Built early in the 1900's, this grand old iconic home is beautifully positioned on a 511sqm elevated block. Perched high above the street to capture the summer breeze and city views, you enter via an ornate timber bullnose verandah to a wide formal lead light entrance. A traditionally laid out home with soaring ceilings and oversized rooms and all character features have been retained. Comprising: * Bedroom 1 is a huge room with French doors to the front verandah, city views, ornate open fire place and built in robes * Bedroom 2 also huge with city views and ornate open fire place * Bedroom 3 is another huge room with built in robes * Bedroom 4 offers the option for a nursery/home office space * Elegant formal lounge with ornate fireplace, a beautifully warm and inviting room full of natural light * Chefs kitchen (yes the owner is a chef) with sensational storage and italian limestone bench tops making this the heart of the home and the perfect hub for entertaining. This open plan kitchen/dining/sitting area space has had many sumptuous dinner parties. * Modern French inspired, fully tiled bathroom * External Laundry in need of modernising and second WC, hand basin and shower with running hot water Features of the home include timber floorboards which are consistent throughout the house, as are the high ornate ceilings, skirtings, architraves and ornate ceilings and plasterwork. The single garage and single carport off the wide sealed rear road are in need of repair and would ideally suit being replaced with double lock up garaging and/or studio. This long held and much loved home is an easy walk to Hyde Park, the Monastery grounds, Fitzgerald and Angove Street shops, Northbridge and the CBD. Easy access to private and public schools, public transport and sporting facilities such as Beatty Park, Loftus Centre and many local parks and gardens. Homes like this aren't readily available and you could wait years for another one so don't delay, Land Size: 511sqm Shire Rates: approx $2225.40 20/21 Financial year Water Rates: approx $1202.22 20/21 Financial year For further details or to arrange a private inspection please contact Pam Herron 0413 610 660 or Jodi Darlington 0413 610 661 Disclaimer: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by the Seller and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.