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residential WESTERN SUBURBS WEEKLY

ISSUE 68 • JUNE 02 • 2009

Living in perfect harmony Parents with stay-at-home children will welcome the spacious design of a well-planned residence

NEWS

Enhancing interior ‘wow factor’ Using her flair for design to renovate high-end homes next step for enterpreneur, writes CARMELLE SANDER A QUICK renovation job can add value to your home – especially if you plan to sell. Sasha deBretton-Gordon, of Millions in Makeovers, has combined her background in property investment and a passion for interior design to specialise in 14-day home renovations. After 15 years as a property developer, Sasha decided to take the plunge and use her natural flair for design to revamp highend homes to give them a little more of the “wow factor”. Launched this week, Millions In Makeovers specialises in renovation consultations, do-it-yourself renovation kits and full, fast makeovers. “Don’t make the costly mistake of trying

to renovate yourself without knowledge on colours or what products to select to create the right look,’’ Ms deBrettonGordon advises. She said with so many homes now on the market, her service can add value to a home and make it stand out from the rest. The 14-day cosmetic renovations can include new paint, floors, bathrooms, kitchens, wall coverings and curtains. They can also feature stunning finishes, such as mirrors, cushions, rugs, lighting and prints, which add to the ambience of a property. “My style is a contemporary mix of art deco and retro and I like to add a touch of French provincial,’’ Ms deBretton-Gordon said. “At the moment it’s all about high-gloss black, silver and striking wall paper, which is making a huge comeback.’’ She employs only qualified tradesmen in her renovation projects and oversees the entire process from start to finish.

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Ms deBretton-Gordon said she started buying and selling homes when she was just 21 and has built up a large property portfolio. “While a client’s home is being renovated, they are able to stay in one of my fully furnished luxury homes, which avoids the inconvenience of staying with family or friends,’’ she said. Ms deBretton-Gordon has been featured regularly in Investment Property magazine. With a TV series in the works and renovation seminars earmarked for later this year, she certainly has her hands full, but said she is enjoying every minute of it. “The whole vision of the business is to assist the marketplace by increasing profit and selling homes faster,” she said. Ms deBretton-Gordon is hosting a VIP launch of Millions in Makeovers at 6pm on June 4. For more information, contact Sasha on 0409 909 695 or visit www.millionsinmake overs.com.au ■

Sasha deBretton-Gordon.

after All you need to make it work is a makeover.

Cape Bouvard changes tack for residential development RALPH Sarich's Cape Bouvard Investments has signalled a shift to residential development, with $1 billion worth of projects under way. Cape Bouvard would focus on developing residential property for its target market, said Mr Sarich, who is Cape Bouvard’s chairman. “Our development commitments are aimed at a range of residential markets. However, we believe the empty-nester demographic will prove to be the strongest market sector over the coming years, particularly for top-end developments,” he said. In 1992, the Perth-based inventor sold out of his listed Orbital Engine Company for more than $200 million and went on to accumulate a commercial property portfolio worth more than $1billion, according to reports in 2007. Most of Cape Bouvard's residential developments are in the West Australian market. Two are luxury apartment

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developments, one on the beach at Scarborough and the other in Mandurah, with combined end value of almost $270 million, according to the company. It also has a $150 million phased land subdivision north of Mandurah. The company has a $50 million stake in a range of syndicated residential community developments in outer suburban areas across the country managed by Macquarie Bank, and more than 1200 hectares of unimproved coastal property in southwest WA. In early 2007, Cape Bouvard sold a portfolio of four office buildings to US giant GE Real Estate for more than $450 million. That deal included the two Perth properties, the 30-level Allendale Square and the Allendale 2 building, 99 Walker Street in North Sydney and 90 Collins Street in Melbourne. Cape Bouvard has one remaining commerical holding, a $200 million office building, Alluvion under development in Mounts Bay Road, Perth, with joint venture partner Charter Hall. ■

Ralph Sarich, chairman of Cape Bouvard.

Exclusive addresses.

West Leederville 68a McCourt Street $1,595-$1,649,000 Simple Elegance! 3 The ultimate in open plan with free ﬂowing living from the front entry to the manicured back garden. Blended with cool and warm mediums, this award winning home offers comfort for clutter free living. Michelle McGill and Meagen Crump 0407 950 588 2

West Leederville 85 Tate Street $1,750,000 Two homes for the price of one! 5 Ultra modern family home set in one of our most sensational locations with self contained studio apartment. Both enjoy separate parking and entertainment area. Add pool and highly sought after location. Michelle McGill and Meagen Crump 0407 950 588 3

West Leederville 7/135 Cambridge Street $575-$625,000 Easy Street! 2 Brand spanking new with incredible space and dressed to the nines! This ultra modern contemporary home boasts open plan living enjoying the two outdoor balconies. Fantastic investment or home close to shops, train, Subiaco and City. Michelle McGill and Meagen Crump 0407 950 588 1

West Leederville 78 McCourt Street $1,295,000 A picturesque place! Set in our most picturesque location, this well maintained family sized character home offers exceptional space throughout. This home is set on 612sqm with ROW access and is truly a blank canvas! Michelle McGill and Meagen Crump 0407 950 588 2

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Mt Hawthorn 151 Shakespeare Street From $990,000 Worth waiting for! 4 Most people’s wish list will include a character home with a full height extension. This one ticks all the boxes. Set high on the hill on a generous 556sqm block with alfresco entertaining area ideal for family living. 2 Barry Litten and Marlene Nelson 0412 237 977

Coolbinia 48 Carnarvon Crescent $2,390,000 Hilltop Character Icon 3 levels with spectacular views to the hills and city. Lounge, dining, open plan living, 2 studies, hobby & store rooms + 4WC’s. Expansive living space 3 adorned with all the graceful features that only a classic can boast. Claude Iaconi 0412 427 877 2

NEWS

Property expert suggests using grant as kick-start For those looking to build an investment property portfolio, it’s a good time to move. By CARMELLE SANDER AMBITIOUS young people who want to build an investment property portfolio should move now and use the first-homeowner grant as a kick-start. According to leading property investment expert Paul Bennion, from DEPPRO Asia Pacific, there was still some confusion in the community about who qualified for the grant – and what they could buy. Mr Bennion said the firsthomeowner grant was only available to owner-occupiers, that is, those who buy a home and live in it straight away. “However, it is still perfectly legal for would-be investors to grab the grant, live in the home for a short qualifying period (only six months in most states), and then rent it out. “It’s a win-win investment strategy if you haven’t owned your own home before. “You get a $14,000 kick-start

from the Federal Government (or $21,000 if you are building a new home), you get to live in your own place rent-free for at least six months and then you can rent it out and have someone else help pay off the loan.” Mr Bennion said it was important for young people who already had an investment property to realise that they, too, could be eligible for the firsthomeowner grant if they’d always rented their own accommodation – and never actually lived in it. Mr Bennion said Australia’s property market owed a lot to young people who were buying their first home. “It’s this group that is really keeping things moving,” he said. “Latest figures show almost 5500 households took advantage of the increased grant in the first month it was introduced and that’s a trend that needs to continue for the health of the economy.”

