Spend mornings watching kangaroos graze throughout the valley at 24 John Farrant Drive – a property with all the delights of country living just 30 minutes from the city.
Set among three acres of land in quiet Gooseberry Hill, the architectural two-storey residence is strategically positioned to soak up the canopy-lined city view.
Suited to a buyer chasing a Perth Hills lifestyle, The Agency Perth Property Partner Patrick Harper said a large family would feel right at home, with plenty of space and room to grow.
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READ NOW“It could also suit a buyer interested in equestrian – a lot of properties within the John Farrant Estate have animals,” he said.
Guests will marvel at the five-bedroom, four-bathroom residence’s grand sense of scale from the moment they meander up the driveway.
Enter through an elegant alcove and relish in the sweeping views from every angle, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows in the open-plan living, kitchen and dining area.
Teeming with storage and quality appliances, pottering away in the kitchen while taking in the hinterland sunset will be a simple pleasure.
“The kitchen is made with stylish Tasmanian oak timber while prominent New South Wales blackbutt timber floors feature throughout the home,” Mr Harper said.
As a natural extension, the alfresco dining area will be the talking point of any social gathering. Make the most of the outdoor kitchen as the neighbouring kookaburras laugh into the evening.
Back inside, the ground floor also includes a formal lounge, the master bedroom and a custom-designed theatre room – perfect for cosying up and catching a flick.
Make your way up the timber staircase to the first floor, which boasts plenty of living areas such as an activity space and games room.
The remaining bedrooms also reside here, each enjoying a picturesque balcony view of the treetops.
Not only is the architectural home a major uptick, the next buyer will enjoy a handyman’s shed, a fenced pastured paddock with a horse shelter and a five-car garage.
“The property suits all seasons of the year with plenty to do inside and outdoors,” Mr Harper said.
“Upstairs, the gym was purposely built for the kids and you’ve also got the indoor pool downstairs to lead an active lifestyle.
“The current owners had originally planned to put a tennis court in too, with the foundation already laid. The option is there to finish it off – it doesn’t have to be a tennis court, it could even be a soccer field.”
From sitting in the alfresco and overlooking the striking valley on a winter’s day to going for a leisurely stroll to feed the horses, 24 John Farrant Drive is like living on your own country estate.
“Built in 2001, the current owners are the only residents to have lived on this property and have enjoyed the hills’ lifestyle,” Mr Harper said.
“Backing onto Gooseberry Hill National Park, there are plenty of walking and mountain bike trails on your doorstep.”
24 John Farrant Drive, Gooseberry Hill
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Price: Offers in the $3 millions
Agent: The Agency Perth
Contact: Patrick Harper, 0413 440 107