Corner Coach

A modern Smallworks laneway house with white panel siding and a wooden fence, blending privacy with contemporary design.
A drone shot of a Smallworks laneway house with solar panels, nestled in a residential neighborhood beside a main house.

A picturesque corner plot.

In pursuit of the perfect home to fit her needs, this client purchased this property with the express purpose of building her dream home – a laneway home.

Open concept living area in a Smallworks laneway house featuring a gray sofa with pillows, a black coffee table, a window, and stairs leading to another level. A kitchen with dark cabinets and a kitchen island with stools is visible in the background.
Open concept living area in a Smallworks laneway house featuring a gray sofa with pillows, a black coffee table, a window, and stairs leading to another level. A kitchen with dark cabinets and a kitchen island with stools is visible in the background.
A bright entryway in a Smallworks laneway house with white walls, a white front door with a digital lock, a gray sofa with pillows, and a gray rug. A potted plant is visible on the left.

Taking this beautiful heritage home and optimally shaped corner lot, she was able to carve out a modest, custom home while generating passive income from the primary and secondary suites in the main house.

A minimalist den in a modern laneway house built by Smallworks, featuring a sliding door and soft natural light.
A stylish modern kitchen in a Smallworks laneway house featuring dark blue cabinets, wood paneling, a white island, and a pendant light.
A bright, modern living room with a gray sofa, minimalist decor, and large windows in a Smallworks laneway house.
A peaceful bedroom in a Smallworks laneway house, featuring a sloped ceiling, built-in drawers, and a large window.
A minimalist home office in a Smallworks laneway house, featuring a wood desk, a black office chair, and a large window letting in natural light.
A minimalist bathroom in a Smallworks laneway house, featuring a sleek glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and frosted window for privacy.
erial shot of a modern laneway house by Smallworks, showcasing a gabled roof, balcony, and walkway leading to the entrance.

Specifications

Built Year2023
Home Size869 sq ft
Floors2
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Lot Size7180 sq ft
A beautifully designed white laneway house by Smallworks, featuring a lofted second story and black-framed windows.
A modern Smallworks laneway house with white panel siding and a wooden fence, blending privacy with contemporary design.

Without the possibility of building a laneway home, her housing choices would have been considerably limited.

Close-up detail of a wooden staircase in a Smallworks laneway house with light and shadow patterns on the white wall.
Close-up detail of a gray sofa with patterned pillows in a Smallworks laneway house living room. Part of a light wood staircase is visible on the left.
A black pendant light hangs from a white ceiling in a Smallworks laneway house. The light has a conical shade with a silver interior, and a black cord. Part of a wooden cabinet is visible in the lower left corner.
Close-up view of a black-framed window in a Smallworks laneway house, showing a tree and the roof of another building outside.
Close-up detail of built-in stainless steel oven in a Smallworks laneway house kitchen, surrounded by dark blue cabinets with silver handles. A white countertop is visible at the top.
Close-up detail of modern kitchen cabinets in a Smallworks laneway house. The cabinets feature a combination of natural wood and dark blue finishes with silver handles.
Close-up detail of a modern, curved, silver kitchen faucet on a white countertop with a stainless steel sink. A black wire basket with green vegetables is visible in the background.
A white LG Dual Inverter air conditioning unit mounted high on a white wall in a Smallworks laneway house.
A bright bedroom in a Smallworks laneway house featuring a bed with white linens and a dark blue blanket, a small window with a black frame, and white sliding closet doors.

She could either...

Live in an oversized single-detached house, contributing to the unnecessary consumption of precious housing resources, or face the challenges of shared walls and strata governance in a condominium.

A bright attic-style bedroom in a laneway house, featuring custom-built storage and a minimalist bed setup.

Corner Coach Floor Plan

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A spacious upstairs loft in a Smallworks laneway house, featuring white walls, a built-in storage unit, and a minimalist aesthetic.
Upper level landing in a Smallworks laneway house with white walls, a black framed door leading to a balcony with a black railing, and two black framed windows. Trees and rooftops are visible through the windows.

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A striking white laneway house designed by Smallworks, featuring a pitched roof, large windows, and wooden fence details.

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