5 Shaftesbury Avenue

Bayswater WA 6053

Live high with this classic charmer awaiting her comeback.

Secreted up top, like it owns the elevation, this timber-framed character cottage is the kind of property that has possibility whispering from every sweet corner, every creak and beam. Sitting proudly on a nice-sized 632sqm block with rear access, it's your chance to own a piece of Bayswater's soul and stamp it with your own style. If your idea of the perfect home isn't a turnkey townhouse, and you have a love for the classics and a little vision, this is a match made in heaven. The current home has charm in spades. The front sunroom catches the light just right, the main bedroom has the kind of ceiling you'll risk a neck crick to longingly admire, and the generously long second bedroom off the sunroom flows naturally into the dining room in a way you'll wonder why all layouts aren't this delicious. Original linoleum floors, stove recess, and the quirky shower-over-bath bathroom? They're all gifts waiting for a fresh imagination to bring them up to date. You may want to leave the spacious living room just as it is with its delightful French doors, you'll certainly want to maintain the art deco windows, and can you imagine those wide floorboards with a sand and polish? If your internal flipper is salivating right now, well, we don't blame you one bit. Or, demolish* and build something speccy that makes the most of the site? Whichever you choose, make it you!

Location-wise, this is one of the most coveted spots to bring a beauty like this back to life. Parks, playgrounds, and sports hubs are practically at your doorstep: Essex Street Reserve (260m), Toowong Reserve Basketball Court (450m), Mills Avenue Park Playground (550m), Halliday Park (800m), and Frank Drago Reserve & Bayswater Sports Clubs (950m) give you endless options for outdoor fun. Getting out and about is a breeze with Meltham Station (600m walk) and Bayswater Train Station (900m walk) making commuting or getting the kids to school easy, while Grand Promenade (600m) and Beaufort Street (1km) keep your coffee, brunch, and dinner plans covered. Local favourites include JUNI Cafe (1.3km), Bayswater Hotel (1.1km), King Somm Bar (1.1km), 3.8 Baysie Hotel (1.3km), Coles Inglewood (1.7km), Cecchi's (1.7km), and Finlay & Sons (2.2km), while Perth City (6.2km) is close enough to escape for work, a bit of shopping, or some solid nightlife. Families will be thrilled with the catchment schools close by, including Hillcrest Primary and John Forrest Secondary College, along with nearby options like Chisholm Catholic College and St Columba's School.

Ready to reinvent your life at the top?

Hit Natalie up now (call or email). Or rock up to the home open.

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This property is offered for sale via EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST. All offers will be presented as received and responded to on or before the campaign end date of 5:00pm Tuesday the 9th of December 2025 (IF NOT SOLD PRIOR). The seller reserves the right to accept an offer prior to the campaign end date.

PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL ENQUIRY (NOT SMS) IF YOU'D LIKE FURTHER PRICE GUIDANCE. You'll receive additional information within a few minutes of lodging your query.

This property is being sold “AS IS WHERE IS” with no seller or selling agent representations or warranties. *Buyers must do their own due diligence in relation to the property, including but not limited to its condition and development potential. Please submit an EMAIL enquiry if you'd like copies of the Sellers Pre Pre-Purchase Structural Inspection & Termite reports.

Lot Size: 632sqm approximately, zoned R25