23 Hood Terrace

Sorrento WA 6020

THE HOMESitting proudly on a huge elevated block with sweeping ocean views towards Rottnest Island, this solid 4 bedroom 3 bathroom brick-and-tile beauty carries the kind of mid-century charm you simply can't replicate. The very first home ever built on the street - and lovingly held by the same family ever since, it's brimming with character, history and untapped potential. Renovate, extend or reimagine entirely, with duplex-subdivision possibilities (subject to local council and Western Australian Planning Commission approvals) prevalent for either side-by-side lots or a front-and-rear split. Rare, versatile and packed with opportunity, this is coastal living at its most exciting!NEED TO KNOW- 4 bedrooms- 3 bathrooms- R20 zoning- Future duplex-subdivision potential (STCA)- Brick-and-tile construction- Large tiled entry terrace with stunning sunset ocean views- Pitched outdoor patio area at the rear - with a ceiling fan and pleasant protection for year-round entertaining- Carpeted study/home office - off the entry- Handmade timber-clad wall panelling to the separate carpeted formal dining room - benefitting from a spectacular sea outlook through its bay window- Carpeted open-plan formal front lounge room with carpet, generous proportions, wooden feature walls and access out to the ocean-view entry terrace- Separate open-plan meals and family area with timber floors, custom storage and patio access- Separate functional kitchen with low-maintenance timber-look flooring, double sinks, charming timber cabinetry, ample storage, backyard views, a stainless-steel Tudor Romeo Braemar gas cooktop, a separate AEG Competence oven and a sleek white Dishlex dishwasher- Spacious front master bedroom with a sea vista to "Rotto", ample full-height built-in wardrobes/storage cupboards, a ceiling fan, a bay window with storage and a custom make-up nook/dresser- Front 2nd bedroom with full-height built-in robes and a make-up/dressing nook- 3rd bedroom with full-height BIR's/storage, perfectly positioned to take in the afternoon sun- Generous carpeted 4th bedroom with a ceiling fan, full-height BIR's/storage and ocean glimpses to wake up to- Fully-tiled main family bathroom with a separate bathtub, shower, toilet and vanity- Large laundry-cum-second bathroom with a wash trough, a separate hand basin, a separate fully-tiled shower, a separate toilet, a sewing nook/desk and outdoor patio access- Spacious "blank canvas" of a backyard with lawn and more than enough room for a future swimming pool- Massive powered rear workshop shed - with high angled ceilings- Solid wooden Jarrah floorboards- Handmade wooden storage and cabinetry- Ample built-in full-height storage cupboards in the hallway- External 3rd bathroom/storeroom with a shower, powder vanity and future granny-flat potential (connecting with the garage), if you are that way inclined- Ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning- Feature ceiling cornices- Security doors and screens- External power points- Gas hot-water system- Reticulation- Giant remote-controlled under-croft double lock-up garage with a huge side powered workshop/storage space and rear access up to the back patio - as well as a bonus wheelchair lift- Ample driveway parking space - inclusive of a boat/caravan/trailer bay- Gated side access to the backyard- Massive elevated 1,220sqm (approx.) blockTHE LIFESTYLEJust footsteps from the peaceful greenery of Geneff Park, you can stroll to the sand, surf and a buzzing caf and restaurant strips in only five minutes. Add to that the sprawling Seacrest Park Community Sporting Facility, Sacred Heart College, Hillarys Boat Harbour, Hillarys Beach Club and an array of schools all within easy reach - plus bus stops, major shopping centres, train stations and the freeway - and you've got a commanding coastal location that delivers lifestyle in spades. Truly, what a spot!Disclaimer - Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this advertisement, all information supplied by the seller and the seller's agent is provided in good faith. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves on all pertinent matters.