58 Lefroy Street

Serpentine WA 6125

WE'VE SAVED THE VERY BEST FOR LAST!This represents a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity to acquire one of Serpentine's most stately historic homesteads, one that has been lovingly restored with every attention to detail and with no expense spared.Located at the base of the Darling Scarp where the Serpentine River spills out across the Swan Coastal Plain lies 'Tranby Park' a property steeped in history and named after the boat on which the Hardey family arrived in Western Australia in 1830.Originally, this diverse property was approximately 570 acres in size. It was partially cleared and developed as a small dairy, providing cream to the local Serpentine Dairy Products Factory.The fertile land, lush slopes and fresh water attracted HRL Hardey in 1920 and it has remained with the Hardey family ever since.The spacious home, now situated on a large 6,230sqm block, is the jewel of the property. Placed by cooling trees is the original 1921 quintessential timber framed Australian homestead. Completely restored by local builder Glen Bolger, it is nestled within the highest and largest property of the 'Serpentine Downs' estate of large Special Rural allotments and has views of some of the prettiest scenery in the district. Harnessing the cooling breeze, wide verandas run the length of the residence blowing cool refreshing air right through the inside of the home. With high ceilings, polished jarrah floors, original picture rails and decorative cornices, this refined homestead is elegant and provincial.An annex on the property makes for a delightful office or art studio and has its own pergola shaded by a 100-year-old grape vine.A more detailed description of the property is as follows:-Homestead:-Solid brick home with jarrah framework, 1960 profile roof, polished jarrah floorboards and 3 metre high ceilings throughout. The home comprises:-- Original doors and timber sash windows restored and refitted to maintain the period character, along with the door furniture.- Grand entrance hall with feature timber fretwork and security door.- Elegant drawing room located off the entry with modern electric log fire installed in the original fireplace.- Large north facing living and dining room with direct access to the verandah through custom made timber framed glass doors with matching panels filling the room with natural light. Decorative cornices, electric log fireplace and a mixture of LED downlights and original light fittings give this room a warm and relaxing ambience.-Spacious new kitchen with solid stone benchtops, ample soft closing overhead cupboards and drawers, dishwasher, double sink, convection hotplates, under bench oven, double fridge/freezer recess, built-in pantry and breakfast bar.-Palatial master bedroom with quality carpet, ceiling fan and large adjoining dressing room with ample custom-built hanging/storage space.-Beautiful new ensuite bathroom with attractive vanity unit, under bench cupboards/drawers, glass-screened shower with both rain and hand-held shower heads and toilet.-Three more bedrooms, two large doubles with ceiling fans and one single.-New main bathroom with direct outside access onto the verandah, lovely vanity unit with under bench storage cupboard, large bath and glass- screened shower with both rain and hand-held shower heads.-Separate toilet centrally located to the minor bedrooms.-New laundry with single built-in sink and a linen cupboard installed in the original wood stove brick chimney.- A concrete staircase leads down from the laundry into the underground cellar which has undergone substantial restoration.Annex:-This building was originally the garage for the homestead. It has been transformed into a gorgeous self-contained studio with its own spacious living area, kitchen and bathroom. It has its own undercover patio and pergola area, both with brick paved flooring.Purchase Options:-There are three adjoining vacant lots of just over an acre each that will be offered for sale separately. The successful purchaser of the homestead will be offered the 'first right of refusal at the list price' for one or more of these lots.Call Kim Koch on 0407 777 923 for your private appointment to view.