Artists Mark Howson and Karan Hayman list Melbourne apartment
Artists Mark Howson and Karan Hayman - founding members of Fitzroy's Roar Studios, one of Melbourne's earliest artist-run-galleries - are selling their Melbourne apartment in the tightly held Vosti House.
Spanning four levels at the rear of the block, the penthouse style apartment has not been previously offered since its initial sale on its completion two decades ago.
It has been not only their home for 20 years, but also as a gallery for their work.
The apartment at 10/143-149 Franklin Street is configured with three bedrooms and has indoor/outdoor living.
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There are two rooftop terraces with city views totalling 92 square metres.
With 268 square metres indoor living space, it is the largest of just 13 apartments in the block which was converted from a 1950s office block.
Close to the Queen Victoria Market, the apartment has a car space.
It has been listed for November 23 auction with $1 million plus hopes through Eleanor Smith and Stephen Smith of Caine Real Estate. Its been marketed as a mix of light, texture and intriguing artistic concepts.
The couple, who will retain a studio in the building, are contemplating moving to Kyneton to get back into country life.
Property Observer recalls in 1995 the typical two bedroom units in the block with one car space were available at $230,000 and two 2 bedroom and study with one car space were priced at $320,000.
Its located a few doors from the Nonda Katsalidis' Melbourne Terrace which is recognised as initiating the rejuvenation of the then neglected part of the city.
