Perth Voice Interactive

THIS delightful home and His Majesty’s Theatre have something in common — restoration of magnificent plasterwork.

Chris Savage, the man who restored the historic theatre’s plaster many years ago, also worked his magic in this handsome abode in leafy Woodsome Street, Mt Lawley.

Beautiful ceilings were damaged when a previous owner lowered the classic high art deco ones (I mean, really!) but Savage was able to return the opulent domes and ornate plasterwork.

Stunning leadlight double front doors were also removed, but the vendor ensured replacements were a perfect match when she moved in 35 years ago, and this four-bedroom home sparkles like Christmas with mouth-wateringly gorgeous leadlight doors and huge banks of windows.

The formal dining room still has its original ceiling, a Tudoresque cross-hatched plaster and jarrah delight.

A rear extension incorporates the original kitchen with an expansive living/dining area.

The gallery-style kitchen is a generous space, with a sweep of preparation area and a pantry, and the spacious open plan is light-filled, thanks to a huge skylight that blocks out heat and UV but not light.

A bank of almost floor-to-ceiling windows and doors lead to the alfresco area and a gorgeous garden.

Sitting on a very generous 946sqm, years of love has resulted in banks of azaleas and towering camellias, along with macadamia, fig, grapefruit, lime and orange trees. The macadamia feeds more than the human inhabitants.

“I don’t begrudge the lovely black and white cockatoos,” the vendor smiles. “They come here in big flocks and have a great feed.”

Set amongst all the greenery, a brick-shed off the garage is just the shot for an artist’s studio or craft room.

by JENNY D’ANGER

46 Woodsome Street, Mt Lawley
auction Sat October 31, 1pm
Paul Owen | 0411 601 420
Carlos Lehn | 0416 206 736
Acton Mt Lawley | 9272 2488