Last Listing description (July 2017)
This exceptionally well-designed family residence sits nestled in the peppermint trees, right in the heart of Perth s most prestigious riverside pocket.
Just minutes from several of the city s best private schools and colleges, this beautifully renovated family home offers exceptional living and entertaining spaces both indoors and out.
Set amongst the lavish estates of Peppermint Grove on an elevated block that offers from the back entertaining area, stunning sunset vistas, this beautiful home feels like a tranquil hideaway.
You ll enjoy an enviable lifestyle living just a short walk from picturesque Freshwater Bay and this premier suburb s stunning golf courses; tennis clubs and parklands; with the beautiful Cottesloe Beach and its celebrated coastal lifestyle right on your doorstep.
Situated on a sprawling corner block, beneath a canopy of generations-old trees and newly established gardens, this immaculate family home effortlessly blends its 1920s origins with sophisticated, contemporary design elements making it ideally suited to the demands of modern family life.
Multiple family living zones are spread out across a single level, with entrances from both bordering streets, giving a real sense of space and privacy. The grounds are bounded by immaculate, but low maintenance, reticulated gardens, designed by Perth s renowned Landscape Artist Tim Davies.
With a four car garage, security and exceptional storage, this home has been thoughtfully designed and renovated to capture the characteristic beauty of its traditional heritage design and infused with sophisticated, contemporary features that make it a joy to live in.
Exceptionally high ceilings, punctuated by a series of V-Luxe skylights ensure it makes the most of Western Australia s beautiful natural light, with French doors and windows providing natural ventilation from coastal breezes.
The outdoor, private and elevated entertaining area is one of this home s standout features and offers a secluded sanctuary with a built-in spa and spacious barbecue area, boasting timber floorboards, as well as overhead downlights and fans with touch control blinds for year-round use.
A commanding entrance via private security gates opens into a spacious, open plan, established front garden ideal for a kick of the footy, a hit of cricket or simply relaxing beneath a canopy of greenery on a crisp Autumn morning.
A neutral colour palette offers the perfect base to create your own look with original and reclaimed matte jarrah floor boards, crisp white shutters and French doors and a consistency of design that ensures an easy transition from old to new.
A superbly renovated kitchen draws on the all-white colour palette with elements of timber and stainless steel. Open plan and inviting, with an abundance of cabinet and storage space, it features a 900mm commercial oven, crisp white Essa stone benchtops and a spacious corner cool room, ideal for the entertainer.
Moving easily into an informal dining area with natural timber bench space and a wall mounted television and bar, this is a home that has been set up for relaxed entertaining to welcome family and friends.
Three separate living areas, one with instant gas fire, the other two with zoned reverse cycle air conditioning and additional split systems offers plenty of choice for family members to spread out and enjoy the benefits and comfort of this thoughtfully designed, modern family home.
The master bedroom with its character ceilings and original matt timber floorboards overlooks elegant front gardens through shuttered windows and features a contemporary ensuite bathroom in a palette of white tones with an adjoining walk in robe.
Two minor bedrooms share a modern family bathroom where one can bathe while gazing up at the sky or stars through high set V-luxe windows in a loft style ceiling. An eye-catching long and deep white ceramic free standing bath ensures a luxurious, relaxing experience to bring peace and serenity to one s being as well as an open shower with dual showerheads. White stone benchtops with two hand basins sit atop of vanity cabinets and awash in natural light.
A versatile fourth bedroom is an ideal teenage retreat or nanny s quarters with a separate entrance and direct access to a consistently styled and renovated combined laundry and third bathroom.
One of Peppermint Grove s historic family residences, this is an ideal family home set in one of the Western Suburbs most sought after locations.
Features:
- Immaculately renovated original 1920s family residence
- Iconic Peppermint Grove location within walking distance of WA s leading private colleges
- Set up an expansive and elevated 1199 square metre block
- Tim Davies designed, reticulated landscaped gardens
- Four car garage with adjoining workshop
- Ornate high ceilings with picture rails and overhead v-luxe skyli...