4 Water Street

Guildford WA 6055

SOLD BY HEIDI McATEE (0406 321 770) Water Street epitomises the elegance and charm of historic Guildford with its majestic tree-lined streetscape and highly sought after and tightly held character homes.4 Water Street is coming to market for the very first time having been in the same family for generations. This mostly original and unique residence has been lovingly preserved. Its time-honoured classic facade resides in a prized elevated position set well back from the street and nestled within a super-size 1211 sqm block.An extraordinarily RARE feature with this residence and substantial land size is the front Driveway extends all the way to the Rear Gate with a rear laneway behind which creates some real benefits in design.This is a typical "Forever Home" for another generation of family to renovate or extend and to love and enjoy. With soft carpets resting lightly on the jarrah boards it is easy to see the vast potential with the existing craftsmanship from a bygone era. The quality double brick and clay tile construction includes extensive displays of jarrah timber architraves together with 3 separate fireplaces, lead-light pane windows, 11' high soaring ceilings, high skirtings and 3 sets of beautiful traditional French doors opening from 3 bedrooms to the western verandah. Mostly untouched, this traditional home opens to a large entry with free-flowing space offering formal and dining rooms to the right, kitchen and linen press to the rear and 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms to the left.The kitchen at the rear end of the home is cosy and quaint and enjoys traditional back garden views and is still very much "original" including its wood stove (this is the point from which you may want to extend out and create your own open plan design and outdoor entertaining!).A large timber frame and weatherboard garage with workshop provides excellent access and egress off the long driveway which spans from the front right through to the rear gate. This driveway from front to rear is unique and rare!FEATURES:Original Build (C1928)4 Bedrooms, 2 BathroomsHigh Ceilings, Jarrah Floors and Lead-Light 3 Fireplaces (Formal Lounge / Dining / Master Bedroom)Traditional facade surrounded by cottage gardens with Arbor Extensive covered rear verandah (under main roof)Traditional outdoor covered verandah to rear under main roof. RARE FEATURE: Front Driveway extends all the way to the Rear Gate at the rear!Garage/Workshop - (original) weatherboard constructionExtensive parking space available for multiple vehicles1211 sqm (Approximate Block Dimensions: Frontage 24m, Side 50m)Zoning: R5 (not subdivisible)Council Rates (20/21): $2260Water Rates (19/20): $1125Close and easy walking to prestigious Guildford Grammar (co-educational) and East Guildford Train Station, Helena and Swan River, the charming Woodbridge Hotel, Rose and Crown, the iconic Alfred's Kitchen many endearing cafes, restaurants and antique strip. Minutes' drive to Swan Valley Winery Region and just 20 mins by train to Perth's CBD.For any additional information please call Heidi McAtee on 0406 321 770.