99 Leake Street

Bayswater WA 6053

This character-laden 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property is essentially an original circa-1940s 2 bedroom 1 bathroom house with a separate 1 bedroom 1 bathroom studio at the rear and sits within easy walking distance of the stunning Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary and the beautiful Riverside Gardens parklands adjacent to our picturesque Swan River. Zoned R25, this property provides exciting development potential, being nestled on a spacious 739sqm (approx.) corner block.The separate accommodation has "granny-flat or teenage retreat" potential and boasts a large open-plan bedroom and living area with concrete floors and split-system air-conditioning, as well as a modern ensuite bathroom - shower, toilet, vanity. It also has its own electric hot-water system, plus direct access outside to a shimmering below-ground salt-water swimming pool and a separate bubbling spa - all right beside a northeast-facing bushy garden setting. There is plenty of space to entertain, sit, relax and unwind next to the pool and spa too.The studio also enjoys access to and from a central patio-entertaining deck with leafy paved courtyard and sitting areas either side of it. The deck runs off a delightful rear verandah that, via gorgeous double French doors, seamlessly accesses a large family room with split-system air-conditioning and stylish light fittings. The latter is overlooked by an open-plan kitchen and dining area with funky light fittings of its own, a stainless-steel Euro five-burner gas cooktop/oven and a sleek white LG dishwasher.At the front of the house, a welcoming lounge room can easily be converted into a fourth bedroom if need be and is air-conditioned for comfort, also playing host to a Canterbury Cannon gas log fireplace for use during those chilly winter months throughout the middle of the year. Soaring high ceilings, solid wooden floorboards and feature timber skirting boards are commonplace inside too, prevalent within the two main bedrooms - both with ceiling fans. The main bathroom comprising of a shower, toilet, vanity and heat lamps for good measure.Extras include a double carport with drive-through access for a third vehicle to park, double side-access gates that secure an additional parking bay off the property's second street frontage, front and rear security doors (including one off the entry verandah), a large separate laundry where you will find the main electric storage hot-water system, access to the back deck from the laundry, side garden and tool sheds for external storage and a chook shed out back. Renovate the existing property or detonate and start afresh, building one or two new homes - it's completely up to you.One thing for sure though is that you will be investing in a wonderful location close to public transport, schools, shopping, the Ascot Racecourse and the vibrant Whatley Crescent food and coffee strip. A golden opportunity knocks for you here - and loudly!FEATURES INCLUDE:- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom- Two separate living areas- High ceilings- Solid wooden floorboards- Outdoor verandah and patio-deck entertaining- Separate 1x1 rear studio- Private backyard spa and swimming pool- Security-alarm system- Side access- Built in 1948 (approx.)- Large 739sqm (approx.) corner block - with R25 zoning- Exciting development potential (subject to council approvals) Council Rates: Approx $1,594 per annum Water Rates: Approx $1,046 per annumDisclaimer:The particulars of this listing has been prepared for advertising and marketing purposes only. We have made every effort to ensure the information is reliable and accurate, however, clients must carry out their own independent due diligence to ensure the information provided is correct and meets their expectations.