18 Avon Terrace

York WA 6302

Celebrating its rich colonial heritage, this stunning example of pioneering Australia personifies the finest in romantic, country charm of a bygone era. Built in 1873 and just minutes from York's charismatic town centre and around an hour from Perth Airport, Langsford House sits proudly on a land area spanning over 3, 000sqm. Framed by the peaceful surrounds of manicured and reticulated parkland gardens, water features and ponds, paved courtyards and access to the Avon River, there is a true sense of tranquillity that accompanies this property. Meticulously restored to honour its former glory, this double-storey, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home features sweeping, timber verandas on both levels, exquisitely ornate ceiling roses and pendant lighting, generous sash windows and doors, and original polished jarrah boards, offset by rich, heritage-style carpet in select bedrooms and living areas. Like many grand homes of its era, the stairway landing is currently used as a cosy sitting or reading area, with access to a private study nearby. Warm, Baltic pine clad ensuite bathrooms (one with a stunning claw foot bath) with window views, Edwardian tap and sink-ware, accompany two bedrooms meaning there are master suite options on both the ground and top floor levels. Entertaining has clearly been a priority in this iconic home. With the formal dining room framed by a beautifully restored fire-place, whilst a recently renovated, large and light-filled kitchen features abundant cupboard space, timber benches, a deep twin sink and a fittingly installed, Falcon gas oven. A second casual breakfast or informal dining/living area leads to a modern, complementary family room with terracotta floor tiling, sky high ceilings, generous windows and access to an expansive, paved courtyard. Equipped with a stone wine cellar, grand entrance drive way (with plentiful parking), giant colourbond shed with concrete floor and power, shaded canopy for additional vehicle cover, a heated swimming pool, 20, 000L water tank and ducted air-conditioning throughout, this home has the potential to bring years of joy to a growing family who appreciate nature and the outdoors or could potentially succeed as a boutique bed and breakfast operation. Nearby amenities and attractions include IGA supermarket, Settlers House, The York Palace and the Imperial Homestead among a range of convenience stores located along Avon Terrace. -Iconic, colonial grandeur built in 1873 -Over 3, 000 sqm land-holding near Avon River -Surrounded by picturesque, parkland gardens, water features and courtyards -Ducted air-conditioning throughout -Recently renovated light-filled kitchen with Falcon gas oven -Abundant living and entertaining areas, most with romantic fire places -Original polished jarrah flooring and plush, heritage-style carpets throughout -Exquisite ceiling roses and antique-style pendant lighting -Spacious pine-clad bathrooms with Edwardian-style features -Large stone wine cellar and heated swimming pool -Large shed and abundant parking for 6x vehicles - Just one hour and fifteen minutes from Cottesloe -Just one hour from Perth Airport and close to Avon Terrace amenities