Sales closer to home Real estate sales in the Dunsborough area are being driven by locals, not Perth buyers. LOCALS are clear winners, with new figures suggesting the majority of buyers in the South-West are from the South-West. Stocker Preston Dunsborough property consultant Andrew Wynne undertook the long task of compiling the statistics, prompted by a vested interest in where his buyers were coming from. Formally driven by owners in the western suburbs, Mr Wynne said it was reassuring to know many south-west owners were staying in the market and buying locally. According to the statistics, in the 20062007 financial year, 38.37 per cent of buyers came from Dunsborough and surrounding districts, while in 2008-2009 this figure rose to 49.47 per cent. “Our figures indicate that now

PERCENTAGE OF BUYERS FOR 2006-2007 FINANCIAL YEAR Perth & Western Suburbs Eastern Suburbs Northern Suburbs Hills Regional/Country International & Interstate Dunsborough & Surround dist.

48.71 2.5 1.85 1.80 4.3 2.47 38.37

PERCENTAGE OF BUYERS FOR 2008-2009 FINANCIAL YEAR Perth & Western Suburbs Eastern Suburbs Northern Suburbs Hills Regional/Country International & Interstate Dunsborough & Surround dist

29.2 1.12 7.86 12.35 49.47

* Statistics sourced from Stocker Preston Dunsborough

one in two buyers is a local,’’ he said. “An increase in local participation indicates that locals see value in the market at today’s levels.’’

Mr Wynne said the rise in local buyers had also seen a fall in Perth and western suburbs buyers. In the 2006-2007 financial year, 48.71 per cent of buyers originated from Perth and the western suburbs, while in the 2008-2009 financial year this figure dropped to 29.2 per cent. He said the most secure market to invest in is one that is actively supported by local buyers.

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REVIEWS

Serenity and style come together A trickling water feature and pond soften the entrance to the home. By AMANDA RANKIN BUILT in 2007, this stylishly designed home not only looks good but has all the prerequisites for comfortable family living. For starters, there is a massive four-car garage and workshop, plus loads of off-street parking to accommodate family and friends. Once inside, there are several living options, with the entire top floor of the home ideally suited as a dedicated space for older children. Serenity also prevails, with a trickling water feature and pond softening the entrance to the home and providing a welcoming feel. Internally there is more warmth and light, courtesy of honey-coloured timber floors, masses of windows and a soft, neutral colour palette. Two separate living areas and

a dining room all have access to the landscaped, north-facing courtyards and gardens, allowing plenty of living spaces while still maintaining an open-plan design. Walls of glass fill all these rooms with sunshine and allow for outlooks over the two outdoor entertaining areas, one a fabulous covered pavilion, the other a shady courtyard. The kitchen has been designed to be at the centre of the action, and its cream stone bench tops and pale timber cabinetry match the warm hues used throughout the rest of the home. Also at ground level are the spacious study and master bedroom, which has a large dressing room and stylish bathroom, and sliding door access to the very private front courtyard. ■

NEDLANDS 27 THOMAS STREET $2,850,000 Features: Two-storey contemporary house, landscaped 1012sqm block, sought-after area, separate living areas including formal and family needs, north-facing courtyards and gardens, main bedroom with dressing room, minor bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes and sun deck access, integration of indoor and outdoor living and four-car garage. AGENT Mack Hall and Associates CONTACT Mark Anderson, 0411 645 174 VIEW Contact agent WEB www.mackhall.com.au

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EOI $2,050,000

Looking for a grand family home which makes a style statement? From the impressive portico to the double volume lounge with sweeping wrought iron staircase, this gracious home with terraccotta roof and tasteful tones will certainly appeal. Boasting both formal and large informal living areas, study, open plan kitchen, all weather alfresco and resort style verandah with cafe blinds, this magnificient house is an entertainers dream. With a secluded low maintenance and reticulated garden, there is plenty of room for kids to have fun and the limestone driveway provides extra parking for the boat. Set on a 730sqm elevated block and surrounded by quality homes, you have easy access to local shops, schools, parks, Challenge Stadium, beaches and the city. Simon McGrath 0418 918 678

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REVIEWS

Big spaces bathed in natural light

It has a double-height ceiling with a mezzanine walkway, reports ROMENA MANNING EXTRAORDINARY proportions and an interesting design set this Mt Claremont house apart from others. There is a focus on natural light in the individual architect creation, with large panels of glass, big highlight windows and glass blocks incorporated in walls. From its entry with skylight double void, double doors open to a huge living space that may suit as a formal dining and lounge room. It has a double-height ceiling with mezzanine walkway overtop, and

opens at the back through sliding doors to a paved alfresco and pool area. A second set of doors from here open to a second living room, equally as large, with large windows, a hideaway kitchenette and bathroom. With roll-down blinds able to block out much of the light, this room would be suitable as a hometheatre space. A bathroom and spacious laundry open off a passage that leads from the entry to an open-plan kitchen and

meals area, where expansive use of glass creates an indoor-out feel. The kitchen has ample storage space, walk-in pantry, dishwasher, double sink and breakfast bar to an island bench. Upstairs, double-sized minor bedrooms each have built-in wardrobes and one has an ensuite with double vanity unit. At the end of the mezzanine passage, a fitted study has a threestation desk built in under waterfall windows along one wall and opens at

one side to a spacious balcony. At the opposite end, a big main bedroom has lengths of windows along two walls, allowing an abundance of sunlight in and providing outlooks through treetops and over the street. It has a walk-in wardrobe, shoe room and a dramatic-looking ensuite with black floor-to-ceiling tiles, mounted spa bath and double vanity unit. On 836sqm block, it is in a cul de sac, close to schools. ■

$1,800,000

MT CLAREMONT 5 BENTLEY CLOSE AGENT Abel McGrath CONTACT Simon McGrath, 0418 918 678 or Adrian Abel, 0410 564 304 VIEW Contact the agent VIEW abelmcgrath.com

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Unique Highway Opportunity Under the Instructions of the Receiver and Manager

AUCTION Wednesday 24th June On site at 12 noon

• HIGHWAY EXPOSURE • ON-SITE PARKING • POTENTIAL FOR NOW AND THE FUTURE • 2 ROAD ACCESS • OFFERED INDIVIDUALLY

Details from the Auctioneer:

