67 Laman St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300

You'd be forgiven for thinking this was a classic Cooks Hill terrace, it slips so easily into the Laman Street streetscape. But there's a story here. Once the local butcher shop, it was completely rebuilt in the '90s by local architect Michael Ilett, with original bricks and decorative tiles thoughtfully worked back into the design. Those details, paired with exposed timber, steel elements and brick, give the home a subtle industrial edge without losing warmth.

Over the past three years, it's had a considered renovation. The kitchen and bathroom have been beautifully updated with a clean, modern finish, while a second bathroom/laundry has been added downstairs. A heat pump, rooftop solar and multiple skylights bring comfort, efficiency, and natural light into the mix.

Step behind the front gate and you're met with a private, north-facing courtyard that catches the sun beautifully. Inside, the layout follows a familiar terrace flow, with an air-conditioned lounge leading through to dining and a well-appointed Miele kitchen, then out to a rear courtyard with prized off-street parking via Hunnifords Lane. Upstairs, two bedrooms sit privately, one opening to a lacework verandah, the other with a soaring raked ceiling and walk-in robe set behind the shop's original cool room door. They share a terrazzo-finished bathroom that feels both timeless and fresh. One more level up and the loft opens out as a flexible retreat or home office, with city views and enough space to host overnight guests when needed.