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November 6 -12, 2011

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SANDRA PETERSON home editor

build Manhattan by Dale Alcock Homes

home help Sort out your wardrobe in time for summer

marketplace Today’s hippest homes and gardens are aglow with illuminated furniture and accessories

win Find out how you could win two illuminated benches from the Glow range

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build Honeywood by Ross North Homes

build Accolade by New Generation Homes

first homebuyers The number of dependent children you have will affect your borrowing capacity

master builders Judging for the 2012 Master Builders Bankwest Housing Excellence Awards has begun. The hotly contested awards will be presented at a gala ceremony on March 10

most wanted Dressed for success

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home editor Sandra Peterson Tel: 9326 9539 / Fax: 9326 9411 email: petersons@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au

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our cover The Manhattan display home by Dale Alcock Homes in Woodvale. Photographer: Joel Barbitta, D-Max Photography

shopfront Million Dollar Makeovers has opened a swanky showroom in Claremont

feature writer Kristy Symonds Tel: 9326 9549 email: symondsk@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au

at home Working with inspired clients and a talented builder helped Officer Woods Architects create an awardwinning holiday home

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Transforming your home’s living spaces can seem like an overwhelming task. Some people are so crippled by the thought of embarking on a home-improvement project that they find ways to “make do” with the status quo. If this rings true for you, visiting the new Million Dollar Makeovers showroom promises to give you the impetus you need to improve your lifestyle. “We specialise in five-star luxury renovations that make tired properties look like brand new homes,” says CEO Sasha deBretton. Find out more on Page 24.

Designs for people who have earned a little more style

renovation: before & after Perth’s renovation queen Sasha deBretton boosted a South Perth property’s value in just a few weeks

gardening Don’t miss your chance to sign up for a rare tour of Perth’s most historic gardens, hosted by the gardeners in charge of caring for them

open for inspection Your essential guide to WA’s display homes

photo finish Houghton’s senior winemaker Ross Pamment shows us his favourites

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AKE the essence of a New York apartment, then add in everything we love about an alfresco lifestyle and you have the Manhattan. From the funky courtyard and the doublesized alfresco, to the walls of glass and the indoor/outdoor kitchen, it’s hard to tell where the indoors ends and the outdoors begins. Even at the corner where the kitchen and the living area meet the courtyard, the Dale Alcock Homes design team has done away with the corner column for a truly seamless transition. “One of the main design features of this home is the interactivity between the courtyard, the kitchen, the living area and the alfresco, which is then complemented by the bifolding servery window and the stacker doors,” says sales and marketing manager Cameron Lade. “It also makes for great cross-ventilation.” On the other side of the courtyard, another set of stacker doors opens up to the bar zone in the home theatre, creating one vast inside/ outside living space. Prime-timers who want to replace the family

A statement Hiro sliding door system encloses the library, the wardrobes are fully ﬁtted, there are handle-free doors and drawers in the kitchen and the benchtop has been extended to create a breakfast bar in the alfresco. The bigger-than-average door hints at the space and sense of luxury in the master suite. “The sunken master suite is a highlight, providing a real sense of seclusion – somewhere to get away from it all,” Cameron says. At the end of a raised walkway, the super-chic ensuite is bathed in natural light and the brilliant white decor provides a stunning contrast to the moody greys and vast city skyline decorating the bedroom. Mindful that an extra bedroom is sometimes a necessity, Dale Alcock Homes has drawn up plans for a four-bedroom version of the Manhattan priced from $284,434. “From a family’s point of view, the house has the separate zones they often look for, especially if it’s a family with teenagers,” Cameron says. Paula Aubin

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Shannon’s tip of the week Here’s my method of sorting out my wardrobe: I organise my clothes by the type of garment (shirts, trousers, skirts, etc), by sleeve length or seasonal suitability, and by colour – ordering them by colours of the rainbow. That way I can find exactly what I need whenever I want it. At the change of season, heading into summer, I also bring all of the lighter-weight clothes forward and place heavy ones to the rear or to the less accessible places in the wardrobe. If there are clothes you don’t wear often in the wardrobe, rather than using suit bags, use old pillow cases and sheets. Slit the pillow case down the side and cover the item. Fold a sheet in half and pull the coathanger hook through the centre of the sheet. Plastic bags contain acids and fumes that can damage your clothes and leave yellow marks on things. It’s a good idea to sort through your wardrobe and find anything that doesn’t fit you or that you don’t like anymore, or is in need of repair. Give these items away (or fix them) so they’re not taking up valuable storage space.