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F: 9286 5566

m: 0411 866 550 frank@mackhall.com.au

1-3 Brixton Street, Cottesloe Right in the Heart of the Business and Retail Precinct of Cottesloe Under the Instructions of the Receiver and Manager

• UNIQUE LAND HOLDING

AUCTION

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Wednesday 24th June On site at 12 noon

• “LAST OF ITS KIND”

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Details from the Auctioneer:

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F: 9286 5566

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REVIEWS

Modern gem with a federation ‘facade’ This property could not be more different from its front-of-block neighbour, writes ROMENA MANNING

AN abundant use of glass through this brand new property lets light in from numerous angles and creates warm and bright living spaces. The property could not be more different from its front-of-block neighbour, with the contemporary design tucked discreetly behind a typical federation-style Shenton Park address. A long exposed aggregate driveway lined with timber slat fencing leads to an alfresco area and entry to the house, where a frosted glass entry door merges with large glass panels and double sliding doors that integrate indoor and outdoor spaces.

Porcelain tiles spread throughout an open living, dining and kitchen area with airconditioning, where clean lines and contemporary decor make way for a kitchen to be the standout feature. Stone benches wrap around a timbergrain façade in the compact but functional kitchen, which includes Miele appliances, an underslung sink, glass splashbacks, concealed appliances cupboard, wine rack, integrated dishwasher and lots of storage space. A study with separate storage area is off the living space and opens outside through floor-to-ceiling glass doors. Upstairs, a glass wall with frosting allows

the continuation of light to filter into a main bedroom from double-height windows that span both storeys while maintaining privacy. This main suite has built-in wardrobes along one wall, an ensuite and sliding doors opening to a north-facing, private and spacious terrace. Two more double-sized bedrooms are on this floor, along with a bathroom in matching contemporary decor to the ensuite and powder room on the ground floor. The survey strata property is a short walk from all the action of Subiaco centre and Kings Park. ■

$895,000

SHENTON PARK 423 ROKEBY ROAD AGENT Paxton Hoad CONTACT Michael Hoad, 0411 885 556 VIEW Contact the agent WEB paxtonhoad.com.au

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9 Glenn Avenue, Mosman Park Mansion with European Influences

FOR SALE $3,279,000

Home Open Saturday 12.15 to 1.00pm

Set in cul de sac location and opposite a small reserve. An unparalleled family residence with all rooms designed on a palatial scale. An abundance of space & separation - FOUR enormous living zones including ballroom proportioned family spaces and kitchen opening onto an exciting loggia and private pool terrace. Media/Activity room - opulent formal areas overlook tranquil citrus lined Northerly court. “Fabulous Family Living” • 5 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Study • Kitchen/Meals/Family • Formal Lounge & Dining • Media/Activity • Pool & Loggia • Wine Cellar • Double garage • 822sqm of land

Peter Burns M: 0418 925 012 www.mackhall.com.au T: 9286 5555

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DAGLISH Apartment- 6/40 Cunningham Tce 1 bed, 1 bath $275k Paxton Hoad 9381 9111 House- 21 Stubbs Tce 2 bed, 1 bath $889k Paxton Hoad 9381 9111 DALKEITH House- 5 Haig Rd 4 bed, 3 bath $3.3m - $3.6m Paxton Hoad 9381 911

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HOME RENOVATIONS

Apartment- 195/395 Murray St 1 bed, 1 bath $309k Acton Central 9381 5566 Apartment- 2/65 Milligan St 2 bed, 2 bath $750k The Property Exchange 9388 3988

WEMBLEY Unit- 70/99 Herdsman Pde 1 bed, 1 bath $220k-$230k Ray White Centro 6380 1212 WEST LEEDERVILLE

Apartment- 4/471 William St 2 bed, 1 bath $439k Property People 9208 1999

House- 114 Blencowe St 3 bed, 2 bath $949k-$1.049m Paxton Hoad 9381 9111

SHENTON PARK

Townhouse- 102a Woolwich St 3 bed, 2 bath $1.195m The Property Exchange 9388 3988

FLOREAT

Apartment- 63/163 Derby Rd 2 bed, 1 bath $440K Paxton Hoad 9381 9111

House- 13 Peebles Rd 3 bed, 1 bath $975k The Property Exchange 9388 3988

Apartment- 5/38 Onslow Rd 1 bed, 1 bath $465k ‘ Paxton Hoad 9381 9111

MOSMAN PARK

SUBIACO

House- 12 Downey Dr 5 bed, 3 bath $1.9m-$2.3m Paxton Hoad 9381 9111

House- 366 Barker Rd 4 bed, 2 bath $1.995m Paxton Hoad 9381 9111

NEDLANDS

House- 94 Salisbury St 3 bed, 2 bath $1.925m Paxton Hoad 9381 9111

House- 78 McCourt St 3 bed, 1 bath $1.295m Property People 9208 1999 WEST PERTH

House- 6 Loneragan St 4 bed, 3 bath $2.095m Paxton Hoad 9381 9111

Townhouse- 8/28 Kingston Ave 2 bed, 1 bath $429k The Property Exchange 9388 3988 Apartment- 502/48 Outram St 2 bed, 2 bath $649k Growth Realty 9388 3422

PERTH

Apartment- 6F/281 Hay St 2 bed, 2 bath $750k-$850k Paxton Hoad 9381 9111

Apartment- 12F/811 Hay Street 1 bed, 1 bath $349k Acton Central 9381 5566

House- 225 Roberts Rd 3 bed, 1 bath $1.1m-$1.2m Acton Central 9381 5566

Apartment- 805/395 Murray St 1 bed, 1 bath $309k Acton Central 9381 5566

House- 114b St Leonards Ave 4bed, 2 bath $1.78m Altitude Real Estate 9388 3911

Apartment- 68/132 Terrace Rd 3 bed, 2 bath $999k The Property Exchange 9388 3988

Office- 1 & 2/31 Hood St N/A $2.05m Paxton Hoad 9381 9111

AUCTIONS SHENTON PARK House- 28 Austin St 3 bed, 1bath Sat 13th June Paxton Hoad 9381 9111 SUBIACO House- 18 Axon St 4 bed, 2 bath Sat 6th June Paxton Hoad 9381 9111

Agents are invited to send their new listings and auction listings to property@wsweekly.com.au by 5pm on Wednesday.

FOR SALE

101 Northwood Street West Leederville

$2,800,000

Circa 1903 home built by Frank Trenoweth - A LOCAL ICON! Frank showcased his home to display his work, building many of the older homes in the area. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy one of his best! Knowledgably and fastidiously restored and furnished with a superb array of antiques that are available to purchase with the home. With a block size of 1077sqm zoned R30, it is possible to subdivide a lot on the Ruislip Street side of 270-300sqm. Lake Monger views possible with the addition of a second ﬂoor within the existing roof space.

