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With approximately 380 sqm of living space you can spread your wings in this beautiful Glen Forrest home.
With 5 double bedrooms and 2 and a half bathrooms, this home will have more than enough room for the biggest of families.
Situated in a handy location and on a big 2454 sqm block the house was built in 1999 by a local builder who lived here with his family. The current owners bought the home in 2003 and have enjoyed the property for over 22 years. However, now is the right time for a downsize and they have purchased a property elsewhere and are ready to go.
The Location
Glen Forrest is a family friendly Hills suburb offering a fantastic lifestyle with all the modern facilities available. The popular Glen Forrest Primary School is approx. 1.3km away and there is also a private High School just a 4 minute bike ride away.
Sport and recreation pursuits are well catered for with a sports club including a vibrant bowling club, a tennis club with 5 courts and a junior and senior cricket club (I have it on good authority that the cricket club is open to new players in both ranks).
Medical facilities are well catered for in the area with a doctor’s practice and a dental practice adjoining the thriving Glen Forrest Shopping Centre (just 600m from the property). There is also a wonderful Gourmet Shop opposite the Train Park with a local Chiropractor, Post Office, bottle shop and restaurant also in that complex.
The Block
With 2454 sqm you have room to move with vehicle access to a generous shed at the back of the property.
There are two water tanks holding over 45,000 litres of water and providing several months of water requirements. A switch to mains water supply when necessary is easy.
The block is a low maintenance bush block with a splash of citrus trees and some spring colours.
The House
Ground Level
Featuring 5 double sized bedrooms each with jarrah floors and built in wardrobes. The two main bathrooms have been tastefully renovated.
A modern kitchen offers the fussiest chef plenty of room to cook up a storm whilst enjoying a lovely bush outlook.
The downstairs living area is open plan – offering flexibility with furniture placement. The passive solar design has maximised the long northern boundary and winter sun streams into the whole living area helping to keep the home at a constant ambient temperature. Adding to the passive solar effect is the insulated fridge panels supported by industrial grade steel columns creating a clean surface for a ceiling.
Mezzanine Level
With over 140sqm of living space on this level, the temptation might be to add more bedrooms. That is not permissible as the upstairs windows are non opening and sleeping accommodation is not approved on this level. However, there is plenty of space for all sorts of activities. This area would suit a games room, a family room, a study area and a quiet spot to read.
Included on the mezzanine level is one room that has been used as a storeroom but has potential to be converted to another bathroom (STCA).
French doors at the end of the room open to a large deck. Unfortunately, this area has deteriorated and will need some work to remediate. The deck is about 6m x 6m so there is plenty of scope for a lovely outdoor entertaining area.
Outside
At the rear of the block there is a colourbond workshop with a concrete floor and power. There are two rainwater tanks with over 45,000 litres of storage. These are connected to the home and can provide water for much of summer.
The property is mostly low maintenance bush block but features a few productive citrus trees and some veggie beds plus a lovely native garden around the house. No lawns to mow!
There is a peaceful sitting area which catches the winter sun and another small space at the rear of the house which is perfect for a quiet cuppa on a Sunday morning.
All in all, this is a fantastic opportunity for a large family to move into this very popular suburb. The home is a little unconventional but very practical and spacious.
Inspection is by appointment only – contact David Mattock on 0414 477674 to arrange a viewing.
Property features
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Air conditioned
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Dishwasher
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Alfresco
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Carports
2
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Toilets
3
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Floor area
380m2
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Outdoor entertaining
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Built in wardrobes
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Insulation
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Balcony
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Patio
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Gas HWS
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Laundry
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RCDs/smoke alarms
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Study
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Broadband
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Reticulated
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Courtyard
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Storage
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Family
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Games
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Kitchen
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Lounge/dining
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Septic
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Verandah
Property snapshot by reiwa.com
This property at 8b McGlew Road, Glen Forrest is a five bedroom, two bathroom house sold by David Mattock at David Mattock Real Estate on 16 Sep 2025.
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Glen Forrest quick stats
High end
$1.5m
Median
$1.2m
Low end
$980k
This listing
25.5 %
Annual growth
$1.2m
Annual median sales price
$685pw
Annual median rental price
