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Unit 2, 91 Wanneroo Rd, Greenwood........................... 9342 5333
North Beach
Coastal
Unit 3, 4 Warburton Rd, Padbury ....................................... 9402 4255
Scarborough
169 Scarborough Beach Rd, Scarborough..... 9341 8000
Duncraig
Unit 9, 8 Burragah Way, Duncraig .................................... 9246 0050
Wanneroo
1, 947 Wanneroo Rd, Wanneroo ............................. 9405 6060
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26 North Beach Rd, North Beach ........................... 9447 1644
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auction Saturday 100 High Street Sorrento Bidding starts at $550,000. This is your chance! Charming 4 bed 1.5 bath home less than 1km from Sorrento beach. Lane-way
View full photos on access to rear, formal lounge/dining, meals, huge patio and veggie patch. In close proximity to Sacred Heart College, Sorrento www.daveyrealestate.com.au primary and shopping precincts, this gorgeous family residence is ideally positioned for living convenience in the proposed rezoned precinct! Make it yours at auction day! Auction on site 11th June 2011 at 11am. Deposit 5% of purchase price. Settlement
Tanya Michoff 0437 486 917 11th July 2011. Please contact Tanya Michoff for auction contract.
North Beach 12a Sedgeford Road
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35 Belvedere Road
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Totally revamped home with an outdoor area that would be the envy of any entertainer. Home Open — www.daveyrealestate.com.au
Fabulous six year old Beaumonde built home.
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1998 built this exceptionally spacious home is situated on a 438m2 block. Home Open — www.daveyrealestate.com.au
Phil Pope 0416 065 779
Jeanette Bates 0418 798 256
Michael Gilomen 0406 003 055
Ian Masterson 0402 311 370
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Unit 2, 91 Wanneroo Rd, Greenwood........................... 9342 5333
North Beach
26 North Beach Rd, North Beach ........................... 9447 1644
Coastal
Unit 3, 4 Warburton Rd, Padbury ....................................... 9402 4255
Scarborough
169 Scarborough Beach Rd, Scarborough..... 9341 8000
Duncraig
Unit 9, 8 Burragah Way, Duncraig .................................... 9246 0050
Wanneroo
1, 947 Wanneroo Rd, Wanneroo ............................. 9405 6060 since 1975
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Buyers want to know the real deal upfront Be clear about your asking price and respond promptly to offers
CARMELLE WILKINSON Editor
OVER recent weeks, the team at Wright Real Estate have been asking their clients what they are looking for when it comes to buying and selling their property, and here are the results. According to principal Jeff Wright, the majority of buyers want to see a price or at least a price range upfront. “Most people have expressed that the current methods of set sale dates, offers, expressions of interest,
closing date sales and similar do not impress them, but that they see it as a labour of having to chase agents only to find out nothing,’’ he said. “Furthermore, they are reluctant to make their best offer upfront, as it may be potentially used against them, by pumping up another competing offer.” Mr Wright said in the commercial sector, this type of system was called a tender, but each tender was sealed and thereby not used against other tenders, keeping an even playing field for all parties. “Buyers today are asking for a quick, efficient reply to their offer and not wishing it to be hatched by the seller’s agent for weeks,’’ he said. “Another method, and
indeed a more perfect method, could be by auction, as all bidders have a fair chance on a given day. “All REIWA agents conducting auctions follow a code of conduct and do not engage in secret dummy bids. “Therefore any bidder can judge on the day where they stand against other competing purchasers, quickly and efficiently.” ■
Jeff Wright
Pet bond increase reflects rising costs TENANTS with pets have been slapped with a $160 increase in pet bond. The maximum pet bond that landlords are able to charge tenants increased from $100 to $260 from June 1, which Consumer Protection Commissioner Anne Driscoll said reflected present-day costs associated with fumigation after a tenant with a dog or cat has vacated a rental property. “The cost of fumigation has
increased over the years and it is appropriate that the pet bond also increase to adequately cover this extra cost,’’ she said. “It’s important to note that the pet bond is in addition to the usual security bond and can be returned if the fumigation is not necessary.” Ms Driscoll said the increase in the pet bond may make it easier for pet owners to find rental accommodation, as landlords will be more willing to
accept their applications knowing the cost of fumigation will be adequately met at the end of the tenancy. The decision to increase the pet bond was part of a detailed review of tenancy laws in WA and followed an extensive consultation and review period. Anyone with queries about bonds can contact Consumer Protection on 1300 30 40 54 or consumer@commerce.wa. gov.au ■
Now is a great time to upgrade NOW is the perfect time to upgrade your home and move to an upmarket part of Perth. According to Peard Real Estate Group chief executive Peter Peard, greater home loan competition combined with competitive house prices at the top end of the real estate market have made it an ideal time to refinance your property. “Existing home owners who have a good track record of paying their mortgages and are seeking to refinance are now prime candidates for financial institutions,’’ he said. “Astute home owners wanting to refinance and upgrade their home can secure variable home loans for as little as 6.59 per cent with no entry, management or exit fees. “More competitive finance options are occurring at a time when many homes in the $1 million plus bracket in Perth can now be purchased for below replacement cost. “There is currently a large supply of homes for sale in the $1 million plus market, with few buyers, meaning that sellers are prepared to discount prices to secure a purchaser.” Mr Peard said this trend was underlined by sales figures for the upmarket northern suburb of Mullaloo. “During the year ending the March 2011 quarter, the median price of a home in Mullaloo actually fell by 5.6 per cent, even though the annual average capital growth in this suburb has been over 11 per cent during the last quarter,’’ he said.