Current ﬂoor plan includes: • Brand new kitchen with Neff Appliances • Library • Formal lounge • Formal dining • Family room • Master bedroom • Bedroom 2/ study • Federation bathroom • Separate laundry

Plenty of room for a below ground pool if desired. ‘Fantastic environment’

WA Prestige Properties

Ian Sargent 0411 617 345

REVIEWS

Owner is living proof that this design works a treat An architect’s home, it is understated, simple and stunning. By AMANDA RANKIN

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TUCKED away behind a limewashed wall in a narrow Subiaco backstreet is this stylish and very private residence oozing European elegance. An architect’s own, much-loved home for the past decade, the understated design is simple and stunning. Entry is through a wrought iron gate with intercom, next to a double garage. Nothing more can really be seen until the front door is opened and the interior is revealed. Teak parquetry floors flow throughout the living spaces, with north-facing windows and doors ensuring these well used rooms are flooded with northern light. Lounge, dining and kitchen all open onto the northerly terrace, a surprisingly spacious, sundrenched area surrounded by lush lawn and established trees. The inviting kitchen is the hub of the home, with a long stretch of marble bench top doubling as a breakfast bar and conversation spot. Next to the kitchen is a cosy

second living space that opens onto another terrace, with convenient access to the laundry and downstairs powder room. At the centre of the house is an open staircase leading to the second level, also resplendent with teak parquetry floors. Here a central living space or library has a wall of timber built-in bookshelves and a sunny north-facing balcony, an ideal spot for a quiet winter read. Also facing the north and with its own balcony is the impressive master suite, with a fabulous dressing room and ensuite bathroom. An office or fourth bedroom too has its own balcony and two other bedrooms lead off from the central library and share a main bathroom. Both bathrooms are uniquely designed, featuring marble and granite benches, mosaic features and touches of artistry. Given its close proximity to the pulsating hub of Subiaco and all its dining and retail pleasures, this is a surprisingly tranquil home. ■

ONSITE JUNE 6, 11AM

SUBIACO 18 AXON STREET AGENT Paxton Hoad CONTACT Michael Hoad on 0411 885 556 VIEW Contact the agent WEB www.paxtonhoad.com.au

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DAGLISH

$889,000

0418 905 963

FROM YESTERYEAR WITH LOVE....

0418 923 900

TWENTY4

3 1 3 R O K E BY R OA D, S U B I AC O

James Paxton

From $1.2m

Michelle Morrison 0419 043 217

TWENTY4 is spectacular and unique. This exclusive development of four offers superb living and dining, prewired home theatre, study, fully equipped Smeg kitchen, 3 massive bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus powder room. ONLY 3 LEFT.

24 Joyce Street

SCARBOROUGH

Khaled Garman 0422 388 515

Fantastic Opportunity

In a FANTASTIC location this home has all the allure of traditional West Leederville; the current owners have added to its charms with an expanded, modern kitchen and light filled rear living space which opens on to the garden.

114 Blencowe Street

WEST LEEDERVILLE $949,000-$1.049m

Carolena Boyd

$775,000

0418 905 963

Enchanting 2 bedroom turn of the century, modernised and extended weatherboard and iron cottage. Polished floorboards and terracotta, open fireplaces, separate lounge and dining and a leafy back garden.

22 Kimberley Street

WEST LEEDERVILLE

Carolena Boyd

A PERFECT PLACE TO START

Well presented, homely ‘40s style bungalow with wide entrance hall, gleaming floorboards, lovely leadlight windows and doors, high ceilings, spacious rooms. Honest, attractive home ready to just move into now, or ideal to extend later.

21 Stubbs Terrace

NORTH PERTH

$3.5m

0419 195 873

What A Block!

$900,000

0418 923 900

Michael Hoad

T 9381 9111

facing rear, great location, ready to build on.

0411 885 556

What a block! Fabulous 675sqm block, up from Shenton Park Lake. 20m frontage, north

92 Evans Street

SHENTON PARK

James Paxton

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dining, dedicated theatre room (complete), parents lounge with separate kitchenette, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, outdoor kitchen and

Brilliant spaces and light, extra high ceilings, bifolds to the north, perimeter security. Accommodation includes generous living and

tomorrow’s technology.

Stunning finishes including Travertine, Siemens and Miele appliances, Italian hardware, heated bathrooms, quality soft furnishings and all of

Brand spanking new residence circa 2009 that will absolutely astound.

DALKEITH

Marina Berzins

Position and Potential!

$799,000-$849,000

Charming home comprising wide entrance hall, inviting formal lounge (with fireplace), dining room, 2 bedrooms plus sleep-out. Set on large 690sqm subdivisable block with rear access.

12 Doris Street

SOUTH PERTH

$829,000

0418 923 900

Overlooking The Bay

W W W W. P A X T O N H O A D . C O M . A U

James Paxton

$1,690,000

Josh Sumner 0408 055 359

Superb and spacious apartment perched on the cliffside with wonderful river views , even ocean views out to the island! Includes generous lounge and dining, fully equipped kitchen with meals, three bedrooms, two bathrooms plus powder.

8/20 Richardson Avenue

CLAREMONT

Khaled Garman 0422 388 515

Views, Luxury & Lifestyle

This stunning brand new townhouse has the wow factor! Offering panoramic CITY & RIVER VIEWS, a modern stylish fit-out with Caesar stone benches, Smeg appliances, neutral colour scheme and stunning high raked ceilings.

15/28 Banksia Terrace

DALKEITH

Michael Hoad

3 2

0411 885 556

One of the Finest Homes in the District

$2,290,000

0419 935 295

OPEN SPACE

This home is designed for entertaining with magnificent lounge, gracious family room and conservatory. Timber floors throughout, stained glass, ornate ceilings, fireplaces and French doors, salt water pool and a large wine cellar.

147 Hamersley Road

SUBIACO

Chris Ehlers

2 2

$1.9-$2.3m

0411 885 556

Architectural Treat

This lovely family home has all the benefits and few of the frustrations of living in a big home. The layout is simple yet elegant. The outdoor area is finished in poured limestone and the pool is large enough to enjoy and small enough to manage.

12 Downey Drive

MOSMAN PARK

Michael Hoad

3 2

$895,000

0419 935 295

Brand new 2 storey luxury home, fabulously light and bright. Walking distance to all over Subi’s charms and close to Kings Park. Features include; porcelain tiles and Miele equipped kitchen.

