52 Parade Street

Albany WA 6330

Panoramic views, generous living spaces and a versatile layout characterise this impressive home perched high on Mt Melville a short walk from Albany's CBD.It promises a coveted lifestyle of indulgence and convenience, both for everyday living and entertaining guests in style, and there's scope for family members to enjoy their own spaces for work, relaxation and play.The established rendered brick home, on a corner block of 981sqm, takes in an expansive outlook over Princess Royal Harbour to Frenchman Bay, Vancouver Peninsula, Mt Clarence and Torndirrup National Park.It has been tastefully upgraded while retaining mid-century character features such as high ceilings with decorative cornices and roses.The main living room is a comfortable lounge, which shares the view with a terrific, covered balcony reached through glass doors from the adjoining dining room.A more sheltered outdoor option is at the back - a huge, gable-roofed and enclosed al fresco area, which would also make an excellent games room.Next to the dining room is an ideal office or hobby room, and on the lower level is an impressive, spacious room with external access, making it suitable for running a home-based business, as a teens' pad, or just for storage.A dishwasher and stainless steel gas cooker feature in the big kitchen, where there's ample cabinetry with granite bench-tops.The master suite is a delightful retreat. With a corner window to take in the view, this super-king-sized room has built-in robes and a huge new bathroom with a walk-in shower, vanity and toilet, all designed for easy access by people with mobility issues. The other two double bedrooms share the main bathroom, also modernised, with a bath and walk-in shower, and the separate toilet.Air conditioning is ducted to every room.There's a double garage under the house and a freestanding Colorbond shed of 12m x 5m. New fencing and retaining walls have enhanced the privacy of the block, which has areas of lawn and well-planned gardens.Less than 500m to the CBD for shops, entertainment and restaurants, this is an outstanding property for discerning buyers demanding space, character and extensive views with all amenities on the doorstep.What you need to know:- Rendered brick and tile home- Elevated corner block of 981sqm- Panoramic views over harbour and beyond- Less than 500m to CBD- Lounge- Dining room- Covered balcony- Rear al fresco area or games room- Office or hobby room- Big downstairs room with external access- Kitchen with dishwasher, granite bench-tops- Super-king-sized master suite with modern, easy-access shower room and robe- Two double bedrooms with robes- Modern second bathroom with bath and shower- Modern laundry- Air conditioning ducted to every room- Double garage with power- Freestanding shed 12m x 5m- Council rates $2413.08- Water rates $1488.73