“This trend has also occurred in other parts of Perth. In the western suburbs, the median price of a home in Peppermint Grove fell by nearly 19 per cent, while in the southern suburbs, the median price of a home in Salter Point fell by nearly 13 per cent.” Mr Peard said newer homes which had been constructed in the last five years offered the best buying opportunities in upmarket suburbs, especially if there is a blowout in construction costs due to the resources boom. “In addition, it is only a question of time before these prime suburbs return to their long-term average capital growth rates, which will see a major rebound in property values once confidence in the real estate market returns,’’ he said. “Currently, consumer sentiment is low. However, this makes it an ideal time to purchase a home and in particular to upgrade. Anyone who is considering upgrading their home should now shop around for the best finance deal. Once they have determined how much additional funds they can borrow to upgrade, they should then focus on higher priced suburbs where they can afford to purchase.” Mr Peard said a good tip when upgrading was to find a pocket in a selected area you want to purchase where there are a larger number of homes for sale. “Buyers will find that in these areas, sellers are more willing to discount prices due to the greater competition amongst sellers,” he said. ■
“Astute home owners wanting to refinance and upgrade their home can secure variable home loans for as little as 6.59 per cent with no entry, management or exit fees.”
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An all-round standout By COURTNEY NOTTE IN this Watermans Bay residence, Oswald Homes has constructed a house with such an impressive array of features, from outstanding quality and thoughtful design to upmarket decor, that it is impossible to select one favourite attribute. Its presence in the street is such that it could never go unnoticed, despite being set back from the road behind a limestone and timber-slat privacy fence on a 912sq m block. The manicured gardens in the courtyard and protected bushland opposite offer a leafy outlook from a spacious cedar-lined balcony at the front. Through double doors, the entry foyer impresses with its sense of space, achieved with a double height ceiling void and minimalist decor. Blackbutt timber flooring adds a streamlined look and feel to the foyer, which is overlooked by a first
floor mezzanine. From here, the floorboards extend throughout the spacious and stylish ground floor. This level comprises a cosy sunken lounge room with coffered ceiling feature, separate dining room with garden outlook, beautifully crafted kitchen, family room with access to the alfresco area, separate media room with decorative electric wall heater, and separate children’s wing, positioned to minimise noise. The home chef will appreciate the kitchen fit out, with unusual pearl-flecked black stone bench tops offset by metallic cabinetry and patterned glass splashbacks. A DeLonghi oven and induction hotplates, integrated dishwasher and island bench with built-in wine racks ensure it is functional and chic. An exotic eastern influence is obvious in the backyard, where limestone-retained tropical gardens, a pool and elevated decked wood pole gazebo combine to create an outdoor retreat reminiscent of a Balinese resort.
The view of the pool from a second alfresco area with shade sail cover is unobstructed, thanks to glass safety partitions. Upstairs, the spacious master suite features a walk-in robe and adjoining ensuite with an inset oval spa.
