17 McCarthy Road
Mount Helena, WA 6082

Overview

17 McCarthy Road, Mount Helena WA 6082

This impressive residence, built in 2008 by Benlin Homes, offers a substantial internal living area of 370 square meters within a total built area of 512 square meters. Constructed with durable double brick and corrugated iron, the home is north-facing, maximizing natural light and warmth.

The property features a versatile home office or fifth bedroom, a dedicated media room, and a sunroom, alongside a formal lounge area. High ceilings reaching up to 3 meters, ornate cornices, and skirting boards add elegant architectural details. Roller shutters on all windows provide security and privacy, while Jarrah flooring enhances the home's warmth and character. The double garage includes two direct access points for convenience.

Modern services include mains water supply, a septic sewerage system, and ducted air-conditioning by Hitachi. The home is equipped with two solar hot water systems (Ureco and Solarhart) and two instant gas boosters by Bosch. Although subfloor electric heating is installed, it is currently not connected. A slow combustion fire with a Masport wetback adds to the home's heating options. Energy efficiency is further enhanced by 38 solar panels, a 13.5kW Tesla Powerwall 2 battery, and a 6.2kW Solar Edge system.

The kitchen is well-appointed with granite stone benchtops, a breakfast bar, a double fridge recess, a 900mm electric oven and a 5 burner gas stove-top by La Germania, an external extraction rangehood, and a walk-in pantry, catering to both everyday living and entertaining.

The master suite boasts a double door entry, a walk-in wardrobe, and an ensuite featuring a granite double vanity. Comfort is ensured with a ceiling fan and a Daikin split system air-conditioning unit. The guest retreat includes a semi-ensuite, granite vanity, built-in wardrobe, split system air-conditioning, direct alfresco access, and a ceiling fan.

Bedrooms three and four are king-sized, each with semi-ensuite access to the family bathroom, walk-in wardrobes, split system air-conditioning, and ceiling fans. Bedroom four also includes a built-in wardrobe.

Outdoor features include an 8m by 9m powered workshop and a machinery shed approximately 7m by 10m, both powered for convenience. The landscaped garden is enhanced by two water features and extensive limestone retaining walls. Water storage is ample with a 273,000L rain tank and a 9,000L polytank transfer tank. A comprehensive water filter system includes Puretec twin filters, UV, and alkaline filtration. The property is fully fenced with a combination of Colorbond and farm-style fencing, secured by galvanized double gates.

The grounds are enriched with a variety of fruit trees including apple, pears, peaches, apricot, mulberry, figs, cherry, cumquat, lime, mandarins, lemonade, pomegranate, lemon, olives, mango, and avocado, offering a delightful lifestyle amenity.

Located conveniently, the property is 550 meters from a local transport bus stop, 1.4 kilometers from Mount Helena Tavern, 1.5 kilometers from Mount Helena Home Hardware, 2.2 kilometers from Mount Helena Deli & Takeaway, 7.5 kilometers from Mundaring Village Shopping Centre, 25 kilometers from Midland Train Station, 33 kilometers from Perth Airport terminals T3 and T4, 42 kilometers from Perth International Airport terminals T1 and T2, and 43 kilometers from Perth CBD.

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