Originally constructed in 1950 for the District Doctor, this character-filled home has been shaped by generations of custodians and is now ready for its next chapter. Brimming with charm, history and renovation potential, it's the perfect canvas for those with vision.
Key Features
• Original timber and leadlight character windows
• Classic original stove
• Beautiful Jarrah floorboards
• Cosy fireplace
• Newly engineered deck with sweeping views over Greenmount Forest
• Flexible floor plan: 3 bedrooms OR 2 bedrooms + light-filled study
• Art Deco touches throughout
• High ceilings
• Central bathroom
• Open-plan kitchen and dining seamlessly connecting to the outdoor deck
• A large yard offering scope to re-landscape, reconfigure access and redesign to suit your style
A Site Rich in Local History
The property sits on land once influenced by the Hoffman Steam Pressed Brick Company, later acquired by the Coulthard Brothers-an important contributor to the local brick industry. Clay from the site was used until the 1980s, transported to nearby kilns located where the current truck arrest bed stands.
The block itself, originally 3283sqm, stretched from Convicts Creek-now flowing through the Goat Farm Mountain Bike Park-all the way up to Old York Road. Its front boundary has been adjusted by 27 metres to improve safety and create access via the parallel Great Eastern Highway Service Road.
A Region on the Cusp of Transformation
Great Eastern Highway has long linked Perth to the eastern states and WA's Wheatbelt and Goldfields, shaping the growth of the region. That evolution continues, with construction of the Orange Route (Perth-Adelaide National Highway / EastLink WA) commencing in 2025.
This major infrastructure project will:
• Upgrade the Reid and Roe Highways
• Create a new controlled-access route from Perth to Northam
• Bypass the Perth Hills, removing heavy vehicles and road trains from Great Eastern Highway
• Enhance connectivity for suburbs like Stratton, Jane Brook and Middle Swan
• Potentially boost property values in surrounding areas such as Greenmount and Darlington
Could You Be the Next Custodian?
This is a home you'll either love or leave - but if you're someone who sees potential where others see "projects," you'll fall in love like I did. Restore it, reinvent it, or breathe new life into its history.
Come and see it for yourself and decide.
Rates:
Water: $290
Council: $2,400
