Water Views, Grand Scale, and a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
Imagine waking up to breathtaking, panoramic views across Melville Waters every single day. This once esteemed Dunkley Avenue family home, substantial two-storey residence enjoys unobstructed water views that will take your breath away - think tranquil sunsets over Melville Water from your own front door, and a short stroll to the foreshore whenever the mood strikes.
Renovate, redevelop or potential subdivision subject to council approval - the choice is yours. With a solid original footprint on a commanding 988sqm green title block currently zoned R20, this is one of Applecross's rare, tightly-held opportunities to secure a substantial slice of blue-chip riverside real estate.
Built in 1971 and largely untouched since, this home retains its original layout and finishes throughout - a genuine time capsule offering a floor plan rarely seen in a home that was once enviable for its era. With the foot print spanning approximately an impressive 587m², it presents a fantastic opportunity for a considered renovation and full transformation or take advantage of the other development options available to maximise your return.
Property highlights:
- 5 bedrooms across two levels (2 down, 3 up including the master)
- Multiple bathrooms, including an ensuite with spa to the master
- Separate home office
- Games room with wet bar
- Four distinct living zones - family, meals, dining ,lounge, games and enclosed alfresco.
- Semi enclosed Indoor pool
- Front entertaining balcony with uninterrupted views.
- Multiple garage plus separate carport parking options.
- 988sqm green title block, currently zoned R20
- Solar panels
For those thinking beyond the existing footprint the opportunity of subdividing the block into two street front river view homes makes this block a value add opportunity.
Tucked into a tightly-held pocket of Applecross, this address places you on the river doorstep and within one of Perth's most sought-after blue-chip suburbs. Applecross has long been prized for its riverside lifestyle, with the Swan River and Melville Water framing the suburb on almost every side, and the Applecross Foreshore offering a flat, scenic path for walking, running or cycling right along the water's edge.
You'll also enjoy:
Top-rated schools close by, including Applecross Primary School and Applecross Senior High School
Recreational amenities including the South of Perth Yacht Club and Heathcote Reserve, both well loved for community events, sailing and open green space
Uninterrupted views over green parklands, adding a real sense of space and outlook
Easy access to Canning Highway, the Mandurah train line via Canning Bridge Station, and Ardross Street's popular café and dining strip
A short drive to Perth CBD, Fremantle and the Swan Valley
A Rare Subdivision Opportunity in the Making
Blocks of this size, in this position, on this street, simply don't come up often. Whether you're drawn to the idea of a stunning renovation that restores this grand 1971 home to its full potential, a complete rebuild that takes full advantage of the water views, or the future upside of redevelopment or the potential subdivision, 29 Dunkley Avenue is a rare chance to secure your foothold in one of Applecross's most tightly-held pockets.
OUTGOINGS:
Council Rates: $4,717.54 per annum approx.
Water Rates: $2,490.32 per annum approx.
For more information, or to arrange a complimentary appraisal of your property, contact Shaun Yeo on 0417 836 667 or Tory Carter 0404 418 331.
Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken in preparing this advertisement and all information is provided in good faith, neither the agent nor the seller accept responsibility for any errors, omissions, or mis-descriptions. Prospective buyers should make their own independent enquiries to their full satisfaction in relation to the property prior to submitting an offer.
