400 Alice Road

Mount Helena WA 6082

Large entertaining patio
African thatch spa & pool
Elevated balcony w/ view
Monster w/shop + sheds
Magnificent dam & bore
L/scaped tree lined drive
Intriguing hidden 6.5 acs
Private yet close to town
Much more than first meets the eye; this hidden property must be explored to be appreciated. The southern entry offers a traditional hills approach leading across the creek past large open lawns, sheds and rail carriages to the home. The northern entry is magical with a massive timber arbour leading across a wooden bridge providing glimpses of the magnificent dam and following the liquid amber and plumbago lined driveway by a waterfall feature to the home. Completely screened from the road by a row of massive ficus and pine trees, you will be surprised when the home reveals itself. Venture onwards and you will be continuously intrigued as more of the property is revealed.
Nestled between the home and the hill a large paved patio offers a great entertaining space that will be comfortable all year round. It boasts a beautiful outlook over the landscaped, tiered gardens and bright flowering bougainvillea. Look beyond and you will see the heated salt pool, complete with a hidden cover and ample paving for you to set up some deck chairs and enjoy the sunshine. At the far end sits the eye-catching African thatch pool house that provides shelter to the spa. Featuring a ceiling fan, timber deck flooring and secure metal caf blinds, it offers a great space for you to escape to and relax or to entertain your guests during the summer months.
The family home includes a thoughtfully updated quality kitchen complete with a built-in pantry, stone benchtops, glass splashback, soft close cabinetry with carousels in the corners and a stainless-steel dishwasher, gas cooktop and electric Smeg oven. A breakfast bar opens to the spacious living and dining area. In addition, there is long sunroom that can be used as a gym, activity room or office, as well as a separate formal lounge and dining room.
Adjoining the formal dining is an African thatch roofed balcony, offering another great indoor/outdoor entertaining area. With timber deck flooring and metal caf blinds, the real highlight of this space is its amazing elevation and outlook over the properties sprawling bush and lawn, then beyond.
At the end of the bedroom wing lies the master suite, featuring a walk-in robe and large ensuite. The three junior bedrooms line the hallway, and each feature an outlook into the massive ficus and pine trees. The home is immensely protected and private, creating the feeling as though you re in your very own tree house and also includes reverse cycle air-conditioners and a photovoltaic system.
The property boasts a massive Colorbond shed that is complete with three-phase power, a huge storage mezzanine and high clearance drive through automatic access, making it a handyman s dream workshop. As if that wasn t enough, there is also an big, old style machinery shed, a high clearance single car/van/boat port attached to the rear of the home and an under croft garage complete with a storeroom/cellar.
There is no doubt that there is some work to be completed but the property has incredible additions at every turn including a magnificent dam, a winding watercourse, man-made waterfall, old jetty, lakeside retreat, two water tanks, scheme water, a great bore, fruit trees, vast lawn areas and bushland to the rear. There is room and facility for a range of activities or further development.
Located just minutes from the township of Mount Helena and less than half an hour from Midland and the Swan Valley, there is a range of schools, shops and facilities at your disposal. Call today. You won t want to miss out on the lifestyle opportunities this fascinating property has to offer.
To arrange an inspection of this property and turn your real estate dreams into reality call Cheryl New.