SOLD BY SHANE SCHOFIELD
This comfortable 1940s Californian Bungalow with its fabulous facade and original interior trims has had the same owner for the last 58 years.
Set on a lush 683m2 block, this beautiful Rivervale home will resonate with a buyer who is looking for a nest egg only minutes to the city and who enjoys a bit of DIY in their down time.
Rich with all of the gorgeous features of it’s elegant era, this traditional Bungalow style home is truly showcased inside with the roomy formal lounge on the left and a spacious, airy main bed on the right of a central entrance hall. All rooms have amazing, soaring ceilings with the original ceiling roses still in pristine condition. The formal lounge has an ornate fireplace that houses a gas bayonet so the functionality is not lost. This is surrounded by solid jarrah built-in bookcases that frame the fire place and allow that grandeur style to fill the room. Decorative windows with ornate opaque glass have still been retained on the front of the home.
The residence also boasts the original jarrah floorboards that have always been secured under carpet so they are just waiting for a sand and varnish!
At the end of the entrance hall is a functional meals/kitchen area that has ample storage space plus a cute butlers pantry which houses the kitchen sink. Endless opportunities can be seen to convert this space in to the kitchen of your dreams whilst still retaining the original features that are unique to this home. The modernised main bathroom comes off this meals area so it is great when you are cooking dinner and have little kids in the bath. The second bedroom is also adjacent to the kitchen area.
A light filled family room is at the rear of the house which overlooks the lush back yard. A sliding door allows access to the backyard and large windows which span the length of the room allow the outdoors in. The third bedroom also comes of this area. The toilet and a spacious laundry room are also tucked in off this main living area.
The massive backyard allows plenty of space to add a roomy extension to the house plus still have room for the kids to play. This home is definitely ideal for the character lover who wants an inner city location and vibe.
The lifestyle you desire
Situated in a bustling, tree lined street with only a short 1 minute stroll to major bus routes and Kooyong Village shopping precinct just a stones throw away, this property has the best of both Worlds when it comes to liveability. Only 6km to the Perth city centre and only a short drive to the Crown Casino complex, Perth Airport and Belmont Forum. It is Less than a kilometres walk down to the picturesque Swan River. Rivervale is definitely a suburb on the move due to the proximity to the city. Make sure you don’t miss out on securing this prime piece of Real Estate before property prices increase.
Step inside this gorgeous period home and you will discover classic features including;
-Decorative cornicing and original ceiling roses in front rooms
-Ornate fireplace and built in book cases in formal lounge room
-Original windows with opaque inserts on the front windows
-Stunning timber floors underneath modernised flooring
-A massive, 683m2 level block zoned R20/R40 with a 15.2m frontage*
-Close to Perth CBD, Crown Casino and Perth Airport
*Please check with Belmont shire as to zoning requirements.
Please call Shane Schofield on 0448 070 990 to arrange an appointment to view at any time.
There is a floorplan and video available for this property.
If you are thinking of selling and would like to have a complimentary appraisal completed on your home, please call me anytime.
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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.
This property at 58 Kooyong Road, Rivervale is a three bedroom, one bathroom house sold by Shane Schofield at The Agency on 08 Apr 2020.
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Rivervale is a predominantly residential area spanning three square kilometres. Established in the 1840s, significant residential development did not occur until the 1950s and 1960s.
Rivervale's family-friendly lifestyle is an appealing feature of the inner-city suburb. There are numerous parks and ovals, such as Wilson Park, which features a number of netball courts open for public use, as well as a playground and community centre.
The Kooyong Road Shopping Strip features a large IGA, chemist, butcher, post office, take away food outlets, with the Belmont Forum the closest shopping centre. There are two local schools in Rivervale including St Augustine's Primary School and Rivervale Primary School. Many homes in the suburbs are also catered for by the nearby suburbs schools such as Carlisle and Lathlain.