28 Irvine Street, Peppermint Grove Price: On application Agent: Mack and Jim Hall, Mack Hall Real Estate Special Features: Tasteful extravagance in blue chip location Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. Beds: 5 Baths: 4 Cars: 8 By Peppermint Grove standards, the front elevation of this home is remarkably understated. But beyond the quaint cottage facade lies an extravagant residence fitting of its blue-chip location.
As you would expect of a home in one of Perth’s most exclusive suburbs, a turret-style living area with soaring ceilings and big windows adds a majestic feel to the home and floods the interior in natural light. It’s not surprising, given the tasteful opulence and dreamy living spaces, that the home has housed only five families since its construction in 1898. “I love how understated it is from the street and how it unexpectedly unfolds as you walk through, opening up high and wide and connecting with the garden beyond,” the owner said.
“Favourite space is the front formal lounge which, after reinstating the original wood fireplace, we first placed a chocolate-felt full size pool table, and bar tables and stools. “When it was time to grow up, we changed it into a beautiful fire-side space where we can enjoy being part of the history of the home and watch the world go by at the front. We feel we have had so much use of this space over 15 years.
” 52 Richon Heights, Mount Richon Price: Low to mid $1 mil.
