For anyone up for a challenge, this property has to be the best “renovator's delight” available within the Albany market at the moment.
The home was built around 1970 with a solid, Jarrah frame and asbestos cladding, as was not uncommon at the time. It has a long verandah that sweeps across the front with a gentle upwards slope to the front door, for a smooth, step-free entrance.
Inside you will enjoy the high ceilings and simple, yet very functional layout. The spacious lounge room to the right of the hall extending from the front door has a large window overlooking the yard which captures the morning sun. The adjacent dining area is open to the kitchen and has sliding door access to the wide patio that extends across the rear of the home. The U-shaped kitchen has been upgraded since it was originally installed and includes a gas stove, electric oven, a wide overhead exhaust and stainless steel sink that faces out over the patio and beyond to the leafy back yard – a great feature for when entertaining or watching over the children while they play outside. There is a decent amount of wall space for a fridge and freezer to site side-by-side and a walk-in pantry/storeroom is conveniently positioned nearby. Having doors on three walls in this corner of the house, the dining and kitchen area can be closed off from the rest of the home, if required to contain noise and cooking aromas.
The three bedrooms, bathroom and laundry are located off another hallway heading away from the kitchen. All bedrooms are double size. The bathroom, which has been upgraded, probably at the same time when the kitchen was, has a walk in shower and vanity. A separate toilet is accessed via the nearby laundry, which has its own access to the rear patio, again convenient for when entertaining outdoors.
While the home is still standing strong and a recent builder's report confirms that the main structure is stable, maintenance has been a little neglected over the years so you will need to be prepared to roll up your sleeves or enlist your tradie friends and family to lend a hand with some necessary repairs. The asbestos roof has sprung a leak and resulted in water damage to the ceilings in a couple of the bedrooms to the point where they have started to collapse. The chipboard style sheeting that forms most of the floor area has also given way in places (due to rot, not termites!), so replacement of this is another component which needs to be budgeted for. A professional inspection has also revealed that 6 stumps under the house need to be replaced because of fungal decay, which is not too bad for a property of this age.
On a more positive note, there is plenty outside of the house to get excited about. A garage with roller door at the front and personnel door at the rear for access to the patio sits under the main roof and adjacent to the dwelling. There is a decent width between the side of the garage and the boundary fence to the north for vehicles to access the rear of the property, where a powered 11m x 7.6m shed (approx. 10m in height to the apex) is found with a concrete floor, lights, personnel door and a 9m tall sliding door for cars, trailers, boats, campers and caravans to access.
Beyond the shed is the majority of the deep 2,838 sqm block. Here is where you can keep some animals, grow various crops of fruit and vegetables, add more outbuildings or simply make the most of the wide open space for whatever your heart desires. The zoning of the land is Urban Development and that gives you a hint of what the future holds for this site.
The property is being sold in “as is” condition but there is a current building inspection report and timber pest inspection report for you to obtain a copy of upon request.
With the cost to build a brand new house escalating day by day, this “renovator's delight” might be a more viable way to get your foot in the door of the property market sooner, with space in spades to create a beautiful lifestyle for you and your family.
Imagine the immense sense of satisfaction you will feel once the all the work has been completed and what a “rags to riches” story you will have to tell to go with it.
To arrange an inspection, please contact Lee Stonell on 0409 684 653 or
[email protected] today.
What you need to know:
- Asbestos clad home with Jarrah framework built around 1970
- Being sold in “as is” condition (building inspection report and timber pest inspection reports are available)
- Good size rooms throughout, practical floorplan, serviceable kitchen and wet areas
- Needs new roof, ceilings replaced in some rooms, about 5 new stumps and floor repaired (building inspection states frame is sound)
- Has garage under the main roof and a wide patio across the rear of the home
- Great side access to a 11m x 7.6m shed with concrete floor, power, personnel door and a 9m high sliding door
- 2,838 sqm block, zoned Urban Development
- Could suit family wanting to add ancillary accommodation, ie “granny flat” (with necessary approvals from the local authorities)
- Quiet location, a short drive to schools, shops, and services
- Perfect opportunity for those with enthusiasm to renovate and value add
- City of Albany rates $2,747.57 per annum
- Water rates $289.66 per annum
** The Buyer/Inspecting Party should be aware that the property is in poor condition and may present significant hazards, and agrees and acknowledges that entry to the property is undertaken entirely at their own risk**
