In Subiaco's recently developed northwest corner stands a row of individually unique, green-titled, terraced houses, each with the privilege of having front door access to arguably the suburbs' greatest treasure.
12 Rossello Lane is perched on the Parisian Boulevard-esque 'Rossello Walk' which traces itself around the picturesque Subiaco Common. This beautifully maintained space, with all its lakes, fountains and characteristic colonnades of London Plane Trees, will transport you back to Europe's grand old capitals.
This stunning residence immediately evokes West London's inviting streetscapes, with a wrought iron gated porch and Juliet balconies looking down upon you as you make your way up the couple of front steps.
Combining the elegance and romanticism of a West London pad with a dash of early 2000s modernism, this property offers contemporary living with comforts only possible through clever and precise design.
Upon entry, beautifully matt, travertine floors carry you first to the guest room - or perhaps a home business client room - with an inbuilt wet bar and an alfresco patio that reaches out into the park beyond. The ground floor also contains an entertainment room which could easily be used as a bedroom or lounge, a sizable bathroom, a huge under-stair storage room and a double-car garage with adjoining storage room (meaning your garage can truly harbour 2 cars very nicely).
The literal heart and soul of this building is its central courtyard - a semi-glassed off atrium with internal balconies that offer shelter from the elements while pulling in natural light: an architectural masterstroke in a terraced house.
Moving up the staircase to the second storey, we move into the main living space with a large kitchen, meals and lounge areas. The balcony here is of particular note - it's the perfect height to sit in the afternoon glow as the green trees turn gold, bathed in northern -western light, as you wind down for the day. To the rear of this storey, we find an opulent master suite, roomy and light-filled, with a walk-in robe and an ensuite.
On the top floor is a real eyeopener, where the entire storey forms a spacious studio loft with inbuilt kitchenette, study nook and possibly the world's longest wardrobe: some 12 metres worth of storage cupboards artfully installed across the eastern wall. Under its vaulted ceiling, the sunlight illuminates the space from its northern windows, and the options for utilising this space include an artist's studio, reclaimed master suite or even a teenager's retreat.
Geographically, just minutes from the vibrant Rokeby Road and Hay Street shops, restaurants and cafes - while equally close to Cambridge Street's equivalent, you're spoiled for choice when it comes to all life's necessities, pleasures and conveniences.
A rare 'Green Title" terraced property (not strata) offers further financial incentive. And don't worry about where your friends will park when they come over - there's ample parking just up the street.
While the property itself is magnificent, you'll soon find it's the location and the real sense of community here that elevates your living. The perfectly manicured hedgerows adorning each of the homes along Rossello Way are diligently maintained by the council - how brilliant to have your front yard taken care of by someone else, yet resplendent year-round? How brilliant indeed to have such an awe-inspiring asset right at your doorstep? Intelligently, alongside gently camouflaging the property, the majestic forest of plane trees that form your front yard also provides adequate shielding of the sun: a temperature-reducing, energy conserving quality in Perth's hot summers.
And, for those with a history bug, the site of this property sits where the 19th Century Australian Fine China Pottery Factory and Kilns operated, the remnants of which can be glimpsed from its balconies at the western edge of the Common, where an old work shed has been transformed into a striking water feature.
Peaceful, unique, quiet - all these words apply here, unexaggeratedly. There's a real sense that time moves a little slower here - a tonic to the bustle of inner-city life. If it's that balance you're looking for - and that authentic emulation of effortless European grace - this property will delight you. We look forward to showing you through.
Approx Rates
Council: $4,047.66 PA
Water: $2,364.54 PA
