8 Hornsey Rd, Floreat is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1946. The property has a land size of 1040m2 and floor size of 272m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2024. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Floreat in the last 12 months.
Perched high atop Floreat's coveted "East Hill" precinct, this stunningly-elevated 4 bedroom 2 bathroom two-storey art-deco gem delivers spacious, family-sized living on a sprawling quarter-acre corner block.
With its impressive northern orientation, the home is bathed in natural light, offering an expansive canvas for both relaxation and entertainment. Gated front-yard access reveals lush green lawn, shady and established low-maintenance gardens and a delightful entry portico, whilst the secure double carport has its own remote-controlled gate for vehicles to drive in and out as they please.
A second driveway access gate off Newry Street allows vehicles to enter from the property's alternative frontage, secure extra parking space for a boat, caravan, trailer and more cars. The entire exterior is seamlessly connected and even wraps around to the most majestic of backyard settings - complete with plenty more green grass (great for kids and pets to run around on), a splendid elevated limestone entertaining courtyard and a shimmering below-ground solar-heated swimming pool that is pleasantly overlooked by it all.
Inside, solid wooden floorboards and a combination of tall and timber skirting boards help preserve the residence's original post-war nostalgia of yesteryear, with double doors opening into a welcoming formal front lounge room - epic in its proportions and also graced by a feature fireplace. The adjacent formal dining room flows into the kitchen through a single door.
In fact, the central open-plan family, meals and kitchen area features soaring high ceilings and double doors leading out to the poolside courtyard. The overall zone is massive, whilst the kitchen itself oozes style and comprises of granite bench tops, a stone-bench breakfast bar, double sinks, a microwave nook, Euro dishwasher, a stainless-steel range hood and a five-burner gas-cooktop and oven appliances.
Another single door shuts off a separate sunken games room, television or retreat area that can be whatever you want it to be and even has its own split-system air-conditioning unit for good measure. The formal dining room even plays host to a second double-door entrance, into the house.
Also downstairs are a powder room, two under-stair storerooms, a double linen press, a functional laundry (with shelving, a separate toilet and access out to the entertaining area and backyard) and a light, bright and spacious front master-bedroom suite - complete with a ceiling fan, cute sash windows and a generous ensuite bathroom with a bubbling spa bath, a shower, heat lamps, a toilet, twin-vanity basins and a lockable walk-in wardrobe.
Upstairs, a large sitting/study area is also brilliant in its flexibility and enjoys views to the pool, yard and the surrounding suburban treetops. All three spare minor bedrooms have their own ceiling fans and full-height built-in robes/storage cupboards. A separate fourth toilet, built-in linen and over-head-cupboard storage and a contemporary main family bathroom with a shower, skylight, heat lamps and twin vanities put the finishing touches on the upper-level floor plan.
Perfectly positioned just steps from Floreat Forum, bus stops and the vibrant community hub of Floreat Park, this unique abode offers unmatched convenience and lifestyle appeal. Located within the highly sought-after Floreat Park Primary and Shenton College catchment zones, you're surrounded by everything from stunning lakes and nature reserves to top-notch food shopping at Herdsman Central.
Whether it's a round at Wembley Golf Course, a swim at Bold Park Aquatic Centre or a day at the beach, you're never far from the action. With cafes, restaurants and even the city close by, this is the ultimate family retreat in a prime location.
A rare opportunity to secure a timeless classic in one of the area's most sought-after enclaves beckons. Make it yours now, before it's too late!
Other features include, but are not limited to:
- Tiled entry foyer - with a double storage cupboard
- Ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning
- White plantation window shutters
- Feature ceiling cornices
- Gas hot-water system
- Reticulation
- Poolside rock waterfall feature
- Lock-up side shed/storeroom
- Massive 1,039sqm (approx.) corner block
- Built in 1946 (approx.)
ALL OFFERS PRESENTED ON TUES, 29TH OCTOBER 4:00PM (Unless Sold Prior)
The seller reserves the right to accept an offer prior to the closing date without notice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general information purposes and reference only. It is based on information provided by the Seller and may be subject to change and/or further enquiry. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should make their own independent enquiries.
The size of Floreat is approximately 4.8 square kilometres. It has 30 parks covering nearly 24.4% of total area. The population of Floreat in 2011 was 7,228 people. By 2016 the population was 7,898 showing a population growth of 9.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Floreat is 40-49 years. Households in Floreat are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Floreat work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 83.3% of the homes in Floreat were owner-occupied compared with 86.1% in 2016.
Floreat has 3,370 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Floreat have seen a 81.10% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 148.98% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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