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I was wondering if you have any tips for skin issues such as improving eczema, psoriasis, dry skin and an itchy/dry scalp? If you have any tips on keeping blackheads at bay that would be great, too.

Everybody’s skin is different and severe skin A irritation should always be checked with your doctor. But there are a couple of things that make life easier for most of us with irritable skin. Rather than using normal shampoos, which can dry and irritate the scalp, I make my own.

How to make your own hair shampoo: If you have dark hair, mix two teaspoons of rosemary tea with one teaspoon of brown sugar or honey and massage the mixture into your scalp. For light hair, mix two teaspoons of maidenhair fern tea with one teaspoon of brown sugar or honey and massage it into your scalp. To make your rosemary or maidenhair fern tea, place six teaspoons of the dried herb or 12 teaspoons of the fresh herb into an eight-cup teapot and allow it to steep for 10 minutes. Then strain the mixture and keep it in a bottle in your shower or bath. This is great for dandruff as well. Among the many phone calls I get on radio was one from a woman who had tried my rosemary tea solution for washing her hair. The woman had found that as a result her hair had become very dry. When I questioned the caller further, I found out that rather than just using a couple of teaspoons of my suggested mixture to wash her hair, she had been using a whole cup of triplestrength mixture. The moral of this story is that just because many of the solutions I give are natural solutions

Hi! Shannon here again to help you with your domestic disasters. it doesn’t mean that they are any weaker than commercially available products. In fact, often they are far more concentrated. So please follow the amounts that I quote for your particular problem and always remember that more is not better.

Thanks for all your great questions. Keep them coming and keep them specific. To work out how to remove a stain, I need three pieces of information. I need to know what the stain is made of; what surface it’s on (Is there a varnish? What is the topmost surface that the stain is affecting?); and what, if anything, you’ve already tried to remove it. Each thing you try changes the chemical composition of the stain. Include a photograph if you can. Photographs really help the stain diagnosis. Don’t forget, alternative recycling questions are also welcome.

Shannon Email your questions to Shannon Lush at spotless@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au Shannon will not be able to answer your questions privately. © Shannon Lush 2011.

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LLUMINATED furniture and accessories are the latest must-have when it comes to brightening up your home, garden or office. They’re also proving popular at corporate events. The aptly named Glow brand is making its mark in Perth’s interior design and party scenes thanks to its ever-expanding collection of colourful wares that are lit from within by remotely operated LED lamps. Glow co-director Justin Magatelli says a trip to Hong Kong inspired him and his business partner, Robert Prestney, to launch the illuminated product range in Australia. The hotel they stayed at had a basement pool that was framed by a series of pots lit from within. Justin wanted some of the pots himself, but couldn’t find anywhere to buy anything similar in Australia. So he teamed up with Robert and founded Glow. Now based in Perth, the pair sell their unique products across Australia. Justin says the Glow range, which includes everything from ice buckets, tables and pots to bars and accessories such as floating balls for pools, is extremely versatile, lightweight, mobile and weatherproof. “We increased the UV compound chemical within the plastics for Australian conditions to make sure they’re suitable for us here,” he says.

Justin says the majority of Glow’s products are suitable for outdoor use. “Most are battery-operated so they are completely cordless when fully charged,” he says. “They are remote-operated so you can change colours, make it brighter or softer, or ﬂuctuate between.” Justin says setting accessories to white can add a touch of class to a home, alfresco area or business, but many people also set them to suit themed parties such as green for St Patrick’s Day or red for Valentine’s Day. “They make your garden come alive,” he says. Many businesses choose to have custom signage or logos added to the products to use as marketing tools. Justin says that Glow can also customise its range to cater to clients who are chasing something speciﬁc. He says he loves that many of the products have more than one use. “My favourite products that I have at home are the tall pots. It’s one that I can put plants in, but when people come over I can remove the plants and put ice in them and have drinks in there,” he says. Kristy Symonds ✱ Glow products and accessories are available from www.ledglow.com.au.