423 Rokeby Road

SUBIACO

Chris Ehlers

Balinese Summer

$3.3-$3.6m

Stay warm this winter as you watch the weather from every room of this authentic Bali style home with downstairs master/ensuite and study. The overwhelming sense of peace will make you feel right at home.

5 Haig Road

$1,925,000

SUBIACO 94 Salisbury Street

If You Want The Best

One for the lover of character. Expansive 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom tuckpointed brick tile home with huge lounge with wood fire,

study (or bedroom 4), large modern family & dining area and splendid modern kitchen. Tasteful decor

Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning Wide frontage lot of 529sqm

Michael Hoad

0411 885 556

$2,095,000

NEDLANDS 6 Loneragan Street

Built Up To A Standard Not Down To A Price

Spectacular brand new home built by National Estate Builders. Large airy rooms with gleaming timber floors, 4 bedrooms, 3

bathrooms, proper wine cellar, large north facing terrace on upper level. Big private rear courtyard with bbq area, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, top quality fixtures and fittings.

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18 Axon Street

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An architectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own home constructed to a high standard in European style, located in central Subiaco close to everything this wonderful suburb has to offer. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen with family meals area, spacious living room and upstairs lounge- a total internal area in excess of 300sqm and all rooms are of excellent proportions. Particularly secure, the home is designed to enjoy dappled northern light filtered through established poplar trees onto a lawn area and downstairs terrace whilst upstairs are 3 separate balconies. Features include: Gleaming teak parquet floors, marble benchtops and splashbacks, European appliances, timber window frames, cherry kitchen cupboards, gas log fire, reverse cycle air conditioning, marble and granite bathrooms, extensive bookcases in the upstairs lounge.

Michael Hoad 313 ROKEBY ROAD, SUBIACO

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‘Casa de Ladera’ Privately positioned in a prestigious location, this estate drawn from the Greek Island of Santori affords panoramic views through the canopy of native gum trees. Three double bedrooms, two lavish bathrooms, heated indoor b/g pool and chefs kitchen with Miele appliances set amid landscaped gardens. No expense has been spared with the lavish amounts of polished marble and stone used to create a sumptuous living and entertaining environment, sympathetic to its Santorini inspiration - set on 3.8 hectares. ’Casa De Ladera’ - leaves nothing to be desired. Sam Safﬁoti 0418 953 215

Chic and cheerful Enjoy a lock-and-leave lifestyle, writes AMANDA RANKIN

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$1,650,000

JOLIMONT 63 JERSEY STREET (LANSDOWNE LANE) AGENT Space Real Estate CONTACT Aaron Potter on 0411 870 008 VIEW Contact agent WEB spacerealty.com.au

5 New Court Green, CLAREMONT MT $1.59M

TRANQUIL PARK SETTING LUXURY FAMILY HOME

Luxury 2 storey home opp park feat superb north facing aspect, 4 double bedrooms, study, parents retreat, theatre, formal dining, lounge, huge family, gourmet kitchen/meals, a/c, alarm, ducted vac, large pergola, gazebo and manicured retic gardens.

Eddy Juras 0412 988 787 realestatemasters.com.au

1300 850 880

ENJOY living with lush greenery and shady trees without needing to weed or water in this contemporary park-side residence. The ultimate in lock-and-leave lifestyles, this architect-designed two-storey home fronts Lansdowne Lane and has Mabel Talbot Park as its front yard, complete with a tree house dangling over the courtyard. Externally the property looks stunning and internally it is beautifully finished in a cool charcoal and white colour palette. Large grey tiles flow throughout the ground level and anodised aluminium bifold doors open up the living space to the timber-decked courtyard and the park beyond. A second small sunny courtyard at the opposite end has a stunning water feature and also merges with the indoors through bi-fold doors. The kitchen is sleek, with stylish European appliances and a blend of high gloss white and textured veneer cabinetry hiding all the integrated appliances,

including dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Strategically placed windows and slashes of glass ensure that light filters through to every corner of living space, giving the home an open, bright feeling. Upstairs is an open-plan office with integrated cabinetry, once again in the textured wood veneer that is used throughout the home. Two bedrooms, one with built-in robes, share a very sleek bathroom with European tapware, full height tiling and a wall of mirrored cabinets. The vaulted ceiling gives the master suite a spacious feel and french wooden doors open to a private balcony and the park vista. There is also a large walk-in robe and an en suite bathroom. Stylish touches abound in this private sanctuary, such as eaves lined with wooden slats, chrome door handles and sleek bathroom fittings. Ducted air conditioning, alarm system, automated blinds, intercom and reticulation add to the streamlined living that this very stylish home offers. ■

19 Clare Lane, Subiaco

In an exclusive location with an individual excellence in design and presentation, stunning views over parklands, this unique home is indeed a rare find! Living in Subiaco offers a lifestyle like no other. Features The living area is amazing & its open plan lounge dining will impress! 3 large bedrooms or 2 plus separate home theatre 3 stunning bathrooms Gourmet kitchen to suit entertainer Ducted vacuum, R/C air con, double lock up garage, security alarm system Outdoor entertaining area, low key maintenance

Price: From $1,900,000 0419 968 560 Adrian Ballard 0418 925 642 Kareena Ballard

FOR SALE COTTESLOE

$1,750,000ONO DALKEITH

BLOCK VALUE with OCEAN VIEWS 255SQM BLOCK • • • • • • • • • •

Ocean vies to the west, down Princes Street 3 Bedrooms, separate bathroom Lounge/dining 2 Powder rooms Single gge with parking for 2 cars on driveway Office & store room Courtyard in the front Home could be renovated or demolished 4 Half levels Party wall

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WELL PRICED RENOVATED & EXTENDED ON 1012SQM BLOCK • • • • • • • • • •

Architect designed 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite & walk in robe New gourmet kitchen with family/meals area Lovely manicured gardens Powder room Study, laundry & double tandem carport0 High ornate ceilings & timber floors Covered patio Air-conditioning (split & ducted) Reticulated garden from own bore

$5,000,000+ DALKEITH

MEDITERRANEAN STYLE HOME ON 1378SQM BLOCK • 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, master with ensuite • Formal lounge/dining room • Library/music room, reading room, cloak room, home theatre/ computer/family room • Detached games room • 2 x 2 Carports with attic/store room • High ceilings • Covered terrace, terracotta paved courtyards & 2 water features • Wood fired pizza oven • Elevated block

$2,600,000ONO

$6,400,000

1315SQM BLOCK CONTEMPORARY MASTERPIECE • • • • • • • • • •

5 Dbl brms, activity or 6th brm & 3 bathrooms Architectural yet practical design Gourmet kitchen, living/dining Double study & home theatre Underground cellar Gas heated pool & tennis court Reverse Cycle Air conditioning Fabulous covered outdoor entertaining area 4 Car garage & workroom Full security system & cameras at front & rear

