18 Harvey Street

Mosman Park WA 6012

This comfortable, immaculately executed and presented family home in one of Perth's most in demand suburbs has been designed and built around relaxed, easy family living.With separate living and accommodation zones upstairs and down, it presents a versatile floor plan and layout to suit families at a range of different lifestyle stages. Set on a quiet residential street surrounded by established trees and greenery and just minutes from the evolving Glyde Street precinct, it is centrally located between Claremont and Fremantle and just minutes from public transport, the river and ocean. Spoilt for choice in terms of education options, it is located just a short distance to Cottesloe and Mosman Park primary schools and walking distance to St Hildas and Iona with a range of other private schools and colleges just minutes away. Set on the high side of a quiet, leafy street, this home was designed with practicality and the Australian climate and way of life in mind. Double brick with a concrete slab on both levels, it is well insulated from Perth's long hot summers with high ceilings and natural ventilation designed to capture the sea breeze off the ocean and the year-round natural light. Rooms are all generously proportioned with high ceilings and reclaimed bricks and timber a theme throughout. The timber floorboards, solid Oregon doors, high skirtings and use of vintage leadlight are a nod to the historic origins of the suburb with original materials and finishes sourced from character homes and transported into a modern setting.The ground floor master suite is generously sized with crisp white plantation shutters, a resort style open bathroom in a timeless palette of greys and whites and a walk-in robe. A central hallway with salvaged timber floorboards and high ceilings opens into a large open plan dining and living space that could just as easily transform to a lower-level games or playroom, a theatre room or ground floor office and study. The ground floor kitchen has been exceptionally remodelled and renovated with a sleek contemporary edge and features timeless Essa Stone white bench tops, white cabinetry with soft closing drawers, a free standing oven and an adjoining informal dining area looking out over the garden. Fully sealed covered recycled bricks on the floor only add to its clever integration of old and new and lend it a relaxed, contemporary vibe.A second lower-level lounge area provides an additional living space featuring French glass doors opening out onto the pool and a covered outdoor courtyard set up for year-round outdoor entertaining. Upstairs the focus is on separation with two bedrooms a large upper level living space and bathroom with bath and separate toilet providing a perfect option for teenagers to enjoy their own space or young children to spread out and play. Reticulated gardens front and back are well maintained and designed with the Australian climate in mind. Mosman Park is sought after by families, young professionals, and downsizers alike for its unique community atmosphere and its proximity of the very best of the celebrated West Australian way of life.Walk or cycle to the Swan River or Cottesloe beach from your front door and enjoy the spoils of the Australian lifestyle just minutes from home.Take advantage of the many parks, nature reserves and walking and cycling paths that criss cross this in demand precinct or shop and dine at one of its many neighbourhood restaurants, cafes, book shops or boutiques.Conveniently located just minutes from the newly refurbished Coles Shopping precinct, it is an easy commute to the CBD and well serviced by a range of public transport options, take the opportunity to turn this home into your own.