166 Lake Street, Perth WA 6000

History in the Making!

This is your chance to own a piece of history with the rare opportunity to become the proud new owner of this stunning Heritage listed Bakers Terrace home.

The striking façade, framed with a classic wrought-iron front fence and matching intricate lacework lining the upper balcony levels, helps transport you to back to 1897 when these Iconic homes were built and became the talk of the local community!

This delightful home sits proudly amongst the historic row of terraced homes, showcasing its eye-catching wooden windows and traditional wood panelled entry door, distinguished by its vividly coloured leadlight, all blending perfectly against the earthy pastel shaded walls. You can’t help but be impressed by the courtyard entry with the perfect combination of the deep-red coloured verandah and re-cycled brick paving circling the feature fountain nestled in the stone pebble garden bed.

Enter through the front door and be welcomed by the 19th century features including the extra-wide jarrah floor boards, 12 foot ceilings, ornate high wooden skirting boards, architraves and central ceiling roses and cornices.

This entry level encompasses the family room with working fireplace framed by the carved oak mantle-piece. Sitting adjacent through the expansive archway is the formal dining area with its own decorative fireplace and this leads through to the spacious kitchen at the rear of the home. The ample cupboard space has been complemented by the recently added timber bench tops that are set off with a tile splash-back. The kitchen overlooks the dining area and boasts a cedar lined ceiling and has views through the large windows out to the rear verandah. Here you will find the laundry and separate toilet and steps below to the rustic courtyard. For the wine lover, the manhole amongst the terracotta tiled floor leads you to an underground storage area which would the ideal location to store your best bottles of red!

Winding back through the passageway you will find the timber staircase with ornate timber balustrade leading to first floor. This level features an expansive king-size bedroom with baltic pine polished antique floor boards, another feature fireplace and double doorway through to the first level street facing balcony. From here you oversee the entry courtyard below as well as the attractive street-scape with it's array of period homes including the monumental Ensanada Coronada building, built originally for visiting Spanish Royalty.

The second bedroom also rests on this level as does the period bathroom with traditional oak cabinet and stone vanity basin, federation tiling and claw foot bath. Completing this level is a small study which also has access to the first level front balcony, and at the rear is the entertaining first level balcony with views to the city, the surrounding neighbourhood and rear courtyard below. Get ready for friends to come knocking to share a drink with you and take in the Australia Day fireworks.

The staircase continues up to a later addition 3rd level master bedroom and its own renovated ensuite bathroom and walk in robe. The current owners went to great expense to add full glass bi-folding doors that open up completely to the top level rear facing balcony which enjoys the stunning views of the city skyline and over the entire neighbourhood.

Adding to the charm of the home is the rear timber deck overlooking the exterior brick paved garden with recycled bricks and garden beds that would not look out of place in a villa in Tuscany where you could sit with friends for hours under the protective shade of the leafy tree, enjoying a drink with family and friends.

Beyond this is the garage and shed combination with secure parking for 1 car and electronic roller door accessed from ROW at rear. 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 café and shopping district. Going the opposite direction leads you to the ever popular Hyde Park and Chu’s Bakery, with a further walk to the Mount Lawley café 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 this unique heritage abode to make this home their own, this substantial classic residence offers a rare living situation with a lock up and leave life style amongst the charm of a bygone era.

Features:
-1 897 heritage listed green titled home
- Character features include 12ft ceilings, wide floor-boards, decorative skirtings, architraves, cornicing and ceiling roses
- Working fireplaces
- Wine cellar
- Rustic front and rear courtyards
- Spacious bedrooms
- Front balcony and two rear balconies with stunning city views
- Top level master suite with ensuite and walk in robe
- Period family bathroom
- Reverse cycle air conditioning
- Keyless electronic entry lock
- Rear single garage with laneway access and 3 extra car street permits
- Ideal location close to City, Northbridge, Hyde Park and Mt Lawley Café Strip

Approximate Areas:
- Interior Living 180m2
- Balconies/Decks 50m2
- Front Verandah 12m2
- Garage 26m2
- Rear Yard 38m2
- Land 197m2