Behind the private limestone and wrought iron fence of this circa 1910 cottage lies a beautifully renovated and extended two-storey weatherboard character home that will appeal to downsizers, singles, couples and small families who appreciate the lifestyle benefits of living in the heart of the heritage, river precinct of Claremont. With a pretty streetscape and renovated with a meticulous eye for quality and detail, the home combines the best of yesteryear with today's modern conveniences and materials, resulting in a sophisticated, contemporary home.
Great care has been taken by the current owners to restore the home to its former glory. Undergoing a major renovation in late 2011, the home has been restumped and levelled, rewired and replumbed and has new guttering, a new roof to the rear section of the property and new timber supports to the bull nosed front veranda.
The original part of the home consists of three queen size bedrooms with soaring ceilings, timber framed sash windows, original timber doors and decorative cornices. These rooms have new wool carpet laid over the original wide jarrah floorboards. A fourth room has been converted into a dining room and has floor to ceiling built in book cases to provide additional storage.
A cleverly designed addition harmoniously links the original part of the home with a modern extension. This area encompasses a gleaming white kitchen with stone bench tops, lacquered cabinetry, European appliances and tapware and plenty of storage and a stunning, spacious bathroom with polished limestone tiles, stone topped vanity, a huge bath and shower and a separate powder room as well as a generous size laundry which also has stone bench tops and loads of storage.
The kitchen steps down into the cosy north facing family room which overlooks a gorgeous undercover alfresco entertaining area with a recently completed stainless steel outdoor kitchen and travertine floor tiles. Large sliding doors enable these areas to combine into one large indoor/outdoor space that is perfect for entertaining. Beyond the alfresco is a sparkling blue heated plunge pool lined with mosaic tiles and framed with a glass fence and enough lawn for a cubby or trampoline. Limestone boundary walls and north facing landscaped gardens filled with ornamental pear trees and magnolias create a private and peaceful place to relax and escape in.
The king size master suite is located up a new timber staircase on a mezzanine level and has a walk in robe and a beautifully appointed ensuite with polished limestone tiles and European tapware. Large windows allow glorious northern sunshine to pour into this part of the home and also provide a rarely seen view over the neighbouring roof tops and gardens.
The home has a secure double carport off a rear right of way plus a handy concealed storage area that could be further enclosed if desired.
It is located within walking distance of the river, Claremont and College Parks, public transport, premium primary and secondary schools, medical facilities and the Claremont Quarter.
Other highlights include:
428sqm green title block with a rear ROW
Premium quality finishes and neutral decor
Rewired and replumbed
New guttering
Repainted internally and externally
New carpets
White timber shutters
New timber staircase
Recycled polished jarrah floor boards
Ducted reverse cycle airconditioning
