MARRI, curly or straight, paddock jarrah and forest jarrah silky to the touch, this amazing Victory Terrace, East Perth home is a timberphile’s delight.
Paddock jarrah is a lighter colour than the bush version “[because] they get a bit of fertiliser,” the vendor opines knowledgeably.
He’s won a swag of awards for the gorgeous timber furniture he’s turned out over his career, and a lifetime love affair with WA hardwoods blossomed in this three-bedroom home, built to his design in 2000.
The vendor sourced all the timber and designed the gorgeous curved federation windows, silky smooth doors and decorative frames, as well as the most stunning staircase you’ll ever see, with its gumnut carvings and intricately turned railings.
It’s easy to believe the teenage federation-themed home is a pristine heritage gem: “We wanted the house to look like it’s always been here and East Perth grew up around it,” he says.
A sulphur-crested cockatoo and gum leaves in stained glass greet you at the front door and the timber fest begins as you step into the spacious entry.
Double glass doors, etched with eucalyptus leaves and kangaroo paws, open onto a gracious formal lounge room, which certainly looks like a period piece with a lovely tiled fireplace and mantle, bay window and decorative ceiling.
Similar doors lead to a nearby office, where you’ll find beautiful paddock jarrah book shelves and an antique safe to lock up your valuables.
Kitchen envy reared its ugly head as we stepped into the sweeping open-plan living/dining/kitchen. I mean is it fair for someone to have so much granite bench space, and all those cupboards and drawers—and such a massive pantry? Especially as they’re golden marri, with hand-carved jarrah gum leaf handles. Hand-carved gum leaf handles!
Doors off the dining area lead to a generous alfresco area. Terracotta tiles, turned posts and a timber ceiling ensure this is a delightful spot to enjoy the outdoors.
The bedrooms are upstairs, including the cavernous main bedroom with it’s stunning arched window.
The walk-in robe is so big a friend thought it was going to be a study and the ensuite is even bigger, with an amazing claw-foot, reclining bath and two federation vanities—carved with a gum-leaf motif to match the tiles.
A study nook, or play room fronts the other bedrooms, and there’s a home cinema big enough to hold a fundraiser movie in.
With native timber milling becoming increasingly rare and expensive this is a real treat—and totally unique.
by JENNY D’ANGER
28 Victory Terrace, East Perth
low $2 millions
Brendon Habak
0423 200 400
realestate 88
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