10 James Street

Guildford WA 6055

Enchanting 2-storey residence SOLD by Heidi McAtee is steep in history with its origins dating back as early as 1830 and being the FIRST Hotel in Guildford (C1836 to C1896) with beers brewed on site and later being used as a School - forming the embryo of Guildford Grammar by Guildford Grammar's former Headmaster, Mr Bennett. Set on a vast 1877 SQM of prime land offering a semi-rural "style" of living, this magnificent historic residence encompasses approximately 400 SQM of floor area.Due to the age of this property there are no historical plans available showing the original front bar or internal layout of this residence. It is currently photographed showing 4 bedrooms upstairs and a Study and Sitting Room downstairs, however the Study can be utilised as Bedroom 5 and front Sitting Room can be utilised as Bedroom 6 if required.A separate Pool House adjacent to the 11m x 5m below-ground pool includes Large Games/Teenage Retreat (a perfect Artist's Studio!), bathroom plus large Storeroom. An additional double Carport/Workshop area and sensational Greenhouse are also incorporated here and contribute to the substantial dimensions of this remarkable home.INTERNAL FEATURES:andbull; Featuring many rooms within, the internal configuration of this residence can vary to suit up to 6 bedrooms whilst still providing two large family living areas areas (ie: pictured Study as Bedroom 5 and Sitting Room as Bedroom 6).andbull; The elegant main bedroom upstairs, complete with exquisite fireplace, enjoys its own front verandah access and separate elegant en-suite featuring double vanity with granite bench-tops and oregon timber doors, large walk-in shower and separate WC.andbull; A grand central jarrah staircase features in the centre of the home. Preserved hand sawn timber floorboards lie under the carpet.andbull; Original sheok shingles above the kitchen area have been lovingly preserved and can be seen from the open plan living downstairs and original shingles still remain under the main iron roof today.andbull; The delightful and well thought out country kitchen opens via the servery to the large open plan and is set behind a feature wall of exposed and meticulously restored 1850's brickwork. The kitchen also features granite bench-tops and cherry-wood cupboard doors.andbull; A spectacular crystal window depicting the Southern Cross together with a coloured lead-light drop pendant (found on the property) feature in the open plan living.andbull; Spectacular views of pool and garden throughout most rooms in the home.andbull; Ducted R/C A/C and Wall Mounted R/C A/C to Open Planandbull; Security SystemEXTERNAL FEATURES:andbull; 11M x 5M sparkling below-ground pool (auto chlorination)andbull; Sensational Poolhouse with Bathroom, Large Teenager Retreat/Games and separate Store Room. This would make an ideal Artist's Studio!andbull; Outdoor entertaining courtyardsandbull; Fish Pond complete with fish and frogsandbull; Large Storeandbull; Enormous dedicated Shadehouse with water tank, lighting, and reticulated misting systemandbull; Great kids cubby within the gardens under the canopy of a large laurel camphor andbull; An abundance of established fruit trees including plumcott, grapes, avocado, fig, citrus etcandbull; Workshop area and undercover Carport parking for 4 vehicles and easy parking space around the property for an additional 4 vehicles.andbull; Solar PanelsLOCATION:andbull; Minutes walking to Prestigious Guildford Grammar (co-educational for Boys and Girls)andbull; Easy walking to trainandbull; 15 min to CBDGENERAL:Block Size: 1877 sqmYear Built: Circa 1850 Total SQM UMR: 400 (approximately)Title Details: Lot 300 on Plan 302789 (Vol 2061/Fol 788)Zoning: R5 - LPS 17 - Residential (Not Subdivisible)Water Rates (18/19): $1205 p/aCouncil Land Rates (19/20): $2580 p/a (approx)HISTORY: Guildford was settled in 1829 and our town has recently been classified as a Historic Town and subsequently entered onto the State Register- Heritage Council - State Heritage Office - Guildford Historic Town Place Number 02915.10 James Street Guildford is recognised as being the Former Liverpool Arms Hotel and Former Devenish Hotel - State Registered Place No: 04092 For a private viewing, or any additional information on this magnificent historic home please call Heidi McAtee on 0406 321 770 any time.DISCLAIMER: Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy of the above, it is not guaranteed and is provided as a useful guide only and buyers shall not hold the owner or Agent accountable for any incorrect information.