26 William Street

Glen Forrest WA 6071

A discerning eye and masterful approach have transformed a quintessential Hills property into a polished gem. An effortless combination of original features with modern updates results in an utterly charming home.3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms2 homes in oneOpen-plan first-floor livingSelf-contained ground floorRetained original featuresSplit AC units slow-comb fireSouth-facing outdoor livingSingle garage & paved OSP1169 sqm adjoins Bridle TrailWalk school, shops and parkTucked away on its serene glen-side plot, this enchanting home is approached via a wide paved driveway that leads to a single garage with an adjoining carport. Beyond, a generous paved area offers ample space for off-street parking and manoeuvring. A charming private courtyard, thoughtfully laid with reclaimed bricks, provides an inviting approach to the front door, setting the tone for the character and style within.The front door painted a gentle shade of blue, opens into a thoughtfully designed kitchen, seamlessly integrated at one end of the split-level living space. A timber worktop crowns a wealth of cabinetry, while a blue-tiled splashback echoes a harmonious colour palette throughout the home. At its heart stands the original brick chimney and fireplace, now painted white, repurposed to house an electric oven. This charming focal point creates a natural divide, leading to the adjacent laundry and the fully tiled family bathroom.The first-floor features wide-plank flooring that seamlessly transitions into original jarrah boards, while sash and casement windows frame ever-shifting views of the surrounding landscape. Echoes of the home's storied past - believed to have belonged to a sea captain - are delicately preserved in the details: sconces adorn the living room walls and a naive-style compass set at the centre of the ceiling whisper of voyages and a life lived by the tides.Two generously proportioned bedrooms on the first floor offer luminous accommodation with windows framing garden vistas and a soft palette of colours, creating restful retreats. The central living room is a long, south-facing space leading to an elevated deck in the canopy of a venerable jacaranda, which offers views of the Heritage Trail at the property's boundary. A pair of sliding doors with deco-style lead lights divide the living space and allow for the styling of an informal kitchen meals area and formal living room. A spiral staircase sits hidden behind a panelled wall, enclosed to create self-contained upstairs and downstairs accommodation; this separation is easily removed to reunite the first and ground floors and produce a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home. The ground floor comprises an open living room and kitchenette, a single bedroom and a bathroom with a shower, vanity and WC. Nestled on one side of the south-facing under croft patio, a generous soaking tub invites moments of quiet indulgence, perfectly positioned to take in the idyllic views of the surrounding natural garden - a blissful retreat bathed in dappled sunlight.A brick-paved path winds from the ground-floor patio to a small clearing with a firepit and views of the Bridle Trail. Gardens with just the right amount of wild charm unfold across the hidden glen. Rose bushes and fruit trees mingle with tall trees and sculptural Xanthorrhoea in an enchanting and uniquely Hills idyll.To arrange an inspection of this property, call Lee Nangle - 0427 202 366.