This is not your usual real estate spiel and I’m not going to linger on the boring details like it’s 1,110 sqm land size, double driveways, cul-de-sac location or the proximity to the beach, schools and nearby Parap Markets; everyone knows their way around Parap and how to find the best laksas, coffee spots and epic sunsets over the water already.
Instead I’m going to share my personal story. When my phone rings with a job from Simon Watts from Real Estate Central my expectations are high; penthouse suite in the city – yes! Executive abode in suburbs - yes! So, arriving at 3 Elsey Street in Parap my excitement was palpable – and gee was I not let down. This home is a true Parap original, that has been in the same family for almost 60 years. It was obvious this property could be whatever I wanted it to be. It is so rare to find an original elevated house, ready and waiting for a full reno or (most likely) a full rebuild. 3 bedrooms upstairs with raw timber flooring and loads of ventilation and original louvered windows banks! WOW, this place has options. Bedroom 2 is inspired, with artwork using different mediums and a vibrant flair, this room has the WOW factor. The bathroom is well sized with open vanity for easy storage, some DIY plumbing to add a bit more flair and then in the hallway, you’ll even find a linen press.
Open plan living and dining areas have original brown wool shag carpet and loads of windows framing the tropical foliage that surrounds (literally) the home on all sides creating a jungle like effect. The kitchen has great air flow which is a practical feature for the novice chef and overhead storage along with retro tiles in shades of brown and orange. If you’re an electrician you will be super pleased at all the creative wiring in the home, please don’t touch any of it, you’ll be shocked to know it works.
Underneath the home you will find secure internal staircase access with twin entry points – because two is always better than one and both doors have new shiny hard ware so you can rest easy knowing that the home is absolutely secure, at least at these entry points. I can’t guarantee the door upstairs but that’s for a fast exit only anyway. There is also an air conditioned home office with picture windows, laundry area and internal workshop or man cave along with plenty of undercover entertainment space. Even the clothes line is all twisted up with the excitement of new owners. So, if this sounds like the property for you, then great. It needs a little bit more than a lick of paint and some love… but there are no limits to what you can do! I’m no builder - I'm just the photographer, so best ask Simon for those details. Wow.. just WOW.
- Size does matter!!! Huge 1,110 sqm leafy block
- 3 bedroom elevated family home in a great suburban setting close to schools and shops
- Circular driveway with dual access from the street offering plenty of space for parking (we’ve heard up to 10 cars were parked quite easily in the past)
- Surrounded with lush gardens and towering shade trees
- Short walk to Parap Primary and a quick bike ride to Darwin Middle/High schools
- Laksa and paw paw salad at your doorstep every Saturday
- Under the home is a dual office space with multiple sliding doors and A/C
- Large under home entertaining areas with views over the gardens
- Under stair storage and workshop space as well with room to tinker
- Louvered windows throughout
- Bedroom two is an individual masterpiece of design and creativity
- Bathroom has corner vanity with open air design, easy storage plus separate toilet
- Open plan living and dining areas with original shag wool carpeted flooring
- Kitchen is retro with original tiles, brown cabinetry and vented ceiling
- Even the clothes line is twisted up with excitement at new owners
- Creative DIY plumbing and electricals throughout the home. You’d be amazed by what works!
Council Rates: $3500 Approx. per annum
Area Under Title: 1110 sqm
Year Built: 1974
Zoning: LR (Low Density Residential)
Pool Status: None Found
Status: Vacant Possession
Settlement period: 45 Days
Deposit: 10% or variation on request
Easements as per title: Sewerage Easement to Power and Water Authority
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