To build a federation home in 1900-1914 was a sign of prosperity. A luxury that most couldn’t afford. David Murray (a pioneer of Bayswater) built this beautiful home in 1900 for his young family. Over 100 years later it is still proudly standing and as captivating as ever.

Owners past and current have stayed true to the style and lovingly maintained the romantic features that so many of us fall in love with; a wide entrance and hallway, jarrah floors, decorative cornices, towering ceilings, large open fireplaces and a sweeping verandah.

An important ingredient in any family home is space. With multiple living areas, large rooms, a spacious backyard and many pockets of the property to enjoy, there is something for every member of your family. Positioned on an elevated block, the front verandah is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet cup of tea whilst you watch the world go by.

Since their ownership, the current owners have created a water wise, low maintenance garden. Their aim was to provide a natural environment for their young children to enjoy exploring. It features a treehouse, stepping stones, a vegetable patch and huge towering trees. It is easy to forget that you are in fact in the backyard of a suburban home; the layout, privacy and quiet picturesque bush setting takes you on a journey to another world.

INTERIOR FEATURES:

- Formal lounge with working fireplace
- Separate dining with working fireplace
- Three bedrooms
- Bathroom with separate w/c
- Jarrah floors
- High ceilings
- Decorative cornices and ceiling roses
- Sash windows
- Solar hot water system
- Tuck pointed front facade
- Insect screens on all doors and windows
- Insulation

EXTERIOR FEATURES:

- 672 sqm elevated block
- Low maintenance water wise native gardens
- Rear gate providing access directly into playground of Bayswater Primary School
- Garden shed
- Large well established trees providing shade and bird life
- Wonderful ‘bush setting’ backyard with vegetable patch, pond, native and a tree house
- Side car access with off street parking for up to 3 cars
- Two rain water tanks

LOCATION:

Positioned on a elevated block, the location of this property is one of it’s many great features.

Less than 100 metres to the Bayswater Village Shopping Precinct and the Bayswater Train Station, you are not only a part of the residential community of Bayswater but you are right on the fringe of the commercial community as well.

With direct access from the property to the Bayswater Primary School, St Columba’s Catholic Primary School is located only a short walk away, providing fantastic options for your young children.

HISTORY:

Murray’s House, also known as ‘The Rectory’ was built by David Murray in 1900. For over 40 years it was also the Anglican Church Rectory and in more recent times it has provided a wonderful home for families.

This property has the honour of being listed on the ‘Bayswater Town Centre Heritage Trail’, guiding enthusiastic individuals on a path of rich history past seventeen buildings and locations which have heritage significance.

The property is listed on the Municipal Inventory for historical recording purposes only, therefore there are no restrictions if you were to renovate or demolish the home.

OUTGOINGS:

Council Rates – TBA
Water Rates – TBA

As you can see not only does this federation home offer warm character features, it has a wonderfully rich history dating back over 100 years and it is located in the heart of the friendly community of Bayswater.

I am sure that you have already started to imagine how wonderful your life would be living at 7 Murray Street, it’s hard not to when it offers so much.

Rarely does a property of this stature and significance grace the property market, who knows when an opportunity like this will present itself again!

For more information please contact Amie (0400 730 702) or Gerald (0409 689 625).