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WATERMANS BAY 16 HOPE STREET AGENT Realmark - North Beach CONTACT Sean Hughes 0402 453 899 WEB www.realmark.com.au DETAILS http://tinyurl.com/5v3kxqp
It also has private access to the balcony and is close to a study on this level. Extras include ducted airconditioning, a double garage with internal entry, lush bore reticulated gardens, parking for a boat or caravan and a security system. â–
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HARBOUR LIGHTS Enjoying a coveted dress circle position in Mosman Park with elevated water views this stunning home offers flowing light filled interiors tastefully updated for modern family living. . Ocean and Fremantle Harbour Views . 1012sqm of land . Beautiful north facing rear
MARCUS SPROULE 0409 990 559 9286 5555
. Walking distance to schools . Opposite park and Golf Course
MICHAEL HOOD 0414 979 328 9386 2999
141 WELLINGTON STREET. $2,690,000
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Beachside living to turn your life around Superb, cleverly designed home in quiet cul-de sac has it all, writes COURTNEY NOTTE THERE is nothing between this house, the sand and the surf. An upside-down design with the living areas on the first floor capitalises on its premier beachfront position. This element of the double-storey home’s design is just one of its many outstanding features and helps make it the epitome of luxurious beachside living, in a quiet cul-de-sac location on a 908sq m block. The uninterrupted view over the water and natural bushland is best enjoyed from these living areas and an adjoining cedar-lined balcony with glass balustrades and downlights. For the sake of convenience, there is a home office on this level, convenient to the master suite, with a commanding ocean view. A second study is close to the three minor bedrooms (each of which has a robe) on the ground
floor. Security is paramount. For peace of mind, the house is set behind security gates with intercom entry. A family will appreciate the many separate living areas spread across the two levels. Downstairs, the games room features a wet bar and Tasmanian Oak floorboards, and spills out to a north-facing, cedar-lined alfresco entertaining area and saltwater pool. A thatched wood pole gazebo in the glass-fenced pool area is the perfect place to relax when you are not swimming. The media room is a small-scale theatre, with plush carpet, red drapes, sconce lighting and a projector and screen. The granite kitchen comes complete with quality appliances and the main bedroom’s ensuite has a separate powder room. There is parking for a boat. ■
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Blended sophistication Contemporary design combines with old world charm. By COURTNEY NOTTE FROM the front, this home has all the hallmarks of contemporary design – a strong architectural presence, wood accents and easy-care native gardens among them – but inside, it is a refreshing blend of old-world elegance and charm. In the prestigious Harbour Rise estate, the six-year-old Beaumonde-built home has the added advantage of being close to restaurants and cafes at Hillarys Boat Harbour. The lure of eateries at the harbour and its pristine beaches might be enough to pull the new owners away from their resort-style alfresco area, where a gabled patio overlooks the fenced, heated pool. The free flowing living areas at the heart of the home soak up the best view of the outdoor area through many large windows and bi-parting glass sliding doors. A sophisticated colour
palette and porcelain tiles give this living zone its panache, while high ceilings and the extensive use of glass enhances the sense of space. A sense of warmth is achieved with decorative accents such as a gas feature fireplace with marble inlay in the family room, chandelierstyle light fitting above the dining table and pendant lights suspended from the bulkhead ceiling that define the kitchen. Gloss timber-look cabinetry, stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances ensure the kitchen is as functional a space as it is attractive. Purpose-built for an authentic theatre experience, the media room is separated from the main living areas by double doors. It is a two-way room and also connects to a minor hallway off which bedrooms two, three and four are located. Bedroom three is an alter-
native master suite, with a semi-ensuite and separate powder room. There is also a study on the ground floor off the spacious foyer. A wrought iron and timber staircase leads to the first floor, with the remaining two bedrooms – one of which is currently used as a gym – and a parents’ retreat and adjoining balcony. Space abounds in the master bedroom and connecting ensuite, with a stone-topped dual vanity unit, corner bath and shower recess. The house comes complete with reverse-cycle airconditioning, a security system and remote-controlled double garage. ■
