52 Philip Road, Dalkeith WA 6009

It is rare to love a house before you even see the inside, but the pathway leading to the portico at 52 Philip Road is so alluring that you cannot wait to step through the front door.

Here is a home that, in many subtle ways, goes way outside the box while retaining a tranquil, timeless quality and enormous charm. It is also a rambling, spacious family residence that could happily accommodate three generations in comfort and security an amenity that has long been sought after in Dalkeith.

The ground floor has the master and guest bedrooms, spacious study, formal dining and living rooms and a huge kitchen/meals and family living area. The kitchen is eye-popping, with spectacular white marble splashbacks and central island, with picture windows looking over the garden.

Front rooms open onto a shady terrace and large, fully landscaped resort style swimming pool, offering a Vogue Living environment for pool parties and memorable summer meals with friends.

To the back of the ground floor is a large, completely self-contained and very attractive private maisonette that would be equally desirable for parents wanting to scale down or younger family members seeking independence. This style of accommodation is always valuable when attached to a home of this calibre.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large lounge room where children can watch TV or entertain friends.

The grounds are enchanting and unexpected. Thriving fruit trees, ferns, roses, topiary and succulents co-exist joyously in an environment with just enough formality. These can be frequently glimpsed from within the house via many French doors and numerous windows that also bring natural light to the interior.

Built in 1998, this north-facing, soft peach-coloured home has had only two owners. It looks and feels luxurious and comfortable with shuttered windows, tinted limestone pathways, gleaming timber flooring, a beautifully proportioned sweeping staircase and towering entry void. The more you look, the more you will appreciate the attention to detail that has made this elegant property such a superb and exciting home.

- Ground floor Master Suite with ensuite spa and private courtyard
- Self contained teenagers/parents wing
- Formal Dining Room and Lounge and separate informal living areas
- Magnificent north facing resort-style pool alfresco entertaining area

Council Rates: $5,726 p/a
Water Corporation: $1,677 p/a