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WIN ONE OF TWO GLOW BENCHES Floating in a rooftop pool at a new iconic Sydney venue is just one of the premium locations where you’ll find a piece from the illuminated Glow range -- will your home be next? Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, this versatile collection of illuminated furniture and decor is lit from within by remotely operated LED (light-emitting diode) lamps and makes a distinctive statement in any setting. The Glow collection includes flowerpots, square planters, cube seats, bench tables, ice buckets, floating spheres and more. To celebrate Glow’s release, HOME is giving two lucky readers the chance to win two Glow benches. To enter, write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and post it to:

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OME may argue that it’s never really gone away, but the internal planter box or atrium has made a surprise appearance in the design of the Honeywood by Ross North Homes. What was once a regular design feature in homes in the 1980s is looking better than ever in this Wandi display home. “The greenery in the atrium, plus the adjoining alfresco, gives the feeling that you are actually living outdoors even in the wintertime,” says Ken Nair, sales and marketing manager at Ross North Homes. “It becomes the focal point of the entertaining area.” With its frameless corners and big panes of glass, the atrium looks sleek and modern in the four-bedroom, family-friendly Honeywood. “The atrium was popular in the ’80s and still is popular in the larger, more elite homes, but to have that in a project home is really a bonus,” Ken says. Sitting between the dining room and the everyday lounge, the splash of greenery certainly breaks up the living space and helps bring the outdoors in. Stacker doors slide back to open the house up to the alfresco and provide easy access from the home theatre and from the kitchen, where the builder has added another surprise feature. Tucked in a recess along one wall of the kitchen and dining space in the display home is a day-bed-style bench seat topped with a long fabric-covered cushion. Alongside the seat, the designers have built a set of display shelves, which could easily be extended to ﬁll the recess if the day bed wasn’t a priority. “You could use the recess for a wall unit showcasing family porcelain or glassware in an area that is conveniently used for entertaining,” Ken says. Even the home theatre in the Honeywood has been given the designer treatment, with a platform that allows for tiered seating and a more authentic cinema experience. The dual-level set-up is now a regular feature

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bedroom, there is a big walk-in pantry in the kitchen and a store to one side of the garage. “Most families are looking for designs with extra storage space,” Scott says. “The Accolade’s store can be used as a traditional storage space for toys and camping gear or it can be used as a workshop. “All areas were cleverly thought through to enhance storage space for growing families.” It’s worth noting that trimming the store from the design would slim the house down so that it could fit on a 15m wide block. With flexibility in mind, New Generation has developed a number of alternative versions, with prices starting from $172,500. The designers have been careful, however, to maintain the essence of the core design, which features clearly distinguished zones for kids, parents and family time. “The brief was to design an open-plan central living environment with a private kids’ wing with a leisure zone leading into an outdoor entertaining area,” Scott says. The leisure zone leads directly off the family room and opens via sliding doors to the alfresco as part of the Accolade’s familyfriendly floor plan.

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EW parents would dispute the fact that kids are costly, but when it comes to applying for a housing loan it’s useful to know that some lenders regard them as costlier than others. Experts say while the number of dependent children has always affected one’s borrowing capacity, “responsible lending” laws introduced this year have put a greater emphasis on the cost of raising children. They say an awareness of just how costly different lenders consider each child to raise is invaluable when seeking your ﬁrst mortgage. Finance brokers say that some lenders estimate each dependent child will eat up to $440 of family living expenses a month, while others put the cost at about $300. Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers managing director Chris Acret says with lenders factoring in at least $300 in expenses per dependant, the effect of each child on one’s borrowing capacity is similar to holding a credit card with a $10,000 limit. Chris says, as a general rule, a couple with a combined income of about $95,000 with a $5000 limit on their credit card will be able to borrow $100,000 more than a couple with two children. While the couple with dependants can borrow about $450,000, the couple without dependants on the same income and level of personal commitment may qualify for a $550,000 loan.

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Each of the items are scored out of 10, ranging from 1 to 4 (unacceptable/poor), 5 to 7 (fair/good), 8 to 10 (very good, excellent and superior). The scores for each new home are then averaged between the judges and a winning entry agreed upon. The entries vying for best home overall are usually inspected for a second time with additional judges and also to take into account the credentials of the best regional home. None of the builders judge categories in which their business specialises or has entries. The process is very objective and very rewarding to each of the participating builders who give their time

FEW months ago all registered builders in WA were invited to submit entries of their recently completed new homes within 100km of the Perth GPO in our annual housing awards. Entries closed a month ago.

