Perth Voice Interactive

LONELY PLANET is blunt in its description of Northbridge’s Kakulas Brothers: “A ramshackle provisions store overflowing with dirt-cheap legumes, nuts and olives.”

To generations of Perth folk the store, which began trading in 1929, is a treasure trove of exotic and domestic comestibles, and they’d have it no other way.

The Greek brothers who started the place are legend: indeed, this street is named for them, in honour of their contribution to the community.

This gorgeous three-bedroom/three-bathroom townhouse was part of a large-scale redevelopment that has seen the once daggy area prettied up with a delightful mix of old and new homes. A swag of cafes and shops have followed, ensuring the place doesn’t suffer from dormitory suburbanitis.

This stunningly modern abode, sitting on 246sqm, has a flat roof, a feature beloved in Greece. Fitting.

“you’ll find soaring walls of glass forming a light filled heart of the home…”

A small front courtyard garden is a pleasant spot to sit, sheltered by a couple of lillypilly trees: one of the vendors sits there to watch people and cars make their way along Newcastle Street at the bottom of the crescent.

Step into the spacious entry and you’ll find soaring walls of glass forming a light filled heart of the home, as they stretch up to the second level. A spacious front study has its own entry, making it ideal for a home office or consulting room.

Bamboo floors add a soft golden sheen throughout as you wander through to the huge open-plan living spaces at the rear.

This is a gorgeous space, with bifold doors opening onto a lushly planted courtyard garden, and where neighbours have thoughtfully allowed a lemon tree to hang its golden fruit over the high wall.

The well-designed kitchen offers everything today’s chefs demand, with plenty of bench space in white caesar stone, large, soft-closing drawers and a double pantry.

Float in mid air

And I particularly loved the long, lean window over the sink area that looks out on a walled garden.

The bedrooms are on the second level, accessed via a bamboo and timber staircase which, thanks to glass on both sides, seems to float in mid air.

I was struck by the peace and quiet in this home, particularly given its proximity to the city: as I looked out the main bedroom window I felt I could just about touch the buildings looming on the skyline. Nearby is a gorgeous ensuite, with massive frosted glass window over a spa, a separate shower and WC, and a spacious dressing room.

I headed to the third level sitting room and balcony to gaze in awe across a mix of Northbridge rooftops, including the lovely heritage-listed, domed Greek Orthodox church opposite Russell Square, to the city.

With electronic roof shutters that keep out all but the most torrential rain, this is an area you can use year round, and a great party space, especially when the Australia Day fireworks light up the city skyline.

by JENNY D’ANGER

8 Kakulas Cres, Northbridge
Auction Saturday March 29, noon
Glenda Omacini
0409 086 548
Port City Real Estate
Home open Wed, March 26, 6–7pm