160 Grey Street West, Albany WA 6330

MATURE LIKE A FINE RED WINE

This majestic home, on the edge of the CBD and with spectacular harbour views, embodies grand elements of Federation architecture expertly blended with superior modern appointments.
It has undergone extensive restoration and presents impeccably with all the amenities demanded by today’s families in a beautiful vintage setting.
A part-gable roof, ornate chimneys and a front veranda establish the home’s 1890s heritage from the street.
Inside the leadlight-panelled front door, the meticulously maintained home proudly shows off its pedigree with superb original features such as hallway arches, jarrah floorboards, deep skirtings, timber sash windows and panel doors, fireplaces, picture rails and high, ornate ceilings.
Modernisation has been carried out with respect to the home’s style and history and with impressive attention to detail in materials and finishing such as in décor, window treatments and lighting.
Living spaces consist of an elegant, spacious lounge at the front of the home with a wood fire and a gas heater in an open fireplace, an air-conditioned family room at the back, an L-shaped front veranda with pull-down blinds, and a private rear courtyard.
Rooms at the front and the veranda share the expansive view over the harbour, to Torndirrup, the port, town jetty, entertainment centre and Mount Clarence.
The well-appointed kitchen has a corner pantry, island bench, dishwasher and five-burner chef’s stove as well as an under-bench oven and ample cabinetry. Adjoining this is the dining area, with a classy gas log fire in an oak fireplace.
The king-sized master bedroom has a walk-in robe, a private bathroom with a clawfoot bath and a feature Sheoak vanity, and a separate toilet. Of the other three double bedrooms, one has semi - ensuite access to a shower room and toilet.
Plumbing and electrics have been renewed and numerous desirable extras include an underground wine cellar, an abundance of double power points, an alarm system, sensor lights and ceiling insulation.
There’s gated access to the double garage from a laneway at the back and an undercover walkway to the home.
On an elevated 754sqm block less than 300m from York Street, the home will delight discerning buyers placing a premium on sublime character without compromising on modern comforts.

What you need to know:
- 1890s character home, brick and Colorbond, beautifully restored
- Packed with superior original features
- Modern amenities
- Spectacular views over harbour to Torndirrup, port, jetty
- Generous lounge with wood fire and gas heating
- Air-conditioned family room
- Veranda
- Courtyard
- Kitchen with dishwasher, pantry, chef’s stove
- Dining area
- Master bedroom with private bathroom, walk-in robe
- Three big double bedrooms
- Shower room
- Double garage
- Wine cellar, security system, stacks of power points
- New plumbing, wiring
- 754sqm block
- 300m from York Street
- Council rates $2,715.07
- Water rates $1,488.73