171 Gwenyfred Rd, Kensington is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1923. The property has a land size of 676m2 and floor size of 80m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2025.
Step into a Bygone Era - Elevated Cottage charm with City Skyline Views
Perched behind a classic brick fence, this quaint weatherboard cottage invites you to step back in time. Set on an elevated 676sqm block with a generous 15-metre frontage, and underground power coming in 2026.
From the moment you enter through the front gate, you're greeted by a delightful cottage garden and a wrap-around verandah - the perfect spot to enjoy the evening breeze while taking in city skyline views.
Inside, are high ceilings, solid jarrah floorboards, and original features throughout. The master bedroom includes mirrored built-in robes, while the light-filled living room opens through French doors onto the verandah, perfectly framing those stunning views.
To the rear, you'll find a kitchen, separate dining area, laundry, bathroom, and a separate WC - all in neat condition and ready for your vision.
The spacious backyard offers a blank canvas for garden lovers, growing families, or future plans. There's side access parking behind the front gates, ideal for cars, trailers or additional storage.
Whether you're dreaming of a character renovation, planning to build your forever home, or seeking a solid investment in a tightly held location - the potential here is enormous.
Located on a quiet, family-friendly street, just moments from Harold Rossiter Park, Kensington Bushland, local schools, public transport, and the local IGA and caf strip, this is a rare opportunity to secure a slice of old-world charm with future promise.
Council Rates: $2,034.93 pa*
Water Rates: $1,098.83 pa*
* 2024/25 Financial Year
The size of Kensington is approximately 2.5 square kilometres. There are 10 parks, covering nearly 13.3% of the total area. The population of Kensington in 2016 was 4525 people. By 2021 the population was 4627 showing a population growth of 2.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kensington is 10-19 years. Households in Kensington are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kensington work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 69.50% of the homes in Kensington were owner-occupied compared with 69.30% in 2016.
Kensington has 1,865 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a 75.57% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 92.04% increase. As at 31 August 2026:
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