Hidden behind the front wall rests a cute front courtyard that embraces this green-titled character charmer with the ability to be transformed into a truly spectacular abode. This diamond in the rough boasts a traditional bay window design with adjoining front verandah, high ceilings, jarrah floorboards, decorative ceiling roses and cornicing, feature fireplaces and bespoke wooden doors.
At entry level, this split-level home features 2 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a formal lounge or 4th bedroom, cosy country kitchen, dining area, storeroom, single garage with shoppers entry and a large family room which opens out to a wrap-around entertaining balcony with some river views.
Downstairs is another combined living/meals area with a separate kitchen, 3rd bedroom with ensuite bathroom, wine cellar, sunroom and storage rooms. This leads out to the rear courtyard garden with garden beds and some under-home storage areas.
All the key elements are there for an astute buyer to work with to create a unique home on this 458sqm land holding in this sought-after Joel Terrace location, only a minute's walk to the river and the iconic Warndoolier Park (formerly Bank Reserve)
Walk out from your backyard and jog, run, walk or bike-ride along the river toward the city, or loop around the Burswood Peninsula or hop into your kayak to Claisebrook Cove or further to the South Perth foreshore.
In the evenings walk into the Mt Lawley Beaufort St café strip or wander over to the Burswood Casino and take your pick from the multitude of eateries and bars.
Being only 4km from the CBD, the location is hard to beat and within a few minutes' walk to the East Perth and Mt Lawley train stations. A short walk along the river rests the old East Perth Power Station, which played a big part in this year's Fringe Festival and is primed for a major cultural and entertainment development in the coming years.
For those for whom quality schooling is a priority, the property is circled by the highly regarded, Perth College, Trinity and Mercedes as well as being in the intake zone for Mt Lawley High School and Highgate Primary.
Simply living on Joel Terrace means you will also benefit from the great capital growth that this prized “street address” provides, as it sits pride of place amongst the number of large character and contemporary homes already adorning this street, regarded as the “jewel in the crown” of the entire Precinct.
Key features:
Renovators delight with split level rear offering some river views
1926-built green-titled character classic
Block size 458sqm – Approx 17m wide and 27m long
3 bedrooms with 3 ensuites
Optional 4th bedroom or formal feature lounge
Ornate features throughout upper level
Large entertaining rear deck
Potential building height 3 storey limit – subject to council approval
4km from the CBD
Walk to Mt Lawley and East Perth train stations
Intake zone for Mt Lawley High School
Sold in an “as is” condition
Call me now to secure this opportunity to let your creative juices flow and put your stamp on this true riverside precinct classic
