16 Picton Crescent

Bunbury WA 6230

Do you want your own piece of privacy, paradise right in the middle of Bunbury, close to the beach, with just an 800m walk there, schools, shopping and restaurants?This beautiful iconic Bunbury landmark home, built in the early 1900's and situated on over 2500 sqm of land and 2 titles, less than 400 m to the CBD, is looking for a new family to enjoy all it has to offer.Beautiful lawns and gardens frame the brick and colorbond home which has a welcoming verandah that wraps around 2 lengths of the home. Enjoy the surrounding privacy, great space for the children to run around or just relax under the trees, in the salt pool or amongst the garden. Beautiful outdoor eating/BBQ area with gas and power. Nestled behind a hill, the property is protected from the wind.This much loved 5 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms, 2 separate living areas, dining room and ample space for all. Walk in through the side entrance and be greeted by polished Jarrah floors and high ceilings throughout. The large master bedroom has a bay window with built in seats with storage, a neat ensuite and large walk in robe. A very unique feature is the ladder access to the Turret! Legend has it that a sea captain had built this upstairs room for his wife to scan the harbour for his return - and yes there is a great view of town and the harbour beyond.A formal lounge or games room is at the other side of the front of the home and has a working fire place. Walk down the hallway to a wonderfully light family room with french doors out to the courtyard. The Jarrah kitchen has plenty of room and features European appliances, walk in pantry, 5 burner oven, plumbing for a fridge and raised roof for the skylights. There is a large dining room on one side of the kitchen and on the other side is another light filled area with a Godin wood heater, big enough for a breakfast table or study area.There are 3 children's bedrooms with split system air conditioners and a family bathroom with claw foot bath at the end of the home. Upstairs is a large air conditioned room currently being used as bedroom 5, but could be transformed into another living area. Plus there is ample attic storage in the roof.Beautifully cool in summer due to deep verandahs and double brick solid walls. All west facing rooms are air conditioned for those extra hot days. Cosy around the lovely Godin wood heater, the property has plumbed gas and main living areas have gas bayonets for that instant heat. Spacious and relaxed feel, but style and class for this lovely old home. Add your touch, or move in and enjoy all it has to offer. Security system and full sensor lighting around yard for the safety conscious.The garden is fully reticulated and a bore, the powered workshop is also air conditioned for the person less handy with the tools but interested in a studio or gym room. Behind the shed is a rainwater storage tank and a chicken run. The garden gas established fruit trees. Space for cricket, footy or soccer, climbing trees, adequate parking for all.Perfect for that busy family lifeFor your exclusive viewing please call Darryl Helms on 0419 998 288