51 Samson Street, White Gum Valley WA 6162

Nestled on 450sqm (approx.) of pure tranquillity on a lovely tree-lined White Gum Valley street, this beautifully-renovated circa-1910 character home is made up of a charming blend of classic elegance and modern comfort – and multiple living options that are sure to whet your appetite, whether it’s a family home or extra self-contained accommodation you are looking for.

This versatile residence offers endless possibilities as a flexible 3 bedroom 2 bathroom haven, but can easily be transformed into a 2 bed 1 bath house at the front, with a separate 1x1 apartment at the rear that benefits from its own external access and parking. The property has excellent street appeal, with a delightful north-facing veranda entry deck overlooking low-maintenance gardens and comprising of stunning leadlight door and window features. It really is the perfect place to sit, relax and quietly contemplate life, without a worry in the world.

Step inside and be captivated by the timeless features that showcase the home's amazing century-old history, including soaring high ceilings, solid hardwood floors and ornate detailing, in the form of decorative cornices, ceiling roses and tall feature skirting boards. The wide entry hallway, impressive length of the corridor and generous proportions of each and every room allows those sensual sea breezes to filter across from the nearby coastline, naturally cooling the interior of this early-twentieth-century classic.

A huge front master bedroom has wardrobes, an ornate fireplace and a ceiling fan, with pine floors gracing a large second bedroom – along with more robes and a mezzanine study level with ample storage space, an openable window and a staircase for access. A separate central lounge room provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, has its own ornate fireplace and possesses a gas bayonet for winter heating, as well.

Another door keeps the open-plan kitchen and dining area separate too, with split-system air-conditioning complementing sparkling stone bench tops, a double storage pantry, subway-tile splashbacks, an integrated range hood, a Smeg gas cooktop/oven and an integrated dishwasher of the same brand. A light, bright and revamped bathroom-come-laundry features a walk-in rain shower, a bonus shower-hose and a toilet, with a cupboard next door adding a fabulous storage option.

The adjacent dining space leads through to an atrium-style sitting area with access out to both an intimate west-facing courtyard and the main eastern paved courtyard where bi-fold doors reveal a terrific patio, pergola and plenty of entertaining space, no matter what the time of year. Think of it as your own little outdoor retreat, if you will.

The closing of another door totally separates the two sections of the home, if you are that way inclined. If so, then what you get is two levels of an investor’s dream, destined to reap you some valuable rental rewards in the form of Airbnb-style short-term – or long-term – accommodation for tenants, guests and the like. Or even extended-family members if you will, for those with close links to different generations.

A cleverly-concealed European-style laundry precedes the open-plan kitchen and meals area downstairs, with the latter playing host to a gas bayonet, sleek stone bench tops, tiled splashbacks, a stainless-steel range hood and a stainless-steel Smeg gas cooktop/oven combination. A huge third bedroom can also be found down here, as can an ensuite/second bathroom with a shower, toilet and vanity. The bedroom also has split-system air-conditioning, for good measure.

Upstairs, a carpeted extra living room can easily be converted into a fourth bedroom if need be, with its high vaulted ceiling accompanied by another split-system air-conditioner and bi-fold-door access out to a brilliant covered balcony deck for leafy ocean glimpses to embrace when either entertaining or simply sipping on your morning coffee. Off open-plan space lie a pleasant back deck, patio and garden area, complete with a garden shed and an adorable courtyard with a beautiful lime tree. There is a gated parking bay too, accessible from Yilgarn Street at the rear.

The main house has its own single carport out front, plus space for a second vehicle to park in tandem – within the front driveway. The carport connects to a powered shed – or workshop – for good measure. There is also plenty of street parking available to your friends and family when they come over to visit.

Lush local parklands – including the pristine Booyeembarra Park – can be found just minutes from your front door, along with the Royal Fremantle Golf Club. The likes of bus stops and White Gum Valley Primary School are also only walking distance away, with shopping, other excellent schools, cafes, restaurants and the heart of Fremantle all so very easily accessible. Be prepared to be amazed, because this one is definitely more than it seems upon first glance. It truly is a case of “don’t judge a book by its cover”!


FEATURES INCLUDE;

• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• Renovated in 2016
• New front deck and garden
• Fantastic floor-plan separation (3x2 or a 2x1, with a 1x1 separate studio)
• Multiple living spaces, plus a study/loft off the 2nd bedroom
• Outdoor entertaining
• Ocean glimpses from upstairs, on the balcony
• Double-glazing on the west side of the home
• Split-system air-conditioning
• Gas-bayonet heating
• Jarrah wooden flooring to the rear section of the house
• Two paved drying courtyards – one to each part of the home
• Insulation batts in the wall and ceiling, to the back of the house
• Security doors and screens
• Solar hot-water system
• Side gates linking the front and back of the property (can be kept closed for privacy if renting out the rear apartment)
• Single-car parking options at both the front and rear
• Plenty of surrounding birdlife singing away, up in the trees
• 450sqm (approx.) block with rear access via Yilgarn Street
• Built in 1910 (approx.)

Council rates: $2,471.29 per annum (approx)
Water rates: $1,516.08 per annum (approx)