36 Berkeley Cres, Floreat WA 6014

Large family home | heritage overlay | Floreat catchment | pool and solar panels This property offers a rare combination of scale and location for a buyer seeking a substantial family home in a tightly held suburb. The 880m² block with a 471m² building footprint is unusually large for Floreat, and the heritage overlay has preserved the street’s character, which supports long-term value stability. The catchment for Floreat Park Primary and Shenton College adds strong demand from families, while the pool and solar panels reduce ongoing costs. This house serves best a buyer who wants a move-in ready home with room to grow, not a developer seeking maximum redevelopment flexibility. The heritage overlay is the primary risk, as it restricts external changes, demolition, and extensions, limiting future redevelopment potential. The 1952 build may require updating of systems or insulation, though the large existing footprint reduces pressure to extend. The 90% owner-occupier rate and low turnover on Berkeley Crescent signal a stable, low-supply street, which supports resale but may limit short-term capital gains if the market softens. A buyer should verify the specific heritage controls with the council before committing, and budget for any necessary compliance work.