A finely restored 19th century stone classic and a sharp contemporary home sit side by side in an historic cityside street. Cleverly designed to be connected or separate, this rare offering presents remarkable flexibility to fit your future. Live in one and rent the other, spread over both homes for extended family, or make the most of the prominent location, ample parking and mixed use zoning to create an atmospheric hub for your business. Attention to detail, fine finishes, great natural light, and extensive smart-wiring make it all highly functional, and the contrast between the traditional and the new works beautifully. Set back down from the street, both homes feel secluded, but you can easily stroll to shopping, school, cafes and restaurants, and cycle to the beach.
Behind a terraced garden, the stone and tuckpointed brick home was built in 1892 by a boat builder, and the exterior has been meticulously restored by a master stonemason. Through the leadlight entry are the high ceilings, wide jarrah boards and ornate fireplaces of the era, all in fine condition. Two large bedrooms span the central hallway and overlook the front veranda and garden, and a third large bedroom (or dining room or office) has side access to facilitate optional connection to the contemporary home next door. There is excellent storage throughout, and a series of skylights bathes the home in natural light. Jarrah floors continue in the lovely sitting room with spectacular fireplace, and you step down to the kitchen/dining space. It is all sleek and fresh in engineered stone with white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Those fine finishes continue in the bathroom, with laundry incorporated. French doors open to a high-walled alfresco under a bamboo ceiling, with a storeroom nearby.
Extensive glass, light and openness define the adjoining two-storey contemporary home, including a series of windows along the double garage, which is configured as a multi-functional space. It's ideal for studio, games room or expansive office, with four off-street spaces taking care of the parking. Also on ground level is a bedroom opening to a northern courtyard, and a refined bathroom with laundry. Floors are jarrah, and upstairs is a light, bright open-plan with another glossy white kitchen, windows everywhere, and a balcony wrapping to the west and north. There, you can step out from the master bedroom and enjoy the treed outlook. Downstairs, an entry space between the historic and the new works to connect or separate the two buildings, giving you absolute flexibility. However you want to live, work, enjoy rental income, or do all of those things, this is the place.
Two homes, total flexibility - 5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 4 cars
Council Rates: $6,217.24 per annum (Approx.)
Water Rates: $909.82 per annum (Approx.)
Please call Michael Harries on 0434 076 229 for further details
