26 Willis Street

East Victoria Park WA 6101

When an Engineer and an Artist create a home on one of East Victoria Park's favourite streets, you better believe it's going to be very special!26 Willis Street is the story of two visionary humans, who have injected years of passion, and attention to detail, to give another life to an original 1920's worker's cottage.This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home has been transformed, reconstructed and recast in a whimsical ode to the old, whilst still finding all the solutions to modern day living.Framed by a dramatic corbelled archway that stretches across the room, the dining and kitchen 'great room' is as mind blowingly magnificent, as it is warm and welcoming.Bespoke cabinetry, acres of Brazilian Arabescato quartzite solid stone bench-tops, plus premium Miele, De Dietrich, Qasair and Liebherr appliances make this Hollywood space an incredibly practical hub of the home. Integrated fridge and dishwasher, sleek induction cooktop and feature 1930's style glass pendant lamps ensure that this statement room is perfectly executed.The counter point of the original kitchen fireplace, complete with a restored wood fired cast iron enameled oven, is a poignant reminder of the home's long history and a simpler past.Perfectly connected to the indoors, bifold doors (with retractable fly screens) open up the outdoor living and decked alfresco living to the kitchen.With the jarrah flooring flowing to the outside and the charming pressed tin ceiling of the alfresco space, this is a natural extension of your indoor living.In quintessential Western Australian style the red brick paved entertaining area boasts festoon lighting, a pizza oven, Napoleon inbuilt gas BBQ with rotisserie, and an outdoor sink (with hot & cold water), all set into robust concrete benchtops.Your housewarming party really will be one to remember!With two bedrooms on the ground floor, a separate formal living room, another two bedrooms upstairs, and a versatile second living space, this home offer amenity in spades.The generous main bedroom on the first floor can be flooded with light, or be as dark and private as you require.Block out drapery, double glazing, combined with dark paint makes this a shift worker's dream. Opening to its own dressing room and opulent ensuite bathroom this really is a room to escape the madding crowd.The deep bath is just right for long luxuriating soaks.And so much more!- Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning- 3kW solar system- Fibre to the premises NBN internet- Original cast iron wood oven restored to working order- Double glazing on north facing upstairs windows- Roof and walls insulated with Albany wool batts - Reticulated front and rear gardens - Integrated appliances (fridge, dishwasher)- Laundry chute from ensuite- Walk in roof space (app. 50sqm)- Roof access safe hookup points on both roofs- Restored stained glass windows throughout- Roof cavity ventilation- Under house heavy duty storage racks - Remote controlled Velux skylight with automated blind located in stairwell- Outdoor blind makes deck area usable all year round- Remember to ask the Agent about the restored cast iron wood heater available for lounge-room fireplace and ready to fit The back yard is fully reticulated and boasts plenty of space for pets and kids, with established trees, ensuring you have a cool garden escape on warm summer days.The front yard is a explosion of established plants and a paradise for birdlife.Did I mention the shed?Need somewhere for your project car to live?With vehicle access down the side of the home this 6 x 5.5m shed is easily accessible.- Mezzanine storage- Monorail hoist- Powered including 3x 15amp outlets- Wash station including power & water connection for pressure washerThe detail in this home is exceptional and can only be appreciated in an inspection.The jarrah staircase alone is an epiphany in its conception and execution, providing a stunning backdrop to the light and bright kitchen.The Federation styling flows throughout the home - light switches, light fittings, bathroom fixtures, door handles, picture rails, hinges, doors, windows and architraves, all thoughtfully considered.Enjoy - Sunrises above the treetops with views out to the scarp- Willis St Sculptures by the Street and almost never ending Christmas light display- Native garden teeming with bird life, red tail black cockatoos, magpies, silver eyes, willy wagtails, kingfisher- Fraser Park, a wonderful welcoming dog park- Yoga in the upstairs living room in the morning, music on- Christmas stockings hanging from the fireplace mantle- Coffee and meals on the vibrant East Vic Park stripInspection will not fail to impress.Find out more Insta - blue_sky_weatherboardWater -2022/23 $916.04Council - 2023/24 $1525.89