26 Hill View Road

Mount Lawley WA 6050

Some people spend years trying to find a house like this. The right suburb, on the best street, on the right side of the road, a great sized block and all the right classic architectural elements ready to create the perfect family home. This is the one! This delightful property has been owned, loved and cared for, by only two families since it was built in 1920. Designed by an American architect, it is a one of kind, a blend of classic Mount Lawley style with a unique twist.

Step into the entry space and you are immediately struck with a sense of originality and craftsmanship, with stunning and imposing timberwork combined with exposed, tuck-pointed brickwork, that creates a welcoming and yet grand sense of theatre. The clever juxtaposition of the timber beams and built-in cupboards (some with leadlights) and the feature walls, provides a unique separation of the areas within that is an unusual yet stately, open-plan arrangement of the formal living and dining spaces.

The living room has a size and proportion that is spacious yet intimate, with a large, front-facing recessed window and French doors that bring in the northern light and beckon you to the courtyard beyond. The original Inglenook fireplace with its inset timber seats and wrought iron hearth, create a sense of warmth even when the fire is not lit. There is a second traditional fireplace and mantle that faces into the dining room adding to the overall sense of grandeur. The master bedroom also has French doors that open onto the courtyard porch, with a view of the crab apple tree currently in bloom.