70 East Street

Guildford WA 6055

Imaginative planting ensures a seamless succession of colour, creating a series of delightful secret gardens for you to meander & explore at your leisure and find that perfect spot to relax and unwind.
This masterpiece is flanked by high brick feature walls and two 17th century dungeon gates from Scotland lead to an unforgettable journey.
Circa 1905:
* Tiled portico with period door & stunning lead lights
* Impressive hallway
* Fitted Library with two sash windows and a panelled floor to ceiling sash window, a fireplace & decorative mantle
* Formal Lounge room with chandelier, panelled sash window, a gorgeous leadlight door to the north facing verandah, and a fireplace with decorative mantle.
* 2 large bedrooms both with sash windows, fireplaces & decorative mantles.
* Bathroom ready for completion.
* High ornate ceilings, cornices, high profile skirting boards, solid timber floors, period light fittings.
Heavy drapes frame the doorway that leads to the original part of the home built in 1880.
Circa 1880:
* Long panelled hallway with original hand cut boards
* Parlour with fireplace, sash windows & feature door to the West facing verandah.
* Master bedroom with sash window, fireplace & separate fitted dressing room with French doors to the South facing verandah
* The country kitchen is the hub of the home and is spacious indeed. Ample timber cupboards, shelving, plate rack, 1880 horse drawn scarifier adorns the ceiling, perfect to hang those pots and pans, butler's sink, integrated dishwasher, two Aga stoves and room to entertain the largest of gatherings.
* Informal sitting room with a fireplace, French windows & French doors to the North & East facing verandahs
* Generous Scullery, with cupboards & shelving galore and a butler's sink
* Impressive bathroom with claw foot bath, timber vanity fitted with an1820 ceramic basin, separate English pull-chain loo. The secluded double shower is another surprise with Egyptian tiles. Pretty sash window and good storage
* Roomy laundry in keeping with the English theme - two doors lead to the south & east facing verandahs.
* Garden storeroom under the main roof.
* Wide rambling timber verandahs adorned with attractive scalloped timber edging
Conservatory complete with Cupola roof:
* Perfectly nestled in the garden surrounded by soaring trees. French windows all around, a lead light door, antique dresser with butler's sink & small fridge, spa and attractive black & white marble tiles. Simply breathtaking
Studio/Garage (wrought iron walls & iron roof)
* accessed from Gibbons Avenue with additional off street parking a bonus.
* double garage with excellent storage
* kitchenette & laundry area
* bathroom tiled to the ceiling
* large sitting room upstairs with French/wrought iron doors to a bedroom with built in robes, French doors & a r/c unit. Timber floors.
The simply stunning gardens were opened to the outside world as part of the Open Garden Scheme in October 2012. Scented roses, arbours, shady trees, hedging and so much more for your eyes to discover.
Other attractions include winding brick pathways that lead to a series of secret places for you to sit and enjoy and watch the seasons unfold.
Bore reticulated gardens - the house and outbuildings are alarmed
There is an intercom system and metal work from the old R&I building tucked away in the lush garden.
The house is in walking distance to Guildford Grammar, the Cafe' strip, transport, shopping centres & close to the airport and the buzzing Swan Valley. Block size: 1366m2.
Hillman House is a truly magical place to create lasting memories.