16 Graelou Road
Lesmurdie, WA 6076

Overview

16 Graelou Road, Lesmurdie

This architect-designed residence, crafted by the esteemed Western Australian firm Summerhayes & Associates, is perched high on the escarpment, offering breathtaking panoramic views. The home, built in 1978, is being presented to the market for the first time and reflects the timeless architectural style of its era, featuring soaring raked ceilings and exposed timber beams that create a sense of scale and character throughout.

Large windows frame the stunning outlook and fill the home with natural light, while multiple living zones provide excellent flexibility for family living and entertaining. The welcoming entry foyer leads to a spacious formal lounge, complete with a stylish built-in bar, flowing into the formal dining room and the open-plan kitchen, meals, and family living area, which serves as the heart of the home. Sliding doors open to an elevated balcony, seamlessly connecting indoor living with outdoor entertaining, allowing for the enjoyment of breathtaking views, spectacular sunsets, and twinkling city lights at night.

The well-appointed kitchen is equipped with electric hotplates, a double oven, a dishwasher, a double sink, a pantry, and ample storage, making it a highly functional and inviting space for everyday living. Accommodation is thoughtfully arranged, providing excellent separation between the master suite and the children's wing. The king-sized main bedroom features a walk-in robe, a private bathroom, linen storage, and a convenient laundry chute that connects directly to the downstairs laundry. Three additional spacious bedrooms with built-in robes are serviced by a central family bathroom that includes both a shower and a bath.

Downstairs offers outstanding flexibility for family living and entertaining. A huge games room opens directly to the pool terrace, creating a fantastic indoor-outdoor entertaining zone that overlooks the sparkling swimming pool and paved entertaining areas. This level also includes a large home office, two bathrooms with pool access, a separate toilet, a large laundry, a workshop/storeroom, and an additional storage room.

Outside, the resort-style swimming pool is surrounded by generous entertaining spaces, creating a private sanctuary for relaxation or hosting gatherings with family and friends. A shaded entry courtyard adjoining the carport provides a welcoming arrival space, while a secure parking area with roller doors and shopper's entry offers convenience and practicality. There is ample space for additional parking and easy vehicle turnaround, with further outdoor areas offering scope for lawns, gardens, or vegetable beds.

Set on a generous 2,009sqm elevated block, the property provides dual access from Basildon Road via a shared driveway, as well as pedestrian access from Graelou Road via limestone steps, adding both convenience and flexibility. Privately positioned in one of Lesmurdie's most desirable escarpment pockets and surrounded by nature, this property offers the peaceful lifestyle that the Perth Hills are renowned for, while remaining conveniently close to schools, shops, and amenities. With sweeping views, striking architectural features, and exceptional proportions, this much-loved home presents a rare opportunity to secure a substantial Hills residence just 25 minutes from the Perth CBD and approximately 15 minutes from Perth Airport.

Property Features

• Architect-designed residence by renowned Western Australian architectural firm Summerhayes & Associates
• Brick and tile home built in 1978
• Elevated escarpment position with sweeping panoramic views
• Substantial two-storey residence with generous proportions
• Approx. 650sqm under roof with approx. 400sqm internal living area
• Set on a 2,009sqm elevated block

Living & Entertaining

• Welcoming entry foyer
• Spacious formal lounge with stylish built-in bar
• Separate formal dining room
• Open-plan kitchen, meals, and family living area forming the central hub of the home
• Sliding doors from the formal lounge and family living area opening to the elevated balcony with panoramic views
• Multiple living zones providing excellent flexibility for family living and entertaining
• Huge downstairs games room opening directly to the pool terrace
• Seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces across both levels

Kitchen

• Electric hotplates
• Suspended copper range hood
• Double oven
• Dishwasher
• Double sink
• Pantry
• Generous bench space and storage
• Central island bench with potential to enlarge and open the space further by removing the non-structural pillar

Accommodation

• King-sized master suite privately positioned from the children's wing
• Walk-in robe and private bathroom
• Linen storage and convenient laundry chute to downstairs laundry
• Three additional spacious bedrooms with built-in robes
• Family bathroom with bath and shower servicing the children's wing

Downstairs Living & Amenities

• Huge games room opening directly to the pool terrace, creating a fantastic indoor-outdoor entertaining zone
• Large home office
• Large laundry with extensive storage and bench space
• Workshop/storeroom adjacent to the laundry
• Additional storage room adjacent to the games room
• Two bathrooms positioned just outside the games room and conveniently accessed from the pool area
• Separate powder room

Outdoor Features

• Resort-style swimming pool with large paved entertaining area
• Undercover Alfresco adjoining the pool terrace
• Elevated balcony capturing panoramic views
• Shaded entry courtyard adjoining the carport
• Additional outdoor areas with scope for lawns, gardens, or vegetable beds
• Established trees providing privacy and tranquillity

Parking & Access

• Garage with roller door, shopper's entry, and mezzanine storage
• Double carport
• Ample driveway parking with space for vehicle turnaround
• Dual access from Basildon Road (shared driveway) and Graelou Road via limestone steps

Comfort & Services

• Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning with fan coil units
• Electric hot water system
• Provision for pool heating (pipes, pump, and A/C unit installed)
• Built-in vacuum system

Location

• Highly sought-after Lesmurdie escarpment location
• Walking distance to Mazenod College
• Close to Lesmurdie Primary School, Falls Road Primary, and Lesmurdie Senior High School
• Close to St Brigid's College
• Minutes to Kalamunda town centre and local shops
• Adjacent to Mundy Regional Park with walking and mountain bike trails to Lesmurdie Falls
• Approx. 25 minutes to Perth CBD
• Approx. 15 minutes to Perth Airport

Location