116 Northstead Street, Scarborough WA 6019

Character-rich cottage | street-front strata | 3-bed on 367m² | rare dual-access feel | Deanmore Primary zone The property sits on a street-front survey-strata block, which is uncommon for a cottage of this era and gives the buyer freehold-like control without the full land cost. The 147m² building footprint at 40% site coverage leaves genuine courtyard space, and the dual-access layout makes the interior feel larger than expected — a design advantage that supports both family living and future resale appeal. With no heritage, flood, or bushfire overlays and full fencing, the house is immediately livable and low-risk for owner-occupiers, particularly those prioritising Deanmore Primary intake and a quiet Scarborough pocket over beach proximity. The 367m² block limits subdivision potential, and the strata arrangement may restrict major external changes without neighbour consent. The 1948 build will need ongoing maintenance to the roof and services, though modern updates reduce immediate capital outlay. Rental yield at $840pw is modest against the $1.2m valuation, so this is not a cash-flow play. The buyer should hold for at least five years, using the property as a low-maintenance family home or a stable long-term hold in a constrained supply corridor.