203 Curtin Avenue, Cottesloe WA 6011
Sold price: $2,100,000
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Sold: 06 Jul 2022
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Peard Real Estate
UNDER OFFER!
Originally built as a shop front and later converted and extended into a much-loved family home, the time has now come for this much loved 1930’s-built home to change hands and you have just come across a rare opportunity to acquire this fabulous landholding right in the heart of Cottesloe - Welcome to 203 Curtin Avenue, Cottesloe.
Nestled in a prime location only moments from a long list of sought-after amenities. This property provides the rarest of opportunities to create something very special - Whatever your intentions are, this landholding provides a few options for the astute buyer.
THE PROPERTY:
The original house is a great size, full of character, history and charm. Showcasing all the characteristics of a home from this era including solid timber flooring and high ceilings - restore the home back to its classic heritage with a modern twist if desired. The kitchen and formal dining area are positioned towards the back of the home with backyard and alfresco views, a further two distinct living areas with high ceilings, bar and entertaining area and a vast amount of storage facilities. The home comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 living zones, study and sits on a large 1,090sqm block, zoned R20 for development.
The back yard flourishes with rolling green lawns, established trees, a variety of fruit trees, a powered workshop and a storage room (which used to be the sauna) , a double carport with access from the rear laneway that provides secure parking.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
If your interest is in subdivision, you will be pleased to know there is an option of dual access from the rear laneway (fondly known as Jack’s Lane) and just off Finey Street or from Curtin Avenue that provides the luxury of subdivision options:-
1. Split the block vertically for two equal lots of side by side (subject to WAPC approval)
2. Split the block horizontally with a battle-axe driveway to retain the original building (the sellers had WAPC approvals in place for this in 2010)
3. Rent out the house (appraised at $950 to $1000 per week) whilst you put your planning approvals through. To do this option the property will have to be structurally sound and compliant.
The block is fairly level with a 20m frontage.
LOCATION Benefits:
Walk to the Beach, the train line, schools, shops, cafes and parks. Centrally located and offering easy access to numerous highly regarded public and private schools including Cottesloe and North Cottesloe Primary School, Scotch College, CCGS, PLC, MLC and St Hilda’s. Your property enables great access to all the best that this area has to offer.
- 550m Train Station
- 900m Seaview Golf Club
- 1km Cottesloe Beach
- 1.8km Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
- 2.6km Claremont Quarter
FEATURES Include, but are not limited to:
- 1090sqm Block
- Character built home in approx. 1930
- 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- King sized master suite with built in cupboards and ensuite
- Bedroom 2 is queen sized with a walk in robe
- Bedroom 3 comes off an activity zone and has been cleverly crafted to provide sleeping quarters for three children with custom made cabinetry acting as a room divider where you have built in bunk beds on one side and the other side will accommodate a king single with plenty of room for a large study desk and toys also with its own door out to the back yard .
- Family bathroom with bath, shower and a separate toilet
- Home office / Study with built in wall unit
- Timber built bar and entertainment/reception room
- Lounge with timber flooring with gas ‘wood look’ fire place
- Formal dining
- Tiled kitchen and dining area with lovely garden outlook sliding doors to the patio
- Laundry with built-in cabinetry and guest access door to the toilet
- Solar hot water system
- X2 gates at the rear for access to the double carport and additional parking space
The buyer is aware and accepts this property will be sold on an as-is basis and we do have a recent structural and timber pest report for your perusal on request. The building report has come back with no major structural defects .
Subdivision options are subject to WAPC approval all buyers are to do their own due diligence .
This sale offers a tremendous opportunity for the buyer seeking an exceptional landholding in this highly desirable coastal location of Cottesloe.
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.
Property features
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Nearby schools
Presbyterian Ladies College |
Combined |
Non-government |
0.6km |
Cottesloe Primary School |
Primary |
Government |
0.7km |
North Cottesloe Primary School |
Primary |
Government |
1.0km |
St Hilda's Anglican School For Girls |
Combined |
Non-government |
1.2km |
Iona Presentation College |
Combined |
Non-government |
1.5km |
Mosman Park Primary School |
Primary |
Government |
1.7km |
Mosman Park School For Deaf Children |
Primary |
Specialist |
1.7km |
Methodist Ladies' College |
Combined |
Non-government |
1.9km |
Christ Church Grammar School |
Combined |
Non-government |
2.1km |
Scotch College |
Combined |
Non-government |
2.2km |