Steeped in extraordinary heritage and beautifully refined for contemporary living, ten James Street, Guildford stands as one of the town's most historically significant properties. Evolving continuously since circa 1830, this landmark residence was originally Guildford's first hotel, the Devenish Inn, and later served as a schoolhouse and a cherished family home. Its rich story forms an important chapter in the early development of Guildford and the Swan Valley.The original mud brick structure, built around 1830, still forms part of the property, while the main two storey Georgian residence dates to circa 1850. Constructed in triple Flemish bond using handmade bricks and hand sawn floorboards, the home retains remarkable authenticity. Extensive renovations in 1916 introduced a new staircase, rough cast over the brickwork, and verandahs on two sides.In recent years, the property has undergone a meticulous and sympathetic transformation, blending historical integrity with modern luxury. The exterior and interior have been freshly painted, and the original timber floors have been polished to reveal their natural beauty. Comfort and energy efficiency have been elevated with double glazing throughout along with triple glazing to the windows facing James Street. Thoughtfully selected window furnishings include automatic blinds in the main living areas adding everyday convenience without compromising the home's heritage charm.The home's generous accommodation offers outstanding flexibility with the current layout showcasing three to four beautifully updated bedrooms upstairs with one refurbished as a walk-in dressing room. The elegant main bedroom enjoys its own private verandah, an exquisite fireplace, and an upgraded ensuite featuring a double granite vanity walk-in shower and separate water closet. Downstairs you will find a bedroom to the front of the home along with a formal living room. Throughout the upper level modern fittings blend seamlessly with handcrafted heritage elements while the grand central jarrah staircase and preserved hand sawn timber floorboards add character and authenticity to the sleeping quarters. Nearly every room captures tranquil views of the gardens and pool further enhancing the sense of calm and retreat.At the heart of the home considered is beautifully updated country style kitchen combines historic charm with modern practicality. Set behind a striking feature wall of meticulously restored 1850s exposed brickwork that space is fitted with granite benchtops cherry wood cabinetry thoughtfully integrated contemporary fittings. Original sheoak shingles have been lovingly preserved remain visible above kitchen living areas creating rare architectural moment that honors home's long history. Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning additional wall mounted cooling views across pool landscaped gardens all contribute warm refined highly functional space balances heritage beauty modern comfort.Extensive custom joinery has been integrated throughout home including beautifully fitted walk-in robe dedicated office space elegant bar A brand new bathroom laundry have been completed downstairs while new cornices ceiling roses updated light fittings seamlessly enhance interior aesthetic Practical enhancements such remote controlled garage doors further contribute effortless living experience.Outside gardens have been extensively landscaped create private tranquil setting complements property's architecture The renovated pool house has transformed into multifunctional wellness retreat complete gym sauna providing rare luxury for heritage home this era.With its rich history including its place origins Royal Agricultural Show early educational institutions that led Guildford Grammar School longstanding role heart community this property remains highly treasured piece Guildford's story.You will love:- Significant historical landmark dating back to circa 1830- Original mud brick structure Georgian two-storey residence (circa 1850)- Triple Flemish bond brickwork handmade bricks hand sawn floorboards- Freshly painted interior exterior - Double glazing throughout triple glazing front facing windows- Extensive custom joinery including walk-in robe office bar - Elegant main bedroom private verandah fireplace ensuite featuring double granite vanity walk-in shower separate water closet - Beautifully updated country style kitchen - Remote controlled blinds main living area window furnishings throughout - Polished original timber floors - Newly completed downstairs bathroom laundry - New cornices ceiling roses light fittings - Remote controlled garage doors - Beautifully landscaped gardens - Renovated pool house gym sauna - One thousand eight hundred seventy-eight square meters block - Rear access from Piercy Street ample private parking for guests This historic Guildford residence is now ready for its next custodians to cherish for generations to come Contact us today arrange private inspection truly exceptional home.**Disclaimer: * The above information provided general information purposes only may be subject change No warranty representation made accuracy information all interested parties should make their own independent enquiries relating information provided place no reliance it Any chattels depicted described information not included sale unless specified Offer Acceptan