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18C EWEN STREET
LUXURY LIVING AT THE FOREFRONT THIS spacious home offers 295sq m of living space, with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and three living areas over two levels. It was designed with luxury in mind, and this is most obvious in the master bedroom and adjoining ensuite. This room has a large walk-in robe and private access to a balcony. Downstairs, the kitchen flows into the open-plan living and dining areas, and out to the decked alfresco area. A home theatre room is also on this level. Built by Gillard Builders in 2010, it is in walking distance of the beach, shops and parks, and close to Hale School and Churchlands Senior High School. ■
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$889,000 AGENT Wright Real Estate CONTACT Jeff Wright and Jane Smallwood 0418 907 111 or 0417 172 664 WEB www.wrightrealestate.com.au DETAILS http://tinyurl.com/4y5ra9m
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ENJOY WARMTH AND PRIVACY AN elegantly understated colour palette of cream and mocha combined with stone accents, and classic fittings and fixtures, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere in this double-storey home. Accommodation comprises three bedrooms with built-in robes, two bathrooms and living areas on both levels. Downstairs, the kitchen has stainless steel appliances and is adjacent to a family room and meals area. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, a shared bathroom and a spacious living area. It is on a rear lot with access off Moorland Drive, within easy distance of major shopping centres, including Innaloo and Karrinyup, has no strata fees and does not share any common areas with neighbouring homes. ■
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FROM $649,000 AGENT Peard Scarborough CONTACT Adam Mannino 9245 3999 or 0411 962 383 WEB www.peard.com.au DETAILS http://tinyurl.com/3mru3j6
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A GRAND FAMILY HOME WITH ELEGANCE & STYLE! A sprawling home with grand proportions and features, this residence will impress everyone that walks through its doors. This gorgeous home was designed for a family of all ages and sizes, but with timeless style at the forefront. • • • • • • • • • • •
1012 sqm block 6 Bedrooms and 4 bathrooms Master suite with his & her WIRs State of the art kitchen 4 Separate living areas Home theatre room Home office Guest suite with semi ensuite Swimming pool and alfresco dining 2 Car garaging off rear ROW Room for additional 4 cars in front circular drive
JODY FEWSTER 0414 688 988 jody@porteous.com.au
9386 8800 www.porteous.com.au
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$659,000 DAGLISH BLISSFULLY TUCKED AWAY! This sunny villa home will set your pulse racing! Open and light, with a garden outlook from most rooms, it is just the right size with a sun splashed courtyard and entertaining area, and is close to shops and transport.
$1,025,000 JOLIMONT CASUAL ELEGANCE The first thing you notice with this beautifully decorated 2 level home is the tranquility, coupled with it’s unique leafy parkside location. This gorgeous home has an almost resort sytle quality which makes you want to relax and unwind.
Carolena Boyd
Carolena Boyd
0418 905 963
0418 905 963
$539,500 WEST PERTH THE ULTIMATE 2 level, 2brm 2bath apartment with bold colours, a palette of upmarket materials & an enviable location beside Harold Boas Gardens providing an urbane and “edgy” style of living.
$2,250,000 CRAWLEY RIVER VIEWS Stunning 3bed, 2bath plus study apartment with fabulous river views & superior fittings & fixtures. Small group of 8 on huge riverfront land holding. The Ultimate Avenue Apartment!
Carolena Boyd
Marina Berzins
0418 905 963
0419 195 873
WANTED Despite the doom and gloom there are willing buyers out there. Young Subi couple wants rentable home on 500sqm plus block. Will redevelop later. Mature couple with family already resident in Subi want top quality home in the area up to $3million. Have missed out on two other properties.
Want a painless sale?? Contact Michael Hoad 0411 885 556
$1,000.00 per week FOR LEASE THE PERFECT MOVE Located in a beautiful Leafy cul-de-sac of Subiaco is this gorgeous FULLY FURNISHED and EQUIPPED 3Bed, 2Bath home. Perfect for either the modern couple or small family. SORRY NO PETS Melissa McDonald
0413 150 180
$1,185,000 SUBIACO BEAUTIFUL AT NIGHT Equally impressive in the morning and during the day, this beautifully presented and boldly decorated 2x2 apartment is located in one of Subi’s prized apartment complexes, brilliantly located for an easy lifestyle.
$1,650.00 per week FOR LEASE BRAND SPANKING NEW - DO YOU WANT TO BE FIRST? Perfect location, terrific street, great neighbours, are just the start of the positives awaiting you in this brand new 3bed, 3bath, powder room, double garage/ games room, 2 storey, reverse cycle ducted air conditioned home.
