RIVER PRECINCT

A prestigious location and a neighbourhood of character homes give this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom property one of Perth’s best addresses. Steps from the Swan River, the split-level, 1965-built home has undergone a comprehensive renovation and sits behind a courtyard garden with ample space for off-street parking and a private garden to the rear. <br/><br/>2 beds 2 baths plus study area<br/>1965 rendered brick & iron<br/>Double-height family room<br/>Gallery-style home office<br/>Stylish renovated kitchen<br/>South facing gdn & terrace<br/>Solar, dbl glazing, UF heat <br/>Off-street parking 5 cars<br/>718 sqm river precinct lot<br/>Walk Guildford, train, park<br/><br/>Screened from the street, a north-facing courtyard with clipped hedges and espaliered star jasmine leads to a decked terrace and the primary entrance of this delightful home. A small lobby expands into two light-filled levels with timber floors, beautifully proportioned rooms and a double-height family room that opens through a south-facing rear aspect onto a private patio and beautifully maintained gardens.<br/><br/>A formal dining room arranged to the left of the entry opens onto a gallery-style study with built-in workstations and storage. A staircase descends to the family room, where slate floors bathed in natural light and warmed by underfloor heating bring an organic beauty to this central living space. An open fireplace and reverse cycle air-conditioning provide year-round comfort. <br/><br/>The kitchen has been ushered into a state of modern living by the current owners. The focal point of this transformed space is a timber-topped island and breakfast bar. A fabulous storage wall and an alcove for appliances are sure to delight home cooks. Double doors lead from the kitchen to the decked terrace and courtyard garden – a perfect corner for alfresco breakfasts.<br/><br/>Both bedrooms are generously proportioned and feature built-in robes and high ceilings. The main bedroom opens onto the courtyard and is situated alongside a wet room with a shower and WC. The second bedroom also has direct external access; it is arranged off a central hallway along with a sizeable European laundry, a family bathroom and a separate powder room.<br/><br/>Slate flooring continues from the living area to the rear terrace, blurring the distinction between indoor and outdoor living zones. A full-span opening of ten metres delivers uninterrupted views of the perfectly proportioned “garden room”, where a central fountain surrounded by lawn, lemon trees and raised vegetable beds create a heavenly backdrop to alfresco entertaining. <br/><br/>In addition to expanding the floorplan, extensive renovations replaced the roof, plumbing and wiring. The result is a modern home that retains the spirit of its origins.<br/><br/>Within walking distance of Guildford and Bassendean Town Centres and just a 4-minute from the train station, this property puts cafes, restaurants, shops and schools on your doorstep. Should you ever want to leave your riverside idyll, the Perth CBD and the airport are around 20 minutes away.