JARRAH or karri, was the debate as I lapped up the delicious 1920s’ ambience of this North Perth home, taking in features such as the rich brown floors under discussion.
I bowed to the vendor’s superior knowledge–as a Heritage Perth board member he knows his stuff when it comes to these gracious older homes.
Ornate ceilings, including a lovely domed one, fireplaces and deep skirting abound in this four-bedroom home.
Most of the renovations were done by the previous owners, the vendor says, pointing to beautifully aged karri flowing from the original home to the huge extension.
Old and new meld seamlessly in a huge open-plan area where two old fireplaces have been converted to elegant gas versions, for a wonderfully warm, inviting feel.
The sweep of granite bench tops extends to a splash-back behind the five-burner stove top, and there’s plenty of drawers and cupboards, with a tall, double pantry, and a slender one by the fridge currently used to conveniently store glasses.
“The thing I love about this house is it is timeless–and up to the minute at the same time,” the vendor’s wife says.
Large glass doors lead to a balcony from which your can see Subiaco oval, Sir Charles Gairdner hospital and the city skyline.
Limestone and brick arches make for a grand alfresco area–which is why this home is in demand for New Year’s Eve parties.
Come the footy season the cafe blinds roll down, the heater is cranked and it’s time for a barbie, a beer and the match on TV.
Three of the bedrooms are on the ground floor, including the spacious main, with french windows onto the expansive front verandah.
The fourth is on the second level, a huge space that would be a great teenage pad, with room to entertain friends, and a separate sleeping area.
Lovely wrought iron guards the front of this abode so well when the vendor locked himself out he abandonded attempts to climb over, fearing for the family jewels on the spear-like structure.
Living here you’re spoilt for choices for eating out, and there’s plenty of shops, parks and schools nearby.
“[And] I can be in the city in 10 minutes, 15 on the bus,” the vendor says.
by JENNY D’ANGER
43 Redfern Street, North Perth
$1.199 million
Donna Buckovska
0419 928 467
Beaufort Realty
9227 0887
Perth Voice Interactive 
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