Preview Viewing: Saturday 28th September 9:00am - 9:30am
Positioned just footsteps from Roscommon Nature Reserve and surrounded by the green open spaces of Bold Park, Perry Lakes and Wembley Golf Course, this much cherished Floreat home has been owned and occupied by the same family since 1962. Now offered for sale for the first time in 62 years, this prime piece of Floreat history presents the opportunity to renovate the existing character-filled residence or start from scratch to design and build your dream home.
Located in one of Floreat's favourite streets "west of the Forum" and enveloped by mature, native gardens, this original 1960's home retains many of its mid-century features, while offering a surprisingly large and functional living space for families hoping to gain a foothold in this sensational location. Renovated and extended over the years, this well-maintained home now comprises 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 spacious living areas, providing a comfortable foundation for a new family to add its own modern touch.
From the tranquil front gardens, graced by a mature Eucalypt tree, the home is entered via a remodeled front porch and wide entrance hallway. To the right sits a generous-sized formal living room featuring a gas fire and large windows overlooking the garden. Here, original jarrah floors lie protected beneath the carpet. Beyond lies the well-appointed kitchen and large, open plan dining and family area, offering plenty of space for entertaining and for the entire family to come together.
Off the central hallway, all bedrooms are generous in size, with all but one featuring floor-to-ceiling built-in robes. The large 4th bedroom is partitioned into 3 separate areas - a bedroom, living area and study space, and includes its own ensuite bathroom. This area is ideal for teenagers or young adults living at home but is also perfectly located for a potential new master bedroom suite.
Perhaps the crowning glory of this delightful home is its stunning rear gardens, cultivated and cared for over the years and providing a peaceful retreat for local birdlife. A truly special place, the garden has played host to many gatherings of family and friends, its north facing paved area providing the perfect perch for morning tea or alfresco dining. A secluded and peaceful hideaway, children will love playing on the large expanse of lush lawn under the canopy of mature jacaranda, jarrah and citrus trees.
There is plenty of space at the side of the home for raised garden beds or veggie patch, a BBQ area and outdoor storage, while tucked away in the back corner of the garden, a large workshop with extensive shelving makes the perfect tool shed, artist or potter's studio. An ideal private sanctuary for the handyman or hobbyist, this is a wonderful feature characteristic of homes of this era offering a unique addition and often absent in modern homes.
Location-wise, nothing compares to the wide, tree-lined streets west of the Forum. Callan Road, in particular, is known for its peaceful, friendly ambience, where neighbours look out for each other and children can play safely in their front gardens. Easy access to Hale School and the state's top private and public schools, major recreational facilities, Floreat Forum and Empire Village Shopping Centre, restaurants and cafes and bus routes from Oceanic Drive and The Boulevard, complete the wonderful attributes of this very special home.
An exceptional opportunity to create your dream home in one of Perth's most tranquil and desirable locales awaits! Please contact Helen to register your interest.
PROPERTY FEATURES:
• Large, level 878 sqm block
• Mature, native gardens
• Double carport
• Alarm system
• Jarrah floorboards under carpet in lounge and 3 bedrooms and under cork in hallway
• Four spacious bedrooms - three with floor to ceiling robes
• Large bedroom/retreat with study, living area and ensuite bathroom
• Renovated wheelchair friendly family bathroom plus separate toilet
• Formal lounge room with gas fireplace
• Spacious kitchen with serving hatch to formal lounge room
• Open-plan kitchen, dining, living area with built in bench seating
• Ducted, evaporative air-conditioning
• New split system air conditioning in family room
• Mature gardens featuring jacaranda, jarrah, citrus, jasmine, camelias
• Paved courtyard with shade sails.
• Fully reticulated
• New gas instantaneous hot water system
• Workshop/artist studio with shelves
• Large area for veggie patch/potential for future extensions at side
• Floreat Park Primary and Shenton College catchments
Outgoings (Approx)
Council Rates: 3,781.57 p/a
Water Rates: 1,418.34 p/a