Gordon Davies Pager 9480 9385 www.gdre.com.au

REVIEWS

Romantic splendour Step through the leadlight front doors into a time gone by that has been polished to gleaming perfection, reports AMANDA RANKIN NESTLED in beautiful established grounds on a massive 1077sqm corner block is Trenoweth, a magnificent turn of the century residence built by Frank Trenoweth in 1903. Surrounded by a white picket fence, a meandering path leads to the original bullnose verandah that shades the front of the house, complete with classic, beautifully restored tuckpointing. Step through the front door and you step back in time. The interiors are breathtaking, resplendent with stunning leadlight windows and doors, elegant archways and absolutely gorgeous intricate ceiling work. The formal lounge is a regal affair with its bay window, ornate ceiling and original bottle green tiled and timber fireplace. An equally ornate ceiling and another gorgeous timber-lined fireplace add elegance to a second living room. The original floorboards in all rooms have been polished to a

high gloss. The dining room, with yet another fabulous fireplace, has a lovely window seat from which to sit and gaze. The timber floors and leadlight windows in the kitchen maintain the romantic splendour of the rest of the house, but the room has been updated with top of the range Neff stainless steel appliances, stone bench tops, a breakfast island and timber cabinetry. This breathtaking home also has a library, family room, master bedroom and second bedroom or study. The home is exquisitely furnished with antiques, which may be sold separately from the home if desired. There is the opportunity to add a second floor to the property with the existing roof space and take advantage of the magnificent Lake Monger views. The block size also allows for ground level extension at the back. Or you could leave it as it is. Just perfect. ■

$2,800,000

WEST LEEDERVILLE 101 NORTHWOOD STREET AGENT WA Prestige Properties CONTACT Ian Sargent on 0411 617 345 VIEW Contact agent WEB waprestigeproperties.com.au

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APARTMENTS Highway penthouses with real street cred They are a standout from the street, reports ROMENA MANNING

THESE penthouse apartments have sunlightfilled rooms, Tasmanian oak floors and the convenience of a good location. Quality finishes afford them a luxurious feel, with open-plan living areas opening to balconies with inland views. They are a standout from the street with an architectural and ultra contemporary external design. Modern interiors are given a classic touch with warm, neutral colours and decor and timber flooring. A polished kitchen with stone tops has

stainless steel Miele appliances including gas burners and a dishwasher. The kitchen opens to spacious dining and family areas, where long windows in a corner of the room bring the outside in and integrate indoor and outdoor living. Outside, a tiled balcony has an undercover alfresco area and long, open space with shade sails overhead, while wide eaves protect glass and openings from the elements. Not only do main bedroom suites open to the balcony, but also each has a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with floor-to-ceiling

tiling, stone tops to a vanity unit and heated floors. Features include reverse-cycle ducted airconditioning and a lift from an underground car park, where each apartment has two secure car bays. Apartment one has 123sqm of internal living space and 42sqm of balcony space, while apartment two has 138sqm of internal space and 63sqm of balcony. Apart from their appealing design and finish, the apartments are in a convenient location, close to shops, dining, Windsor cinema and other entertainment amenities. â&#x2013;

$900,000 EACH

NEDLANDS UNITS 1 & 2, 81 STIRLING HIGHWAY AGENT Paxton Hoad CONTACT Carolena Boyd on 0418 905 963 or Peter Lawrence on 0418 923 424 VIEW Contact the agent WEB paxtonhoad.com.au

STREET LIFE As streets go, Napolean is one apart Napoleon Street in Cottesloe has a village atmosphere coupled with banks, bakeries and boutiques, reports ROMENA MANNING FOR locals it may come as no surprise, but passersby might not realise that short Napoleon Street is almost bursting at the seams with action. The one-way street typifies a village atmosphere, where paved paths are packed with tables and chairs, and well-spaced cafes ensure you never have to step further than a few feet for some shopping respite. According to ProCott, the street was once simply a sand track linking the railway and Perth-to-Fremantle road (Stirling Highway). It is now a medley of over 150 retail and service businesses, from banks, chemists and bakeries to a supreme selection of boutiques. An array of homewares, giftware, clothing and jewellery line the street, with a little arcade tucked between shops leading down to a Napoleon Street Florist, Cottesloe Hair Gallery, Cottesloe Multi Services and Gifts, Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic and more. While it is hard to imagine that in around 150 metres of street there is almost nothing that cannot be found, it comes as no surprise to its occupants, who enjoy having a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere to do business.

Jill, owner of boutique MaCuisine, said it was a great little street to be in, with a mixed bag of people from young mums to the older generation. “Everyone’s pretty relaxed and easy to get along with,” she said. Her store is characteristic of the offerings on Napoleon, combining luxury items for the home, children’s clothing and accessories, giftware and wrapping and first-rate knickknacks.

Local business, Space Real Estate, is on the strip, and agent Emily Hiskins said as well as having everything they needed in walking distance, it was nice to see the same faces every day. “Napoleon Street is Cottesloe’s ‘meeting place’ – morning coffee breaks at Cimbalino, business lunches at Van’s, mums having morning tea at Leaf before popping over the road to do the grocery shopping… it’s all on or around Napoleon Street,” she said. ■

Napoleon Street

28 Kookaburra ST, STIRLING !!!Designer Mansion!!! Designed by renowned Western Suburbs Architect Richard Sklarz, this spectacular residence flows over 4 levels and has been boldly transformed into a sophisticated showcase of cutting edge function and style with an element of quality and space around ever corner. Set amongst Stirling’s most prestigious mansions in the tightly held Kookaburra Street precinct this sensational family home boasts

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Sheldon Portelli 9328 0988 • 0419 916 711

• 5 Generous Bedrooms • 5 Designer Bathrooms • Modern Fixtures and fittings • Huge Central Kitchen w/Island bench • Stunning entry with chandeliers • Designer wallpaper • Sweeping Spiral Staircase • Versatile Home office • Below ground cellar 4mx4m • 70,000ltr below ground salt water pool • Playground with 5m wide Sand pit + Fort • Landscaped Gardens and much, much more... Don’t be fooled by the understated facade... this one is a real gem once you get inside... a very rare offering indeed so be quick!

