This two-storey house was ahead of its time. It may have been built in the 1960s, but you won't find little rooms or a boxy floor plan.
Instead, it's positively brimming with space and boasts a flowing open-plan layout. Plus it comes complete with gorgeous character features such as coloured glass panels, ornate cornices. And there is so much storage you would be hard-pressed to fill it all.
The home is built on a sloping 961sqm block, which allows for entrances to both levels.
The main entrance is off a charming veranda and leads to a large foyer. To the left is a spacious lounge room with feature stone-clad fireplace. It links to a dining room that in turn opens to the kitchen/meals area.
If you follow the entry through the home, it also takes you to the light-filled kitchen/meals area. The kitchen is another delightful surprise. The owners have previously upgraded it and it has an abundance of Tasmanian oak cabinetry, stone benchtops, dishwasher, oven, gas cooktop, breakfast bar and servery window to the meals area.
You have the option to have four bedrooms on this floor, or you can use a room for crafts or as a study.
The master is at the front of the home and comes with built-in robes and an ensuite (features not common in the 1960s!). If you don't spot the ensuite at first glance that's because it's cleverly concealed behind what looks like a wardrobe door. The ensuite is a groovy time capsule and has a fabulous pink pedestal sink.
There are two bedrooms without robes and a third that has built-in robes and opens to a rear, wraparound balcony.
The balcony is also accessed from the meals area. It is a great place to dine alfresco or enjoy a morning coffee looking out to Shirley Strickland Park - which has had a $15 million upgrade.
This house is a gift that just keeps giving. Stairs lead to the ground floor and a huge games room that opens to a paved veranda and the backyard. It's light, bright and an unexpected surprise. Pop in a kitchenette and it would be a superb room for parties.
But wait, there's more. This level also includes a guest bedroom with built-in robes, a second potential bedroom that opens to the veranda, massive laundry and third bathroom.
Outside the established gardens feature sloping lawn, a lemon and mango tree, shady alfresco area and pool.
There's also a garage that can house three cars or have room for two cars and a workshop. It has a door to the backyard and a door to the house - yes a shopper's entry in the 1960s, we said it was ahead of its time.
The home is quite a wonderful time capsule, paying homage to another era, yet offering the space modern families want.
However, it will also appeal to someone looking for a project. The large block allows for four new homes to be built. So if the 1960s aren't your time zone, you have other options.
The property is close to Ardross Primary School, Applecross Senior High School, Garden City, Riseley Square, Shirley Strickland Reserve, the river and a short drive from the City or Fremantle.
Inside
First floor
• Entry with vinyl plank flooring
• Carpeted lounge room with ceiling fan, art deco ceilings and feature stone fireplace
• Carpeted dining room
• Kitchen and meals nook with vinyl plank flooring and breakfast bar
• Kitchen with ceiling fan Tasmanian oak cabinetry, stainless-steel oven and gas cooktop, dishwasher, tiled splashbacks, stone benchtops, breakfast bar, and servery window to the meals' breakfast bar
• Carpeted master bedroom with ceiling fan, built-in robes and ensuite with shower, vanity unit and toilet
• Bedroom with ceiling fan
• Bedroom with ceiling fan, built-in robe and doors to the balcony
• Bedroom
• Main bathroom with bath, shower, vanity unit and separate toilet
• Linen cupboard
• Ducted airconditioning
Ground floor
• Entry to the front yard
• Tiled games room
• Guest bedroom with built-in robes
• Second bedroom with door to the backyard and built-in storage
• Walk-in linen cupboard
• Additional cupboard
• Laundry
• Bathroom with shower, vanity unit and toilet
• Jarrah staircase
Outside
• 961sqm block
• Rollershutters to front windows
• Security screens to doors
• Front veranda with coloured glass panels and rollershades.
• Wraparound rear balcony
• Rear paved veranda
• Covered paved alfresco/sitting area
• Pool with shaded sitting area
• Established front and rear gardens
• Lemon and mango trees
• Garden shed
• Double/triple garage with workshop area, door to backyard and internal access
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