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THERE’S neither meadow nor brook on Meadowbrook Boulevard, but there is a lovely verdant park diagonally across the road from this cavernous adobe.

And there’s heaps more green islands dotting the area, including the delicious sounding Coralberry (just off Mango Place) and Avocado Reserves.

This is “new” Dianella—St Andrews Estate, where shiny, modern homes abound.

Standing in the portico of number 86, you could get a stiff neck gazing up to the ceiling high overhead.

And with a wall of glass, flanking impressive black double doors, and extending the full gargantuan height, you’ll feel like a Lilliputian as you wait to be admitted.

The feeling of entering a giant’s house continued as I stood in the massive, tiled entry, where huge columns flank the formal sunken lounge.

Attractive black wrought iron railings on the stairs are an elegant touch in the sea of cream and white in the lounge and nearby formal dining room.

Up or down, left or right? I dithered, but finally headed to the second level main bedroom and sitting area, where I was surprised to see Perth sitting boldly on the horizon.  And it looks even closer from the balcony.

A walk-in robe and ensuite complete this “parents’ wing”, and, inspection finished, I headed back downstairs, disturbing the vendor and her son watching TV in the spacious family room.

All smiles, she encouraged me to check out her huge kitchen, with its golden-brown oak burr cabinetry.

With plenty of bench space, including a generous island, a plentitude of drawers and cupboards and a double pantry, I have to assume many a banquet is cooked up here, but it’s as pristine as if it just came out of the box.

Sitting on a generous 703sqm, there’s a swathe of grass for the kids to kick a ball in the minimalist garden.

Mirrabooka Square Shopping Centre is walking distance and there’s a choice of public and private schools nearby.

by JENNY D’ANGER

86 Meadowbrook Boulevard, Dianella
from $1.095 million
Mervyn Missell | 0404 889 325
Acton Mt lawley 9272 2488