172 Lake Street

Perth WA 6000

This is your chance own a piece of history with the rare opportunity to become the proud new owner of this original Heritage listed Bakers Terrace home, with 193m of internal living space, plus an 11m balcony, spread over 3 levels. This is the ultimate Period Classic with huge potential to be restored and become a talking point of the local community.Transport yourself back to 1897 when these Iconic homes were built and became the talk of the local community, then let your creative juices flow and picture this home's transformation to include a striking faade, framed with a classic wrought-iron front fence and matching decorative lacework lining the upper balcony levels.As you enter now through the front door you are welcomed by the 19th century features including the eye-catching jarrah staircase with turn-post railings, the extra-wide jarrah floor boards, 12 foot ceilings, decorative high wooden skirting boards, architraves and traditional fireplaces all the essential ingredients that will become the cornerstone of this reinvigorated grand old lady of the past. This entry level encompasses the original formal sitting room family room which could easily be a large ground level bedroom with working fireplace framed by the carved oak mantle-piece.Further along the hallway leads to the open plan kitchen/dining and family area with another fireplace and certainly a well sized area to formulate as the hero of the home with a new kitchen as the focal point. Go past the rear door and along the verandah and you have access to the combined bathroom/laundry.Making your way up the central stairway to the first level to be greeted by the traditional baltic pine flooring, typical for all the homes of the Bakers Terrace grouping. At this level is the massive main bedroom with Baltic pine polished antique floor boards, decorative fireplace and double doorway through to the first level balcony overlooking attractive streetscape with the array of period homes including the monumental Ensanada Coronada building, built originally for visiting Spanish Royalty.The second bedroom on this level faces the rear and is of good size. Both bedrooms are serviced by a more modern bathroom.The third level is currently accessed by a pull-down staircase and leads to a massive super versatile upper loft/attic which could easily become the fourth bedroom with the added bonus of 2 velux double glazed skylightsAdding to the appeal of the home is the rear cottage style garden with a combination of red brick garden beds and paving, green lawn and ornamental trees. A workshop lines the rear boundary of the property with a working toilet and accessed by a rear laneway.A further 3 free car parking street permits are available for a new owner. Situated only minutes to Perth's CBD , this unique abode is in one of Perth's most sought after and highly desirable Character Precincts. Lake Street leads into the vibrant Northbridge caf and shopping district. Going in the opposite direction leads you to the ever popular Hyde Park and a further walk to the Mount Lawley caf district, Robertson Park Tennis Club, WA Italian Club and an array of popular cafes and restaurants. For those looking for something different with the desire to add their own personal touches to make this home their own, this substantial classic residence offers a unique living situation with a lock up and leave life style amongst the charm of a bygone era.Key features include:1897 Heritage Listed green titled home193m of internal living over 3 levels on 195m of land3 spacious bedroomsHuge versatile attic or 4th bedroomJarrah and Baltic Pine original flooringDecorative period features including high ceilings, timber sash windows, 4 panel doors, moulded architraves and skirtings and central jarrah staircaseStreetscape balconyRear Lane AccessReverse cycle air conditioningSolar hot water system.This property is being offered as expressions of interest with a set date sale period ending 15th March 2021. The owner reserves the right to accept any offer prior to this end date.