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FROM the elevated timber deck of this Menora home you can imagine you’re in the wilds of a sub-tropical paradise far from civilisation.

As far as the eye can see there’s nothing but rolling green grass and soaring mature trees and greenery–and sky.

Dumbarton Crescent is one of a handful of homes in the area with a semi-private parkland running the length of an entire block of houses, accessible only to the select few who reside there.

Elegant timber gates at the rear of this home guard the entrance to this secret garden where kids can roam freely.

This four-bedroom/two-bathroom late art deco home offers an idyllic lifestyle just a stone’s throw from the Walcott Street strip with its cafes and boutique shopping.

New jarrah floors in the modern extension merge with the aged jarrah in original section of a home with soaring ceilings, soaring spaces and acres of glass.

There’s a semi-industrial edge to the generous kitchen, with its stainless steel shelving and soft-grey stone tops.

Golden timber fronts the many cupboards, and for a light-bulb moment open the double-doors of the large pantry where the light comes on automatically.

A bank of bifold doors off the dining/family area lead to the deck and garden—which is a stunning spot for alfresco dining.

The original art deco bathroom has been spruced up, its blue and white tiles freshened to enhance its Byzantine magnificence, with its cute alcoves over the bath and the shower.

The biggest of the bedrooms in the original section of the home opens onto the deck, and with side access could be used for an office.

Jarrah and stainless steel stairs off the living area lead down to a stylish, and spacious, parents’ retreat, where the huge bedroom has french doors onto a cute courtyard, protected by a lovely curved, white wall, while an ornamental plumb tree offers shade in summer—and gorgeous blossoms in late spring.

This really is a great family home, close to a swag of schools, including Mt Lawley High and Edith Cowan University.

by JENNY D’ANGER

30 Dumbarton Crescent, Menora
from $1.65 million
Jody Missell 0401 770 782
Acton Mt Lawley 9272 2488