Perth Voice Interactive

THIS 99-year-old Bayswater cottage is lovely. Walls are light, the tin ceiling couldn’t be more Australian and there’s a small, low-maintenance garden with city views.

Standing on the front verandah, the perfect spot for a lazy Sunday morning coffee, I expected a small cute home with jarrah floors and high ceilings. Maybe a a couple of bedrooms and a small open-plan kitchen and living area.

Well, I was right about the jarrah floors and the high ceiling but this amazing house actually has three living areas, two studies, three bedrooms and a huge open plan kitchen and living area.

Two of the three bedrooms, with fireplaces, are located at the front, and have views into the garden.

The living area is the standout. After heading down the hallway the house flows naturally towards a spacious kitchen, a living area and a study.

Light drifts in from side windows and makes the space look even bigger. The kitchen was renewed a year ago, appliances included, but keeps the essence of the old cottage. The space is really clean and bright, with modern items complementing vintage and old-style elements, like the Metters, still retaining a prominent spot if not a central role, in culinary duties.

The main study is hidden away behind the kitchen, with big glass windows to make the most of spring daylight.

It is the perfect corner for people who work at home. It is completely versatile, offering views into the back garden and heaps of room for artists or kids’ toys.

My favourite part of the home is the tin-roofed loft extension. It’s organised into two open floors with big glass doors to the backyard. Perfect for teenagers or parents who want some privacy.

The space is secluded from the busy main living areas but still connected to the rest of the house.

I can picture an attic with boho decoration. Maybe some beanbags or a couple of wicker chairs. The perfect spot to practice some yoga while enjoying the hill view from the back window.

Or I can even imagine a clean space, with modern grunge decorations and a corner reserved for a piano, a couple of guitars and maybe some drums.

The home is a surprise. Cute, it has bags of Australian character as well as all the modern features that make life a breeze.

The exterior is gorgeous too, with views of both Perth’s skyscrapers and the rolling Darling Ranges. And it’s close to the Swan River, the airport and shopping centres.

by MARTA PASCUAL JUANOLA

41 Roberts Street, Bayswater
$800,000s
Acton Mount Lawley Real Estate
Carlos Lehn
0416 206 736