Perth Voice Interactive

AN avenue of jacarandas casts a deep well of shade over Crawford Street and, arriving early, the wait for the agent was a pleasant idyll on a pleasant street.

Family is writ large at the four-bedroom Inglewood home, the vendor having raised her kids here, no doubt waving them off for the stroll to school while leaning over the white picket fence.

But as they fly the nest it’s time to move on, perhaps handing the baton to a new generation of children to take that short walk.

The art deco home is a pleasant mix of old and new, with gorgeous leadlight doors and windows, high ceilings and jarrah floors.

A cast-iron fireplace in the formal lounge is a beautiful beast, with large hinged doors to open for the full effect of a roaring log fire, or close for a more economical use of timber.

Close the white plantation shutters and the cosiness level well and truly ramps up in this delightful room.

The rear extension melds old and new in perfect harmony creating an open space just right for today’s family to gather.

Whipping up dinner for the hungry hordes, doesn’t come any easier than the recently renovated kitchen with its sweep of white caesar stone bench tops, plentitude of cupboards and drawers, and a deep pantry.

Double french doors off the living area ensure keeping an eye on the kids in the pool while preparing dinner isn’t a tough ask.

Or crank up the barbecue in the covered alfresco area and join them for a dip–with a cascade of white bougainvillea tumbling to the water line, and a rock water fall it’s a magical spot to cool off.

Sitting on a generous 592sm there’s room for a swathe of grass for the kids to kick a ball in the sheltered and private rear garden.

Mere metres from Beaufort Street, it’s a short bus trip to Perth, and there’s no shortage of cafes and shops close to hand. It’s just lovely.

by JENNY D’ANGER

179 Crawford Rd, Inglewood
$985,000
Toby Baldwin 0418 914 926
Here Property 9443 8011
open Sat (Feb 6)
12.30–1.30pm,
Sun (Feb 7) 11am–12 noon