Character Cottage on full block
Proudly brought to market for the first time since being built, this original home has been in the same family since the 1950s.
Situated in one of the most sought-after pockets of Bayswater on a huge 925m2 block this property is going to tick a lot of boxes. These full size blocks with all the original features of yesteryear are getting harder to find in Bayswater.
If you have been searching for a home to extend or renovate on a full block this one could be the one you have been looking for. Alternatively, if you have been waiting for a development site to pop up in Bayswater which is walking distance from the Bayswater Train Station then this is a ripper.
This is one of those wonderful family friendly neighbourhoods full of children & dog walkers set amongst a backdrop of charming turn of the century vintage homes, stylish modern homes, and picturesque park life. This original cottage is ready for its new owner to take advantage of the multiple options.
Options Galore
Option 1
Renovate this solid character home on a large 925m2 block and extend it to be a beautiful family home with the Aussie dream of a full back yard for swimming pool and back yard cricket
Option 2
Renovate and retain the home, subdivide with a street front block which would be a approximately 400m2 and have another approx. 400m2 rear block to build on or sell
Rear access if garage is removed which is separate from main dwelling approx. 5 metres clearance
Option 3
Demolish the home and potentially have two street front blocks approximately 462.5m2 each
Option 4
Demolish the home and build your dream home on a full block with plenty of space for a second large garage, perfect for boats/caravans/family parking etc
Option 5
Put a bit of elbow grease into this old Bayswater Beauty and rent it out while land banking your future
Location Location
- A short walk to the Bayswater Train Station
- The 950 bus at the end of the street taking you to the CBD or UWA
- Only a few minutes to the Morley Galleria, sporting facilities tennis clubs, golf and lawn bowls
- Walking distance to Chisholm College, Hillcrest Primary, Bayswater Primary and St Columbus schools
- Close to Beaufort Street café strip and the many shops and restaurants of Inglewood, Maylands and Mount Lawley.
- Only 7km to the CBD.
- This is one of the most sought after pockets in Bayswater and its not often the chance pops up to secure 925m2 in this part of Bayswater
Property size: 952sqm
Built: 1950
Council Rates: approx $1684pa
Water rates: approx $1035pa
Call Paul Ross now for more information and a price guide
This property at 8 May Street, Bayswater is a three bedroom, one bathroom house sold by Paul Ross at Ross Realty WA on 01 May 2023.
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Bayswater is located on the northeastern side of the Swan River. It is approximately seven kilometres from the Perth CBD and close to Maylands, Morley and Embleton. Bayswater is part of the City of Bayswater municipality, which is colloquially known as the ‘Garden City’. The inner metro suburb, which has a total land area of 10 square kilometres, began its major suburban development in the late 1880s.
Bayswater offers its residents a classic suburban environment close to urban conveniences. The Bayswater Train Station is a major feature of the suburb, which makes commuting around the Perth metro area very easy for locals. There are also plenty of schools within the area, and it is close to parks and other desirable amenities. The Morley Galleria, which is a major Perth shopping centre, is just a short drive away.