15 Highbury Street, Floreat WA 6014

You won't find a more quintessentially Australian place to live than this tightly-held Floreat neighbourhood. Brimming with families, it's a low-traffic enclave where the local kids play hockey on the street and the front yards have trampolines and tree-houses but no fences. There's a wonderful community feel, with a large park and playground on the next corner and a 'secret' park just over the road.
If that weren't enough, this classic Californian bungalow sits on its own 810sqm slice of paradise, with a sprawling backyard providing plenty of room for soccer and cricket - a safe distance away from the alfresco entertaining areas!
Built in 1932, the home radiates with warmth and charm, starting with its striking Cape Dutch facade and continuing inside with Art Deco character features, high decorative ceilings and polished Jarrah floorboards.
Spacious and awash with natural light, it offers a great layout - an entry hall, large formal lounge room, open plan living/dining/kitchen and two separate bedroom wings.
Flowing from the main living areas, the covered alfresco sets the scene for effortless entertaining. Framed by mature gardens and deciduous trees, the backyard has shade in summer and sunlight in winter. Everything is fully auto-reticulated, requiring minimal upkeep.
There's also a cosy studio and a second covered alfresco, equipped with fridge and TV, nestled amongst the garden.
Additional highlights include Art Deco archways, a stunning original fireplace, large windows and plantation shutters. There's excellent storage throughout, including extensive shelving and cupboards in the laundry, built-in robes in every bedroom and two linen cupboards.
This idyllic family home has only had three owners since it was built more than 80 years ago and, when you look around, you'll see why everyone stays so long. It truly is a special place to call home.
Best of all, the location puts you just five minutes from City Beach, 10 minutes from the CBD, around the corner from Floreat Forum Shopping Centre and in the catchment zones for Churchlands Senior High School and Floreat Park Primary School.
Properties like this sell quickly - don't wait until it's too late!

Features include:
- Fantastic alfresco entertaining areas
- Casual & formal living areas
- Kitchen appliances new in 2011
- Northeast facing block
- Very tightly-held neighbourhood
- Close to City Beach & CBD