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Gurner House - A Krantz legacy!
A spacious family residence with wonderful Art Deco character and all the space your family requires! This delightful home has all the sophisticated hallmarks of classic 1930s style and was designed with an eye for high functionality by one of Perth's most influential architects.
The original home was designed by renowned architect Harold Krantz, who had a significant impact on Perth's architectural heritage and whose design philosophy made a lasting impression on the face of our city.
Harold was a patron of the arts and a great contributor to the local community, designing the Nedlands Tennis Club. He designed and built the Playhouse Theatre, and founded Australia's first permanent professional theatre group, which later became the WA National Theatre Company.
The 4 bedroom home with study has been beautifully renovated to provide the modern conveniences we all love, with fantastic spaces for entertaining and enjoying life! Offering 3 bathrooms, guest powder room, heated pool, lush gardens and multiple alfresco areas and balconies, it is a spectacular home with a wonderful history!
Enter via the shaded front porch, which features the strong and sensual curve that is so indispensable to the 1930s vibe. From the welcoming front hallway, you can step into the elegant Art Deco lounge room which offers high ceilings, polished jarrah floors and a stylish fireplace. Wander through to the bright and spacious dining room which opens out to its own shady private courtyard.
Open up the bifolds in the large lounge/home theatre to create a seamless link to the protected rear verandah and lush back gardens. This is a peaceful oasis with mature trees, luxuriant garden beds and a sparkling heated pool ready for countless hours of summer fun. Whether you're swinging in the hammock or sunning by the pool, it's paradise!
A stunning alfresco deck is the perfect place to relax and entertain. With timber-lined roof and a gracefully curved roofline that echoes the smooth design of the original wing, it's a wonderful homage to the home's heritage. Roll out the cocktail trolley – it's Mimosa time!
You'll be delighted with the alfresco balconies on the upper level, which provide a sunny retreat with stunning views out over the leafy suburbs and towards the city skyline. The flexible layout of the bedrooms means this is a home that can grow and change with your family.
Situated in a leafy street in the heart of Nedlands close to excellent schools, hospitals, cafes and restaurants, shop, cinema and the Swan River. Walk to the bus stop or ride into the CBD and Kings Park. This is a home that has stood the test of time!
Features:
Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning
Split system air conditioning
Laundry with built in linen cupboards
Guest powder room
Double carport and offstreet parking
Lockable store room
Garden shed
Decorative Art deco ceilings
Polished jarrah timber floors
Gas fireplace with original tiled mantel
Gas HWS
Terraced front lawns
Mature reticulated gardens
Zone R60
Property features
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Garages
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Property snapshot by reiwa.com
This property at 96 Smyth Road, Nedlands is a four bedroom, three bathroom house sold by Danielle Diffen at Edison McGrath on 31 Dec 2019.
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Cost breakdown
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Water rates: $1,796 / year
Nearby schools
Nedlands overview
Nedlands is an inner-western suburb of Perth. It has a diverse mixture of housing with low-cost dwellings provided for students of the neighbouring University of Western Australia and wealthy homes in the southern sector of the suburb. There is also a significant commercial sector along both sides of Stirling Highway.
Life in Nedlands
Home to some of the finest medical facilities in the state, such as one of Perth's major public hospitals Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands has plenty to offer its residents. Recreation facilities are in abundance with tennis courts, sports clubs, parks, ovals, a yacht club and a golf club all available. Other major features of the suburb include the Lions Eye Institute and Hollywood Private Hospital.
Nedlands quick stats
High end
$2.6m
Median
$2.1m
Low end
$1.7m
4.4 %
Annual growth
$2.1m
Annual median sales price
$1,125pw
Annual median rental price
