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Restorers Seventies Revival
Sunsets from the balcony at 10 Ford Road are what escarpment living dreams are made of – sweeping views over Perth CBD, light sparking off the glittering Indian Ocean and a soft breeze caressing the treetops. This grand dame was a sensation in her time, designed by architect Robert Woods and built by John Shenstone, coming runner up for Home of the Year in 1978. While time has been a cruel mistress in some respects, for the buyer looking to put in the time and effort required, this home would shine when returned to her former glory.
The floorplan of the house is well thought out with thoughtful family zoning and inspired use of the sloping escarpment block. In particular, using the thermodynamics of the hillside granite to create a cool storage room off the undercroft garage and an incredible wine cellar with floor-to-ceiling Jarrah wine racks and funky “cave” style ceiling. Split over three levels with a winding staircase, the flashy architectural style of the seventies is present in all its glory. The bedrooms are cleverly separated by a large gallery style dining/living room to create a harmonious home. The main bedroom has full built-in Jarrah robes as well as an ensuite plus its own separate balcony overlooking the twinkling lights of the airport. The three minor bedrooms also boast built-in-robes and two feature their own balcony with views over Perth. A large family bathroom with separate toilet is in the same wing as the minor bedrooms. The kitchen is galley style with all Jarrah cabinetry and informal dining nook. Off to the side of the kitchen is a good-sized family room with potbelly, perfect for cool winter evenings on the couch and in modern times most likely where the TV will reside!
A games room featuring a built-in wet bar, full bathroom with original whimsical wallpaper and entry to the wine cellar is perfectly placed with exit through sliding doors to the pool terrace. The below ground concrete pool needs major TLC, however, the payoff would be fabulous pool parties with views over twinkling CBD lights. While many homes along Ford Road struggle with parking, this house has both a double garage undercroft with electronic roller doors as well as double carport at the rear of the house, with flat entry to the kitchen.
If you’re looking for your very own Grand Designs restoration, this home is the perfect place for you. With some imagination, time and elbow grease this seventies gem could be restored to her former glory and provide a fantastic family home for those who crave something different.
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT EARLY SEPTEMBER
PLEASE CALL ANNELI ON 0417 953 629 TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Features:
• 4 bedrooms (plus study), 3 bathroom home with multiple living areas, wet bar, wine cellar, interior garage with separate cool storeroom
• Soaring cathedral ceilings with exposed beams
• Galley style kitchen with full Jarrah cabinetry plus flat exit to back patio with carport
• Jarrah door and window frames throughout plus Jarrah handrailing to staircase
• Imported Italian tiling to entry and games room
• Feature wall of clinker brick to living area
• Multiple balconies all with views over Perth
• Top shelf escarpment locale with arguably one of the most sought after escarpment sites
• Views to the City and Swan River on the high side
• Catchment area of Lesmurdie High School and close proximity to Mazenod College and St Brigids College
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Property features
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Shed
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Alfresco
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Garages
2
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Carports
3
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Toilets
3
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Floor area
460m2
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Outdoor entertaining
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Built in wardrobes
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Balcony
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Patio
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Laundry
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Study
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Lounge
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Solar HWS
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Courtyard
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Storage
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Dining
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Entrance hall
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Family
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Kitchen/dining
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Lounge/dining
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Septic
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Split level
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Verandah
Property snapshot by reiwa.com
This property at 10 Ford Road, Lesmurdie is a four bedroom, three bathroom house sold by Anneli Carson at Scarp Realty on 17 Sep 2021.
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Nearby schools
Lesmurdie overview
Like Kalamunda, the development of the "Lesmurdie" area is closely tied to the exploitation of the Jarrah forest in the region by the Canning Jarrah Timber Company Ltd. In 1897, Mr Archibald Sanderson, a Perth journalist commenced the acquisition of a number of these properties, with a view to building up a "rural retreat" and he named his property "Lesmurdie". Lesmurdie Cottage was a shooting-box in Banffshire, Scotland, near Dufftown and was let to Mr Sanderson's father for shooting. It was in memory of this cottage that Sanderson applied the name to his property.
Life in Lesmurdie
The suburb has two shopping centres in the area including Lesmurdie Village on Sanderson Road and the Lesmurdie Road Shopping Centre on the corner of Rooth Rd and Lesmurdie Rd. There are three primary schools including Lesmurdie Primary School, Falls Road Primary School and St Brigid's, and also three high schools including Lesmurdie Senior High School, Mazenod College for boys and St Brigid's College for girls.
Lesmurdie quick stats
High end
$1.0m
Median
$815k
Low end
$700k
13.2 %
Annual growth
$815k
Annual median sales price
$647pw
Annual median rental price
