Tiny brick-walled studio feels much larger thanks to its airy sunroom and private yard

<a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/small-living/" target="_blank">Tiny living</a> doesn’t necessarily have to mean cramped and uncomfortable. This East Village studio, <a href="http://www.6sqft.com/with-a-cool-renovation-and-a-sunroom-this-tiny-east-village-home-transcends-the-ordinary/" target="_blank">spotted on 6sqft</a>, makes up for its small living area with two amenities that almost never accompany a micro apartment: an airy <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/sunroom/" target="_blank">sunroom</a> AND a yard. Just a stone’s throw from Union Square, the unique space could have you sleeping beneath the stars without even leaving Manhattan.

The actual living space of the prewar apartment co-op at <a href="http://www.6sqft.com/with-a-cool-renovation-and-a-sunroom-this-tiny-east-village-home-transcends-the-ordinary/" target="_blank">228 East 13th Street</a> is just 300 square feet, hardly a spacious pied-à-terre.

But with an eat-in kitchen and idyllic outdoor space, the small studio seems more like a sanctuary. The main living space, which would likely be used as the bedroom, may be small, but built-in shelves, glass doors, and cut outs that connect to the apartment’s other rooms make the room bright.

Although there’s no word how the sunroom is heated or cooled, the 12 x 12 foot space could be used for a bright- albeit unprivate- bedroom.

The sunroom opens onto not one but two small decks on either side of the space, as well as an even larger garden lined with a private wooden fence and lush greenery.

<a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/exposed-brick/" target="_blank">Exposed brick</a> and ceiling beams throughout the entire apartment give an open, rustic vibe. High ceilings, ample cabinetry, a dishwasher, marble countertops, and space for a table make the kitchen an actual living space, unlike many New York kitchens.

For the price tag, under $500k, the unique studio is magnificently located, close to New York’s amenities and ample subway lines.