17 Ruth Street, Perth WA 6000

Musbury Terrace Gem – What a Surprise Packet!!

This delightful heritage-listed Musbury Terrace home sits proudly amongst the historic row of terraced homes at No. 15-25 Ruth Street and is a good example of an intact terrace in the Federation Italianate style, of which there are only a small number of surviving examples in the state.

The striking façade, is framed with its bull-nosed verandah, decorated parapet and roof top pilasters, all set behind the brick and wrought-iron front fencing with intricate lacework lining the balcony. This impressive row of unique residences helps transport you to back to 1897, when these Iconic homes were built and have since become the talk of the local community!

The home’s entry showcases its eye-catching wooden windows and traditional wood panelled entry door, all blending perfectly against the cream and earthy pastel shaded walls. You can’t help but be impressed by the courtyard entry with the rustic combination of slate tiled verandah overlooking the leafy garden beds.

Enter through the front door and be welcomed by the 19th century features including the wide jarrah floor boards throughout, high ceilings, ornate high wooden skirting boards, architraves and central ceiling roses and cornices.

The spacious primary bedroom sits at the front of the home and enjoys garden views and features an ornate fireplace mantle-piece and double built-in robes and sits adjacent to the generous sized secondary bedroom which follows next along the hallway.
Meander down to the end of the hallway and the home opens up into the warm feel of the roomy open plan dining and family room, that will easily accommodate large get-togethers with family and friends, with both reverse cycle air conditioning and a cosy wood fire heater will providing comfort all year round.

For many, the heart of the home is the kitchen, and this is no exception. Flowing on seamlessly from the family and dining area, the inner chef in you will come alive with the vibrant feel of this modern stylish kitchen with stone-topped island and breakfast bench. With ample cupboard space, push-pull draws and eye-catching 900mm 6 burner gas cook top, oven and overhead range hood, all offset by the feature tile splashback, the scene is set for your culinary skills to come alive and don’t’ worry because the Bosch dishwasher will be there to help you clean up after.

The current owners have cleverly designed the rear garden and entertainment area as a natural extension from the kitchen through the extra wide glass door and crim-mesh security screen to complement all the other security screens throughout. What was once a small courtyard and on site car parking beyond, has now developed into a much larger and impressive timber-decked entertainment space, with raised alfresco courtyard under the cedar-lined canopy. This could easily be re converted to a car parking area with rear lane access for those that prefer on-site parking, but you already have the convenience of 3 free car parking street permits, available for a new owner.

Sitting pride of place in the lower decked area is the outdoor free standing spa bath and with the privacy afforded by the attractive vine covered boundary walls, why not spend more than a few evenings winding down at the end of the day, enjoying the bubbles from both the spa and a chilled glass of champagne!

Situated only minutes to Perth’s CBD, this unique abode is in one of Perth’s most sought after and highly desirable Character Precincts. Ruth Street leads into the vibrant Northbridge café and shopping district and is moments away from the ever popular Hyde Park with a further walk to the Mount Lawley café district, Robertson Park Tennis Club, WA Italian Club and an array of popular cafes and restaurants.

For those looking for something different with the desire to add their own personal touches to make this home their own, this substantial classic residence offers a unique living situation with a lock up and leave life style amongst the charm of a bygone era.