184 Lake St, Perth WA 6000

Make your way through the courtyard entry to the coloured leadlight front door which will soon be even more impressive with the large centrepiece panel soon to be installed to match the surrounding panels.

Once inside, you are welcomed by the classic character of 12-ft high ceilings, jarrah and baltic pine floorboards, decorative cornicing, picture rails and ceiling roses, moulded architraves and high skirtings and feature fireplaces.

The ground floor entry strikes you immediately with the imposing jarrah staircase that winds its way up through the first and second levels above. Adjacent to this sits the huge family room with views to the front courtyard and featuring the decorative fireplace with cast-iron insert and framed by the carved oak mantle-piece.

Beyond the family room rests the formal dining area with its own fireplace and this leads through to the spacious kitchen at the rear of the home with views to the rear garden and enjoys ample cupboard and bench space, 5 burner gas cooktop, rangehood, double-bowl sink, Bosch dishwasher and tile splash-back. The end of the kitchen also hosts the American laundry concealed behind double doors with extra cupboard space.

Completing the ground level is a tidy bathroom with classic checked floor tiling and a handy under-stair storage closet.

The central staircase leads you to first floor with baltic pine antique floor boards hiding beneath the carpet and reverse cycle air conditioning in all the bedrooms

The massive main bedroom boasts another feature fireplace and double doorway through to the first level balcony with views to the streetscape below.

The second bedroom with views to the rear streetscape is well sized and also rests on this level as does the modernized main bathroom with both bath and shower. Completing this level is a small study which also has access to the first level front balcony, and could potentially be transformed into a walk-in-robe for the master bedroom.

The staircase continues up to a later addition 3rd level with two spacious adjoining rooms that provide versatility with the use of this area. This top-level rear-facing space could be an activity room or office or bedroom and enjoys wide-spread views over the neighbourhood below, with great city views to the right. This lends itself to the possibility of seeking council approval to create a rear entertaining balcony which will make an enormous difference to the quality of the city views and would become a natural extension of the living space.

The other half of the top level opens up with bi-folding doors to the activity room and includes a built-in robe, so using it as a bedroom is an easy choice. Alternatively, removing the dividing wall and creating a huge open space with a new balcony over this whole top level would be a spectacular addition and would set this home apart from others.

Adding to the appeal of the home is the rustic rear courtyard which has the convenience of secure garage parking for one or two cars and the ideal spot to sit under the protective shade of the grape vines sipping on coffee with family and friends.

The homes' corner location with rear laneway offers many choices with what you would like to do with access for extra parking or adding your personal touches to enhance the rear garden.

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 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 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.

With the home perfectly positioned in the midst of one of Perth's most popular precincts, be quick to secure this rare gem as the Bakers Terrace homes rarely last more than a day!

Features:

* 3 level heritage-listed home built in 1897

* 3 beds, 2 bathrooms,

* Courtyard entry with wrought iron fencing and decorative lacework

* Character features throughout

* Jarrah floorboards with Baltic Pine flooring beneath the carpet

* High ceilings, decorative cornicing, ceiling roses and feature fireplaces

* Large family room and formal dining

* Tidy kitchen with gas cooking overlooks rear garden

* Internal concealed laundry

* Third level options with either family, activity or bedroom use

* Partial city views from the top level

* Reverse cycle air conditioning

* Entertaining rustic rear courtyard with hanging grapevines

* Secure parking for 1 or 2 cars and 3 free street parking permits