184 Serpentine Road

Mount Melville WA 6330

Over nearly 90 years since this beautiful house was established high on Mount Melville, it has been modernised in sympathy with its origins, retaining its singular character while elegantly celebrating its heritage.It presents as a comfortable, inviting character home of fibro and Colorbond, set well back from the road on its 2216sqm lot - a remarkably sizeable estate so near to town. The home is surrounded by lush grounds featuring an enormous old oak tree and ancient granite outcrops, areas of lawn, cottage plantings, mature native trees, ferns, creepers, succulents, fruit trees and roses. It enjoys a sunny, northerly aspect and takes in expansive views as far as the Porongurups and Stirling Ranges and around to Mount Manypeaks.In excellent condition inside and out, the home is surprisingly light and spacious for a 1930s building and displays jarrah floors, timber window frames and doors, and high ceilings.The main living space is a generous, air-conditioned lounge with a feature fireplace and a corner window looking onto the garden.Next to this is the air-conditioned dining area adjoining the kitchen, which is fitted with ivory cabinetry and quality cooking appliances, and glass doors leading out to a private little courtyard.Sure to be a favourite summer place is a paved rear patio sheltered by a wisteria-covered pergola, an idyllic spot for taking in the view while relaxing in the tranquil gardens.A hall off the lounge leads to the three big bedrooms, the master with air-conditioning. The nearby bathroom, with a shower, handbasin and toilet is finished in sandy tones with feature pebble tiling reflecting the coastal locale.For artistic types or DIYers, there's a separate studio just below the house with good natural light and power.Adjoining this is a carport, and there are several other paved parking spots besides.Solar power and two rainwater tanks are other highlights of this exceptional property, which is presented in excellent shape.A block of this size with a home of this quality is a rare find, and buyers recognising its many attributes will also appreciate the proximity to town - about 700m - for amenities, eateries and entertainment.What you need to know:- Fibro and tile 1930s home- Sloping 2216sqm block- Northerly aspect, expansive views as far as Porongurups, Stirlings, Mount Manypeaks- Character features - jarrah floors, timber window frames and doors, high ceilings- Air-conditioned lounge - Air-conditioned dining area- Kitchen with ivory cabinetry, quality appliances- Private courtyard- Sheltered al fresco area with pergola- Three double bedrooms, air-conditioning in master bedroom- Bathroom with shower, handbasin and toilet- Second toilet- Solar panels, two rainwater tanks- Separate studio/workshop- Carport and extra parking- Lush gardens with mature trees, fruit trees, cottage gardens, succulents, creepers- 700m to CBD- Council rates $2348.06- Water rates $1564.13