1 Gibson Street

Mount Pleasant WA 6153

Honouring iconic British Colonial style admired at the Singapore Raffles Hotel - along with subtle hints of 'Hollywood Hills' glamour - the owner of this enchanting double-storey residence was rewarded with a bespoke and supremely practical build by Perth architect Stephen Brett when it was unveiled 25 years ago. Occupying a vast corner allotment clad in verdant tropical gardens and harmonic birdlife, this designer residence invites immediate admiration and oozes warmth and comfort from the outset.Supremely located within walking distance to three excellent primary schools, the stunning river foreshore (just steps from Deep Water Point Reserve; playground; boat ramp; Dome cafe & public barbecues) and endless cafe, dining, retail, convenience stores and health & wellness options, this home evokes decades of joyous family memories and relaxed, easy living - which is destined to translate over to the new custodians of this truly idyllic riverside stunner.Met with a bright and airy double-height entrance foyer, the continued theme of flawless planning and intentional design starts with a traditional jarrah staircase (fitted with classic stair runner inserts and rod details), which overlooks open-plan living and dining, and stunning garden views beyond.Stone-hued ceramic floors tiles offset the natural synergy of wrap-around (limestone paved) verandas, provincial-style pillars and enchanting courtyards enjoyed from the open-plan living, kitchen & dining - all with black steel-framed casement windows and French door access.Appointed with stone benchtops, a handy servery window to the courtyard, quality appliances (ILVE 6-burner gas stove & oven; curved glass canopy range hood & Miele dishwasher) and loads of soft-closing cabinetry, the kitchen is enveloped in natural light from double-aspect windows and connects to an inviting formal lounge and dining zone.Fitted with luxurious moss-hued carpets, generous windows and a gas fireplace, this cozy space can be closed off from the rest of the home or left open to complement the seamless ground floor layout.Upstairs, a private master wing can be discreetly concealed by closing double doors, creating a hotel suite mood, with a luxurious double vanity bathroom (with tub) and stone benchtops (& heated ceiling lamps), along with a walk-in-robe and ethereal natural light.The secondary bedrooms include built-in-robes and share a bathroom, also with a tub & heated ceiling lamps.Completing the home is a ground floor garden-view study, with independent door access, a spacious laundry with external pathway (& drying court) access, a generous, automatic double garage with storage, and abundant off-street, brick paved parking.- Vast corner block; 441sqm- Architectural custom design (25 years ago) by Stephen Brett (Cornerstone) - Classic British Colonial/Singapore Raffles design aesthetics- Several light dappled courtyards; limestone paving- Jarrah staircase; stair runner with rod inserts- Open plan living, kitchen & dining; neutral ceramic floor tiles- Designer kitchen; servery window; stone benchtops; ILVE oven & 6-burner hob; Miele dishwasher- Powder room- Formal lounge & dining room; gas fireplace; carpet- Grand master wing; double door privacy; walk-in-robe; luxury double vanity ensuite; stone benchtops; tub; heated ceiling lamps- Private office; independent external access- White plantation shutters throughout- Fully carpeted upper floor- Ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning upper floor; split system in living room- Gas bayonet (living room)- Double remote-controlled garage; storage; abundant (paved) off-street parking- Fully reticulated lush tropical landscaping- Onsite bore water- Security system; "Deco-style" decorative screen doors; quality window locks- Very close proximity to Deep Water Point Reserve (playground; boat ramp; Dome cafe; public barbecues) & river esplanade/jetty- Very short walk to Woolworths Mount Pleasant- Very close to Riseley Square; Scutti Fresh Markets; C15 Espresso; The Quarter Acre Hotel & more- Very close to Raffles Hotel, IGA Canning Highway & IGA Mount Pleasant, abundant takeaway, dining, cafe, medical facilities and convenience store options via Canning Highway & surrounds- Short drive to Westfield Booragoon (cinema; dining; retail; pharmacy and more)- Walk to Mount Pleasant, Applecross & Ardross Primary Schools; very close to Applecross Kindy & Pre-Kindy- Penhros College 8-minute drive away; Aquinas College 9-minute drive away- Short drive to Fremantle & southern river beaches- Regular bus services via Canning Highway; short 3-minute drive to Canning Bridge train station- Easy access to Mitchell Freeway.AUCTION TERMS Deposit: $100,000 on the fall of the hammerSettlement: 45/60/90 at the buyers nomination OUTGOINGS Council Rates: Approx $2,552 per annum Water Rates: Approx $1,514 per annumDisclaimer:The particulars of this listing has been prepared for advertising and marketing purposes only. 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