Although the housing industry is experiencing a signiﬁcant downturn, we were surprised to receive a record number of more than 350 awards entries. Particularly pleasing was the number of new and smaller builders who decided to enter. The Master Builders housing awards are unique because they are open to all builders, not just members, and focus exclusively on workmanship rather than design, street appeal or interior appearance. Between now and early December, a group of 20 registered builders will be carrying out detailed inspections of every home entered in our awards. At least two active or retired builders will inspect every home in each category and assess it against a checklist of items.

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freely to this great cause. As every builder believes his/her entry is a “winner”, it is often a decimal point or two that separates some finalists from the eventual winner. The real winners of course are the homebuyers, who benefit from the builders raising their benchmark standards each year. The 2012 Master Builders Bankwest Housing Excellence Awards will be presented at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 10. The excitement and anticipation will definitely grow between now and then.

requirements, but as a prospective new homeowner you can now choose to use the services of a private building surveyor to check the design for compliance with the Building Code of Australia and other relevant legislation and provide a certificate of design compliance for submission to the permit authority. However, you may continue to submit an uncertified application to be assessed by the permit authority. There are big changes for people wanting to build as owner-builders. They must demonstrate that they have sufficient knowledge of their duties and responsibilities as a builder before approval is granted. One way of doing this will be to complete an approved ownerbuilder course.

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Do you have any tips for designing the outdoor area of my new home? With summer days ahead, it’s timely to look at designing a new home that’s in harmony with its outdoor environment. A little-known fact is that on average we spend only 4 per cent of our daily lives outdoors. Despite this fact, new homebuyers often spend considerable time designing and constructing their outdoor space to be in keeping with their built environment. Given that the average block size is now about 500sq m, it is even more important to use our ever-decreasing outdoor space effectively.

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WNING a holiday home in Moore River for about 15 years gave these clients of Officer Woods Architects a very clear idea about what they wanted to achieve when they decided to redevelop their property. The couple were keen to “increase the amenity” of the site without losing its beach or holiday shack character, says Trent Woods, co-founder of the architecture firm. The clients approached the firm with a very well-refined brief. They wanted to relocate their existing house further to the east of the block and build a new dwelling with an “upside-down” plan to maximise views of the surrounding areas. “They wanted to have a house that had the lock-up-and-leave nature of beach shacks – accommodating when they were there, but having the ability to shut down and be secure when no one was there,” Trent says. “When they spent time there, they wanted to be relaxing and not spending time on (maintaining) their house.” Trent says that through careful selection of materials, such as using “as-found finishes” and no paints, plastics or coverings on the exterior, the firm was able to design a robust house that didn’t require ongoing maintenance. “It’s a coastal environment so things had to be tough,” he says. Compressed fibre-cement sheeting was used externally and a Marmoleum crushed

linseed vinyl was used for some of the internal flooring. Trent says the internal timber flooring did not require chemical treatment because it was Australian cypress pine, which is a naturally termite-resistant, Australian-grown plantation timber. He says the ground floor of the threebedroom, two-bathroom home was designed to allow for sand to be easily hosed out, particularly from the bathroom area. According to Trent, one of the ways to increase the value and amenity of the new building was to create a garage with a deck above it. “They are undercover outdoor spaces that are unprogrammed – just spaces to be inhabited in many different ways,” he says. Upstairs, an open-plan kitchen/living/dining area enjoys views across to Silver Creek and up to the river. The home also has a draped ceiling, which is reflected in the external form of the building. It’s a “stroke of genius” that Trent largely attributes to his firm’s co-founder, Jennie Officer. “It adds generous volume to the living area, especially in the east where it reaches its apex,” Jennie says. “We knew that we wanted to have a ceilingscape or roof-scape that unites varying spaces but also provides spatial variety.” A step-down decked area leads to an open bedroom.

“The bedroom has bifold doors so it can become part of the deck area or it can be closed off,” Jennie says. One of the owners is a painter and had the studio space on her wish list from the beginning. This space is on the ground ﬂoor, where it has access to the gardens and is positioned to let in southern light. Jennie and Trent say they were lucky to have the key ingredients to design a beautiful home, including a talented builder and inspired clients to work with on the project. Kristy Symonds ✱ This home received an Architecture Award in the Residential Architecture - Houses category at the 2011 Australian Institute of Architects WA Chapter Awards.

