27 Forrest Street

Mount Lawley WA 6050

Discover the allure of yesteryear, steps from magnificent Hyde Park, in this beautifully preserved 1938 bungalow. Experience a harmonious blend of period finishes and modern comforts from the outset, with an enclosed cottage garden, tranquil fish pond, and an expansive veranda framed by Art Deco-inspired screens welcoming you home.Enter through double leadlight doors to find original Jarrah floorboards and a living area adorned with a decorative ceiling, picture rails, and a working timber fireplace. Exquisite leadlight doors usher you to the tiled dining room, boasting a fireplace with gas bayonet and split-system AC. The kitchen captivates with solid timber cabinetry, Miele appliances, a traditional wood stove and a central island with a Delonghi gas hob.An adjoining mud room connects to a paved alfresco courtyard through timber French doors, while the adjacent laundry offers timber shelving and a separate powder room. The downstairs main bedroom promises a private sanctuary, with built-in robes and an ensuite, including a walk-in shower, recessed bath, double vanity, and discreet WC.Venture up the sunlit staircase to find a quaint study nook at the landing and three versatile bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans, offering versatility for a study or even an additional living/activity area. Parking solutions include a double carport and a lock-up single garage with rear courtyard access.Set between the popular and ever-evolving Angove and Beaufort Street precincts, this charming property is a ten-minute walk to Highgate Primary School and prestigious Perth College and is also in the highly desirable Mount Lawley SHS intake zone. Spend weekends exploring local foodie hotspots and Hyde Park, and enjoy a breezy city commute by car, rail or pushbike.Features you will love:- Four-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom character home- Built 1938 - Inter-war period with Art Deco finishes- City view from the second level- Jarrah floorboards, high decorative ceilings- Open fireplaces, picture rails, leadlight windows and doors- 390sqm corner block with enclosed front gardens- Main bedroom with wall-to-wall robes and private ensuite- Double carport, plus single lock-up garage- Ceiling fans in most rooms- Solid timber kitchen with European appliances and a wood stove- Under-stair storage plus a built-in store/wine cellar- Velux skylights - second bathroom and stairwell- Split system (reverse cycle) air conditioning throughout- Large alfresco pergola and low-maintenance gardens - School Catchment: Highgate Primary School & Mount Lawley SHS- Council Rates: $2,783.07pa- Water Rates: $1,702.16paPlease contact Chris Pham from Acton Belle Property for more information regarding this stunning character home at 27 Forrest Street, Mount Lawley.