Highgate heaven: one of Mary Street’s original homes is on the market

One of the best views, on one of Perth’s most sought-after streets?

When it came to featuring this Mary Street home… Well, it was really a no-brainer.

Of course, the location is hard to beat. This leafy street with a canopy of fig trees is one of Perth’s most charming – but beyond its charm, it’s wedged between Hyde Park and the hustle and bustle of Beaufort Street, and just moments from the CBD.

And like, we don’t need to tell you about Mary Street Bakery, do we?

The turn-of-the-century home was one of the first houses built on the street, and the façade’s heritage moulding has been meticulously restored along with oh-so-fresh tuck pointing. Crisp!

While the front of the home is all cute character cottage charm (including the bedrooms with original fireplaces and moulding), the interiors have been given a new lease on life – not just in the slick new bathrooms decked out in honed Carrara marble – but in the light, bright, vaulted ceilinged open-plan living, dining and kitchen space.

With a direct sightline from the front door, this rear space opens up to a show-stopping view to the city. Cosy up next to the pot-belly fireplace or spill out onto the rear deck to really soak up the view as the skyline starts to twinkle.

While the deck overlooks the sweet garden, nestled below is a secret surprise: an exposed brick undercroft, its repeating columns creating an intimate colonnade behind which you’ll find a gym and storeroom.

Or, as we’d put it: the perfect spot for our next long lunch or summer alfresco dinner party? We can dream…

Fallen in love? Check out 51 Mary Street’s listing here.