Escape to your Country Character Home

Ever dreamed of escaping to the country without all the work of owning acreage? Located approximately 100km east of Perth, York could be the perfect country escape either as a weekend retreat or as a permanent home. Far enough away from the chaos and yet close enough to larger towns and Perth. 

Situated in the rolling hills of the Avon Valley, York is WA’s oldest inland European settlement and the town’s main street, Avon Terrace is lined with impressive architecture reminiscent of a bygone era. The surrounding area teems with heritage cottages and quirky properties, including this four-bedroom, two-bathroom gem.

Occupying 1343sqm and built in 2011 and from the moment you enter through the double doors, you’re welcomed into a spacious open plan living and room. This charming living space at the heart of the home is adorned with raked ceilings and stunning maple timber flooring. 

On cosy nights this delightful room warms the soul thanks to the wood burner, while in the warmer months, the high ceilings and split-system air-conditioning will keep you cool. Just imagine all the relaxing and entertaining you will do in this space while your loved ones congregate around the rustic kitchen.

The grounds are equally charming with fruit trees (including grape, fig and olive trees) and the wide wraparound veranda is perfect for entertaining or whiling away the day.

When it’s time to tear yourself away from your retreat, historic York is full of cafes, shops, parks and historic attractions, including the iconic York Motor Museum. You’re a short stroll to the banks of the Avon River and Suspension Bridge, plus there are year-round events, heritage trails, wildflowers and fields of canola from July to October. You also have easy access to several other historic towns in the Avon Valley including Northam, Toodyay and Beverley, plus in about 90 minutes you can be in the heart of Perth’s CBD. 

This unique property must be seen to be appreciated, so why not make a day of it and explore the region while you’re here. Liz Stewart is ready for your enquiry on liz@xceedre.com.au or 0422 247 321.

Property features:

• Four bedrooms, two bathrooms

• Large open plan living and area with raked ceilings 

• Rustic kitchen with tonnes of storage, feature tiles and modern appliances including a dishwasher, a freestanding gas cooker and a water filter

• Master bedroom includes a built-in robe and an ensuite (with a bidet)

• Frameless shower screens and a timber vanities with custom-made sinks

• Separate laundry with external access

• Maple timber flooring throughout 

• Stained glass feature windows

• Wood burner

• Split-system air-conditioning

• Wood burner in the living room

• Fruit trees (e.g. fig, olive, grapes)

• Wide wraparound veranda

• 2 rainwater tanks

• Double carport with a workshop

• 2011 iron construction

• 1343sqm block

Location highlights:

• 500m to the Avon River

• 850m to the York Motor Museum

• 900m to York IGA

• 950m to the York Town Hall

• 1.8km to the York District High School (Kindy to Year 10)

• 2.9km to Mt Brown Lookout

• 10km to the York Olive Oil Co.

• 36km to Northam

• 100km to Perth