Sitting pretty along Newcastle Street, "Ada Villa" is an exquisite 3 bedroom 2 bathroom two-storey residence that is steeped in history, alive with character and brimming with timeless charm.
Heritage-listed and beautifully preserved, the home was constructed circa-1897 by Thomas Bonner as part of a unique trio of street-front dwellings, lovingly named after his three children - Ada Jane, Alfred Henry and Arthur John.
Today, this delightfully-renovated treasure - finessed by award-winning builder Martin Colgan - still proudly displays its original Federation Italianate style, blending ornate architecture with sympathetic modern touches to create a home that honours its past, while offering complete comfort for the present day.
Behind gated pin-code entry, a north-facing front courtyard and gorgeous verandah deck set the scene. Inside, solid wooden floorboards line the hallway and both huge secondary bedrooms - each enjoying split-system air-conditioning, security screens, custom hanging rails, ornate fireplaces and striking sash windows. The front third bedroom also basks in a splendid north-facing aspect.
A combined laundry/bathroom doubles as a wet area with a shower, toilet, stone vanity and under-bench storage, while a tiled central dining room features a built-in bar/storage nook. At the rear, the light-filled open-plan living and kitchen area impresses with custom built-in media cabinetry, funky pendant lighting, another split-system air-conditioner for climate control and seamless flow to a central entertaining courtyard - perfect for quiet contemplation or relaxed evenings.
The modern kitchen shines with sleek bench tops, a breakfast bar, double sinks, ample cabinetry, feature subway-tile splashbacks and quality stainless-steel appliances - Fisher and Paykel gas cooktop, Bosch under-bench oven and Dishlex dishwasher included.
Upstairs, a carpeted retreat/study area with built-in storage captures leafy north-facing views, while the spacious master suite indulges with timber-lined ceilings, a ceiling fan, split-system air-conditioning, a large walk-in robe, a private back balcony and its own ensuite with a shower, toilet and powder vanity.
Outside, the single carport (plus tandem second parking bay behind) is accessed from a gate via Erichetti Place and includes internal shopper's entry, through the living room.
Leave the car at home and explore on foot - from restaurants, cafes, boutique shops, pubs, clubs and entertainment venues to groceries, medical facilities, public transport, beautiful Weld Square, HBF Park, the State's museum and art gallery and the very heart of Perth CBD itself - the Murray and Hay Street malls. Absolutely everything is right on your doorstep.
A rare opportunity to secure a true piece of Perth's past, "Ada Villa" is not just a home - it's a heritage-rich gem that will continue to enchant for generations!
Features:
• No strata fees
• Heritage-listed street-front residence
• One of 12 extremely rare Italianette villas in the State
• Renovated by award-winning builder, Martin Colgan
• High ceilings
• Upstairs master suite, balcony and study/retreat area
• Timber floors to the 2nd/3rd bedrooms and front part of the house
• Combined bathroom/laundry downstairs
• Central dining area and entertaining courtyard
• Open-plan living and kitchen area - with a breakfast bar, dishwasher and more
• Split-system air-conditioning
• Stone bench tops
• Feature ceiling cornices
• Feature skirting boards
• Instantaneous gas hot-water system
• Rear single carport and tandem second parking bay - behind the side gate
• Off-road parking bays for your guests and visitors to utilise, along Newcastle Street - at the front of the property
• Built in 1897 (approx.) - in the same year that Newcastle Street was developed
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