Large Character Home Near the City
Situated on a 1012sqm block, this sprawling five-bedroom, two-bathroom character home has been loved by its current owners for decades. There are so many highlights to this weatherboard and iron property, including a flexible floorplan with the option to create more bedrooms or living spaces. There is the opportunity to turn the home office into a 6th bedroom, plus there is a studio with plumbing, which could be turned into an ensuite for the bedroom next door. Features at a glance: • Five bedrooms, two bathrooms • Spacious open-plan living room with wood burner flowing out to alfresco dining • Large kitchen with an island bench with seating, Smeg oven and gas cooktop, dishwasher and tonnes of storage and bench space • Formal dining leading off the kitchen and opening out to the veranda • Most rooms have fireplaces and ceiling fans • The study and one bedroom have direct access to the wrap-around veranda • Studio with plumbing and a deep trough – could be transformed into an ensuite • Main bathroom has a bathtub • Powder room • 2nd bathroom has an integrated laundry • Original jarrah floorboards, high ceilings, French doors & sash windows • Large, paved patio with a pitched roof, water feature and built-in BBQ • Front garden features a white picket fence, portico, meandering paths and established plants, including an impressive macadamia tree • Fully enclosed rear garden has a chook pen, woodshed and established fruit trees including olives, pear, lemon, mango and guava • Flexible floorplan to create more bedrooms or living spaces • Powered 9.8x5.8m garage/workshop with driveway access • Weatherboard and iron construction circa 1940s, extended/updated 1999 • 1012sqm block with subdivision potential • Water Rates: $1,255.12 pa • Council Rates: $1,692.69 pa There are loads of options with this unique property. Given it's only 10 minutes from the city and on the bus route to Curtin and Murdoch universities and the Fiona Stanley Hospital, this will appeal to busy or multi-generational families. Nearby there are public and private schools, parks, the Swan River, shops, cafes and Vic Park. You have to see this home to appreciate its charm. Blocks this big so close to the city are rare and there is also the potential to add value or subdivide. Michael Keil is ready to answer your enquiries on 0412 255 838 or at michael@michaelkeil.com today.
Council rates: $1692.69 Yearly
