Prepare to fall head over heels in love! A classic 1915 character cottage, an exquisite transformation into an outstanding, impeccably renovated residence with pretty street appeal, and a desirable, brilliantly central to almost everything neighbourhood. Walking distance to the bustling upper Rokeby Road cafe precinct, restaurants and bars, Subiaco Farmers' Market and primary school, boutique shopping, Subiaco Theatre Garden and Kings Park. Close to the medical precinct at SCGH, and with easy access to public transport and the CBD.
An absolute delight awaits, resting in luxuriant landscaped gardens - a picture perfect, elegant, dove grey weatherboard facade, tall, white framed sash windows, wide bullnosed verandah with turned timber posts, decorative timber brackets and striking stained glass and timber front door. Equally captivating inside, a beautiful fusion of old and new with satin jarrah boards underfoot, super high ceilings, picture rails and ornate ceiling roses rest easily alongside more modern yet sympathetically renovated open plan spaces at the rear.
Characteristic of its time, the original home features a central hallway with three rooms either side. At the front, the generous main bedroom with tall sash windows, ornate ceiling rose and picture rail and opposite a spacious bedroom with built in robes. The third bedroom or home office also has built in robes and there's a stylish modern bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, bath, separate shower and wc.
Under a high raked ceiling, sundrenched open plan spaces span the rear - a modern well-appointed kitchen features white shaker cabinetry, stone counters, gas cooktop, under bench oven, integrated Leibherr fridge/freezer and integrated Miele knock knock dishwasher. A stone topped island and wall of cabinetry offers abundant prep and pantry storage space. Floor to ceiling glass and Velux windows invite glorious natural light into spacious family living and dining areas.
Step through double doors to a large decked alfresco perfect for entertaining friends and family, dining alfresco or just appreciating the gloriously verdant, very private gardens beyond. Manicured hedging, cottage roses, mature citrus trees, olive trees, climbing jasmine and raised herb beds containing rosemary, parsley, oregano, thyme and basil fill the garden with their lovely scent and there's a patch of lawn big enough for a four-legged friend too.
At the rear of the garden is a spacious studio with a generous bedroom/living area plus desk space, and ensuite - adding extra space for guests, adult children or as a separate working from home solution.
18 Francis St. A captivating, super stylish, gorgeously warm and inviting easy to live in and enjoy character home. Perfect for professionals, couples, small families or downsizers looking for all the conveniences of this enviable location.
Features:
Captivating, immaculately renovated 1915 classic character residence
Elegant dove grey weatherboard facade, white framed windows, bullnosed verandah
Stained glass and timber front door and stained glass transom window above
Jarrah floors, super high ceilings, ornate ceiling roses, picture rails, sash windows
Traditional central hallway
Plantation shutters to bedrooms and bathroom
Split system reverse cycle a/c throughout
Generous main bedroom with sash windows
Fourth bedroom/home office, built in robes
Elegant modern bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, stone topped floating vanity, walk in shower, deep bath, wc, storage
French door into open plan spacious living and dining under a high raked ceiling, Velux windows, floor to ceiling glass
Modern, well-appointed kitchen with white shaker cabinetry, stone counters, gas cooktop, under bench oven, integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer, integrated Miele knock knock dishwasher, stone topped island and wall of cabinetry with plenty of prep and storage space
Laundry with stacked washer and dryer, floor to ceiling cabinetry, stone counters, space for wine fridge,
Double doors to decked alfresco entertaining area
Rich landscaped gardens with manicured hedging, raised garden beds, lawn, mature trees
Self-contained studio with open plan bedroom/desk space, ensuite shower room, split system reverse cycle a/c
Inbuilt speakers in living room and deck
Shed
Gate access from ROW
