Contact Melissa Turner on 0414456385 to arrange a private inspection of this outstanding property.
Magnificently located enjoying unrestricted water views over picturesque Boston Bay and the city foreshore is this intriguing character residence sited on elevated grounds.
Prestigiously situated, this circa 1910 residence has been a family home for the past 28 years. Displaying all the early building designs and characteristics, this principally Duck Pond stone home with pattern cement brick features and chimneys has a prominent Wunderlich tiled roof and enjoys commanding views.
The charming touch of Olde Worlde distinctive features are highlighted by thick walls, 12 foot ceilings, some embossed pattern tin ceilings, interesting cornices and ceiling roses, open fireplaces, picture rails, feature lead lighting, French doors, internal timber staircase, wide skirting boards, olde worlde handles and chandeliers, The home is well designed for quality family and formal living and entertaining, with an excellent choice of indoor and outdoor entertainment areas. A most attractive feature is the spacious living room with a Coonara combustion heater, set in to an open fireplace with timber mantelpiece.
Twin archways lead from the living room in to the formal dining room with French doors leading out on to the huge front balcony/verandah.
Servicing the home is a remodelled kitchen complete with attractive Jarrah built-ins, walk in pantry, Fisher and Paykel electric bench oven, ceramic hot plate and Miele dishwasher.
Versatility is the key, with the home currently disposed as 3 bedrooms and a study, but could easily be utilised as up to 5 bedrooms. The master bedroom has French doors on to the balcony and the study has a built in desk and cupboards. Space is particularly evident in the family/hobby room, being some 29 feet by 13 feet and featuring an embossed pattern tin ceiling, slate flooring and a Surefire slow combustion heater.
There are 2 bathrooms and three toilets (one outside)servicing the home. A significant feature of the home is the extensive front balcony/verandah, spanning some 53 feet by 9 feet 6 inches and featuring a timber floor with feature timber balustrade. This all weather area enjoys wonderful harbour and city views.
The interesting elevated allotment of some 1400 square metres has a street to street setting and is well laid out and maintained, featuring granite stone retaining walls, wrought iron fencing – some with feature brick plastered pillars, interesting garden plots and spacious front and back lawned areas ideal for personal enjoyment.
Rare is the opportunity to purchase a unique landmark property with unsurpassed close water viewing, excellent entertaining features and huge character living areas, all complimented by the magnificent setting.