Nestled on an established street with newly-built homes popping up everywhere, in an ultra-convenient location, 60 Streatham Street's original charm will capture your heart, while its potential captivates your imagination. Humble and homely, it's 1970 through and through with a raised front verandah overlooking an expansive front yard and mature greenery, oversized front windows attracting an abundance of natural light, and a rectangular floor plan with a thoughtful extension that encompasses modern, open plan living.
You'll fall quickly in love with the backyard and the unbelievable amount of usable space it offers. A huge gabled patio overlooks mature fruit trees, with the remaining area calling on you to bring it to life. Vegetable and herb gardens, manicured lawns, blooming flowers and enough space for the kids to discover the great Australian outdoors.
Inside, there's even more to love. The Jarrah floorboards have stood the test of time and underpin the home's discerning design. The front lounge room being a standout feature, with wide windows inviting natural light, an in-built open fireplace and a uniquely detailed ceiling to finish. Like most homes of its era, the bedrooms are generous in size with imposing high ceilings and for a pleasant surprise, the original timber floorboards can be uncovered to achieve a cohesive finish throughout if you desire.
Built on 910sqm, and situated an ideal distance from the boundary, this is a home that is not short on options. Whether you're looking to refurbish a quality-built Australian classic into your forever family home with a beautiful, big backyard, subdivide the land and potentially retain or sell the existing property, or even demolish and build two new homes, it is a property that will allow you to carry out your own vision. In addition, the rear-neighbouring property, 17 Sullivan Street, Beckenham is also for sale, calling all astute developers to consider Beckenham's idyllic development zone as their next fruitful project*. Better still, you could buy both homes together for the family, keep the fence open and stroll back and forth as you please.
Just a short drive to Westfield Carousel Shopping Centre, Cannington Train Station and a short walk to local parks, Beckenham is an extremely accessible lifestyle location for families looking to settle in and enjoy.
Other features include:
• 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom solid brick home built on 910 sqm
• Fourth bedroom or office
• Neat bathroom has bath, plus shower
• Zoned R20/R25 with a unique opportunity to purchase the rear adjoining property, 17 Sullivan Street, Beckenham
• Single lock up garage with automatic door
• Roller shutters to the front 3 windows for security and privacy
• A functionally placed 4 burner gas stove top and electric wall oven with the kitchen offering an abundance of storage
• Ducted evaporative air conditioning throughout.
• Reverse split air-cons to master and family room and ceiling fans to the master bedroom and living
• Solar hot water system
• Built 4 metres (approx.) from the boundary line with an option to create side access through to the backyard
• A shed/studio with the potential to renovate and repurpose into your own useful space
• School Catchment - Beckenham Primary School & Sevenoaks Senior College
• Water Rates:$1,167.80pa
• Council Rates: TBA
*17 Sullivan Street and 60 Streatham Street Beckenham, both listed for sale by Scott Fletcher of Acton Belle are zoned R20/25 and if purchased together, they comprise a total land area of 1,821sqm. 60 Streatham Street, Beckenham's front and rear boundaries are 20.12 metres wide with the side boundaries expanding 45.26 metres. 17 Sullivan Street's boundaries are similar with the side boundaries measuring 45.28 metres. Contact the City of Gosnells for further information on upcoming zoning changes which are due to come into effect mid 2024.
To be sold by End Date Sale by 5pm Monday 22nd April. All offers will be presented and the seller reserves the right to sell prior to the above-mentioned advertised End Date.
Please call Scott Fletcher on 0412181122 for further enquiries
This property at 60 Streatham Street, Beckenham is a four bedroom, one bathroom house sold by Scott Fletcher at Acton | Belle Property Mount Lawley on 15 Apr 2024.
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Bordered by major roads like Albany Highway, the Kenwick Link and Roe Highway, the suburb of Beckenham has undergone significant urbanisation in recent years. Part of the City of Gosnells and just 13 kilometres from Perth, Beckenham enjoys access to recreational facilities, parks and playgrounds, providing an attractive lifestyle for people who crave suburban life in an urban environment.
Residents will relish walking through the Mills Park Reserve and taking their children to the Mills Park Playground. Other notable features of the suburb include the local school, Beckenham Primary School, and the Beckenham Train Station, which connects to the Armadale line. The centrally located Beckenham Community Centre provides a general space for both regular and casual hire, while the Langford Sporting Complex nearby will satisfy athletic requirements.