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PUSHING open the heavy iron gate of this Chelmsford Road, Mt Lawley home is to step back in time to discover Perth’s own Downton Abbey, a dignified mansion set in elegant grounds.

The sweeping verandah’s delicate iron lace work, manicured hedging and terraced lawns add to the grandeur of this five-bedroom/three-bathroom abode sitting on a stately 926sqm and mere metres from Hyde Park.

Classically beautiful stained glass surrounds the front door, and a river of rich, chocolate jarrah floors flow to the home’s many grand rooms.

The features you’d expect from a 1919 estate abound, including super high ceilings, gorgeous art nouveau fireplaces, ceiling roses, sash windows, and deep skirting.

Breakfast on the terrace is an genteel affair, the extended verandah offering cover from the weather and delightful garden views.

Banks of sash windows and french doors in the huge living/dining/kitchen area open onto the terrace, making this a graceful area for parties, but for something a little more stately there’s the aristocratic formal dining room nearby.

Cook will love the huge kitchen, with its generous walk-in-pantry, and sweep of bench tops, including a central island, and its plentitude of  lovely golden timber cupboards and drawers.

The main bedroom is a huge space, with french doors to the terrace and garden. And you’ll feel like you’re showering in a forrest glade in the recently renovated ensuite, with its wall of glass onto a private garden.

This home really is an all-round entertainer, with a huge alfresco area off the three-car garage.

Protected from the weather, and with a potbelly it’s party time any time, and apparently a huge favourite for New Year festivities.

And for those who perhaps have over done things there’s a two-bedroom guest suite on the lower level, with a large open plan and a fully equipped kitchen.

This exquisite home is a short walk to a swag of shops and cafes and Hyde Park.

by JENNY D’ANGER

67 Chelmsford Road,Mt Lawley
from $1.795 million
Jason Ryan | 0412 515 760
Acton Mt Lawley | 9272 2488