Peter Lawrance
Natalie Butler
0418 923 424
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JOONDALUP 16 SETOMA COURT AGENT
Harcourts Alliance Joondalup CONTACT Stella McLean 0424 231 914 WEB www.harcourts alliance.com.au DETAILS http://tinyurl.com/ 425h334
Classic home strikes perfect balance Colonial design combines with modern interior. By COURTNEY NOTTE NATIVE gardens perfectly complement the distinctive facade of this home, built in the Australian Colonial style with classic Federation-era decor throughout. To create the breathtaking home, its striking architectural features have been combined with an elevated position that offers sweeping views across the area and classic decor, such as high ceilings with roses, decorative arches, polished jarrah floorboards and handmade leadlight windows. Thanks to its location, the house enjoys unrivalled space and views of a nearby national park and Lake Joondalup. While the interior harks back to an earlier time, the stunning alfresco area is ultra-modern, but rather than throw off the look and feel of the house, it strikes a stylish balance between old and new. A decked, timber-lined patio with speakers and expansive views toward the lake shelters part of the alfresco area, and overlooks the pool area. The elevation of the 1800sq m block
means there is no fence to hinder the view, and glass balustrades to a separate patio ensures the area is secure without compromising the outlook. The outdoor area connects to the elegantly appointed lounge and dining rooms via french doors. These rooms in turn lead to the classic kitchen, featuring granite bench tops and stainless steel appliances. An exquisitely decorated sitting room with a fireplace has private access to a veranda in an enclosed garden.
Bay windows fill the luxurious master suite with natural light. The classic character of the adjoining bathroom makes a real impression, with a pedestal basin and distinct Federation tiling. The three minor bedrooms are double-sized. Extras to the home include ducted airconditioning, double garage with shoppers’ entrance, 9m x 12m shed with parking for four cars and threephase power, and a study. ■
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Unwind and enjoy! Indoors flow effortlessly to outdoors in this calming architect designed home with contemporary interiors nestled amongst a 1060sqm “oasis” of timber decking, trickling water features and lush tropical landscaping, only seconds walk from City Beach Primary. Located in one of Central City Beach’s best precincts, between Patonga Road and Oceanic Drive, where the secondary ridge of coastal dunes extend out from Bold Park and into the suburb - all the way across to the primary school, bringing with them the mature tuart groves and exciting undulating coastal topography which are such a feature the Bold Park Bushlands. If you are a fan of the huge land parcels for which this precinct is known then this large level wooded site on the corner of Takari Road will not disappoint. Architect designed in the 1960’s this limestone fronted home has benefited from
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thoughtful internal and external renovation and comes to market as an inviting contemporary living space, with rich warm hardwood flooring, striking modern kitchen and laundry, undercover alfresco and timber decked pool area. The home features 4 bedrooms, an office, a library, 3 bathrooms, separate living areas, and a striking modern kitchen with quantum quartz bench tops and European stainless steel appliances. There is also a double lock up garage, side access for boat or caravan and reticulation off own bore. There is huge storage space throughout and all downstairs windows are laminated glass. Additionally there is a fully self-contained 1x1 apartment with its own access in the back corner of the garden previously rented out for $200pwk. Perfect for guests or even an au pair. Absolutely all offers presented by 5pm June 22. (Seller reserves right to sell prior) WILL BE SOLD.
“A Tranquil Retreat on 1060sqm” Striking 1960’s Architectural Design Including Separate Self Contained Apartment
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Scott Swingler 0403 344 649 scott@spacerealty.com.au
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Award Winning Luxury Home in Prime Position 69 Branksome Gardens, City Beach
$3,395 mil Literally metres from the beach
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Set in an elevated position with ocean glimpses, in a premier street this iconic family home oozes character and charm. A proud, architecturally designed home with a distinct European avour. Extensive use of solid jarrah hard wood and soaring high ceilings feature throughout – all so impeccably maintained and enjoyed by the one original family. Gate access to acres of parkland at the rear adds the last special touch to this blue chip property.
