16 Stokes Street

White Gum Valley WA 6162

This is a magic little street in the valley: lined with magnificent mature trees, very quiet with just the birdsong in the air, virtually no through traffic, and five minutes to South Freo. It's the perfect place for a solar-powered cottage full of atmosphere, with the wonderful bonus of an independent north-facing studio set amongst lovely gardens. The home retains its early 20th century charm with jarrah floors, high ceilings and an elevated veranda, and interiors have been refreshed for contemporary comfort. You'll love the welcoming feeling of the light-filled spaces and garden outlooks, and you might even contemplate the fabulous potential for future extension to make the most of this brilliant location.

An arbour covered with native vine leads you through the white picket fence, lawn and citrus trees out front. The jarrah veranda is a lovely spot to enjoy the treed surroundings, leading through to air-conditioned open-plan living. A sweet kitchen presides over the space, with timber tops, butlers sinks, Bosch and Miele appliances, two pantries, and green splashbacks for a flash of colour. Through double doors, the kitchen opens up to the dining area. Looking out through plantation shutters to the front garden, the master bedroom features recessed lighting and a wall of wardrobes, and the second bedroom is well-separated with a green view to the rear gardens. The laundry has pale natural terracotta flooring and good storage, and there's a frameless glass rainshower in the fresh white bathroom.

A paved alfresco has blinds to make it an all-weather space, and the reticulated gardens beyond are beautifully maintained: sweeping lawn, more citrus, two garden sheds and a majestic palm tree. Around the side, the long driveway has two gates, creating a handy hardstand area for a boat or caravan. It also provides independent access to the studio: air-conditioned, big windows and sliding glass doors for the northern aspect to the garden, a large bedroom/living space, neat white kitchen, and a spacious bathroom. It offers complete flexibility for rental income, extended family, running a business, or pursuing creative passions in a garden environment.