43 John Street, Mount Clarence WA 6330

Tucked away in a quiet street off Middleton Road at the base of Mount Clarence, this exceptional home tastefully combines period character with the everyday practicality today's families need. In a top location about 1km from the CBD and approx. 1.5km from iconic Middleton Beach, the property also backs onto the local primary and high school complex, a real asset for those with school-age children. It comprises a beautifully preserved and tastefully extended mid-century cottage and a freestanding garage-workshop on an easy-care 615sqm block. Polished Jarrah floorboards and Jarrah dado panels characterise the original front part of the home. This section houses the master bedroom with a wall of built-in robes and an ensuite shower room, and the main open-plan living space comprising a reverse cycle air-conditioned family room and dining area, with a central wood fire. Next to this, the kitchen features a dishwasher, under-bench oven, induction cooktop and an abundance of cabinetry. The substantial rear extension adds versatile living space for family time, hobbies and working from home. It houses three queen/double bedrooms, all with built-in robes, the main bathroom, a central games room, a study or home office and a TV lounge, as well as the laundry and a handy utility room. At the side, a sizeable, gable-roofed patio is sure to become a favourite spot, sheltered on three sides for year-round relaxation and barbecues. A drive leading to the back of the block accesses the impressive garage-workshop of about 8m x 5.8m. With power connected, shelving, cabinetry and workbenches, it is as useful for DIY projects as it is for parking and stowing big toys. In addition to the garage-workshop, there is even a powered undercroft workshop area, which could easily be utililsed as a studio or extra storage. It's completely up to you. From this uncroft area you can also access the underside of the front of the home which you can see has underfloor insulation, another thoughtful feature of this delightful home. Solar power, rainwater plumbed to the kitchen and easy-care native gardens are other advantages. This outstanding property in a sought-after location offers privacy, spacious living and original charm, all enhanced by modern, upgraded appointments. What you need to know: - Fibro & cladded cottage, extended & upgraded - Top location near town, schools - Polished Jarrah floors and dados to front section of home - Underfloor insulation to front section of home - Reverse cycle air-conditioned, open family room & dining space with wood fire - TV lounge - Games room - Home office or study - Big gable-roofed patio - King-sized master bedroom with ensuite & a wall of built-in robes - Three queen/double bedrooms with built-in robes - Main bathroom, laundry, utility room - Powered garage-workshop about 8m x 5.8m - Undercroft workshop/studio/storage area - Backs onto primary and high school complex - 1.5km from beach - Council rates $3,263.90 - Water rates $1,643.28