Perth Voice Interactive

“REGAL on Regent.” I could see the headline as I arrived at this lovely Mt Lawley home, with its art nouveau trimmings and leafy streetscape.

Finding an 1826 baby grand piano in one of the four bedrooms confirmed this is a home of substantial proportions.

As you’d expect of an early 1930s dwelling, ceiling roses and fireplaces abound, and aged jarrah shines richly underfoot.

A cobbled drive adds to the old world charm as you approach this delightful home, with its genteel formal lounge, complete with elegant bay window and art nouveau tiled fireplace, and french doors to the verandah.

The huge main bedroom evoked a Jane Austen fantasy as I pictured myself reclining on a chaise lounge, french doors opened to the manicured garden.

There’s no ensuite as such, but one of two bathrooms is right next door.

The needs of the modern family are more than met in the vast open plan, with its mix of aged floorboards and ‘70s parquetry.

It’s so large there are two sitting areas, one with a bay window overlooking the garden.

The kitchen is thoroughly modern, a huge space in pristine white, with wonderfully contrasting black granite bench tops.

A swag of drawers and cupboards includes a very generous walk-in-pantry, and a Zip Hydro tap for instant filtered hot, or cold water, which is so convenient for a quick cuppa, especially when unexpected visitors drop in.

Sitting on a whopping 814sqm the garden is a sprawling space, with a covered alfresco area from which to enjoy the peaceful ambience.

The artist vendor’s cute tuck-pointed brick studio can be found here, and a gorgeous weeping mulberry makes a great hideaway for kids’ games.

The heavily treed suburb attracts local birdlife, which is pretty much the only noise in the otherwise peaceful neighbourhood, the vendor says, pointing out a willy-wagtale is a particularly friendly visitor.

The neighbours are pretty friendly too, with street parties for Christmas and Halloween, she adds.

Perth College is just up the road, as is the Mt Lawley Primary School, and there’s no shortage of shops and cafes nearby.

BY JENNY D’ANGER

3 Regent Street West, Mt Lawley
$1.695 million
Stuart Irving 0418 920 672
Brad Irving 0422 678 144
Irving & Keenan Real Estate
9272 0522