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59 Melvista Avenue
Nedlands WA 6009

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 271m2
Land area: 837m2
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Property Details for 59 Melvista Ave, Nedlands

59 Melvista Ave, Nedlands is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1945. The property has a land size of 837m2 and floor size of 271m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2016.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1945
Floor Size
271m2
Land Size
837m2
Local Government
Nedlands
Lot/Plan
10/P005386

Last Listing description (March 2017)

Can life get any better than this? This gorgeous and much loved family home is located across the road from Mason Gardens and a short walk up the hill to College Park.
Close to premium schools, public transport, local cafes, shops and UWA, the location is perfect for families. Young children will while away hours playing in the beautiful surrounds of Mason Gardens, school aged children can walk up the hill to play weekend sport at College Park and older children can catch the bus to school or university.
The original 1940s home has been extended to create a wonderful family home with great bones, terrific separation, a free flowing floor plan and generous sized rooms. The soaring ceilings found in the front section of the home have been continued throughout the extension, creating a seamless look that has stood the test of time. Now ready for a new family, this immaculately maintained home can be enjoyed as it is or updated to suit your personal tastes.

Accommodation includes: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with separate WCs, large study or playroom, formal lounge/dining, spacious kitchen/meals/family room, laundry, walk in external storeroom, attic, double carport and swimming pool.
The king size master bedroom is positioned at the front of the home and has a huge walk in dressing room and en suite with a separate WC. Across the hall are the formal lounge and dining rooms, which feature jarrah floorboards and decorative ceilings.
The open plan kitchen has plenty of bench space, generous storage, a Miele oven, a walk in pantry and a walk in storeroom. The adjoining meals and family area is a wonderful space for entertaining and opens out to the alfresco entertaining area and the swimming pool. Timber framed windows provide a direct line of vision to the pool.
Just off the meals area there is a large study which could also be used as a playroom for young children or as a homework space for older children.
At the rear of the home there are three queen sized bedrooms with built in wardrobes and plenty of space for a desk or bookshelf. They share a bathroom with a shower, bath and a separate WC. A spacious laundry with great storage is located nearby.
Surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens filled with camellias, azaleas and mature trees, this is a home to enjoy for decades to come in a location that you will never want to leave.
Highlights include:
* 837sqm block
* Terrific separation
* 2 living areas
* 4 large bedrooms with WIR/BIRs
* High ceilings
* Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning
* Walk in external storeroom plus attic
* 2 walk in internal storerooms
* Gorgeous reticulated gardens
* Salt water swimming pool
* Double carport
* Located within the Freshwater Bay Primary School catchment and opposite a daycare centre

Property History for 59 Melvista Ave, Nedlands, WA 6009

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,750,000
17 Sep 2016
  • 17 Sep 2016
    Sold for $1,750,000
  • 17 Sep 2016
    Sold for $1,750,000
  • 02 Sep 2016
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
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About Nedlands 6009

The size of Nedlands is approximately 5.3 square kilometres. There are 18 parks, covering nearly 11.3% of the total area. The population of Nedlands in 2016 was 10194 people. By 2021 the population was 10561 showing a population growth of 3.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Nedlands is 10-19 years. Households in Nedlands are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Nedlands work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 70.80% of the homes in Nedlands were owner-occupied compared with 70.90% in 2016.

Nedlands has 5,390 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Nedlands have seen a 50.78% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 51.80% increase. As at 31 July 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Nedlands is $2,726,183 while the median value for Units is $996,627.
  • Houses have a median rent of $1,300 while Units have a median rent of $850.
There are currently 27 properties listed for sale, and 11 properties listed for rent in Nedlands on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 257 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Nedlands.

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