Step back in time and imagine the future at 5 Kalgoorlie Street. This 1938-built classic presents a rare opportunity to secure a slice of history in one of Mount Hawthorns' most tightly held pockets. With its commanding character frontage and timeless street appeal, this home is more than just a property, it's a project of passion waiting for its next chapter.
From the moment you step onto the porch, the hallmarks of a golden era are on full display. Inside, soaring decorative ceilings, ornate leadlight windows, and picture rails create an atmosphere of elegance. The true magic lies just beneath the surface where pristine Jarrah floorboards sit waiting to be revealed and restored to their former glory. The traditional floor plan offers two generously sized bedrooms off a central hallway, leading to a formal lounge that serves as the heart of the home, complete with its original fireplace.
The retro kitchen and adjacent sleep-out provide the ideal footprint for a modern architectural extension. Whether you choose to restore the vintage charm or create a contemporary masterpiece, the 468sqm block provides the space and versatility to bring your vision to life. A detached rear studio offers additional flexibility, perfect for a quiet home office, art space, or teenage retreat.
Location is everything, and this address delivers. You are mere moments from the green expanses of Britannia Reserve and the scenic trails of Lake Monger. On the weekend, leave the car at home; you are within easy walking distance of the vibrant Mount Hawthorn café strip, boutique shopping, and world-class bars. With rapid freeway access and public transport nearby, the CBD is just minutes away. Restore, reimagine, and create something truly special in a highly desirable neighbourhood.
KEY FEATURES:
? Beautiful character frontage with timeless street appeal
? High ceilings, high skirtings, and decorative period detailing
? Jarrah flooring sitting ready to be revealed beneath the carpet
? Two large bedrooms positioned at the front off the main hallway
? Formal lounge featuring an original fireplace and character details
? Retro original kitchen leading through to laundry and sleep-out
? Detached studio ideal as a home office or creative space
? Leadlight windows and ornate period features throughout
? Set on a 468sqm block built circa 1938
? Original manual single garage
? Located moments from Britannia Reserve and Lake Monger
? Walking distance to cafes, restaurants, shops, and public transport
? Within the catchment for Mount Hawthorn Primary School and Bob Hawke College
PROPERTY PARTICULARS:
Shire Rates: $1,757.87 pa
Water Rates: $1,130.47 pa
City of Vincent
This property at 5 Kalgoorlie Street, Mount Hawthorn is a two bedroom, one bathroom house listed for sale by Annie Kowal at Ray White Inner North.
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If you would like to get in touch with Annie Kowal regarding 5 Kalgoorlie Street, Mount Hawthorn, please call 0418 795 654 or contact the agent via email.
Close to Perth City, but removed enough to maintain its own suburbanised charm, Mount Hawthorn is a suburb lined with elegant townhouses and heritage buildings. Beautiful and laid back, Mount Hawthorn is a personable suburb that provides residents with an inner-city lifestyle with a yesteryear allure.
With numerous cafes and restaurants within walking distance, there is plenty to do within the suburb without being overloaded. The social scene offered up by Mount Hawthorn includes Neighbourhood Piazza, The Cabin, Pirate Bar, The Jazz Cellar and The Paddington Ale House, while your shopping needs are taken care of with Tredways, Stella Rose Fashion and Code Bloom. There are local parks, a moving war memorial at the Anzac Cottage, which was built in 24 hours back in 1916 and various primary schools.