Open cheque book renovations and extensions completed over a six year period have transformed this 1898 Built Federation character home. Now boasting 4 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this home has been transformed into a private sanctuary seldom found these days.

This could be the opportunity that you have been patiently waiting for, the opportunity to take a shortcut to owning a fully renovated and extended character home without going through the tedious, expensive and lengthy process to get a home finished at this level.

Tucked away behind the perimeter picket fence lined with fragrant rosemary bushes the initial greeting afforded to you at the front gate is a greeting framed by a rose arbour and large urn as a focal point, once you enter you will literally step into a different world.

House Features
- Jarrah flooring throughout non-carpeted areas
- 3 metre ceilings throughout with ceiling roses in original rooms
- Bedroom/Office: working fireplace, reverse cycle air conditioner,
ceiling fan
- Bedroom 2 and 3:
built in wardrobes using salvaged Oregon doors, air-conditioner an

ceiling fan.

- Master Bedroom: ceiling fan, , beautiful ensuite, walk-in wardrobe, private balcony
- Ensuite features his and hers basins, heated towel rack, Jarrah benchtop
- Separate powder room
- Main Bathroom also features his and hers basins, Jarrah benchtop plus hidden laundry
- Library/Sitting room features original ornate timber fire surround, working fireplace

and airconditioner

- Magnificent Kitchen offers Jarrah benchtops, pastry marble insert, gas cooking
hob,
double electric oven, extra-large refrigerator space, separate pantry,
Bosch dishwasher, wall glass faced cabinets, soft close drawers to main, fully painted cupboards, island bench seating for four, island range hood, air conditioner

- Family Room/Dining includes
bar and bar fridge space, air conditioner,
sun block-

out window treatments, reflective fi lm on windows,
imported Petit Godin cast iron

potbelly stove

Garden Features
- Fully reticulated off own bore
- Flowering prunus varieties to front verge
- Fruit
- Lemon, Navel Orange, Jamaican Lime, Mango, Fig, Acerola, Fuji Apple,

Granny Smith Apple, Bay Tree, Asparagus patch
- Roses – original Mr Lincoln over 100 years old, 10 David Austen Roses
- Fish Pond – flowering water lilies, goldfish
- Kitchen herb garden
- Espaliered Cecil Brunner rose
- Potting/Handyman shed

Other Features
- Hot water – instantaneous gas
- Solar photo-electric panels 2.5kwh
- Doors and Windows security screened; Alarm system to base
- Fully fenced and hedged

- Outdoor dining/ BBQ area
- Two car garaging, electric roller door

And There’s More to the Story…
The facade of this 1898 home is one of the prettiest around with the blue wren and rose’s leadlight entry as the main feature.
The full front verandah is one of the numerous places you can sit outside to quietly chat or to contemplate life.
Stepping inside through the entry you will discover the original layout of the renovated section of the home is consistent with the period, the typical central hall with a four room layout.
Three of these rooms are double bedrooms, the other is the original lounge room now used as a library/sitting room. Two of the double bedrooms have large built in wardrobes, the other double bedroom has the working back to back fireplace that features in the original lounge room.

And yes, both fireplaces do feature the original ornate timber fireplace surrounds.

Some of the other original features to mention are the 3 metre ceilings, picture rails enabling artwork to be moved at will without leaving a mark, decorative ceiling roses to all four rooms and the original wide jarrah polished floorboards are complimented by 6 inch skirting boards.

Now before we move onto the extended part of the home we need to acknowledge some very important and expensive out of sight work that has been completed as part of the renovations.
The original portion of the home has been re-stumped, re-wired and re-plumbed to modern standards plus roof insulation added to conserve energy. The new iron roofing will also see you right for a long, long time
The second bathroom offers a Jarrah benchtop with his and hers porcelain basins and a hidden laundry, complete with extensive storage. Opposite this bathroom is a powder room for the use of guests, both rooms have sound insulation in their walls.

The Jarrah floorboards of the original dwelling have been continued throughout the house tying together the old building with its extension, the three metre ceilings are consistent adding spaciousness and volume.

