A house on a parcel in 1/D004304 Bassendean WA. Data from comparable sales value it at about $475,000. Built in 1916, featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom.
RARE ANZAC CHARACTER WEATHERBOARD CIRCA 1917 Welcome to the country feel of living in Bassendean.Wouldn't you like to live in a charming home with High ceilings and jarrah floorboards and warm yourself in winter by the old wood stove?You have a private front verandah to relax on with a cup of tea and a large backyard with numerous fruit trees backing onto a park.Original tongue and groove ceilings and open fire in bedroom, also 4 panel oregon doors add to the warmth of natural timber.You are only a short stroll to Bassendean train station with Ida St shopping just around the corner and of course all the conveniences of the newly upgraded Bassendean shopping centre.Even the beautiful Swan River and parks are close enough to walk your dog too.This charming cottage on Anzac Terrace is sure to delight your senses!Built Circa 1917 and respectfully restored, this romantic weatherboard home is rich with original features, including high ceilings with ornate plaster roses, detailed cornice, jarrah tongue and groove panelled ceilings in the kitchen and living room, picture rails, wide jarrah floorboards, oversize skirting boards, open fireplace with mantel, classic Metters wood stove, Oregon pine doors, brass door knobs, bathroom fixtures and light switches and both jarrah sash and French windows.The country kitchen has a new Chef gas oven and cook-top, hanging pot rail plus a new, 5 star energy rated, reverse cycle air conditioner.The sparkling, white porcelain tiled bathroom overlooks the lush gardens and features a modern WC, brass rain shower, white cast iron bath, Art Deco basin and period pendent wall lights.Privately secluded from the street by a 3 metre hedge and lockable gate, your secure urban sanctuary awaits... Entering through the high timber gate, the red brick path leads you to the unique glass panel entry door, or winds down the side of the house, under the Bay tree, toward the expansive rear lawn and gardens, then on to the rustic, weatherboard workshop.The rear of the property backs directly onto Carmen Reserve with its majestic maritime pines and new children's playground.Choose to relax and entertain, either on the front or the north facing rear verandah and observe the many native birds as they feed, sing and gather nesting materials in Spring.The freshwater bore reticulates the organic garden, producing a feast of nuts and fruit including passionfruit, avocados, macadamias, almonds, pomegranetes, figs, quince, oranges, lemons, lime, grapefruit and also features a neat, raised vegetable garden. A cute chook pen behind the workshop gives you the option of keeping a few chickens for fresh eggs daily and the rainwater tank and solar hot water system further enhances sustainability.Stroll to the Swan River, new shopping centre, cafes, restaurants, Bassendean train station, choice of two local primary schools, Old Perth Road Markets and Jubilee Reserve sporting facilities.Drive less than 10 minutes to the Guildford cafe strip, Swan Valley Wine region, Galleria Shopping Centre and cinema, Perth Airport and only a 20 minute commute (12km) to the Perth CBD.A lifestyle to be envied... affordable, Australian country style living, close to Perth city.This property could soon be yours!Contact Stuart Young 0400 836 65830 Years Local ExperienceFree appraisals