FINE HISTORIC RESIDENCE IN CENTRAL ALBANY

This beautiful, historic home displays exceptional architecture representing Federation Queen Anne styling expertly blended with modern appointments for luxury and comfort.<br/>Designed by renowned WA architect Francis Bird more than a century ago, the rendered brick building has been meticulously preserved and restored, the high-quality modern elements integrating perfectly with the significant architectural features reflecting its grand origins.<br/>This superior home, set among buildings from a similar era, takes in superb views over parts of the city, the entertainment centre, out to Princess Royal Harbour and beyond to Torndirrup National Park.<br/>Polished timber floors, timber fireplaces, and high ceilings with Victorian cornices characterise the original part of the home, and a two-storey extension has expanded the living options.<br/>Of the two lounges at the front, one has a fireplace and a bay window. A third sitting room further along the hall also has a fireplace and lends itself to use as a fourth bedroom, hobby room or library.<br/>Also on the ground floor is a king-sized bedroom near to a bathroom with a bath, shower and vanity, and a dressing room with hanging and shelving space.<br/>The sensational kitchen features a Falcon stove, an abundance of ivory cabinetry with timber and granite bench-tops, a dishwasher and a breakfast bar. Off the adjoining spacious dining area, bifold doors open onto a big, paved patio on the view side.<br/>Jarrah stairs lead up to two more bedrooms. Both king-sized with private decks overlooking the back garden, one has a dressing room and the other a built-in robe. These share a white bathroom with a bath, walk-in shower, vanity and toilet.<br/>In the back garden is an undercover clothes drying area as well as a rainwater tank and terraced lawns bordered by easy-care beds of natives and fruit trees.<br/>A double garage, with power, at the top of the 700sqm block is reached via a laneway at the side.<br/>York Street's shops, cafés, entertainment and amenities are only about 700m away.<br/>The property has a Category B heritage listing, and is protected by the City of Albany's Historic Town Design Policy, preserving the character of the streetscape.<br/>It is a fine residence for discerning purchasers valuing a modern lifestyle while appreciating the beautiful aspects of a historic property in a prime location.<br/><br/>What you need to know:<br/>- Stylish, early 20th century residence<br/>- Beautifully preserved original architecture<br/>- Polished jarrah floors, decorative ceilings<br/>- High-quality, modern extension<br/>- Town and harbour views<br/>- Three sitting rooms<br/>- Kitchen/dining room with Falcon stove, ample cabinetry, dishwasher<br/>- Big side patio, front veranda<br/>- Three king-sized bedrooms<br/>- Two bathrooms, two dressing rooms<br/>- Terraced gardens on 700sqm block<br/>- Double garage<br/>- Walk to York Street shops, cafés, amenities<br/>- Council rates $2,782.58<br/>- Water rates $1,564.13