This beautiful private residence has a feel of yesteryear with an updated take on contemporary classic design. Known locally as “Montrose” this home oozes character and charm with its polished jarrah floorboards, gorgeous high ceilings and lead light windows.
Add in the large parcel of land you are situated on, 1367sqm, you will be the envy of your friends and living only 13.5km from the Perth city. There is ample room to entertain under the patio which marries to a large grassed back yard, plenty of parking down the long driveway, a hardstand for the caravan, sheds to tinker in plus a studio where you could work or play from.
The Home
Through the entrance hall you will find to your right, a formal lounge room, big enough to entertain the whole family. The room has a generous fireplace and overlooks the beautiful rose garden that adorns the front of the home.
To your left you will find the second bedroom with its own ensuite, again a great size for guests to enjoy their stay.
Walk through to the family/dining room that boasts lovely French doors that open to the gable patio and extensive back yard. The kitchen sits to your right and the master bedroom sits to the left.
The jarrah kitchen offers the character of old and new. With plenty of bench space, cupboards and a large walk-in pantry along with a free-standing range cooker built into the old fireplace. The laundry/scullery sits alongside the kitchen, giving you more bench space and includes the dishwasher. This room services the kitchen when entertaining inside or if entertaining outside, this can be used from the patio access.
The Master bedroom has a walk-in robe, ceiling fan plus ensuite.
Outside
A beautiful rose garden identifies Montrose from the street, with the home having a setback of approx. 26m. With double white gates at the front of the driveway, you have ample room for parking on the 41m driveway. There is also room to continue through to the powered sheds that sit at the rear of this property, along with the hardstand at the rear of the studio. The studio sits at the end of the driveway where you could either work from home with a view or use as extra space when entertaining. The studio is powered and has a split system air conditioner.
At the rear of the home is a lovely gable patio and a porch which is the length of the rear of the home. An outside 3rd toilet is situated at one end of the porch.
What has been renewed over the past 2 years
• Whole home has been rewired
• New R4 insulation installed throughout
• Rear reticulation installed
• Security cameras with screen installed
• New alarm system
There is so much to offer with this residence
• 154m2 Living
• Large outdoor entertaining area
• Formal living room
• Split system air conditioner in the home and studio
• Instant Gas Hot Water System
• Ceiling fans in bedrooms
PROPERTY INFORMATION
• Block Size - 1367sqm(approx.)
• House size – 154m2(approx.)
• Council Rates - $1535.00
• Water Rates - $969.01
• Zoning – R30
• Built 1932
• Listed - category 2 on the City of Gosnells Heritage List (not State Heritage Listed)
LOCATION
• 2.4km to Westfield Carousel Shopping Centre
• 2.3km to Aldi Cannington
• 1.2km to Beckenham Train Station
• 1.5km to Beckenham Primary School
• 4.2km to Sevenoaks Senior College
• 4.9km to Rehoboth Christian College (early childhood to Year 12)
• 7.1km to Curtin University
• 3.6km to Mills Park Recreation Centre
• 13.5km to Perth City
Disclaimer:
This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by the Seller and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.
This property at 1554 Albany Highway, Beckenham is a two bedroom, two bathroom house sold by Amanda Dury and Brendon Jose at The Agency on 10 Jan 2023.
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Bordered by major roads like Albany Highway, the Kenwick Link and Roe Highway, the suburb of Beckenham has undergone significant urbanisation in recent years. Part of the City of Gosnells and just 13 kilometres from Perth, Beckenham enjoys access to recreational facilities, parks and playgrounds, providing an attractive lifestyle for people who crave suburban life in an urban environment.
Residents will relish walking through the Mills Park Reserve and taking their children to the Mills Park Playground. Other notable features of the suburb include the local school, Beckenham Primary School, and the Beckenham Train Station, which connects to the Armadale line. The centrally located Beckenham Community Centre provides a general space for both regular and casual hire, while the Langford Sporting Complex nearby will satisfy athletic requirements.