21 Harley Street, Highgate, WA 6003

This exceptional and beautifully reinvigorated Federation home is a multi-award-winner for good reason. Perfectly situated on the premium and historic Harley Street, this 1897 residence hums with inherent charm and character. Yesteryear's glamour and period details are preserved and celebrated with an inspired extension by architect Lara Mackintosh from Viridis Architecture.  Filled with deliberate touches and a natural material palette, the well-considered design draws in sunlight and fresh air and connects seamlessly with its established gardens and well-planned outdoor areas.

SPOTLIGHT

/ A premium heritage listed street
/ Built circa 1897 and a beautiful example of classic Federation architecture
/ Designed and built around solar passive principles
/ Extensive renovation in 2018 by Lara Mackintosh, Viridis Architecture
/ Extension awarded 2019 Master Builders Association of WA - Best Alterations and Additions, 2019 Master Builders Association of WA - Best Alterations and Additions Overall Winner (all price categories) and National Finalist and 2019 Master Builders Association of WA - Best New Builder 
/ Zoned Residential R50
/ Single car garage plus 3 street parking permits
/ Seamless Jarrah floors throughout 
/ Grand ceiling roses and decorative cornices
/ Exposed internal walls to extension featuring original bricks
/ Lofty 12-foot ceilings throughout
/ Classic deep bullnose front verandah, portico and back patio with servery
/ Colourful leadlight in front, back and hallway doors 
/ Chef standard Bora three-way (induction, gas and teppanyaki) cooktops with ducted downdrafts
/ Custom stainless steel and Jarrah benchtops 
/ 75cm built-in oven by Neil Perry for Omega 
/ Beautiful Perrin & Rowe tapware throughout 
/ Luxury Italian Teuco shower/bath combination
/ Customised Jarrah vanity benchtop 
/ Outdoor shower and bathroom 
/ Generous laundry space, storage and garage at rear
/ Breezair ducted Evaporative Cooler ceiling fans in most rooms
/ Airomatic power roof ventilation to extract hot air in Summer
/ Two Dux gas hot water units 
/ Somfy remote-controlled blinds and electronically operated hopper windows to rear extension
/ Ornate wrought iron security screen doors
/ Decorative cast iron 2 metre key-locked security side gates. 
/ Elevated garden beds at front and rear with irrigation systems
/ Fully operational worm farm in the rear garden bed 
/ Pond with goldfish and accompanying aeration unit
/ 2 minute walk to Hyde Park, 5 minute walk to Beaufort Street and a 20 minute stroll to the Perth CBD

A nod to its original architectural canvas, this historically significant Federation home is enhanced by a stylish contemporary overlay.  Renovated by its current owners in 2018, architect Lara Mackintosh executed a solar passive design that beautifully harmonises the past with the present. The clever design, recipient of multiple awards by the Master Builders Association of WA, has added cubic meterage without compromising its rear garden and outdoor space, creating a seamless blend of history and modernity. 

The home nestles on a wide yet intimate tree-lined street, featuring beautifully restored homes and leafy manicured gardens. The substantial single-storey brick building has a distinguished presence behind its decorative fence, while its carefully restored frontage celebrates the charm of its traditional neighbourhood setting. The front garden filled with topiary trees, verdant shrubs and a herringbone brick path, leads to a classic deep bullnose veranda. To the rear is a paved porch, shrouded in established grapevines, offering a peaceful spot to enjoy outdoor living.

The home's gracious front entrance features colourful and immaculate leadlight, also seen throughout the residence. Soaring 12-foot ceilings and seamless Jarrah floors unite the old with the new. Heritage detailing, such as ceiling roses and decorative cornices are enhanced by an elegant neutral colour palette. 

The original home seamlessly connects to its contemporary extension that embraces a generous living and dining space. The home's original brickwork is brilliantly showcased on the exposed internal feature walls, creating a jumping-off point for the adjoining open-plan kitchen's aesthetic. Vast timber framed windows and a servery open to the back garden, effortlessly merging indoors and out. The custom stainless steel countertops and splashback, along with crisp white cabinetry and tapware by Perrin & Rowe, are complemented by an island bench with a rich Jarrah bench top by Boranup Gallery and a second sink by Schock. Weeknight cooking is a pleasure with a 75cm built-in oven designed by Australian chef Neil Perry for Omega and a chef-standard Bora cooktop, including induction, gas, and teppanyaki, with ducted downdrafts eliminating the need for a range hood. The adjoining scullery offers ample storage and a commercial-sized sink perfect for entertaining. 

In the bathroom, an Italian Teuco shower/bath combination and a custom-made Jarrah vanity benchtop are accented with luxurious Perrin & Rowe tapware and basin. A separate space houses a wall-mounted toilet and vestibule.

At the rear, there is an outdoor shower and bathroom with city glimpses and elevated garden beds lined with Cottonwood trees, offering privacy, while a pond filled with goldfish provides serenity.

The three bedrooms are spacious and bright and exude character with their ornate heritage features, decorative fireplaces, and contemporary plantation shutters. The main bedroom includes beautifully rich timber built-in robes and a gas fireplace, warming the space in the winter.

The home is ideally situated just a short stroll from the beauty of Hyde Park and some of Highgate's most sought-after dining options and artisanal makers, including the renowned Chu Bakery. Its strategic location means it's a mere 5 minute walk to Mount Lawley and Northbridge and a leisurely 20 minute stroll into the Perth CBD, making it a convenient and beautiful place to call home.

RATES

Council $2,417.26 pa
Water $1,505.81 pa