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SCHWENKE YOUNG & CO Boulevard Shopping Centre, 8/31 Gayton Road, City Beach 9385 9000 www.schwenkeyoung.com.au
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Enjoy the beauty of nature inside and out Distinctive design and materials create harmony with the environment. By COURTNEY NOTTE WITH distinctive features such as a weatherboard facade and tin roof, this home typifies Australiana style. The use of natural materials inside and out establishes a harmony with the environment, so that the home blends with its surroundings. Mature trees dot the perimeter of the property and shade the house, which takes in outstanding valley and park views thanks to its elevated position atop a stone platform. Thatched fencing encloses a front courtyard, which is linked to the freeflowing family room, meals area and kitchen via timber-framed french doors. The timber accents in the family and dining rooms, which include an open-tread staircase, complement the polished wood flooring that adds warmth and textural depth to this space. The adjacent kitchen is cuttingedge yet classic, with white stone
waterfall-effect bench tops and matching gloss cupboards, as well as stainless steel appliances and glass splashbacks. Though compact, there is ample storage space in full-length and overhead cupboards. The two bathrooms are modern masterpieces. The main bathroom, finished in white and chocolate coloured tiles, features an underslung sink to the stone-topped vanity unit and a combined bath and handheld shower. Character abounds in the ensuite upstairs, with an elaborately carved wood-framed mirror and matching vanity unit. The carpeted living area on the first floor landing connects to a wraparound balcony, with breathtaking valley views. Kids and pets can play safely in the terraced backyard, with shade sail cover to a grassed area and adjacent paved section. ■
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FOOTSTEPS TO THE RIVER CLAREMONT, 1/1 BINDARING PARADE You will love strolling to the river to sit and enjoy a quiet read or picnic under the beautiful trees or curl up on your couch and enjoy the warmth of the cosy open fireplace, the choices are yours! This low maintenance home offers stunning river views and offers fantastic lock’n’leave appeal!
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$1,295,000 Saturday, 11 June 2011 @ 1:00-1:30pm Claremont 9385 5559 RICHARD YOUNG 0412 385 056 JUSTIN WALLACE 0406 755 845
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RIVERSIDE LIVING CLAREMONT 19 BAY ROAD Step through the front door and be pleasantly surprised as this home is larger than is appears. Superbly appointed throughout, this contemporary stylish residence as new offers a ’holiday at home’ atmosphere with its lush gardens and whisper quiet living.
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SENSATIONAL VALUE! COTTESLOE, 20 WEBB STREET
With an understated façade on a premium street, the brief to the architect for the
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$1,695,000 Home Open Sat 11th June 2011 from 10.00am to 10.30am Fremantle 9335 5977 EMMA POWELL 0405 704 528
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IN a quiet street close to amenities, this home is a lifestyle opportunity and priced to suit first-home buyers. Accommodation comprises four bedrooms and a study, or five bedrooms. There are two bathrooms, including an ensuite to the master bedroom. If you love to entertain, you will love this backyard, with a below-ground pool and freestanding patio. Inside, there is plenty of room for a growing family with separate living areas such as a theatre room, spacious
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BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED WITH FINE DECOR THIS beautifully crafted Webb & BrownNeaves home ticks all the boxes – spacious, stylish and well-located. Contemporary décor, high ceilings and immaculate presentation come together to form an idyllic family home, in a quiet street in walking distance of shops. Off the foyer is a sunken formal lounge room, carpeted dining room and a minor hallway to the main bedroom, with an open ensuite featuring a corner bath and big shower. The hallway continues to the open-plan family room, meals area and kitchen, where raked ceilings and crisp decor enhance the sense of space. A
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AGENT Acton North CONTACT Carol Arthern 0413 910 945 WEB www.acton.com.au DETAILS http://tinyurl.com/42q256y separate wing comprises three double-sized minor bedrooms with built-in robes and a shared bathroom. Extras include a home office, big outdoor entertaining area with shade sail cover and reticulated gardens. ■
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Trophy home conquers course Every element sought in a fine family home is here, writes CAROLINE FRANK WITH an emphasis on relaxation, and luxurious living, this ultra-stylish light and bright twostorey masterpiece will indulge all the senses. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom abode has all the traditional elements you would want in a family home – large open living spaces with high ceilings, a well-designed functional kitchen, large backyard and an abundance of storage options. The ultra sleek white kitchen is the hub of the home, integrating both indoor and outdoor living spaces effortlessly. It features a seamless waterfall bench and red glass splashback, quality white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, extensive bench space and a large fridge recess. The golf course-fronting residence maximises the north-facing orientation, bathing the two entertaining terraces and the home in the wonderful winter sun. The alfresco dining with built-in stainless steel BBQ, stone benchtops and neutral tile splashback features timber-lined ceiling with overhead fan, built-in speakers, a bar fridge recess and deep drawers and cupboards. The clever separation in bedroom and living zones for adults and children affords everyone their own space to spread out. The master suite has reverse cycle airconditioning and a stunning open ensuite with double square vanities, spa and shower, while the minor bedrooms are all double size with double built-in robes, quality carpets and wooden blinds, stainless steel top quality ceiling
