161 Gloster Street

Step into one of Subiaco's most tightly held streets and discover a character home that delivers the perfect balance of timeless charm and refined modern living. Beautifully restored original features pair effortlessly with high-quality renovations, creating a home that feels both warm and sophisticated from the moment you arrive. Designed for both relaxed family living and effortless entertaining, the home offers two spacious living areas filled with natural light and character. A separate home office overlooking the gardens provides a peaceful retreat for work or creativity, complete with its own private entrance and deck area for added flexibility. Outside, the backyard feels like your own private sanctuary. Surrounded by lush established gardens, it's a space designed for long lunches, entertaining with friends, or simply unwinding in complete privacy. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a home that is as functional as it is beautiful. This is more than just a property, it's the kind of home buyers wait years to find. THE HOME 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Family / dining / kitchen Lounge Study Attic Main bathroom / laundry 2 wc Built approximately 1935 FEATURES Soaring high ceilings throughout Solid timber floorboards Decorative ceiling cornices and character ceiling roses Feature picture rails and oversized skirting boards Spacious formal lounge with a remote-controlled gas log fireplace Double French doors opening into the expansive open-plan living, dining and kitchen area Main living zone complete with cathedral-style ceilings, feature lighting, gas bayonet, built-in seating nook and four Velux skylights with electric blinds French windows framing tranquil views over the lush backyard gardens Designer kitchen featuring stone benchtops, glass splashback, breakfast bar, large appliance nook, microwave recess, wine storage, double sinks and filtered water tap Premium appliances including a stainless-steel Miele rangehood, five-burner La Germania gas cooktop, Fisher & Paykel under-bench oven and Asko dishwasher Front home office with private external French door access and north-facing garden outlook through elegant French windows Separate double French doors connecting the office to the generous master suite Spacious master bedroom with ceiling fan, walk-in robe and stylishly renovated ensuite with rain shower, stone vanity and WC concealed behind a feature barn slider Second bedroom with charming bay window and double built-in robe with overhead storage Oversized third bedroom with ceiling fan, built-in desk, shelving and double robe Luxurious fully tiled main bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in rain and hose shower, underfloor heating and striking Italian marble jade hexagonal floor tiles Feature Velux skylight with automatic rain sensor European Oak timber veneer cabinetry and marble vanity finishes Cleverly integrated European-style laundry hidden behind folding doors Separate fully tiled powder room with marble vanity and matching Italian marble floor tiles Handy attic storage accessed via drop-down ladder Custom built-in hallway storage cabinetry New Daikin ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning CCTV security camera system White plantation shutters throughout Security screens and doors Gas hot water system Brand-new Aus Energy 11.8kw solar system, 18.4kwh battery and 10kw inverter, 29 panels OUTSIDE FEATURES Charming white picket fence and gate enclosing the leafy north-facing front yard Established landscaped gardens creating a beautiful street presence Front decks servicing both the home office and main entry foyer Double doors opening from the family room onto a covered rear entertaining deck Stunning sunken backyard sanctuary with lush lawns, mature trees and shaded garden areas Separate leafy pergola providing an additional outdoor entertaining space Generous backyard with ample room for a future swimming pool, if desired Side tool shed for convenient garden storage Impressive selection of fruit trees including passionfruit, apple, lemon, plum, orange, mandarin, grape and nectarine varieties Three magnificent century-old Jacaranda trees Two gated side access points connecting the secure front and rear garden areas PARKING Remote controlled single lock up garage off the rear laneway, with double French doors that lead directly into the backyard Designated paved second single car parking space, at the front of the property Lots of street parking options for your guests and visitors to utilise, in the area LOCATION Positioned within the sought-after catchment zones for both Bob Hawke College and Shenton College, and also falling within the intake area for Subiaco Primary School, this beautifully transformed home offers an enviable lifestyle in the heart of Subiaco. Enjoy the convenience of being just moments from Rokeby Road, where an array of cafes, restaurants, bars, boutiques and everyday amenities await. Local favourite The Little Pantry is within easy walking distance, along with the picturesque Shenton Park Lake and playground. You'll also find yourself close to some of Perth's leading public and private schools, medical facilities, Claremont Quarter, Subiaco Square, Kings Park, the University of Western Australia, Elizabeth Quay and the vibrant Perth CBD. Public transport is also exceptionally convenient, with major bus routes nearby along Nicholson and Rokeby Roads, while Daglish Train Station is less than a 10-minute walk away. A lifestyle of effortless inner-city convenience awaits. TITLE DETAILS Lot 106 on Plan 1211 Volume 1732 Folio 656 LAND AREA 577 sq. metres ZONING R20 ESTIMATED RENTAL RETURN $1,300 - $1,500 per week OUTGOINGS City of Subiaco: $3,185.05 / annum 25/26 Water Corporation: $1,883.45 / annum 25/26