Long before coastal cool became a trend, City Beach homes were built with character, elevation and a certain unmistakable charm - and this enchanting 4 bedroom 3 bathroom family original has all three in spades.
Sprawling across three floors, its generous proportions, retro personality and intriguing split-level design deliver something refreshingly different from the cookie-cutter crowd. Better yet, the block's magnificent heightened positioned lifts your gaze towards the Indian Ocean, serving up beautiful blue-water views and a daily reminder of exactly where you live.
The entry verandah overlooks tiered front gardens and is your first vantage point on the way to capturing a sublime sea vista, with a gated and paved front courtyard benefitting from side access to a shimmering below-ground swimming pool at the rear, as well as its own slice of the exquisite seascape on offer.
A raked verandah at the back of the house overlooks the pool and barbecue nook with gas provisions, whilst a relaxing poolside gazebo deck has lots of room around it for entertaining - plus enjoys an ocean view of its own. Gated steps lead down to a private backyard-lawn area and a paved sitting courtyard from which to take in those sensual sea breezes.
Right by the home's entrance, a spacious and carpeted master-bedroom suite boasts sea glimpses, separate folding-door "his and hers" built-in wardrobes and a light, bright and original north-facing ensuite bathroom with twin-vanity basins, under-bench storage, a shower and double saloon-style doors into a two-way toilet - shared with a huge family room that can be shut off by a single foyer door. The latter is graced by high raked ceilings, split-system air-conditioning, a wood-burner fireplace, a built-in study nook (with a desk, shelves and storage) and flows out to the poolside verandah.
Downstairs, a lockable under-stair storeroom and a powered walk-in linen press provide the storage options, whilst the remote-controlled double lock-up garage is generous in its proportions - and plays host to high ceilings, ample power points, an internal shopper's entry door and a large powered side storeroom behind a sliding door.
All three spare bedrooms are carpeted for comfort, with the second bedroom also featuring a built-in double-door robe and its own intimate ensuite with a shower, vanity and under-bench storage. A powder room sits next door, whilst the third bedroom comprises of a desk, mirror, three doors of built-in robes and a splendid backyard aspect.
The fourth bedroom also looks out to the yard, whilst featuring its own desk and built-in double robe. The third/family bathroom is practical and has a bathtub, a showerhead, a vanity basin and under-bench storage. The separate laundry is functional and features a linen press and direct backyard access.
Upstairs, a commodious open-plan living and dining area is well-equipped with a split-system air-conditioning unit, a gas bayonet for heating and electric security window roller shutters. The sea view is simply an added bonus.
The open-plan kitchen and meals area only inches away is also large and plays host to another split-system unit, a gas bayonet, a fold-out Robinhood ironing board, ample power points and verandah access, where cafe shade blinds complement your path to the pool. The stylish kitchen itself features sleek granite-transformation bench tops and splashbacks, a breakfast bar, double sinks, a water-filter tap, a microwave recess, a huge appliance nook, a walk-in pantry, a stainless-steel range hood, a Westinghouse ceramic cooktop, a stainless-steel Bosch oven combination and a white Bosch dishwasher.
Another powder room - with a separate vanity/storage basin and a separate toilet - can also be found on the upper level, whilst the meals area flows seamlessly out on to an airy under-cover balcony with a mesmerising backdrop that includes the ocean, Rottnest Island, the backyard and sweeping tree-lined views down the coast].
Put your walking shoes on to discover Kapinara Primary School up the road and a stretch of stunning beaches (as well as the Floreat Dog Beach) no more than a street away, with a plethora of picturesque local parklands, bus stops, the Wembley Downs Tennis Club, the Wembley Golf Course and Holy Spirit Primary School also within arm's reach. The Ocean Village and Empire Village Shopping Centres, restaurants, exceptional community sporting facilities, Hale School, Churchlands Senior High School, Newman College, other renowned private schools, the Scarborough Beach foreshore, awe-inspiring Bold Park, major shopping centres and so much more are merely minutes from your front doorstep too, in their own right.
Big-hearted, beautifully nostalgic and unapologetically City Beach, this old-school classic still has one very exciting next chapter waiting to be written!
FEATURES:
Solid brick-and-tile construction
American Oak Accent engineered timber flooring
Double-door entrance
Verosol blinds
Feature ceiling cornices
Skirting boards
External power points
Security doors
Two (2) gas hot-water systems
Reticulation & Bore
Established lawns and gardens
Side-access gate to the backyard
Ample driveway - and boat/caravan/trailer - parking space
Huge 842sqm (approx.) block
Built in 1978 (approx.)
Split System Air Conditioners
Large swimming pool
180-degree sea view
Rates & Local Information:
Water Rates: $2,162.05 (2025/26)
Town of Cambridge Council Rates:$4,785.31 (2026/27)
Zoning: R12.5
Primary School Catchment: Kapinara Primary School
Secondary School Catchments: Churchlands Senior High School
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by third parties including the Seller and relevant local authorities 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 25 Catesby Street, City Beach is a four bedroom, three bathroom house listed for sale by Emma Milner at Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont | Fremantle.
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If you would like to get in touch with Emma Milner regarding 25 Catesby Street, City Beach, please call 0421 213 000 or contact the agent via email.
City Beach is an established residential, parkland and recreational suburb 10 kilometres from Perth City. Renowned for its beaches, the enviably affluent suburb spans 10 square kilometres and is bounded to the south by the West Coast Highway and to the west by the Indian Ocean.
The beaches draw both locals and visitors alike to this stunning coastal suburb. Lined with eateries, restaurants and a pub, the City Beach foreshore offers a terrific mixture of social entertainment with the calming natural appeal of the ocean. A hot spot in the summer months, this beach is an icon of Perth. Other notable features include City Beach Oval, numerous parks and walking trails, and several schools.