{"id":57440,"date":"2022-08-03T18:28:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T10:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/?p=57440"},"modified":"2022-10-14T17:28:22","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T09:28:22","slug":"couple-black-and-white-theme-apartment-sophia-road-for-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/couple-black-and-white-theme-apartment-sophia-road-for-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"After 4 years, couple puts Art Deco, black-and-white-themed apartment at Sophia Road for sale"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Being a big fan of literature, such as the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald, who wrote The Great Gatsby, 36-year-old law practitioner Viola has always loved black and white themes as well as the vintage aesthetic.<\/p>\n

This was why she and her partner, Ray (39), knew that they had found their home when they first saw the 635-square-foot resale apartment at 1919<\/a>, Sophia Road, four years ago.<\/p>\n

The apartment, which originally came with two bedrooms, had one bedroom converted into a walk-in wardrobe\/study. It includes an open kitchen, bathroom and a patio.<\/p>\n

The freehold condo, which is within a 5-minute walk to Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, was completed in 2015, and the couple spent a significant S$80k on renovations. The images they’ve shared with us explain why.<\/p>\n

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The open kitchen comes with a luxurious black granite countertop and a De Dietrich oven, which blends well with the overall black and white theme. (Image courtesy of Viola and Ray)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Breathing dreams like air”<\/h2>\n

“I fell in love with the conservation style, black and white concept of 1919,” Viola said. “Being a fan of F. Scott Fitzgerald, I modelled our home in an Art Deco lounge style. Even our patio is modelled after the Greenhouse Scene in the Great Gatsby movie, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio.”<\/p>\n

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A still image of the “Greenhouse” scene from The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire (image courtesy of Warner Bros).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Having worked for more than 17 years in the law industry, Viola and Ray wanted a home close to the city, so both of them could get to work easily.<\/p>\n

According to Viola, the property has brought them a lot of fortune and success at work and business. Having amassed enough savings, they are looking to upgrade now by putting their apartment up for sale<\/a> and looking for a bigger place.<\/p>\n