191 Grey Street W

Albany WA 6330

Step back in time to an era full of character and promise with this outstanding proposition. With this being the first time to market in decades, it's like finding an original HK Monaro with only a handful of kilometers on the clock in a garage on a farm in some remote country town. It just doesn't happen.On the side of Mt Melville within 1km of the CBD and overlooking Princess Royal Harbour, the Circa 1940 cottage has been largely untouched since it was built, so it has remained faithful to its origins and is packed with beautiful timber features and art deco styling.Preserving and adding a sparkle to the original features while modernising the kitchen and bathroom would reward the new owners with a delightful home and coveted city lifestyle.Going a step further by building an extension to the rear would make the most of the amazing harbour views and transform the building into a sensational, modern residence blending space, character and contemporary appointments.Jarrah floorboards and deep skirtings, strikingly ornate ceilings and cornices, timber doors and window frames, high ceilings and leadlight window panels create a delightful ambience inside the rendered brick and tile cottage.From the hallway, decorative glazed doors lead into a generous lounge with an open fire. Next is the dining room, also with an open fire, and off this is an office, hobby room or third bedroom, an addition to the original building.The two bedrooms, both king-sized, share the bathroom with a bath, walk-in shower, and basin.The kitchen, a big room with space for a meals table, still has the original Lux wood stove as well as gas cooking for convenience.At the back are the toilet and laundry, with the original trough and copper, and a sunroom or utility room taking in the fabulous view over the harbour to the hills of Torndirrup.Most of the 853sqm block is lawn with a veggie patch, a shed and two woodsheds. There's a single garage next to the house and extra parking on the driveway.Shops, entertainment, schools and fishing spots are within walking distance of this special property, bringing a modern-day vibe to an old Albany classic.What you need to know:- Circa 1940, mostly rendered brick and tile period home- Fabulous views over Princess Royal Harbour- Original Jarrah floors, ornate ceilings, timber window frames, leadlight window and door panels- Suit modernization/restoration, perfect for extension to exploit views (with council permits)- Lounge and dining rooms with open fires (haven't been used in a while)- King-sized bedrooms- Office, hobby room or potentially third bedroom - with some work required- Rear sunroom- Big kitchen with space for meals table, original Lux wood stove, gas cooking- Bathroom with bath, shower, basin- Separate toilet- Laundry with double concrete trough and copper (a rare find)- 853sqm block - potential for subdivision- Single garage- Council rates $2,152.95- Water rates $1,488.74