43 Hensman Road

Subiaco WA 6008

HOME OPEN CANCELLED - UNDER OFFER A substantial 906sqm landholding perfectly positioned on a North facing corner block on the top of the hill directly opposite Subiaco Theatre Gardens. A designer's own home exquisitely renovated and extended, blending character and contemporary design to seamlessly combine indoor and outdoor living spaces. This once is a generation 1938 Art Deco influenced character residence with glorious street appeal, perfectly located in a coveted 'central to everything' location. Walking distance to upper Rokeby Road cafe precinct, restaurants and bars, Subiaco Primary and the Farmers Market, and with easy access to public transport. Elevated above the street and resting in landscaped gardens by Blake Willis Architects behind limestone and white picket fencing, 43 Hensman Road radiates a timeless, enduring aesthetic, distinguished by its elegant triple gabled facade, limestone block verandah with jarrah boards and white timber posts, white leadlight windows and beautiful leadlight front door and side panels. Equally magnificent inside, a sophisticated palette of textures, layering luxurious materiality of linen and stone, perfectly balanced with soaring ceilings, wide jarrah floorboards, double cornices, classic wainscoting and fireplaces. Attention to detail at every level perfectly balances charm and elegance of a bygone era with heavenly twist of contemporary luxury. Supremely family focused, and flawlessly planned to embrace its natural surrounds, this home is incredibly easy to live in, with a harmony of perfectly zoned and integrated spaces to bring family together for dining, entertaining and relaxing, yet providing distinct areas for work/study, sleep and privacy.Interiors feature grandly proportioned, light filled rooms and a true connection to the outdoors with stunning garden views at every turn. From the impressive entrance hall, an expansive home office with custom cabinetry; a heavenly primary suite with coffered ceiling, large bay window, custom dressing room and luxury Carrara marble bathroom; an elegant formal lounge and guest bedroom with Travertine en-suite. At the end of the hallway, sundrenched northwest aspect open plan spaces are expansive, with walls of floor to ceiling glass framing outdoor entertaining and bringing natural light in. The superbly appointed kitchen features Shaker cabinetry, stone counters, a Statuario marble splashback, tumbled brass lighting by Rakumba, Gaggenau ovens and induction cooktop, Miele dishwasher, and a large scullery with second dishwasher, and wine fridge. Family living and dining are generous, with bifold doors opening to an expansive alfresco and BBQ kitchen under a Vergola, perfect for year-round entertaining. There's space to relax on the lounge, dine alfresco and entertain a crowd. The mineral salt water pool is simply gorgeous - bordered by Art Deco style brickwork, a mosaic water feature and fabulous 'moon' window offering a connection to the parklands opposite. Beautiful, landscaped gardens encircle the home, with multiple places to sit, rest and relax. A separate wing beyond open plan family living is designed to give kids or guests a space of their own. The dual access TV/games/study is full of natural light and features custom desks and open shelving. There are two bright king size bedrooms with coffered ceilings, bay window seats, built in robes and garden outlook, an elegant Travertine bathroom and powder room. The secure, double garage is accessed from Lawler St, with additional off-street parking for 3 cars. The upper floor is currently used as a gym, with its own a/c. 43 Hensman Road is a flawless, outstanding residence, tailored to perfection, completed to a fastidious standard and a simply spectacular home perfectly in harmony with the demands of modern life. Features:Impeccably renovated and extended 1938 character residence directly opposite Subiaco Theatre GardensRare 906sqm corner landholdingMultiple livingBlake Willis Landscape Architects Interiors ByJadeVelux windows throughout Roof by Carter Roofing and Slating with Spanish terracottaLindab guttering systemCustom windows and doors by CedarwestBathrooms with Astrawalker tapware, Parisi accessoriesFormal entrance hall with wainscotingLarge home office with custom cabinetry Primary suite of rooms with king size bedroom, French doors to verandah, coffered ceiling, bay windowBespoke dressing roomCarrara marble bathroom with walk in shower, double vanity with Victoria + Albert stone basins, separate wc, Velux windowElegant formal lounge with ornate ceiling rose, bay window seat, leadlight French doors to verandah, fireplaceGuest suite with BIR, Travertine en-suite with walk in shower, single vanity, wcOpen plan living with floor to ceiling windowsDining area to seat 8 plus - bifold doors to alfresco entertaining Kitchen with Shaker cabinetry, Statuario marble splashback, 2 Gaggenau ovens, Gaggenau induction cooktop, Miele dishwasher, Ziptap, island with casual seatingLarge scullery with second Miele dishwasher, Leibherr wine fridge, integrated microwave, sink, stone countersSeparate wing with dual access TV/games/study Two king size bedrooms with coffered ceilings, BIR's, bay window seatsTravertine bathroom with freestanding clawfoot bath, double vanity with stone counter,Forest automated 3m Belgian linen drapes to kitchen, dining and living zoneAlfresco entertaining, outdoor BBQ kitchen, drinks fridge and sandstone and cobblestone by Eco OutdoorPristine mineral salt water pool with mosaic water feature, 'moon' windowSecure double garage with storeroomUpper floor used as gym, raked ceilings, Velux windows, custom storage, split system reverse cycle a/cDucted, zoned reverse cycle a/c5.5kW SolarFull house water filtration systemAlarm, Security Cameras