Held by the same family since 1955, this much-loved character home is more than just a slice of local history — it’s an elevated, development opportunity packed with future potential.

It may look small from the front but there are actually 4 x bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 kitchens, study, lounge, family room, party room and multiple store rooms.

Sitting proudly on a sprawling 1,012sqm (approx.) block zoned R-40 in a cul-de-sac, the spectacular city views alone will stop you in your tracks. The house will be sold on an “as is basis”, but with its coveted R40 zoning, developers will spy the chance to build multiple townhouses or apartments (just like the successful new 8-dwelling project of two-bedroom apartments next door, if not 4 x townhouse residences down the track).
You may also consider renovating the house and then building a couple more at the rear (subject to relevant approvals)

For others, it’s a charming original abode to rent out as an investor or refresh as an owner-occupier while land-banking for later. Out front, two driveways ensure ample parking space for all involved – both boasting double gates for added security and overall peace of mind.

The main driveway reveals a large single lock-up garage with high raked ceilings and drive-through access to an enormous “blank canvas” of a backyard that can be whatever you want it to be – even leaving more than enough room for a swimming pool, workshop or granny-flat, if you do indeed decide to stay put with your growing family.

The second driveway leads into a single-width side carport that has space for two vehicles to park in tandem under cover, with half of the zone able to be utilized as a terrific patio-entertaining area looking out to those bright city lights at night. There is also gated access to the yard from here, where lots of paved space – and a drying courtyard – complement a powered rear workshop, another powered lock-up storeroom, an outdoor toilet, a separate outdoor shower, an under-house laundry with another large powered storeroom and double stainless-steel wash troughs and a massive tiled under-croft games room-cum-second kitchen with double doors, double sinks, a Chef six-burner gas-cooktop/oven combination and plentiful storage and cellar space with natural insulation.

Beyond a lovely front water fountain sits a carpeted external study, off the entry verandah. High ceilings and solid wooden Jarrah floorboards (under the existing floor coverings)
help preserve the home’s nostalgia of yesteryear, with its spacious front master bedroom playing host to a ceiling fan and a striking ceiling rose.

A super-comfortable front lounge room is perched opposite a giant second bedroom, whilst preceding a generous central family room with reverse-cycle air-conditioning and a Masport wood-burner fireplace that helps counter the winter chill. The third bedroom has low-maintenance flooring and splendid tree-lined views to wake up to, whilst a versatile fourth bedroom is tiled and benefits from a sweeping city aspect – plus six doors of built-in wall-to-wall wardrobes.

The fully-tiled bathroom has already been renovated over time to include a shower, toilet, vanity, under-bench storage and heat lamps. Keeping meals separate from conversation, the tiled country-style open-plan kitchen and dining area is the perfect place for loved ones to congregate and comprises of double sinks, a water-filter tap, a microwave nook, a classic Metters stove/oven and modern stainless-steel range-hood, gas-cooktop and separate Bosch-oven appliances. There are also city views from here, as well as direct access out to the carport/alfresco.

Beautiful Gibbney Reserve is nestled in one direction, with trendy cafes and restaurants along neighbouring Guildford Road (and within the nearby Whatley Crescent precinct) located the other way. Only strolling distance separates this tranquil setting from our picturesque Swan River, bus stops, other lush green parks and reserves and Maylands Peninsula Primary School – with the Maylands Peninsula Public Golf Course, Maylands Train Station, shopping centres, community sport and recreation at The RISE, bars, nightspots and more situated just minutes away in their own right, for living convenience.

Whether you're here for the vista, the proverbial quarter-acre of land or the long game, this is the kind of rare inner-city real estate parcel that doesn’t come around often. Sitting pretty for 70 long years, now it’s your turn to make it count!

Other features include, but are not limited to:

• Ducted-evaporative air-conditioning
• Feature character ceilings and cornices
• Foxtel connectivity
• Security doors, screens and roller shutters
• Gas hot-water system
• Generous 19.9-metre (approx.) frontage
• Built in 1955 (approx.)

Please note that if you intend to live in the property or rent it out, you will need to install hard-wired smoke detector/s and 2 x rcd's. There may be a sheet of asbestos above the garage.
The property has ben owned by the same family since its construction and is being sold in "as is, where is" condition with no warranty given or implied by the Executors of the Estate or the Selling Agent as to the condition of the property, any improvements upon the land, or working order of any gas, electrical or plumbing facilities at the property. If your intention is to live or rent out the property, you are welcome to get your own building/pest inspection reports prior to making an offer.