PERTH GLORY’S 2015 season is best forgotten, but a fresh start for 2016 is just around the corner.

With its Perth Oval HQ a short walk from this Lacey Street home, here’s your chance to share some round ball passion from the first whistle.

Location is everything and the three-bedroom home, sitting on 303sqm, is in the thick of things, whether it’s soccer, rugby or concerts at the oval, or Northbridge’s vibrant nightlife with its dazzling array of cafes, bars, restaurants and entertainment, quite literally on the doorstep.

And if you work in the city, you could walk to the CBD from here, meaning lots of money saved on commutes and parking.

Built around 1920 the home’s heritage credentials can be seen in its sugar-confection ceiling roses, fire places and rich jarrah floors.

While none of the three bedrooms have ensuites, there are identical twin bathrooms side-by-side, close to each.

A skylight in the lounge draws attention to the beautiful green art-nouveau tiles around the fireplace, and the room’s central location and gentrified air makes it a pleasant spot to relax whether alone or with friends—or maybe for a soccer post-mortem.

Victory celebrations would be better held in rear alfresco area, with its covered patio, and room for a bit of rowdiness in the private enclosed garden.

If a barbie isn’t your thing the pristine-white kitchen has plenty of preparation area to whip up a feast, with a sweep of white caesar stone tops, and a pull-out pantry.

And if outdoors is a little cool, there’s always the pleasant sitting area tucked in a sweet corner of the open-plan living area.

by JENNY D’ANGER

9 Lacey Street, Perth
$849,000
Wayne Heldt 0433 118 353
Acton Mt Lawley 9272 2488