Discover the delights of Western Australia in the magnificent Federation Cottage, located in the sought-after suburb of Mount Lawley. This classic, refined house is designed to comfortably accommodate 7 guests, making it the perfect family getaway or friends' reunion destination.
Pour yourself into the heart of Mount Lawley, known for its vibrant, eclectic charm, and soak up the experience of local life. A stroll away you will find an array of interesting boutiques, thriving cafés and a taste of the finest Western Australian cuisine. This neighborhood is well known for its art scene, so be sure to explore local exhibitions, performances and street festivals.
Bedding Configuration:
Bedroom 1: 1 x king bed
Bedroom 2: 1 x queen bed
Bedroom 3: 1 x single bed, 1 x floor mattress
Bedroom 4: 1 x bunk bed
- Separate formal & casual living areas
- Fully equipped kitchen for a home away from home experience
- Enclosed backyard with garden and lemon tree
- Hotel grade linen, bathroom / beach towels provided
- Nespresso coffee machine and pods, tea, milk, oil, alfoil, kitchen/laundry detergents, toilet paper, tissues, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, hand soap included
- Free Wifi
- Split system cycle air-conditioning (heating/cooling) in the open plan living room
- Parking included
Built in 1915, this gorgeous character home cleverly combines turn-of-the-century period elegance with contemporary touches as it was extended and renovated in 2005 and again in 2015.
The immaculate presentation begins from the street, with a picture-perfect federation façade of the white picket fence, veranda and lush gardens that gracefully shade the home.
Once inside you’ll love the interplay of original character features such as high ceilings, wooden floorboards and ornate decorative fireplaces, architraves and skirtings with the newer full height extension, modern kitchen and renovated bathrooms.
The master bedroom has a King bed, bedside tables with hanging lamps beneath the ceiling fan. The ensuite bathroom has a shower, toilet and single vanity basin.
The second bedroom has a Queen bed, decorative fireplace, floor rug and wardrobe beneath the ceiling fan.
The third bedroom has a single bed with trundle bed underneath the canopy, bedside tables with lamps, decorative fireplace, floor rug and dressing table with stool beneath the ceiling fan.
The fourth bedroom has a single bunk bed, floor rug, dressers and toys beneath the ceiling fan.
The main bathroom has a standalone bathtub, separate shower, single basin vanity (all with brass gold fixtures) and toilet.
The casual family room has a comfortable couch and 2 armchairs, TV and coffee tables.
The dining area has a wooden table with fabric seats for 6.
The modern kitchen has a stainless-steel breakfast bench with wood & leather high back stools, stainless steel fridge, double sink, dishwasher, Italian-made gas stovetop, electric oven and Nespresso coffee pod machine.
The formal lounge room has a leather lounge, coffee tables, floor rug, lamps with gorgeous French doors that lead out to the front veranda and gardens.
Upstairs is the home office/study area with desk, swivel chair and skylight for the natural light to shine through.
Glass doors from the open plan kitchen/dining/living space leads out to the undercover decked alfresco area with wooden dining table and seating for 8. This looks out onto the enclosed grassed area, which gets full sun until late in the afternoon.
The laundry has a Bosch front loader washing machine and single sink trough. Dryer is located on the undercover patio.
The undercover parking area is accessible via a back laneway.
The Beaufort Street social precinct (including The Beaufort, Queens Tavern, Veggie Mama, Hanami Japanese, Astor Theatre), parks and transport to the city all just a stroll away. Walk to Beaufort Street cafes, shopping and pubs. Nearby is Forrest Park or venture a little further to leafy Hyde Park. 9-minute walk to Mount Lawley Train Station. Walk to local IGA and Fresh Provisions gourmet grocers. Banks Reserve on the Swan River is just over 1km away.
Mount Lawley is just 3km outside of the central CBD. Catch the 950 bus into the City off Beaufort Street. Buses run every 10 minutes.
