40 Mann Street, Cottesloe, WA, 6011, Australia

Magnificent Edwardian Residence with Views

Described by the current owners as living at the juncture of four suburbs, this tightly-held Cottesloe enclave also enjoys the best of Claremont, Peppermint Grove and Swanbourne!

This magnificent Edwardian residence is located in the close-knit community surrounding Jasper Green Reserve and is steeped in local history. A once stately and charming, this c.1912 property known as 'Aunt Mary's' boasts up to five bedrooms, two bathrooms and is brimming with delightful character features. Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed by the elevated tuck-pointed red brick and iron facade, with a recently restored wraparound veranda, grand leadlight entry door and lush established gardens.

Inside, find soaring decorative ceilings, Jarrah floorboards, fireplaces and leadlight windows, with white plantation shutters adorning several of the timber window frames. Several internal living areas include a light-filled, north-facing lounge/dining room and an upstairs games room (potential fifth bedroom) with sweeping views capturing the Indian Ocean, glorious sunsets and the suburb's iconic Norfolk Island pines.

Three spacious bedrooms painted in soft grey hues with white picture rails and skirting provide restful sanctuaries, and the fourth bedroom is also ideally suited to a home office. The kitchen and other shared spaces feature striking monochrome porcelain floor tiling. Your beautifully appointed culinary zone also features a central marble island, double Miele ovens and dishwasher, a Zip Hydrotap, a walk-in pantry and abundant storage. You'll love the integrated double fridges, especially over the coming months of summer entertaining.

Within easy reach of the kitchen, the alfresco will accommodate your outdoor entertaining with a built-in Ziegler & Brown BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven. Established gardens with magnolias, fragrant jasmine and hibiscus fill the air with the scent of summer and frame the lawn and sheltered paved areas, ready for you to enjoy.

It is documented that one of the property's original owners, Muriel Chase, was related to Governor James Stirling and was herself a noted writer, journalist and philanthropist. The affectionate nickname, 'Aunt Mary's', is said to be the pseudonym under which Muriel penned a popular children's column in the Western Mail newspaper. It is also claimed that the healthcare organisation known today as 'Silver Chain' had its genesis in Aunt Mary's column, where she enrolled her avid readers as silver links in a chain of service.

This historically significant beauty is accessible from three sides and has double lock-up garages. The leafy pocket surrounding Jasper Green Reserve has a close-knit residential community that enjoys an annual Christmas party in the parklands. A leisurely stroll to North Cottesloe Primary School and Grant Street Station, you're also moments from the Claremont Quarter, Scotch College, Christ Church Grammar and Methodist Ladies College - not to mention Marine Parade and Napoleon Street!

This is a home to treasure for generations to come - contact Vivien Yap of Ray White Dalkeith-Claremont today on 0433 258 818.

Features include:
• Circa. 1912 Edwardian character bungalow
• Historically significant property
• Elevated 673sqm corner block
• Versatile configuration with up to 5 bedrooms
• Ocean views from the second storey
• Two bathrooms, including a corner spa
• Renovated kitchen with marble island and Miele appliances
• Veggie washer and Zip Hydrotap
• Soaring ceilings, decorative architraves, fireplaces
• Leadlight windows and entry door
• Jarrah floorboards and external veranda (replaced in 2020)
• Built-in Ziegler & Brown BBQ and pizza oven
• Gas bayonet in the living/dining room
• Fully reticulated front and rear gardens (by Empire Landscapes)
• Porcelain floor tiling
• New electrical wiring and recessed lighting

Location (approx. distances):
• Jasper Green Reserve 140m
• Grant Street Station 280m
• Swanbourne IGA Express 500m
• North Cottesloe Primary School 500m
• Methodist Ladies College 1.0km
• Freshwater Bay foreshore 1.0km
• Claremont Quarter 1.2km
• Scotch College 650m
• Cottesloe Central Shopping Centre 1.6km


Council rates: $3,756.86pa
Water rates: $1,824.90pa