The heavenly scent of wild freesias wafted on the breeze, mixing with the tang of the Australian bush and the saltiness of the Indian Ocean, as I rocked up to this Geordie Court, Coogee home.
“Spring is here,” freesia proclaim—which means summer is just around the corner.
This is a great address to make the most of WA’s great weather and great outdoors, even when inside.
The ocean seems to float above the green of Woodman Point Reserve from the massive balcony, with its rotunda-like roof.
Summer barbies here would be cooled by sea breezes.
And when the teenagers want to party there’s a colossus of a garage, where even with a couple of cars parked inside there’s room to boogie.
The prodigious, upstairs, open living/dining/kitchen offers plenty of space for more formal occasions, while still enjoying the view, thanks to a huge bank of glass doors onto the balcony.
The timbered kitchen is spacious with a walk-in pantry and plenty of bench space for whipping up a banquet.
Two of the bedrooms open onto the balcony, which runs the length of the home, giving them breathtaking views.
One is broken up into two sections making it ideal for a teenage retreat, while the main bedroom has a spacious ensuite and walk-in robes.
With a very generous one-bedroom granny-flat on the ground-floor this is a home where three generations can live in harmony.
Or rent out the flat and bring in around $300 a week to help take the sting out of the mortgage.
Sitting on 780sqm there’s space in the rear garden for a pool, and the neighbours must be friendly because they clubbed together for a shared bore to keep the grass green and the roses flourishing.
by JENNY D’ANGER
12 Geordie Court, Coogee
$1.2m
Sharon Roberts 0416 210 631
Mint Real Estate 9339 7777