56 The Avenue

SOLD BY OLIVIA PORTEOUS Just one street back from the shimmering Swan River and the wide-open beauty of sprawling Charles Court Reserve along the Nedlands foreshore, this spacious and timeless 5 bedroom 3 bathroom two-storey residence plus apartment is a rare family find on a truly massive block. Newly painted, fresh carpet and light fittings this one is ready for modern living, this haven offers generous spaces to gather, grow and relax, while retaining all the warmth and character that makes a house feel like home. Adding a brilliant layer of versatility, the self-contained 1 bed 1 bath "granny flat" in the backyard opens the door to effortless multi-generational living, guest accommodation or a savvy income stream - all wrapped up in a blue-chip riverside setting that's extremely hard to beat. Beyond double front gates lies a leafy sanctuary defined by lush lawns and gardens, abundant shade and birdlife and a sparkling below-ground swimming pool - framed by a sunny paved courtyard and a covered entry verandah that allows for sitting and quiet contemplation, in complete privacy. A huge tiled entry foyer is perched behind double front doors, with separate double doors revealing a commodious open-plan family, meals and kitchen area downstairs - complete with a gas bayonet, a feature log fireplace and double-door access out to the verandah and yard. The functional kitchen itself is made up of character cabinetry, tiled splashbacks, double sinks, a microwave recess, a walk-in pantry, an integrated range hood, a Chef ceramic cooktop, a stainless-steel Westinghouse double oven/grill, a stainless-steel Bosch dishwasher, a splendid front-garden vista and a double servery window to the adjacent home office. Double and single French doors enclose an L-shaped formal lounge and dining room that is reserved for those special occasions and has its own log fireplace, gas bayonet and double-French-door access out to the backyard, where a paved entertaining area and low-maintenance artificial turf help create the most serene of settings. The office boasts three doors of built-in storage cupboards, another gas bayonet, a ceiling fan, attractive white plantation window shutters and double doors that extend out to the front courtyard - and also double as a separate entrance for your potential business clients. Also on the ground level are a double linen press, a laundry chute from the upper floor, ample storage (and backyard access) to the laundry, a third bathroom with a shower, toilet, vanity and under-bench storage and a fifth or "guest" bedroom opposite - featuring a built-in double wardrobe, a linen press and an outlook across the rear yard. Upstairs, another living/rumpus room sits behind French doors and has its own fan and gas bayonet. An expansive light-filled master suite enjoys a ceiling fan, a decent walk-in robe, a relaxing spa-bath and twin-vanity ensuite and an under-cover balcony that shares amazing river, hill, park and sunrise views with the interior. The additional three upper-level bedrooms all have fans, built-in robes and direct access to the terrific front balcony deck, whilst serviced by a linen press, a hidden kitchenette, a powder room and a main family bathroom with a separate bath and rain shower. Backyard stairs lead up to the elevated studio - complete with its own electric hot-water system, split-system air-conditioning, wooden floorboards and a pitched entry deck. Inside, its open-plan living, eating and modern-kitchen area benefits from a cathedral-style ceiling, a fan, seating/storage, a skylight, river glimpses, stone bench tops, a Miele electric cooktop and a Westinghouse under-bench oven. The carpeted bedroom has a fan, built-in robe and linen cupboard, whilst the bathroom next door comprises of a shower and toilet. Underneath, a large lock-up rear storeroom - or workshop - can be whatever you want it to be. Also at the rear of the property is a double carport with gated access to a paved alfresco/alcove - and loads of driveway parking space preceding it. Nestled metres from the verdant green Melvista Park and mere steps from Nedlands Tennis Club, Nedlands Golf Club and the water, this one is definitely a natural fit for active lifestyles. The lovely Birdwood Park also sits around the corner, with a leisurely stroll guiding you to the iconic Steve's Hotel and the vibrant Broadway shopping, food and coffee trip. With Perth's CBD just 15 minutes away and in very close proximity to some of the city's finest schools and world-class shopping at the highly-regarded Claremont Quarter precinct, this is an unbeatable location where luxury and convenience flawlessly collide. It's prestige living, right on point! Features: Freshly painted Wrap around balconies Stunning feature staircase Ground floor bedroom with bathroom Separate apartment with own bathroom and kitchen New low-maintenance timber-look flooring New carpets in the formal areas, bedrooms and upstairs living zone New ceiling fans and lights throughout Natural stone bench tops in the ensuite Feature ceiling cornices High feature skirting boards Foxtel connectivity NBN internet connectivity External power points Heat-pump hot-water system Reticulation Resort Style pool and garden Lots of storage 2 Car garage plus a further 2 cars under cover Huge 1,263sqm block Zoned R40 Built in 1991 (approx.) OUTGOINGS (APPROX) COUNCIL RATES: $5,124.82 per annum WATER CORPERATION: $2,913.60 per annum