Welcome artists, historians, seekers and knowers, to the heart of Darlington and a beautiful slice of history on Dalry Road. Perched on the hillside is the cottage home you have been searching for, full of charm, character and quirkiness. Cherished and beloved by generations, as the new custodians you are not only gaining the serenity of the Hills but also becoming a piece of the story which is this home.
The history of the cottage and land is documented, with the current home built around the late 1920's by sisters Amy and Ethel Heap, however it is thought that the stone fireplace foundation is older. Amy was quite a well-known artist within Darlington, and the artistic sensibility has carried over into the home, with the current owners keeping true to artistic vision and incorporating unique Western Australian artifacts into renovations. In particular, the extensive use of beautiful lead-lights throughout the home, a turned wooden staircase rescued from demolition in Guildford and tall wooden doors from the original St John of God Hospital. The home itself has expanded around the original cottage to include a floorplan which is flexible and unique, which will cater to a variety of people from families to couples to multi-generational living, as the spaces within the home can be retrofitted to suit your needs.
Outdoors the extensive grounds provide an opportunity for gardening enthusiasts to flex their creativity with a mixture of mature trees, shrubs and flowering perennials, there is plenty of space to bring your creative touch or alternatively, embrace a rambling growth for a true wilderness in your backyard. Accompanying the garden are, as expected in the Hills, a multitude of native animals (bandicoots, bob-tails and cockatoos to name a few!) of which to watch from the balcony with your morning cuppa. Fear not the hot summer days as the large below ground concrete pool provides the perfect place to cool off, and as an added bonus there's no need to traipse water through the house to use the toilet, as there is a classic Australian outhouse! An outdoor laundry, storage shed and the poolside studio round out the outdoor amenities of the home.
This is a property which has some truly extraordinary features, such as the giant granite boulder in the family room or the jade-green slate tiling in the kitchen, drawing you in and reminding you that this home is more than just a home it is a piece of history, a piece of art and a piece of the heart of Darlington.
Features:
Four bedroom, two bathroom, two studies well-preserved historical cottage in Darlington with thoughtfully completed renovations and plenty of unique features on a sprawling 2724 sqm block
Beautiful private balcony with wrought iron balustrade perched in the branches of an old Carob tree, with views to Perth CBD
Country kitchen with slate flooring, solid Jarrah cabinetry and benchtops, built-in seating nook, electric oven/stove and dishwasher
Formal entry flowing into the dining room, a separate lounge room with fireplace and flexible study space
Family room built into the hillside with incredible granite rock feature and stable year-round temperatures (and a sneaky under stair wine cellar!)
Extensive gardens with mature trees on a sloped block with views to both Perth CBD and over the neighbouring valley
Below-ground concrete pool in excellent condition, with an accessible sand-filter for easy maintenance
Outdoor laundry, separate toilet and storage room all easy access from the kitchen door, as well as a small studio attached to the pool area (currently used as an artist's studio, but easily configurable to your needs!)
Walk to local Darlington shops with post office, cafes and Darlington Gourmet and Liquor Store
Greenmount National Park is only a 5 minute walk from the house, with its rocky outcrops, winter creek and a myriad of colourful flora and fauna
For more information or to schedule a viewing, please call Anneli Carson on 0417 953 629.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by the Seller and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.
