68 Matthews Road

Augusta WA 6290

This 1.14ha (2.8ac) property ticks nearly all the boxes. 1. Quiet position - The property is situated in a quiet location only 3km from the Augusta town centre.2. Beautiful near new home - The 3 bed 2 bath home was built in 2022 and finished to a very high standard.3. Granny flat - There is a separate 1 bed 1 bath dwelling. 4. Big shed - There is an excellent shed suitable for a caravan or boat.5. Established and reticulated gardens - It is low maintenance too, which is not easy to achieve on a large property.6. It would be suitable as a lock and leave property, if needed.The home has a wide timber veranda across the front incorporating two covered entertaining areas. Access to the home is via broad timber stairs across the veranda. The open dining, lounge, kitchen area is north facing with big windows. The kitchen is well appointed with a long island bench and has the added advantage of a butler's pantry.Solid marri and jarrah floors are used throughout this home.The master suite is located to one side of the living area with the other bedrooms, bathroom and service facilities are located on the other side. A wide passage leads through to an entry door and the double garage which is under the main roof.Water for the home is from two rainwater tanks with a combined 230,000 litres capacity. Water comes from the roof to a settling tank to remove debris before going into the tanks. A bore near the front of the property provides water for the gardens. Water points are located around the property and along west boundary to rear of workshop shed.Gardens and lawn are mostly reticulated and water wise plants have been used throughout. This is a property that needs to be inspected personally for you to fully appreciate the design features and the quality of the workmanship and materials that have been incorporated here.Below are some of the features of the home that may not be readily apparent - . Stone bench topsElectrolux Induction cook topElectrolux 900mm pyrolytic, self-cleaning ovenFisher and Paykel two drawer dishwasher in main kitchenDouble glazed windowsInsulation to ceilings, walls and floorsLuxaflex block out blinds are just amazing.Gas instantaneous water heaters - one for main house and one for ancillary dwelling. Separate gas bottles for each dwelling.Reversing ceiling fans in living areaLED downlights throughoutSensor lights around exterior of house, ancillary dwelling and shedHeated towel rails in ensuite bathroom and ancillary dwelling bathroom.Ceiling heater for front veranda sitting area15amp power points in main shed and workshop shedPlease note that the workshop shed has not had council approval.Rural Residential zoning.The property has good solar orientation as it faces north. The east side of the property, about half, is natural vegetation, which reduces the maintenance required and provides added privacy for the home. The home has been deliberately sited to allow the area of bush to create a natural shelter for the prevailing south east winds which blow through the summer months.The property is boundary fenced using farm style fencing of ring lock and plain wire on pine posts. A solid steel gate at the front completes a very good security feature.