85 Shaftesbury Avenue

Bedford WA 6052

Bland and boring? Unheard of!Beyond charming, this character home is all about individuality - and shouldn't we all be, really? If you've got a large family, you'll be pleased to discover that along with loads of whimsy, this 1950s delight also offers 6 (yes, SIX!) bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a huge block size of 984sqm, making it ideal for a brood that appreciates everyday life with a side of vintage style. Classic features underpin everything, from the pretty ceiling roses and ornate cornices in the lounge room to the vibrant stained glass window in the stairway to the timeless hardwood floorboards throughout. A beautiful soft palette enhances it all, with internal French doors adding a little je ne sais quoi. The floorplan lets you get creative with dcor and function, with options to convert a bedroom into a studio or home office if you wish. Upstairs is a special sanctuary complete with an ensuite and a mezzanine dressing room which again could be a reading nook or other whimsical space. Meanwhile, it's not just the home itself that will entrance you. Both the front and back yards are lush and lovely, with lawns and sweet gardens making for serene surroundings. Sit and be captivated by the vibrant butterflies and lively birds that visit; the tiled alfresco area to the rear is a particularly wonderful spot for morning coffees, long lunches, and catch ups with friends over a wine or two. Or take some solo time to forget the world, stop and smell the flowers, and pick delicious fruit from your trees. And did we mention it sits on a FULL 984sqm block zoned R25 with wide side access? *happy dance*Location-wise, Bedford is undeniably inviting. Family life is front and centre with a handful of schools, including popular Chisholm Catholic College (400m), within a few km radius. Around the corner is Beaufort Park (280m). Join the kids for some play time or delight your doggo with a daily walk. For when you want to spend your day (or night!) on the town, Beaufort Street is an easy 130m away - wander down to Inglewood with it's endless array of cafes, restaurants, bars, and entertainment options. Encounter gems such as Cecchi's (850m), Two Mad Tuscans (1km), and Milk Bar (900m), Finlay & Sons (1.3km), Deka (1.4km), Sugar & Nice (1.5km)as well as the night markets (1.5km) where #nocookmondays will see you through until the end of April. Or catch the 950 bus to the City (6km) and explore. A joyful life full of wonder? You'll find it here.Ready to settle into your version of heaven?Hit Nat up now (call or email). Or rock up to the home open. ***** Buyers from the Mid - High $1M's are encouraged to come and inspect this property with all offers presented as received and responded to on our before the campaign end date of 5:00pm Wednesday the 18th of March 2025 (IF NOT SOLD PRIOR). The seller reserves the right to accept an offer prior to the campaign end date.Lot Size: 984sqm zoned R25Build Year: Circa 1952Council Rates: $2,313.36 per annum approximately (2024/2025)Water Rates: $1,334.95 per annum approximately (2023/2024)