If you are inspired by cooking then this kitchen should tick all the boxes and more.
The kitchen has two island work benches, one doubling as a casual dining area with four stools, the other housing the gas hob, glass and stainless steel island rangehood and a marble slab embedded in it for pastry preparation.

The main cabinets have soft close drawers offering substantial storage whilst the walls have mounted glass faced cabinets for more delicate storage and display.
There are two electric ovens, one to cater for small meals and a larger one for the family roast. Under wall-cabinet lights assist with wall benches at night, and all bench tops are made with laminated Jarrah.
The space for the refrigerator is double sized to cater for a large family or master cook, and the walk-in pantry makes for easy selection of foodstuffs and then there is the high quality Bosch dishwasher.

The spacious open plan dining area which links the kitchen with the lounge area the dining area has its own purpose built full size bar fridge cavity for easy entertaining next to the built-in bar benchtop and wall cabinets for glass and beverage storage.
Having the second refrigerator can be very handy as it allows you to separate guest food and beverage from the main refrigerator and kitchen when you’re entertaining.

The “Petit Godin” cast iron pot-belly stove is positioned centrally to warm this entire living area and the decorative opening top reveals a cooking hot plate for slowly simmering those lovely winter soups and casseroles, whilst the house is being warmed.

The large master bedroom is in itself an internal sanctuary, it has its own walk-in robe with ample hanging and shelf space. The warm deep natural coloured deep pile carpet adds plushness to this very comfortable room. The ensuite bathroom has a beautiful Jarrah benchtop matching the other bathroom and kitchen, two porcelain basins and a flood of natural light from well ventilating privacy windows.
Two windows salvaged from an old Subiaco home allow light to stream into the main bedroom, and the door with its leadlight artwork leads out onto the “Juliet “ balcony, large enough for a pair of chairs, ideal for an afternoon gin and tonic while enjoying the peacefulness of this side garden only to be interrupted by birdlife happily chirping away.
The trees planted in this side garden offer you complete privacy, beautiful beds of flowers and autumn colour, a mixture of annuals and perennial flowers and shrubs, as well as a flourishing asparagus patch that will have you licking your lips.

Onto some practical features of the home.
The home also features reverse cycle airconditioning units throughout, all bedrooms also have ceiling fans for natural ventilation and air movement as well.
Windows and doors are security screened and a back-to-base alarm system is installed for extra peace of mind.
The family room windows facing north-west in the living area have reflective film on them and insulation concertina blinds to greatly reduce sun penetration during summer.
Solar panels on the roof provide a boost to electricity and the hot-water system is instantaneous gas, which is very effective and inexpensive to run.

Off street parking
for two cars comfortably which can double as a large entertaining area for those big parties and family get together’s and also being adjacent to the kitchen, the rear entrance french doors allows for easy access to this outdoor area.
The automatic roller door seals off the property from the side street and together with clear heavy duty PVC blinds, which can be lowered at will to provide shelter from winter wind or raised to allow summer breezes, while permitting clear vision to the garden and beyond.

The fabulous garden located over several levels adds interest and different aspects.
The plantings are permanent and have been specifically designed to be low maintenance, with only some annuals needing to be planted a couple of times a year for extra colour.

The trees and shrubs, many of which are deciduous giving soft summer shade and welcome winter sun, have been strategically placed to offer a variety of beautiful colours, flowers and perfumes as well as a great selection of fruit trees fruiting at different times of the year.

The espaliered Cecil Brunner rose on the wall facing the kitchen herb garden serves a double function of beauty and shading the wall from the summer morning sun, and on the reverse wall two fruiting apples have been espaliered for the same purpose.

Nearby is a private paved courtyard nestled under an old Jacaranda tree where a table and chairs can provide a welcome viewing area to enjoy the garden and the prolific birdlife.
A collection of David Austen roses complement the original Mr Lincoln rose planted when the house was built in 1898.
The garden is fully reticulated, including the two front verges, from its own bore. A garden shed is ideal for the home handyman or gardener.
Privacy hedges on the north-western boundary are Orange Jessamine, an evergreen with marvellous perfumed flowers and a haven for birdlife. The lemon tree is home to a chook pen for those lovely fresh eggs and a good use for kitchen scraps!

Please call Steve Lay on 0419 191 100 to make a time for your private viewing.