48 Hovia Terrace, Kensington WA 6151

Kensington came into being in the 1920's when the early homes were built from weatherboard however, a number of residents appealed to have the suburb declared as 'brick only'. Today, the remaining weatherboard cottages are highly desirable, and this stunning C1927 home was built when master craftsmen were in demand, quality materials were everyday and 'handmade' was the hallmark of distinction.

Over the years, this utterly charming home has stood the test of time and still welcomes its visitors with the quintessential front verandah, leadlight windows and cottage garden.

Once inside, you'll find the original cottage transformed to include a sunroom with skylights, bathroom and double bedroom with French doors to the front wrap around verandah. The resort style bathroom features a built-in garden with skylights and a clawfoot bath. Two original bedrooms boast high ornate ceilings and extensive built in robes, added to ensure it offers the ideal combination of warmth, charm and practical living.

Solid jarrah boards continue past the internal feature leadlight doors to an open plan addition providing the best of modern family living, dining and entertaining. This addition has paid the utmost respect to the original home ensuring it feels as generous and welcoming as the 1920's.

The ultra modern kitchen delivers state of the art convenience you have come to rightly expect and finished to the highest quality and standard with stone benchtops, this will be the gathering place of choice for your family and guests

Another essential modern touch is the reverse cycle, zoned & ducted air conditioning throughout for year round comfort.

The rear of the home offers peacefulness & tranquility. The alfresco area is accentuated with the sound of flowing water from an impressive water feature combining a large fish tank and waterfall creating an eclectic aquatic arrangement. Here we find the built in BBQ to mains gas and adjoins the double remote garage/storage area. With rear access from Second Avenue, the garage easily fits two large cars with enough remaining area to facilitate shelving for storage, tools, second fridge, bicycles etc.

I know from experience you'll enjoy possibly the friendliest neighbourhood you've ever lived in with street parties and that sense of community that money can't buy! Your family's future begins here and I look forward to helping you engrave your name permanently into the next chapter of this beautiful piece of history.