Fierce competition at the auction Saturday saw a new record for Railway Road in Carnegie, with Robert De Freitas selling number 26 under the hammer for a massive $117,000 above reserve!
Behind a picket fence, this gorgeous 1920s 3-4 bedroom 2 bathroom timber home has been sympathetically renovated to infuse its period charm with modern classic living. On 615sqm approx., this idyllic treasure features a delightful verandah, a beautiful main bedroom (BIRs), 2 further spacious bedrooms, exquisite French style tessellated tiled bathroom, laundry and 2nd bathroom.
With open plan entertaining (wood fire) featuring a living area, a sitting area and meals area flowing to the French provincial style kitchen with a farmhouse style stonetop table & antique style Blanco stove; and a huge mezzanine style 4th bedroom/2nd living area (with built in roof storage).
A deep verandah is home to alfresco living and overlooks the spectacular rear garden with its orchard of fruit & walnut trees in a park-like setting. Charmed with Karri pine floorboards, high decorative ceilings, picture rails and leadlight windows, this mesmerising beauty features ducted heating, air conditioning, ceiling fans and a brick paved driveway for ample parking.
Metres to Koornang Park, the Carnegie Swim Centre, Carnegie Primary School and the city tram, an easy walk to fabulous cafes, eateries and shopping, Carnegie station and the library.
26 Railway Road Carnegie saw 68 inspections over the 4 week campaign, 3 bidders competing for the property on the auction day and sold for $1,667,000! A big thank you to our vendors Pip and Tony who were wrapped with the result! (pictured below)
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