STEPPING into the walled front garden of this Shirley Avenue, Mt Pleasant home is a very zen experience and to my delight I discovered a Japanese garden of tranquil proportions.

Winding pebble pathways, rock outcrops and gorgeously abundant flowering azaleas were an uplifting greeting to this three-bedroom/two-bathroom abode.

Sitting on 516sqm and mere metres from the river, this meticulously maintained home is a family affair, with room for getting together and space for solitude.

Tiled throughout, the ground floor is the working hub of the home, with a separate lounge and a spacious open-plan where no doubt all the family action takes place.

A large preparation area in the kitchen includes a central island and a separate breakfast bar, so whipping up meals would be a breeze.

There’s loads of cupboards and drawers and the vendor reckons she’ll really miss the pantry: “I love my walk-in-pantry,” she sighs, on our walk-through.

A sweep of doors and windows, including a huge bay window, look onto the rear garden and shade-sail covered alfresco area.

Sunshine spilled through the many large trees in the secluded, leafy garden making this an ideal spot for entertaining or simply lazing.

Nice dog walk

A sitting room/study and the bedrooms are on the second level, including the generous main with its walk-in-robe and light filled en-suite.

Walking the dog couldn’t be easier with a park at the end of the cul-de-sac. A step beyond is the river foreshore, where you can stroll up to the Deep Water Point cafe for a coffee before heading home.

The freeway is close at hand and this well designed home is in the sought after Rossmoyne and Applecross High School zone.

by JENNY D’ANGER

8a Shirley Avenue, Mt Pleasant
from $1.195 million
Peter Zambotti
0402 534 672
Mont Property Applecross
9364 6668