ITS quaint facade may display its history, but it gives little hint to the sprawling family home within. 
Once the Old Bakehouse, the Bassendean home now serves as a four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence with a below-ground pool and self-contained studio.
Its owners bought the property about five years ago and took care during renovations to retain its original character features.
They added a studio adjacent to the pool and fitted it with a bathroom, built-in barbecue and pizza oven.
“We just love the big leadlight back windows overlooking the swimming pool, and the big family block,” the owner said.
The 1012sqm block has subdivision potential, with the opportunity for two street frontages.
The owner said the neighbourhood felt like a little community.
“The kids go to school locally and I work locally,” she said.
“We used to have the whole school class over at the end of school year for a swim, which was great.”
She said the property was ideal for entertaining in summer.
“The pitched room overlooking the pool is my favourite feature. When you sit in there, with the height of the ceilings and the view, it’s just really peaceful,” she said.
The residence has polished jarrah floors, bathrooms with federation tiles, an ensuite to the main bedroom, wood heating, reverse-cycle airconditioning and decorative cornices.
The property is a short walk to the Swan River and about 11km from the city.
BASSENDEAN
Auction: Saturday, September 12, at 11am
122 West Rd
Four-bedroom, two-bathroom character house with study, al fresco entertaining area, pool, self-contained studio with bathroom, built-in barbecue and pizza oven, on 1012sqm.
Agent: Julie Pedulla 0419440093, Altitude Real Estate 93883911
Source : http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,25998702-5013239,00.html
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