bd, 1.5ba, $739K + $676mo. HOA includes gym, common outdoor space w/grills, deeded underground parking spot, & basement storage unit. (Meh. Should at least have a pool for that amt.)

Cute little brick foyer, then steps down to the unit.

The unit is beautifully decorated, but it does have its own beautiful architectural features w/o the furnishings. The windows, the wainscoting, high ceilings & moldings are stunning.

This is a corner unit, so the ladder has to be going up to the steeple in the front of the building.

This is all they show of it, unless this is all there is. It does look like there are at least 2 chairs up here. It's a wonderful feature, nevertheless.

This ladder rolls clear across the wall for access to the storage cubbies above.

The kitchen cabinets are beautiful wood.

It looks like they had to cover some windows, and most of the brick wall, to build the kitchen.

Fascinating sink in the 1/2 bath.

The bedroom is lovely and it has that beautiful wainscoting, also.

The full bath has a beautiful matching vanity.

So, this is the common area that's included in the exorbitant monthly HOA. Umm, is this a private area? It looks like anyone can walk in.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/251-Heath-St-APT-224-Jamaica-Plain-MA-02130/87796410_zpid/

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The magnificent conversion of a 1900s London brewery into a home. The Chris Dyson Architects won an award for the conversion. 

The building is almost 4,000 sq ft over five expansive levels, including a roof terrace.

It’s a combination of an industrial past and a marrying of materials, new and old.

Combining concrete, black steel and exposed brickwork the architects created a home that is warm and aesthetically attractive.

Double doors open to an open gallery, revealing a remarkable triple-height void beyond.

The kitchen is set behind an enormous island of Carrara marble with corian worktops and walnut cabinets.

A self-watering living wall rises two stories above the dining area with exposed red brick extending beyond that in the living room.

The design removed a large portion of the ground floor to achieve this dramatic opening.

Original columns and I-beams remain. 

Behind a glass wall is a cozy library.

Two of the 5 bedrooms share this bath.

This large shower room accommodates the other 3 bdms. 

A roof terrace occupies the third level, walls of western red cedar with a covered kitchen and BBQ area, counter seating, outdoor shower and WC.

https://www.themodernhouse.com/

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Caro & Josh’s family home in a former-brewery in rural Dorset, England is a riot of color and pattern. The 3-story house is crammed with art, textiles and quirky vintage finds that make it striking.

I have this sign! It’s French for “crazy dog” - I’ve been corrected- it’s “moody” or “temperamental.” For my dog, the emphasis is on “mental.”

When they moved in there were still kilns on the ground floor. The pub this former brewery served is still next door, but later became a pottery.

They slowly renovated the building starting at the top and worked their way down the derelict property, which had no hot water and only the most basic electricity.

Caro & Josh did the whole house themselves.

The home evolved over a long period of time. Everything is personal and has a story behind it. They had no money when they moved in, so pretty much everything is second hand from junk shops or auctions or donated by friends and family.

Caro’s favorite part of the house is this big fireplace in the living room. 

She is inspired by folklore, heraldry, traditional stories from other cultures and countries from Medici Florence to the Rabari tribe to the Navajo. She loves how the bold bright colors of one culture seep through into another.

The chairs are from a café that had closed down and the table was bought at auction, originally from a choir school.

She loves the ground floor- It is the heart of the home. The layout is in a loop and there are always people there playing music by the fire or chatting at the kitchen table.

One friend called the house, “an artistic mess,” but they think she meant it in a good way!

The kitchen cupboards are Ikea with reclaimed slate from a billiard table and salvaged beech worktops.

They made the upstairs habitable and moved in there, first.

At first they painted all the rooms white, then as they got to know the space they decided on different colors.

Caro owns Corita Rose, a studio where she creates bold and brilliant fabrics. The vibrant fabrics in the home are mostly her designs.

If money were no object, Caro says they would go to all the modern British auctions and pick up lots of beautiful paintings.

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/caro-and-joshs-colorful-and-quirky-englsh-home-house-tour-203709#gallery/47188/11