161 Gloster Street, Subiaco, WA 6008

Prepare to fall in love with this showstopper of a character home in one of Subiaco’s best and most sought after streets, where charm and luxury have melded fabulously together. This modernised masterpiece proves you can have everything from beautifully restored original details to thoughtful, premium-quality renovations. Two generous living areas offer the perfect mix of warmth and stylish sophistication, whether you’re hosting guests or curling up with a book. A separate home office with a lush garden outlook will make any work enjoyable; with its own entrance and deck area, you can work away in peace.  The enchanting backyard is pure magic. Many days will be spent in your very own private wonderland designed for entertaining, long lunches with friends and family, or simply soaking in the beauty of your lush, established gardens. This isn’t just a home it’s “the one”. Are you ready to make it yours?!

THE HOME  
3 bedroom
2 bathroom
Family / dining / kitchen
Lounge
Study
Attic
Main bathroom / laundry
2 wc
Built approximately 1935
 
FEATURES
Soaring high ceilings
Solid wooden floorboards
Feature decorative ceiling cornices
Character ceiling roses
Gorgeous picture rails
Tall feature skirting boards
A large and inviting lounge room with a remote controlled gas log fireplace
Double French doors reveal the main living zone, headlined by an open plan family, dining and kitchen area with French windows that look out to the verdant backyard, gas bayonet for heating, stylish light fittings, cathedral style ceilings, a benched seating nook and four feature Velux skylights with electric blinds
A huge modern kitchen with ceiling fan, breakfast bar, sleek stone bench tops, glass splashback, large appliance nook, microwave recess, wine racking, double sinks, water filter tap, stainless steel Miele range hood, five burner stainless steel La Germania gas cooktop, stainless steel Fisher and Paykel under bench oven and stainless steel Asko dishwasher
Front home office with its own external French door and north facing garden views through lovely French windows with separate double French doors connecting it to the spacious front master bedroom suite
Master bedroom with ceiling fan, along with a stylish barn slider that reveals a renovated ensuite bathroom, complete with large walk in rain shower, stone vanity top, wc and walk in wardrobe
Second bedroom with bay window and double built in robe, with overhead storage cupboards
Huge third bedroom with a fan, built in computer desk, shelves and built in double robe
Spectacular fully tiled main bathroom with walk in rain and hose shower, free standing bathtub, under floor heating, feature Italian marble Jade hexagonal floor tiles, marble vanity and bench tops, high angled ceilings, feature Velux skylight (with an automatic rain sensor), European Oak timber veneer cabinetry, external access down the side of the residence and a cleverly concealed European style laundry positioned within, behind the privacy of folding doors
Fully tiled powder room, with a crisp marble vanity/bench top and feature Italian marble Jade hexagonal floor tiles
Drop down ladder access, up to a handy storage attic in the centre of the house
Built in custom hallway cupboard storage
Daikin ducted reverse cycle air conditioning system
CCTV security cameras
Stunning white plantation window shutters
Security doors and screens
New gas hot water system
Full reticulation
 
OUTSIDE FEATURES
Gorgeous white picket fence and gate to secure the leafy north facing front entry yard and its flourishing established gardens, leading up to decks that precede both the home office and main entry foyer
Double doors that extend entertaining from the family room, out to a semi alfresco entertaining deck at the rear that splendid overlooks a spacious and sunken backyard sanctuary with lots of lawn, trees and shade, plus a leafy pergola for further entertaining and more than enough room for a future swimming pool, if you are that way inclined
Side tool shed for garden storage
An exotic selection of fruit trees in the garden, from passionfruit, apple, lemon, plum and orange to mandarin, grapes and nectarine
Three gorgeous century old Jacaranda trees
Two side access gates, linking 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
Nestled in the optional catchment areas for both Bob Hawke College and Shenton College, as well as being within the intake zone for Subiaco Primary School, this transformed stunner gives easy access to all of Subiaco’s major facilities, being just a short stroll to Rokeby Road where you’ll find cafes, restaurants, bars, boutiques, a supermarket and much more. The Little Pantry coffee shop is only walking distance away too, as are the likes of the magnificent Shenton Park Lake and playground. Other top public and private schools, medical
facilities, world class shopping at Claremont Quarter, Subiaco Square, our iconic Kings Park, the University of Western Australia, Elizabeth Quay and the heart of our vibrant Perth CBD are all nearby, as well. Major bus routes are accessible close by along Nicholson and Rokeby Roads, with the Daglish Train Station less than 10 minutes away on foot. This truly is inner city convenience at its most impressive.

TITLE DETAILS
Lot 106 on Plan 1211
Volume 1732 Folio 656

LAND AREA
577 sq. metres
 
ZONING
R20
 
ESTIMATED RENTAL RETURN
$1,300 - $1,400 per week

OUTGOINGS
City of Subiaco: $3,104.12 / annum 24/25
Water Corporation: $1,799.53 / annum 23/24 

Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of the marketing for this property, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective buyers should make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves on all pertinent matters. Details herein do not constitute any representation by the Seller or the Seller’s Agent and are expressly excluded from any contract.