44 Campbell Street

Kensington WA 6151

Originally built in the 1930s, exquisite period features have stood the test of time, a beautiful celebration of a bygone era. The cottage facade features tuck-point brickwork while the front of the home showcases ornate ceiling roses, picture rails, lead light windows and wide Jarrah boards. Light-filled and with a welcoming flow throughout, this is an ideal family residence.
The two original bedrooms are located at the front of the home. The spacious master bedroom includes a generous built in robe and a split system reverse cycle air conditioning unit, which can also be found throughout the home in all bedrooms and living areas.
The formal lounge sits between the first and second bedrooms. Stunning lead light windows are clearly a feature in this warm and inviting room with the added ambience of a working fireplace. Built-in cabinetry on either side of the fireplace also features original leadlight glasswork.
A smaller drawing or reading room complements the adjacent second bedroom. Here you can throw open French doors to the outside courtyard and let the northern light and breeze flow through.
The second half of the home has been extended over the years and a full refurbishment only two years ago has brought it swiftly into the modern era. In keeping with the charismatic charm of the rest of the home, painstaking efforts have been made to recreate the old with the new.
The re-pitched roof features a north-facing light well in the centre of the home which naturally lights and warms the entire space in winter. The kitchen, two bathrooms and outdoor undercover alfresco area have been completely remodelled.
The main bathroom features the combination of a restored period vanity with reproduction tiles and a more modern and spacious shower. A third bedroom located at the rear has access to a second bathroom ensuite, which intelligently doubles as the laundry to maximise on space.
Taking pride of place in the centre of the home, the gourmet kitchen leaves nothing to be desired. A 900mm Kensington stove features two oven drawers, a grill and five-burner gas stove, enough to feed a footy team of hungry little mouths. Expansive granite bench tops, a Midea dishwasher and heaps of soft-closing storage drawers complete the picture.
Flowing seamlessly past the dining area, your eye is taken out to the undercover alfresco area and the limestone, terraced garden beyond. A wonderland of landscaped greenery, a citrus grove of mature trees includes grapefruit, mandarin and lemon, growing alongside a weeping mulberry tree, curry and bay leaf plants and an array of fresh herbs dotted throughout.
A completely separate granny flat has been comfortably decked out with an ensuite, plenty of storage and split reverse cycle air conditioning. This is an ideal space for a home studio or office or for an older teen wanting a bit of privacy.
Solar panelling on the roof was installed prior to the changes in the government rebate scheme, so this is a system that will dramatically reduce your power bills! The whole house has been rewired and is fed by underground, three-phase electricity.
Set amidst the catchment zone for Kensington, Collier and South Perth Primary Schools, this is a wonderfully established suburb that is in the midst of rejuvenation. Many new and young families are clamouring to secure their own piece of this neighbourhood sanctuary. With the city a 10-minute drive away and the river only one suburb over, inner city locales don't come much better than this.
- Kensington Collier and South Perth Primary catchment
- Split system reverse air conditioning throughout
- Parquetry flooring in dining
- New bathrooms and kitchen
- Solar electricity panels
- 5 minute bike ride to the river
- Separate granny flat or studio
- Undercover alfresco dining
- Carport and garden shed
- Close to Curtin Uni and city