148 Walcott Street

Mount Lawley WA 6050

Sitting behind the wrought iron fence is this character classic resting on a large 933m block with rear lane access.Built in 1945, this art deco abode offers all the charm of yesteryear with porch entry, colonial windows and doors, traditional hallway with decorative fretwork, high ceilings, jarrah flooring, ornate cornicing, picture rails, ceiling roses and fireplaces with decorative period mantle pieces.The two major bedrooms rest at the front of the home and are enormous with central fireplaces and with the master bedroom having access to its own private porch. The hero of the home is the massive grand central living room with feature fireplace, double access doors to the front verandah, a classic bay window seat and service window into the adjacent kitchen.Positioned on the opposite side of the hallway is the tidy central bathroom and the hidden American laundry, then make your way to the rear of the home and you will find the tidy well-sized dining and kitchen with ample cupboard space, room for a large sized fridge, double bowl sink and the serving window into the living room. A 3rd bedroom or second living area is also positioned at the rear of the home and again has a central fireplace, jarrah flooring, high ceilings and ornate cornicing.The expansive rear entertaining patio overseas a massive back yard with back lane access with enough room for a caravan, boat, trailers, and multiple cars, or design a gorgeous rear extension with room for a large pool and landscaped gardens. Low maintenance living is on offer with artificial lawn throughout the front and rear yards.Being positioned in a well exposed position on Walcott St, the home can double as your personal abode, with the ideal opportunity to create a home office or practice, with prominent street signage to advertise yourself. Zoning is R12.5 and the area is in a heritage protection precinct which encourages homeowners to retain and renovate, to highlight the typical character features of the period. A renovation can see a roof height reached of 10m if it is a pitched roof, which could entail a lofted third level under the roof, subject to council approval. LocationThe location is ideal, situated in the midst of both the Mt Lawley and North Perth cafe strips and only 2.6km from the Perth CBD. Both the Inglewood cafe and shopping strip as well as the Morley Galleria are easily accessible by car, as are a variety of recreational clubs and parks Such as Mt Lawley Golf Club and Beatty Park and Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centers and Edith Cowan University.You are in the intake zone for the popular Mt Lawley Senior High School and have sought-after private schools nearby including Perth College and Trinity College. As an investment opportunity, Air BNB is allowed and the proximity to the city would see this as a popular location for both short term visitors as well as long term students attending the Edith Cowan university. KEY FEATURES:Zoned R12.5 in the City of Stirling 933 sqm block with rear lane access through electronic gateCirca 1945 period home Extra large bedroom sizes with enormous classic living room4 central fireplaces throughout the abodeTraditional features include high ceilings, jarrah flooring, decorative cornicing, picture rails and ceiling roses. Tidy kitchen and neat bathroom with hidden laundrySplit system air conditioning in the bedrooms and living area.Entry porch, feature porch and rear entertaining patioEasy care artificial lawn2.6km to the cityIn Mt Lawley High School catchment areaInner city location close to North Perth, Northbridge and Hyde ParkPublic transport straight into the cityHome office commercial set up allowed.AirBnB allowed