fans, low voltage lighting and plenty of electrical points. Relax on the balcony and enjoy the everchanging vista of Naturaliste Ridge as a backdrop, with the beauty of the lakes and fairways which seem like your backyard. Outside features include exterior Color-
bond cladding around the property, a water feature and automatic reticulated landscaped gardens. There is also a portico with feature stone pillars, double garage/workshop with separate storeroom and golf buggy room and airconditioning to the property. â–
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Tree Elle Retreat DENMARK – BOW BRIDGE From $1.5m 15 BEDROOMS, 10 BATHROOMS, 1 SPA RETREAT • • • • • •
14.7 acres on South Coast Highway 4 luxurious self-contained houses Separate Spa retreat, office building and managers residence Landscaped grounds with fenced paddocks Approval for future restaurant Heart of the South Coast tourism district
This is one of a kind. 5 modern houses set in landscaped gardens that would make any botanical enthusiast drool with envy. Close to amazing beaches and the world famous Tree Top Walk in the magnificent Valley of the Giants. Our sellers invite you to experience this Garden of Eden. The four luxurious holiday homes and one manager’s residence are positioned throughout 14.7 acres of landscaped grounds with paddocks and pens for livestock. The property is currently being run as boutique holiday accommodation and is being sold fully furnished and equipped so all you need to do is drive in and collect the keys on the way. Keep it all to yourself, share with friends or run the property as a business.
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Tanya Ricketts Phone: (08) 9848 2211 Mobile: 0427 481 887 Email: tanya@scp.net.au Web: www.scp.net.au Licensee: Rekuna Pty Ltd. No 40680
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With the motto “you dream it, we create it”, Clever Bathrooms offers a broad range of quality, locally manufactured and imported products to help individuals, renovation companies, builders and interior designers create modern, luxurious bathrooms
Clever Bathrooms features the latest trends from Europe.
Clever approach to renovation If you dream it, Clever Bathrooms can create it. By KEREN BELLOS WHEN plumbing and bathroom manufacturer Mania National identified what it believed was inadequate customer service, inferior products and poor after-sales support being delivered to Perth consumers, it decided to take action. The result is Clever Bathrooms, a bathroom product selection centre that allows the 30-year-old WA company to deal directly with the public. With the motto “you dream it, we create it”, Clever Bathrooms offers a broad range of quality, locally manufactured and imported products to help individuals, renovation companies, builders and interior designers create modern, luxurious bathrooms. The Subiaco and Malaga show-
rooms have everything you need to realise your dream – vanity units, baths, showers, cabinets, tapware, toilets, and exclusive Faroe, Lux and Handel products at manufacturerdirect prices. “A clever bathroom is at the cutting edge of style but also retains a high level of practicality,” national operations manager Daniel Whiting explained. “While you want to create something to be proud of, you can’t lose sight of the fact that it does have to withstand daily family use.” Mr Whiting said clients were once solely concerned with functionality but had also begun demanding fashionable solutions
about five years ago. Easy-to-clean products were also proving popular. “Toilet pans that sit flush against the wall are in demand at the moment because from the point of view of cleaning, you just have to mop the side,” he said. Other popular products included wall-mounted vanity units, freestanding baths, wall mirrors with fluorescent lighting, marble and granite vanity bench tops, and oval and square mixers. Mr Whiting said white was the colour of choice for most. “If I had to give advice to someone who was about to renovate their bathroom, I'd say stick to a very neu-
tral palette because people are favouring a modern, minimalist look at the moment,” he said. Mr Whiting said styles from Europe – the bathroom trendsetter – often took years to reach Australia but Clever Bathrooms aimed to change that. “We have people who are working constantly on developing our range, so they actually look at the current trends in Europe,” he said.
“A lot of the market can tend to copy each other but we like to set ourselves apart, so we bring in contemporary European designs and manufacture the product for a robust Australian bathroom.” Clever Bathrooms is open seven days a week. For more information, visit the showroom at Homebase Expo, 55 Salvado Road, Subiaco or Unit 9, 35 Exhibition Drive, Malaga. ■
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