IT’S been dubbed Fediterranea; the distinctive architectural style that categorised European migration to Australia following World War II.
And while the ubiquitous columns, arches and concrete lions were once the butt of jokes, Aussies have come to love their ‘wog palaces’ and they now proudly stand alongside their colonial counterparts in many a local council’s heritage register.
As one Italo-Australian wit recently told the Voice: “We came, we saw, we concreted!”
Concreted
And when it comes to Fediterranea, this five-bedroom home on Sixth Avenue is the absolute apex; it looks as though barely a skirting has been updated since the vendors moved in five decades ago.
While that means it is showing a little wear and tear, there’s an authenticity you just can’t fake, and the Chook desperately hopes it finds a new owner with a vision to bring it back to its splendour.
The folk at Antiques Roadshow would go gaga at the glowing golden wallpaper in the upstairs lounge, while the tiling throughout is just glorious.
True to the ethos of the Italian migrants, there was plenty of room for a big family, and this home boasts five bedrooms and upstairs/downstairs kitchens, dining areas and lounges – perfect nowadays for a couple of teens who aren’t quite ready to move out.
The block is also a huge rarity in this area, sitting on 1012sqm – which will make it an attractive investment for someone more interested in sub-dividing and maxing it out to the five new homes it could hold.
Fiats
The front yard sets the scene, with a huge concrete pad for a small fleet of Fiats, a big bottlebrush which no doubt symbolised adopting a new country, enough jade trees to bring you good luck till the next millennium and a host of flowering plants.
Out the back is more a canvas waiting for someone’s grand plans; even with the big shed there’s still enough space to grow a Tuscany-inspired vineyard.
Nestled perfectly in a whisper quiet cul de sac close to the train, shops, river and situated in the Mount Lawley High School catchment area, it presents a rare opportunity for a worthy buyer.
46 Sixth Ave, Maylands
Offers presented Monday
October 14, 5pm
Paul Owen
0411 601 420
Beaucott Property
9272 2488
Perth Voice Interactive 
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