Built in 1947, and purchased from its original owner in 1986, 209 Westview Street Scarborough sits on a generous 693sqm and has accommodated and entertained children, teenagers, five granddaughters, countless parties and family celebrations.

The home, originally a modest Californian bungalow typical of its era, was extensively re-designed and renovated by renowned and award winning architect, the late Ralph Drexel, an early adopter and exponent of passive solar principles who observed the owner’s lifestyle over many days sitting outside with a glass of red wine and decided a low maintenance extension was the way to go.

The pool was installed first to fit snugly in around the free standing studio from which Hall of Fame guitarist and producer John Meyer created his extensive catalogue of music. Sadly, John passed away in 2020 and his partner has reluctantly decided it’s time to relocate to a lock up and leave and let another family enjoy this delightful home.

DESIGN INNOVATION / PERFORMANCE
Louvres and solid wood frames
French doors to pool area
Multi-use rooms, and multiple living areas indoor and outdoor
Original lead light windows and door to two front rooms
Cross breeze ventilation
Solid brick floors to create thermal mass during winter and summer
PV solar
Northern facing living areas to capture winter and summer sun
Combination of ducted and reverse cycle air con

FEATURES
Extremely high ceilings throughout
Original ceiling roses
Ceiling fans
Established gardens
Concealed laundry and northern drying area
Dedicated herb/vegetable garden
Three outdoor areas plus a ‘verandah’ adjoining pool
Combination of solid jarrah floorboards and recycled brick floors
Wood burning fireplace to lower living area
Gas BBQ connected to mains
Reticulation
Concealed pool pump, Pool robot included

GARDEN – a bird sanctuary
Established Bay Laurel hedges which provide a lovely sense of functional privacy
Viburnum hedges lining the pool area
Rosemary hedging on verge to create a buffer to the street and a shared source of rosemary for neighbours and friends
Meyer lemon trees
Wisteria climber
Dombeya hedge in front courtyard
Fig tree
Magnolia trees
Ginkgo Biloba tree (very rare)
Stephanotis climber
Numerous established shade tress – Chinese Tallow, Jacaranda, Chinese Elm in courtyard,
Multiple pink and white Frangipanis

TITLE DETAILS
Lot 468 on Plan 3697
Volume 1755 Folio 816
R30
693sqm

Contact Michelle Ralph today with any further queries and to register to attend the Twilight viewing on Thursday or Home Open on Saturday.