216 Bulwer Street

Perfectly positioned just footsteps from Hyde Park and only moments from the Perth CBD, this captivating circa-1900 residence is a rare offering rich in history, warmth and timeless Federation charm. A beautiful example of the Federation Bungalow style executed in brick, the home holds a treasured place within the local streetscape, valued by the community for its enduring presence and contribution to the character and sense of place of this tightly held pocket of Perth. Beyond the elevated entry and sweeping return verandah, a home of remarkable character unfolds, where soaring 12-ft ceilings, polished jarrah timber floors, ornate fireplaces, decorative ceiling roses, intricate architraves and stunning stained-glass detailing surrounding the front door evoke the elegance of a bygone era. Designed for comfortable inner-city living, the home offers three generously sized bedrooms, a well-appointed bathroom plus powder room, and an open-plan kitchen and living area that forms the heart of the home. A versatile additional space provides the flexibility for a study, second living area or dining room, seamlessly opening onto the spacious backyard beyond. Outside, the expansive rear garden offers endless possibilities - whether you're an avid gardener, or love to entertain, there is plenty of space to utilise this area. Secure off-street parking for two vehicles via the rear right of way adds exceptional practicality in such a sought-after inner-city location. INTERIOR CHARACTER FEATURES WORTH NOTING: • The formal entryway features traditional timber-framed doors accented by coloured leadlight and structural fanlight windows to draw natural light down the central hallway. • The front rooms maintain their grand internal proportions with exceptionally high ceilings adorned with decorative plaster ceiling roses and deep, molded cornices. • Multiple rooms retain their original Federation-era open fireplaces, complete with carved timber mantels and decorative cast-iron inserts. • The interior layout is tied together by wide-plank Jarrah or Baltic pine timber floorboards original to the time of construction. OTHER FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE: • Fully fenced • Elevated position with return verandah • Grand Entry with stunning stained glass windows • 3 spacious bedrooms, or convert the front formal lounge into a 4th bedroom • Reverse-cycle airconditioning • Light and bright spacious bathroom with clawfoot bath and separate shower • Additional powder room • Character kitchen with a premium Falcon oven and gas stovetop, an integrated dishwasher and plenty of benchtop space • Walk-in pantry off kitchen • Living room off kitchen • Dining that opens out to the backyard • Large external laundry • Additional storage to the rear of the laundry • 2-car carport accessed off Primrose Street • Large garden/yard space to create your perfect garden or entertaining area, or both Plus so much more... Offering a lifestyle where Hyde Park, cafés, restaurants, Beaufort Street precincts and the CBD are all within walking distance, this is a home that beautifully balances rich heritage character with the vibrancy and convenience of modern inner-city living. For more information on this character residence, contact Amy Grech on 0459 586 639. PROPERTY PARTICULARS: Shire Rates: $2,142.30 pa Water Rates: $1,375.44 pa City of Vincent