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House of the week:
3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car
- 56 Clarence Street, Perth
- Expressions of interest
- Inspect: Contact agent
- Agency: Knight Frank - Launceston
- Contact: Doug Marshall, 0418 527 612 or Di Warren, 0472 999 788
Better by far than being merely converted, Perth's former St Andrew's church (c1878) has embraced its re-invention and assumed its new role as a residence with an energy that's undeniable and a flair for family life that's unforgettable.
The challenge of introducing contemporary ideas to classical spaces has been brilliantly solved, not by attempting to integrate living areas and accommodation zones in the traditional church but by deciding to separate them so that a light-filled extension now discreetly accompanies the original building.
Painstakingly renovated, St Andrew's soaring ceilings and beautiful period floorboards frame a refined, flexible retreat with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an elevated main suite where the sun hits through spectacular stained glass.
Virtually invisible from the street, the adjoining building confirms the architectural skill with which S. Group has treated this landmark address.
Northern light flows through a wall of sliding glass to fill a living/dining area that features sub-floor heated polished concrete and an open-plan kitchen where concrete benches, stainless steel appliances and ample cabinetry reflect the home's commitment to quality.
A clever office, fabulous deck, substantial gardens and a striking macrocarpa-clad double garage further enhance the home.
St Andrew's is ideally positioned to take every advantage of its location in Perth, a town where the sense of country character and the friendly community feel are complemented by a freshly completed bypass that cuts traffic volume, minimises the commute time to central Launceston and the airport and raises rewarding ongoing growth prospects.
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