18 Taunton Way, Karrinyup WA 6018

What we love
The charm and tranquillity associated with this impressively-renovated 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home on a very quiet street where even the sounds of chirping local birdlife can be heard, just around the corner from the exciting Karrinyup Shopping Centre redevelopment. Circa-1960s character still pervades this enchanting abode today in the form of high ceilings and solid Jarrah floorboards. Two separate living zones are an added bonus here – a welcoming front lounge with an ornate fireplace (next to the dining room), as well as a sunken rear family-room extension where tiled flooring, split-system air-conditioning and gas-bayonet heating meet seamless double-door access to a north-facing backyard boasting native easy-care gardens, reticulated lawns, a sparkling below-ground swimming pool with decking, a delightful poolside pergola deck and a magnificent entertaining alfresco that splendidly overlooks the pool whilst taking in stunning tree-lined inland views at the same time.

An assortment of lime, fig and orange fruit trees out back are complemented by a series of pleasant olive trees bordering the front driveway, as well as a sunken secret garden and hidden rear vegetable patch. Back inside, the revamped kitchen is central to everything, separating the two living areas from each other whilst highlighted by a spectacular Jarrah-slab bench top/breakfast bar that keeps with the home’s theme, alongside feature subway-tile splashbacks, a quality stainless-steel Asko dishwasher, a Westinghouse gas cooktop and Smeg double ovens – one with a microwave function. This outstanding location is also only walking distance away from the picturesque Lake Gwelup Reserve, other lush local parks, bus stops and the prestigious Lake Karrinyup Country Club, whilst so much more can be accessed within a matter of only minutes – Karrinyup Primary School, Hamersley Public Golf Course, the freeway, Stirling Train Station, St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School, Trigg Point, new-look Scarborough Beach and Carine Senior High School (catchment zone) included.

What to know
The huge master retreat at the back of the house is newly carpeted, looks out on to the pool, boasts new blinds and lights, has its own walk-in wardrobe and sits right next door to a spacious main bathroom with a bathtub, showerhead and toilet. A practical second bathroom with a shower, toilet and vanity services the remaining two bedrooms – a huge front second bedroom with split-system air-conditioning and a generous third bedroom next to it. The trendy laundry has also been modernised to include a powder room, ample built-in storage options and internal French-door shopper’s entry via a tandem single-width double carport.

There is also space for a third car to drive through in behind, parking within the walls of an extra-large powered single lock-up garage-come-workshop – complete with access into the backyard. Extras include stylish light fittings throughout, quality low-maintenance dining-room flooring, an internal double storage cupboard, a lovely verandah entrance, an elevated front garden, extra parking along the circular driveway, a 1.5kW solar power-panel system, a solar hot-water system with a gas booster, security screens, feature skirting boards and a fresh lick of paint throughout. The hard work has already been done, so just bring your belongings, move straight on in and escape to the serenity that is this wonderful residence!

Who to talk to
To find out more about this property you can contact agent Shirley Heslip on 0437 515 011 or by email at [email protected].

Main features

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Renovated throughout
Two separate living areas
Swimming pool
Outdoor alfresco/pergola entertaining
Solar panels
Split-system air-conditioning
728sqm block approx..