1400 Karnup Road

Serpentine WA 6125

Rare do they come - a double delight, come and experience the quintessential country lifestyle on a sprawling 1 acre parcel of land with not just 1, but 2 whimsical cottages. This stunning property is as unique as it is completely charming. This is the epitome of countryside lifestyle without the travel time constraints, located less than 10 minutes' drive to the Kwinana Freeway & 55km from Perth CBD. Rural ambiance on the fringe of the metro area, this is living!Backing onto the Golf Course, which adjoins the Serpentine Pony Club reserve, you'll be within walking distance of Serpentine National Park and Falls - there's leisure and pleasure at your beck and call in every directionThe Main Cottage:Swooning with character, the cottage homestead is surprisingly spacious for her vintage, crafted from jarrah hardwood in an era when local milling was an art form. Flaunting nostalgic lashings of timber features throughout, including polished jarrah floorboards, high raked ceilings with exposed timber trusses & original sash windows. Offering 2 very generous bedrooms at either end of the home - the master suite boasts a very large dressing robe with cupboard storage, could easily double as a nursery given the extra space on offer.The marriage of history with modern styling is celebrated in the renovated kitchen which boasts a stainless steel 900mm freestanding 5 hob gas cooktop & oven. A separate scullery area with benchtops, cupboards, and dishwasher ensures the cleanup is kept behind the scenes while the stage of the kitchen is set for culinary theatre & family entertainment. Open and inviting, the heart of this home has comfortably hosted as many as 30 loved ones for family Christmas lunch. French doors on both the northern and southern sides of the living room lead out to decked verandahs & paved outdoor living spaces to continue entertaining guests or enjoy the lush reticulated gardens & grounds in the peace of your hammock with the company of a good book and the local birdlife. As with all classic homes - there's so many options for changing the layout with little effort, and this floorplan has so much potential for you to adjust every space to suit your preferences or requirements.The Stone Cottage:The stone studio is fully powered & self-contained with 1 bedroom, living area, bathroom & kitchen. Constructed of local stone & bush poles, if you haven't the need for 2 separate dwellings, this magnificent building would be the perfect art studio or B&B accommodation.Love a Shed?For the busier heart or mind - the 11m x 7m powered workshop and double rollers has plenty of space to keep you tinkering on any project large or small.What To Do Next:The opportunities presented here are legitimately endless and for a true appreciation, this property commands close inspection! Contact the Miles Walton team by using the Email Agent feature of this webpage - and we'll be in touch to arrange a suitable time, to show you your new lifestyle.