161 Gloster Street
Subiaco, WA 6008

Overview

161 Gloster Street, Subiaco

Step into one of Subiaco's most tightly held streets and discover a character home that perfectly balances timeless charm with refined modern living. This beautifully restored residence combines original features with high-quality renovations, creating a warm and sophisticated atmosphere from the moment you arrive.

Designed for relaxed family living and effortless entertaining, the home features two spacious living areas filled with natural light and character. A separate home office overlooks the gardens, providing a peaceful retreat for work or creativity, complete with its own private entrance and deck area for added flexibility.

The backyard serves as a private sanctuary, surrounded by lush established gardens. It is an ideal space for long lunches, entertaining friends, or simply unwinding in complete privacy. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to ensure the home is both functional and beautiful.

This property is more than just a house; it is the kind of home buyers wait years to find.

Home Features

• 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
• Family, dining, and kitchen areas
• Lounge and study spaces
• Attic storage
• Main bathroom combined with laundry and 2 separate WCs
• Built approximately in 1935

Interior Highlights

• Soaring high ceilings throughout
• Solid timber floorboards
• Decorative ceiling cornices and character ceiling roses
• Feature picture rails and oversized skirting boards
• Spacious formal lounge with a remote-controlled gas log fireplace
• Double French doors opening into an expansive open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area
• Main living zone with cathedral-style ceilings, feature lighting, gas bayonet, built-in seating nook, and four Velux skylights with electric blinds
• French windows framing tranquil views over lush backyard gardens
• Designer kitchen with stone benchtops, glass splashback, breakfast bar, large appliance nook, microwave recess, wine storage, double sinks, and filtered water tap
• Premium appliances including stainless-steel Miele rangehood, five-burner La Germania gas cooktop, Fisher & Paykel under-bench oven, and Asko dishwasher
• Front home office with private external French door access and north-facing garden outlook through elegant French windows
• Separate double French doors connecting the office to the generous master suite
• Spacious master bedroom with ceiling fan, walk-in robe, and stylishly renovated ensuite featuring rain shower, stone vanity, and WC concealed behind a feature barn slider
• Second bedroom with charming bay window and double built-in robe with overhead storage
• Oversized third bedroom with ceiling fan, built-in desk, shelving, and double robe
• Luxurious fully tiled main bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in rain and hose shower, underfloor heating, and striking Italian marble jade hexagonal floor tiles
• Feature Velux skylight with automatic rain sensor
• European Oak timber veneer cabinetry and marble vanity finishes
• Cleverly integrated European-style laundry hidden behind folding doors
• Separate fully tiled powder room with marble vanity and matching Italian marble floor tiles
• Handy attic storage accessed via drop-down ladder
• Custom built-in hallway storage cabinetry
• New Daikin ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning
• CCTV security camera system
• White plantation shutters throughout
• Security screens and doors
• Gas hot water system
• Brand-new Aus Energy 11.8kw solar system, 18.4kwh battery, 10kw inverter, and 29 panels

Exterior Features

• Charming white picket fence and gate enclosing the leafy north-facing front yard
• Established landscaped gardens creating a beautiful street presence
• Front decks servicing both the home office and main entry foyer
• Double doors opening from the family room onto a covered rear entertaining deck
• Stunning sunken backyard sanctuary with lush lawns, mature trees, and shaded garden areas
• Separate leafy pergola providing an additional outdoor entertaining space
• Generous backyard with ample room for a future swimming pool if desired
• Side tool shed for convenient garden storage
• Impressive selection of fruit trees including passionfruit, apple, lemon, plum, orange, mandarin, grape, and nectarine varieties
• Three magnificent century-old Jacaranda trees
• Two gated side access points connecting the secure front and rear garden areas

Parking

• Remote controlled single lock-up garage off the rear laneway with double French doors leading directly into the backyard
• Designated paved second single car parking space at the front of the property
• Ample street parking options for guests and visitors

Location

Situated within sought-after catchment zones for Bob Hawke College and Shenton College, and within the intake area for Subiaco Primary School, this beautifully transformed home offers an enviable lifestyle in the heart of Subiaco. It is conveniently located moments from Rokeby Road, featuring a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars, boutiques, and everyday amenities. Local favorites and recreational spots such as The Little Pantry and Shenton Park Lake are within easy walking distance.

The property is also close to leading public and private schools, medical facilities, Claremont Quarter, Subiaco Square, Kings Park, the University of Western Australia, Elizabeth Quay, and the vibrant Perth CBD. Public transport is exceptionally convenient with major bus routes nearby along Nicholson and Rokeby Roads, and Daglish Train Station less than a 10-minute walk away, offering a lifestyle of effortless inner-city convenience.

Title Details

• Lot 106 on Plan 1211
• Volume 1732 Folio 656

Additional Information

• Land area: 577 square metres
• Zoning: R20
• Estimated rental return: $1,300 - $1,500 per week
• Outgoings: City of Subiaco $3,185.05 per annum (2025/26), Water Corporation $1,883.45 per annum (2025/26)

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