49 Forrest Street, South Perth, WA 6151

Commanding the corner with timeless grace, this circa-1934-built Old English beauty is a rare South Perth haven where historic charm meets contemporary finesse. 

Lovingly restored and reimagined, the spacious 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom two-storey home showcases a stunning downstairs renovation, while preserving the enchanting character upstairs.

Framed by lush, established gardens and perched proudly on 688sqm (approx.), it enjoys glorious tree-lined vistas and an elevated sense of serenity. It's the perfect fusion of old-world romance and modern luxury - an exquisite family haven in a coveted, leafy locale like no other.

One of two access gates into the property reveals a generous and "secret" front garden and courtyard that allow sitting and relaxation in the shade of the trees - and in complete privacy, away from the outside world. There is backyard access from here too, with a paved rear courtyard offering further outdoor entertaining, amidst the red-tailed black cockatoos and adjacent to a powered storeroom and remote-controlled single lock-up garage. Behind the garage, there is side access to three additional tandem car bays.

Inside, a striking new French-pattern travertine-tiled entry foyer makes an instant first impression, with the spectacular flooring also flowing through to the functional hub of an open-plan family, dining and kitchen area. There, classy Nero Marquina Marble black bench tops grace the central island and built-in bar, complementing the newly-renovated kitchen flawlessly - where stylish pendant light fittings, Hamptons-style shaker cabinetry, a Blanco sink with quality tapware and sleek side Caesar Stone bench tops and splashbacks meet an integrated stainless-steel flex split-system exhaust "silent" Schweigen range hood, a Bosch five-burner gas hob, a new Siemens Studioline oven and microwave combination and a Bosch Series 4 dishwasher.

The conservatory-style dining space flows out, via three sets of exquisite double French doors, to the back garden, for a seamless indoor-outdoor integration. Off the entry, a commodious formal lounge room has a fireplace set and ready to go, with a gas connection and storage to either side built in, as well comprising of a lovely bay window with the most pleasant of garden aspects as its backdrop.

Double French sliding doors link the lounge to a neighbouring sitting/living room that can be whatever you want it to be and has its own fireplace and storage to either side of it - plus double stained-glass doors that lead out to the tranquil side garden. Also on the ground floor are an under stair storeroom and a huge master suite with a ceiling fan, timber floorboards, double saloon-style doors to its walk-in wardrobe and stylish ensuite bathroom. Double French doors extend out to entry terrace from the bedroom, allowing the fresh riverside air to filter in.

Brilliant in its versatility is a massive second bedroom with a fireplace also set up, four doors of wall-to-wall built-in robes for storage, scope to convert into a grand home office and access to an amazing - and naturally-cooled - under-house wine cellar. A revamped and fully-tiled main bathroom-come-laundry has Caesar Stone bench tops, a walk-in shower, a toilet and a walk-in linen press, for good measure.

Upstairs, there are hill glimpses from the third bedroom, where a huge storeroom (with a skylight, wood-look floors and the option of converting into a study) and additional storage cupboards accompany space for a computer desk, as well as verdant tree-lined views to wake up to. The spacious fourth bedroom across the landing is light, bright, has its own space for desk, boasts a double built-in robe (as well as roof access and more storage) and also overlooks the surrounding treetops. In between, there are built-in cupboards and a powder room, servicing what are essentially the minor sleeping quarters.

Set in the heart of the area's prized Angelo Street pocket, this dream location delivers lifestyle with a capital "L". Stroll to the sparkling Swan River and the lush expanses of Sir James Mitchell Park at the top of the street, or simply cross the road to drop the kids at South Perth Primary School. St Columba's Catholic Primary School is just a skip away and the prestigious Wesley College is also right around the corner. 

This is a home that doesn't just stand out - it stands tall. A true sanctuary with soul, style and storey beckons, right here!

FEATURES:

•	House designed by architects Hobbs, Forbes and Partners (drawings 24/09/1934)
•	High ceilings
•	Original wooden Jarrah floorboards
•	Feature French windows
•	Picture rails
•	Tall feature skirting boards
•	Timber frames
•	Split-system air-conditioners in the family/dining/kitchen area, the master suite, downstairs 2nd bedroom and upstairs 3rd bedroom
•	Foxtel connectivity
•	NBN internet connectivity
•	Gas hot-water system
•	Automatic bore reticulation
•	Established gardens
•	Ample driveway parking space
•	Large and secure 688sqm (approx.) corner block - with two access gates and enough room for a future swimming pool, if need be

Rates & Local Information:
Water Rates: $1,359.53 (2023/24)
South Perth Council Rates: 3,085.90/yr (2023/24)
Zoning: R15
Primary School Catchment: South Perth Primary School
Secondary School Catchments: Como Secondary College, Kent Secondary College

DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by third parties including the Seller and relevant local authorities and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.