Last Listing description (September 2018)
With heart and soul and beautifully presented and extended classic character home on a prime corner lot! Wonderfully inviting, it s perfect for executives or young families in an unmatched walk everywhere location. With gorgeous light bright interiors, superb separation of living space, fabulous alfresco terrace and low maintenance gardens, this exceptional home will steal your heart!
ACCOMMODATION
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Study
Kitchen
Lounge
Living / dining
Laundry / combined 2nd bathroom
2 WCs
FEATURES
Beautifully presented and extended Californian bungalow
Prime corner location
Classic front porch with quintessential Australian icon kookaburra
Traditional character features polished jarrah floors, high ceilings, deep skirtings and architraves, picture rails, plate rails, ornate ceilings and ceiling roses
Traditional entrance hall
White paint hues throughout
Double glazing
Ducted evaporative air conditioning
North facing sunny living with picture window, beautiful lead light doors and gas fire place
Elegant king size master bedroom with stunning ornate ceiling and robes included
Semi-ensuite bathroom with corner shower, separate bath, vanity with semi-recessed basin and WC
Linen store to hallway
Spacious 2nd bedroom with double doors and pendant light
Double 3rd bedroom with picture rail and pendant light
Walk through study/library centrally located
Inviting open plan full height extended living including dining and kitchen and with bifold doors out to terrace and gardens
Gas point to living
Spacious well appointed kitchen with new gas cooktop, under bench oven, Bosch stainless steel dishwasher, appliance cupboard and corner pantry
4th bedroom with pretty garden outlook
Combined bathroom/laundry includes shower and provision for front loader, above counter basin to vanity and mirrored storage unit. Laundry includes broom cupboard and pet door
Separate powder room
OUTSIDE FEATURES
Low wall to highlight front garden with lawn, roses and succulents
Private paved alfresco terrace off the living with manicured garden surrounds including shady ornamental tree, rosemary hedge, citrus and fig tree
Storeroom
Water wise verge and reticulated gardens
PARKING
Single garage with access off Fleet Street
LOCATION
Superbly central, cosmopolitan and convenient! Brilliantly located between the buzz of Leederville, vibrant Mt Hawthorn and fabulous Angove St strip, there s no end to the entertainment, dining, socializing and shopping options on offer! Start the day in Leederville with breakfast at Sayers or Cranked, take your midmorning coffee at Pixel on Oxford St, hotfoot it to Divido or The Cabin for dinner and it s just a short stroll to the end of the road to the ever popular Papagallo s. A late-night cocktail might see you at Kitsch on Oxford Street or Angove Street in The Old Laundry Bar or Amani in Leederville There s easy access to public transport, the freeway entrance at Leederville or Mt Hawthorn and it s just 3km into Perth CBD. With a walk score of 84/100 very walkable! Leederville Oval and Loftus Rec Centre are on your doorstep with Beatty Park Leisure Centre close by.
SCHOOL CATCHMENTS
West Leederville or North Perth Primary School
Churchlands or Mt Lawley SHS until 2020
From 2020, Inner City College
WHAT THE OWNER SAYS
We were immediately drawn to the flow of the property, behind the beautiful Californian bungalow fa ade we both felt instantly at home it has an amazing home charm.
Beyond the generous front yard and entertainment portico, the high ceilings, evaporative air-conditioning and gas-heating made for a very welcoming property inspection which naturally led to purchase.
Spoilt for choice in terms of CBD proximity, freeway access, caf strip and or course a short walk to the swimming pool/gym and to the fabled Re-Store, 53 Bourke offers a superb balance between day & night-life attractions together with ample family room to grow.
Noteworthy features also include corner block, spacious master bedroom and store.
TITLE DETAILS
Lot 30 on Plan 1149
Volume 2082 Folio 19
LAND AREA
463 sq. metres
ZONING
R40
OUTGOINGS
City of Vincent: $2,177.80 / annum 17/18
Water Corporation: $1,393.04 / annum 17/18