LUXURY LIVING Fresh air, it’s as easy as lighting a candle Smells are a thing of the past with Dusk’s odour-eating technology. By CARMELLE SANDER

FRESH clean air is not only found in the great outdoors. Now you can enjoy it indoors as well. Thanks to Dusk’s innovative active-air candle range, smells are a thing of the past with its odoureating technology. Developed exclusively by Dusk, the sanitising, cleansing candles remove traces of cigarette smoke, pet smells, rubbish odours and unwanted cooking smells. Without the use of strong chemicals, these smells simply

disappear when you light the candle. Australian made and environmentally friendly, the active-air candles are available in a variety of scents, including breeze (melon), crisp (apple and peach), fresh (mint), pure (jasmine) and sparkle (mango). The candles are ideal for eliminating unwanted smells fast and effectively, leaving the air clean, fresh and beautifully scented. In any circumstance, candles set

the mood and provide soft romantic lighting for any occasion. Active-air candles provide both these benefits, as well as creating clean fresh air. The candles are ideal to use when guests come around, for dinner parties and home-opens, to eliminate foul odours and leave your home smelling glorious. In addition to the active-air candle range, Dusk has recently launched its active-air vacuum beads, which work effectively to

Architectural vision unites with the craft of the master builder in this brand new home. Light, space, energy-efﬁciency and a superb north-facing parkside location are all maximised to create a spectacularly spacious family home of the highest quality in design, features and appointments. See it, and be inspired by the possibilities – arrange a personal inspection by calling Robert Spadanuda on 0403 247 988

four bedrooms, four bathrooms – enormous master wing – incredible kitchen and family area – pool with loggia – separate guest suite – triple garage

remove smells from your carpet. New to Australia, the beads are designed to release Dusk fragrance to each room as you vacuum. Smells are removed by adding one tablespoon of the beads to the vacuum bag, or sprinkling directly onto carpet and then vacuuming them up. The fragrance is released into the air and will remain in the room for some time afterwards. Each jar contains about 15 applications. The active-air beads are available in four scents: fresh, breeze, pure and sparkle.

FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN One of four special Dusk active-air packs valued at more than $55, please write your name, address and contact details on the back of an envelope and post to: Residential Competition, Locked Bag 3,Northbridge WA 6865. Entries close 5pm Friday June 5.

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THIS near-new luxurious three-bedroom, two-bathroom sub-penthouse comes fully furnished by a professional interior decorator. Just a short stroll to Claisebrook Cove and surrounded by established plane trees, this quality residence has fabulous city views from the large balcony and easy access to all the city’s amenities. Extra large porcelain cream tiles lend a stylish air to the open-plan living and dining area.

$950,000 AGENT Limnios Property Group CONTACT Rob Stefanovski on 0417 928 888 VIEW Contact the agent WEB limnios.com

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MONTICETO Space to live. Space to share. SHENTON PARK

153 NICHOLSON ROAD

QUINTESSENTIAL CHARACTER HOME SET on a substantial corner block, this quintessential character home offers the opportunity of subdivision while retaining the charming old home. Polished timber floorboards flow throughout the interior and both the living and dining rooms feature ornate fireplaces and timber mantles. Leadlight windows, ornate ceilings and cornices, colonial arches and french doors add to the gracious feel.

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$1,595,000 AGENT The Property Exchange CONTACT Niki Peinke on 0411 428 117 WEB www.thepropertyexchange.com.au VIEW Contact the agent

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BATHED IN COLONIAL CHARM OPPOSITE a leafy park, this charming old brick-and-iron character home features large airy rooms, high ornate ceilings, leadlight windows and fireplaces. A shady, tiled front verandah looks over a pretty, formal front garden and leads into the stunning interior with original timber floorboards flowing throughout the lounge, formal dining and bedrooms.The country-style kitchen has exposed beams.

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ON SITE JUNE 13, 12.30PM AGENT Paxton Hoad CONTACT Michael Hoad on 0411 885 556 WEB www.paxtonhoad.com.au VIEW Contact the agent

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TRANQUILITY AND GREEN SPACE GALORE FORGET the backyard, this newly-built, greentitled, two-storey home backs onto parklands and Smith Lake, providing a huge green space to play in without the hard work of maintaining it. The park and lake also provide tranquil views for the upstairs balcony and bedrooms of this comfortable residence. A stunning kitchen with granite benchtops looks over an open plan living area, which joins seamlessly with the alfresco entertaining area.

$1,290,000 - $1,350,000 AGENT Property People CONTACT Steven Voros on 0419 915 125 WEB www.perthpropertypeople.com.au VIEW Contact the agent

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Three-level luxury at Yallingup beach pad The beach house is set on a landscaped block and has views of the surrounds, writes SAMANTHA JONES DESIGNED by multi-award winning architects JCY and built by Steve Bonciani of Ridgeway Constructions, this three-level duplex exudes luxury from every facet. Constructed with the aquatic surrounds in mind, the beach house is set on a landscaped block and enjoys stunning water views. Features include heated, honed, travertine marble stone flooring, reverse-cycle airconditioning, integrated vacuum system and a Bose Lifestyle system throughout. Two of the four bedrooms are large, resort-style master suites with their own large ensuite that opens to a private deck. There are separate toilets with douche spray, sunken hydrotherm baths and double showers to both ensuites. A rumpus room provides further accommodation and the two

remaining minor bedrooms each has an ensuite. The main living area includes a kitchen, living and dining area and has a gas log fireplace with Giorgio stone, surround sound, 42-inch plasma screen and electronic windows. State-of-the-art, the internal kitchen has a range of Miele appliances, while an outdoor kitchen area has extensive stainless-steel cabinets and Beefeater four-burner barbecue with hood. Other features include landscaped gardens with lighting and reticulation, heated swimming pool, outdoor shower, timber decking and steps and a bocce court. There is also a cleaner’s room with a sink and extensive cabinetry for linen storage (including a keypad entry that would allow linen deliveries), electrical room with keypad area for maintenance access and space for additional refrigerators. ■

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$3,850,000

YALLINGUP 2, 18 ELSEGOOD AVENUE AGENT Peter De Chiera, Stocker Preston Dunsborough CONTACT 0418 931 206 VIEW Contact the agent WEB stockerpreston.com.au

$1.79M

RARE BEACH FRONT HOME 27 CUNLIFFE STREET. OPEN BY APPOINTMENT

PRICED TO SELL!!

Huge interest. Exclusive location. The best home available in many years. Ocean views do not get better than 27 Cunliffe Street. Superb newly renovated holiday home in the middle of the bay. Great lifestyle holiday home offering strong rental returns. 4x2 with great sunroom, large patio, entertainment, spa bath, timber ﬂoors, aircond, bore retic, huge 1012sqm block, shed. Potential for further development.

