1190 Glen Road, Darlington WA 6070

The two most important qualities for a desirable property are aspect and prospect said Leslie Wilkinson, the founding dean of the faculty of architecture at the University of Sydney.

1190 Glen Road, Darlington is a perfect example of a property Wilkinson would consider desirable, with both a strong northern orientation and a wonderful deep, aspect across parkland and a treed creek-line.

This tranquil property is almost unique with its rural atmosphere created by 4 acres of land brought under cultivation in the 1890's, and yet is remarkably close to good schools, the centre of the hamlet of Darlington (enjoy the stroll), Midland (10 minutes), access to the airport (20 minutes) and Perth CBD (30 minutes).

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a substantial property that could invite construction of a classic dream double story home that would possess superb northern light and unbeatable valley views.

In the meantime however, resting on the property is a very comfortable and substantially restored 1980's brick and tile 4 x 2 country home with an excellent 144 sqm stable 60m away.

The house is approached from Glen Road by a shady and cool gumtree-lined avenue of 75m.

THE HOUSE has very high ceilings and is really conveniently designed with the master bedroom and en-suite bathroom plus a child's bedroom or home office on one side. On the other side are two bedrooms (one a double) with the family bathroom and laundry. These spaces are divided from each other by the kitchen/family/dining area and a separate lounge.

At the front door and family room entrance there is an extensive undercover outdoor area suitable for an outdoor kitchen that flows through to long wide verandahs providing an enormous space for children or for entertaining.

* The house has been substantially restored in recent months
* Newly fully painted antique white interiors throughout
* New white block-out curtains
* Renovated bathrooms
* New fly screens to major doorways
* Essentially a country kitchen with dining table and large walk-in pantry
* Godin slow combustion stove which centrally heats the home through hot water radiators
* Electric stove
* New Bosch super silence dishwasher
* New LED down lights through out the home, plus new LED lighting to the outdoor areas
* Extra power points
* 3 New Split System Air Conditioners
* New Thermann Electric Storage HW System (very cost-effective)
* Easy care travertine-coloured ceramic tiled flooring throughout the home including the floors of the many built-in wardrobes
* Traditional jarrah skirting boards
* Bath in family bathroom with extra large shower
* Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
* Grade 6 batts Insulation was installed some years ago when the old original insulation was pumped out and the ceilings were restored
* New leach drains installed in December 2019 and septic tanks pumped out and re fitted with new concrete lids
* New bitumen crossover from Glen Road to driveway

THE STABLE is constructed of corrugated iron, bush telegraph poles, and concrete except for the two loose boxes that have sand floors (one has temporary brick paving).
* Built in 1999
* Connected to power with extensive overhead lighting and conveniently place power points
* Separate power sub-meter from the main home
* Large central breezeway with vehicular access at western end
* Large central breezeway glazed at the eastern end
* Water to sink and wash bay
* 2 Loose Boxes with water connected to each for drinking troughs. Loose boxes have both external and internal access to breezeway
* Vintage wood-fired Kookaburra Stove in feed-mixing/kitchen zone
* Tack Room (lockable) complete with saddle, bridle and rug storage
* Wash Bay
* Dry feed Bay
* Mezzanine Floor via internal stairway
* All exterior timber recently painted in Indian red

OUTSIDE
* Flat pastured land with some pretty Rocky Outcrops on the western perimeter overlooking bushland
* Reticulation in paddock to numerous ornamental and fruit trees.
* 3 Car Carport under main house roof doubles as out door entertaining area
* Separate single car garage with concrete floor at rear of house
* Separate brick paved garden shed or wood shed
* Fenced except for northern boundary fence
* Separate access from Glen Road to paddocks and stable, providing a rear access to the house block
* Complete white ant and rodent treatment to both house and stable in January 2020

Located at the end of a private driveway, this property is surrounded by very good neighbours and will suit people looking for room to move into a secure location. Glen Road at this point is not a through-street meaning that traffic is completely local.

This property offers a peaceful lifestyle on a large level block where you can spend quiet time with your friends away from the humdrum of typical urban life, enjoy the northern aspect and know that children are safe. Of course everything needed to involve you or your children in equestrian pursuits has been done, and large flat spaces offer room for jumping and dressage without the need for a formal arena.
If you would like to know more about this property or if you would like a relaxed private viewing, please call Lil on 0449 905 406.