Last Listing description (May 2015)
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This superbly renovated semi detached terrace home in the heart of Claremont skilfully blends classic turn of the century period features with contemporary 21st century modernism.
Immaculately presented with an interior designer's eye for detail and design, it highlights its original turn of the century period features, seamlessly integrating them with an ultra modern open plan extension.
As one of this highly sought after suburb's iconic historic terrace homes, it brings with it a true sense of history, set in the heart of one of Perth's most established residential, dining and shopping precincts.
A classic example of Australian colonial architecture, it features bullnosed, turned post verandahs and opens into a central hallway with characteristic high ceilings and original honey coloured polished timber floorboards.
Two beautiful bedrooms with high ornate ceilings and grand proportions lead off a wide central hallway sharing a superbly renovated bathroom with an open, frameless glass shower and consistently styled timber floorboards, ultra modern white colour palette and simple modern aesthetic.
An elegant sitting room with an instant gas fireplace, serves as a second living area and an intimate, cosy space for curling up on a winter afternoon with a book or a glass of wine.
The ultra modern kitchen, living and dining space is this home's spectacular standout feature with its seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living, underfloor heating and rendered walls, making it an easy transition from period architecture to sophisticated modern living.
The open plan kitchen with its overhead timber ceiling and eaves and raw brick features superbly balances both industrial and classic features looking out over an open plan lounge with timber bi fold doors out onto a spectacular rear courtyard garden.
The multi level rear courtyard garden is a private oasis in the heart of this bustling suburb and a beautifully constructed and rendered space, thoughtfully designed and perfectly protected from all around it.
One of just a handful of remaining classic turn of the century Perth terrace homes, this is a one of a kind property that has been lovingly restored and revitalised with a superb, contemporary addition giving this landmark, historic property a unique modern edge.
A rare offering in the Perth property market, this unique property will appeal to a broad cross section of buyers from professionals, to downsizers, young families and investors looking for a sense of history with a modern edge on the edge of one of Perth's most established retail and dining precincts.
FEATURES:
- Superbly renovated turn of the century semi detached terrace home
- Classic turn of the century architectural features
- High ornate ceilings, original wide timber floorboards and generous proportions
- Seamless ultra modern renovation with exposed timber eaves and polished concrete floors
- Timber bi-fold doors opening out onto a spectacular rear courtyard
- Ultra modern kitchen and bathroom with stone bench tops and polished concrete finishes
- Superbly located minutes from the heart of Claremont, transport, sporting clubs, beaches, cafes and restaurants