CALL MICHELE 0407 387 545 MARTIN 0417 923 127 9655 1305

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No shortage of superlatives Facing the ocean, each of four bedrooms has its own balcony and the alfresco area has spectacular views too, writes LUCY RICKARD

$5,750,000

DUNSBOROUGH 604 CAVES ROAD AGENT Debbie Bridges, Acton South West Dunsborough CONTACT 9755 3555 VIEW Contact to view WEB acton.com.au

LUXURIOUS, glamorous, stylish – call it what you will, this Dunsborough residence has it all. Facing north to the ocean, it has the space and security people want in a holiday home. Double gates provide a classic entry to the property, which is on 2453sqm of land filled with pristine gardens and lawns. The home is set far back on the big block, allowing for a more expansive view over the gardens to the bay. Each of the four bedrooms is on the upper level and each has a private balcony.

The lower level of the home has an open-plan kitchen and dining area, with the lounge being the centrepiece. The kitchen has ample space, with wide benches, overhead cupboards and display cabinets. A number of living and sitting areas feature the use of french doors. This imposing property has a remarkable grand appearance, with balconies stretching across the upper level. An alfresco area to the rear of the home has cafe blinds to capture the spectacular views throughout the year. ■

Peppermint Grove Beach IDYLLIC SOUTH WEST COAST

- Adjacent to Mt Stirling - the highest point between Bunbury & Busselton - Unobstructed views, including ocean views from the 3 exceptional blocks at the top of the development

- Stone’s throw to Capel Vale winery and restaurant - Forrest Highway due for completion next month - Land from $369K, average size 800m2 - Private cul-de-sac location

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Eagle Bay masterpiece to set spirits soaring Soak up the sea views from the decking at this modern beachside marvel . By LUCY RICKARD THE NORTHERN aspect of this home ensures it has an impressive ocean outlook. The indoor living areas and outdoor entertaining spaces take advantage of the superior positioning of this Eagle Bay property. A colonial-styled construction merged with a rural, beachside location have created this unique residence. However traditional the light brick and Colorbond exterior may be, a contemporary interior is sure to impress. Polished floorboards and a neutral colour

scheme extend throughout the home. A central living area comprising the kitchen, lounge and dining room is the hub of the home. The kitchen has a wide breakfast bar, bulkhead and ample storage space. The wide stainless-steel oven and fiveburner gas cook top are set into an oldfashioned fireplace with a tiled splashback. Timber cabinets complement the modern colour scheme of the area. Glass sliding doors and an abundance of windows provide an impressive outlook. The dining room has wide doors leading to

the alfresco area, where a deck leads out to an elevated viewing platform. Expansive decking stretches out from the living area to create an impressive entertaining zone. Timber balustrades contain the deck, which looks over the gardens and the treetops to the beach. The main bedroom has a resort-style ensuite, while three minor bedrooms share the main bathroom. Set on a 2000sqm block, this residence would be ideal as holiday accommodation or permanent residence. â&#x2013;

$2.8 MILLION

EAGLE BAY 4 OTRANTO CLOSE AGENT JHY Realty CONTACT Andrew Hopkins, 9759 1300 WEB www.realestate.com.au

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Stunning 5 bed, 2 bath rammed earth & cedar home. Beautiful northerly aspect over creek traversed bushland creating a rural residential feel yet you can still walk to the to beach.

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Enough to make some green with envy How to install a PV grid-connected solar system to your rooftop, on a budget. By STEPHEN MILES

IT’S not easy being green. I’ve always wanted to be environmentally friendly around the home but, until now, have put it in the “too hard” basket. The $15,000-plus capital cost of conversion to cleaner energy sources just couldn’t be justified when balanced against the financial demands of raising two teenage children. However, times change. The Federal Government has declared climate change to be “one of the greatest economic, social, and environmental challenges of our time” and has committed, with the states, to make 20 per cent of Australia’s electricity supply come from renewable energy sources by 2020. The policy shift has resulted in a series of powerful financial incentives for homeowners to install residential rooftop solar panels to generate their own power supply. The incentives, together with State Government plans for large rises in the price of electricity over the next year, have narrowed the gap between the cost of installing solar and making it cost effective. The Barnett Government lifted

the A1 tariff for residential electricity by 10 per cent on April 1 and will hike it by another 15 per cent from July 1. I’m an above-average user of electricity. I use, on average, 23 units worth $4.05 each day. Add on the service charge of 32.33 cents and it comes out at about $4.37 a day, or a cool $1600 a year into Synergy’s coffers.

Perth company that provided me with a competitive cost breakdown for a grid-connected solar. It could install a 1.125 kilowatt grid-connect system for little more than $14,000 – well within my budget. The system would give me five SunPower 225 watt solar panels on my roof, plus a Fronius IG30 inverter that is big enough to

whole job was completed in four hours. The system is silent and the panels cannot be seen from the street, or by my neighbours. Avant took care of all the paperwork too, obtaining permission from Synergy to hook up the small-scale generation system to the grid. Okay, so I’m not completely

So, my power will be worth about $3 a day – well on the way to offsetting my higher electricity costs of $5.06 per day. A $700 electricity bill each year sounds a lot better than $1600. Enter Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to the rescue. The Federal Government is offering an $8000 subsidy until June 30 to help offset the installation cost of a residential photovoltaic grid-connected solar system. By adding K. Rudd’s economic stimulus packages – part I and II – I could add another $3800 of government-generated cash to spend on solar. I shopped around on the internet, wading through a host of solar system providers, before I came across Avant Solar, a small

enable me to expand the system by adding more panels later. Moreover, by selling the renewable energy certificates generated by the installation – courtesy of the Federal Government’s emissions trading scheme – back to Avant, I could recover a further $1000. The installation was painless. Russell Green from Avant did a property inspection in less than an hour to check that I had a northfacing roof – the best for solar panels – and booked me in for the installation the following week. The

green yet but at least I have made a start. My new grid-connected system is likely to generate between five and seven units of electricity on sunny days. It feeds power back into the grid when I am not using it and should cut my power costs by one-third, or $550 a year – or at least cover the cost of the coming electricity price hikes. And it is likely to become even more cost-effective. The State Government has plans to introduce a 60-cent a kilowatt-

hour buyback rate for PV systems feeding back into the grid, conditional on the consumer converting to Green Power. Full details are yet to be released but it looks like I will be paying somewhere about 22 cents per kilowatt hour for Green Power while Synergy pays me 2.7 times that rate for the power that my system feeds back into the grid. So, my power will be worth about $3 a day – well on the way to offsetting my higher electricity costs of $5.06 per day. A $700 electricity bill each year sounds a lot better than $1600. The best part is the system didn’t cost me an arm or a leg. K. Rudd paid for $12,800 ($8000 + $3800 + $1000) of the system cost of $14,500. Thanks Kevin. I’ll think of you next time my electricity bill comes in.■ FOOTNOTE: The $8000 cash subsidy for a PV solar system expires June 30, to be replaced y less attractive by a slightly system of “solar credits”. If you want the subsidy, get in quick.

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