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Claim Your Stake West of the Forum!
Positioned on an idyllic north-south facing block, this much loved home has become available for the first time in 58 years. Neat as a pin, this character-filled property presents the choice to live in as is, renovate to blend modern flair with classic design, or start from scratch to create your family's masterpiece. Do not miss this opportunity to claim your stake in this premium location West of the Forum!
There's tremendous scope to improve the existing dwelling, with its solid 1960s construction, simple mid-century façade and space to extend upwards and outwards. The original three bedroom, one-bathroom home also includes a study, which may be utilised as a fourth bedroom/nursery, plus a free-standing studio/sunroom offering a flexible living area or additional bedroom space.
Completely functional, the kitchen includes electric cooking facilities and plenty of natural light, with the added comfort of split system air conditioning and a ceiling fan above the dining area. The bedrooms also have fans and built-in robes, and the main bedroom has a split-system air conditioner and modern plantation shutters. The studio opens up a world of possibilities for creative pursuits, to work from home, as an extra bedroom, or a teenagers' retreat!
The laundry includes an additional shower, linen closet and external access to the rear patio, where you'll find yourself surrounded by lush established gardens and dappled sunlight. The family bathroom comprises a bathtub, vanity and shower, with convenient separate access from the hallway.
Delivering a character-filled and functional living space, the original property offers a charming abode to live in as is, renovate or lease out while finalising your building plans. With a generous 771sqm site to play with, your architect and builder will have few limitations should you choose to create your dream home in this leafy locale. The 'West of the Forum' location is considered one of the most prestigious in the Western suburbs, with proximity to Floreat Park Primary School (where the owners attended in the 1960s and 1970s), Newman College, Hale School, Roscommon Nature Reserve, Perry Lakes and, of course - Perth's best beaches!
Contact Helen Hemery of Ray White Cottesloe|Mosman Park to register your interest.
Features include:
• 771sqm prime corner block
• Flexible floorspace including study/fourth bedroom, studio/sunroom and workshop, which can be re-organised to suit your needs
• North-facing rear aspect
• 'West of The Forum' location
• Award-winning cottage gardens
• Functional kitchen and bathroom
• Split system air-conditioning in kitchen and master bedroom
• Ceiling fans and plantation shutters in 3 bedrooms
• Second shower in the laundry
• Original floorboards (under the carpet)
• Freestanding studio/granny flat
• Wisteria covered pergola
• Single carport with additional off-street parking
• Large storeroom/workshop
• Reticulated gardens
• Shenton College and Floreat Park Primary catchments
Location (approx. distances):
• Roscommon Nature Reserve 160m
• Wembley Golf Course 1.1km
• Newman College 1.9km
• Floreat Park Primary School 860m
• Shenton College 3.9km
• Bold Park Aquatic Centre 1.6km
• Hale School (senior campus) 3.5km
• Floreat Forum 1.1km
• City Beach foreshore 2.3km
Property features
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Property snapshot by reiwa.com
This property at 30 Glengariff Drive, Floreat is a four bedroom, one bathroom house sold by Helen Hemery at Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park on 31 Jan 2023.
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Cost breakdown
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Council rates: $2,431 / year
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Water rates: $1,619 / year
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Floreat overview
Floreat is an inner-western suburb of Perth just seven kilometres from Perth City. Floreat provides a beautiful suburban environment for its residents close to inner-city hubs. Properties in Floreat are characterised by their modern architecture.
Life in Floreat
A range of sporting facilities like the Western Australian Athletics Stadium, the headquarters of Rugby WA and Floreat Oval are a highlight of Floreat, which also has facilities for tennis, lawn bowls and basketball.
The suburb's retail requirements are met by the Floreat Forum Shopping Centre, which has a range of cafes and eateries and is home to The Floreat Hotel, a popular local pub and bistro. The local educational facilities are Floreat Park Primary School and Newman College.
Floreat quick stats
High end
$2.3m
Median
$1.9m
Low end
$1.6m
7.1 %
Annual growth
$1.9m
Annual median sales price
$1,150pw
Annual median rental price