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DRAB TO FAB The new Million Dollar Makeovers showroom in Claremont gives customers a taste of what the luxury renovation service can do to add value to their home

AVE you ever wished you could walk away from your lacklustre home, go on holiday for a few weeks and come back to ﬁnd your once dingy digs have been transformed from “drabulous” to fabulous? Chances are you have, but that you’ve dismissed your dreams as nothing more than pure fantasy. Then get ready to meet Million Dollar Makeovers CEO Sasha deBretton, the dynamic renovation expert who’s made it her business to make fairytales like these come true. “We don’t just deliver on dreams – we create whole new lifestyles,” she says. Sasha says her company meets the needs of time-poor clients who want a hassle-free renovation – from the initial concept right through to completion – that will add signiﬁcant value to their property. “We are the Rolls-Royce of renovation companies and offer complete home renovations in record times – four weeks or less,” she says. “People view our online TV series to see the awe-inspiring, high-spec transformations we undertake, but what really blows everyone away is our service.” Now clients and would-be renovators can

visit the new Million Dollar Makeovers showroom in Claremont to get an even better understanding of what the business offers. “We can create hundreds of different styles, but our showroom features seven hip styles that give clients a taste of what we can do. It whets their appetite and helps them see the possibilities,” Sasha says. “We are very big on giving personalised, superstar service. Often clients don’t know exactly what they want, so we take them through a process of elimination to ﬁnd out what their style is and build their personal design story. We even put a whole storyboard together for them. “Interior design is absolutely critical to the end value, which is why we fully dress and style the home.” Depending on the level of renovation undertaken and the property’s location, Sasha says, people can add anywhere from $250,000 to more than $2 million to the value of their home. “We have every project appraised by an independent agent and every home has gone up, even through the GFC,” she says. “Our ﬁve-star, luxury renovation service

shoots our clients’ equity up hugely and being able to add value is something I’m extremely proud of.” Million Dollar Makeovers takes on jobs from $100,000 to more than $2 million. Sandra Peterson ✱ Turn to Page 26 to see a spectacular Million Dollar Makeovers transformation in South Perth.

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COSMETIC SURGERY In just a matter of weeks, the team from Million Dollar Makeovers transformed this dated South Perth home with a cosmetic revamp that added considerable value to the property

ERTH’S makeover queen Sasha deBretton added $2 million to the appraisal price of this South Perth home in less than ﬁve weeks. Sasha, who is the CEO of Million Dollar Makeovers, says she was given a budget of $780,000 to overhaul the dated, three-storey residence so that it better suited the lifestyle of her clients and their three children. “The clients loved the location, but had grown out of the home,” she says. “They had been looking for solutions for ﬁve years and were going around in circles.” Adding a new room, building another storey, and bulldozing the home and starting over were some of the options that the owners explored before signing up with Million Dollar Makeovers. “The clients were nearly going to spend $3 million to rebuild the home and can’t

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believe we didn’t have to bowl over their house,” Sasha says. “Their added equity is like winning the Lotto.” Sasha’s dynamic team showed the family how to realise their dreams with a cosmetic revamp that didn’t involve the extra costs of structural work. “We completely renovated inside and out, from the rooftop to the kerbside, transforming the entire house,” Sasha says. “This included all internal and external work, even the feature stone render, French Provincial-style balustrading and landscaping.” Reworking the home’s ﬂoor plan enabled the Million Dollar Makeovers team to create a separate wing for the three children and give the parents a luxurious retreat on the second storey. “One of the children’s bedrooms was originally in the parents’ wing,” Sasha says. “We

relocated him downstairs and turned his old bedroom into a dressing room for the lady of the house.” The “funny attic” on the third storey was converted into an ofﬁce, which now has the best views in the house. Integrating the laundry into one of the bathrooms enabled Sasha’s team to turn the six-bedroom house into a seven-bedroom one. “There was nowhere for guests to stay before,” Sasha says. Building desks into the children’s bedrooms let Sasha reclaim the lounge room. “The kids were using the lounge as a study area and it kind of became their junk room,” Sasha says. “Now they can study in their bedrooms, the lounge is a real showpiece.” The bulk of the renovation work was done in four weeks. The family saw all of the action in the ﬁrst three weeks, but then went on a cruise

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Yanchep Vdara, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Blackwood Meander, 9302 4920

$250,000 to $300,000 Alkimos Nautilus, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, s/t, alf, d/g, Point Link, 0403 260 404 Archipelago, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, t/g, Shipmaster Ave, 9242 9200 Cable Beach, Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, st, a/r, d/g, Shipmaster Ave, 0400 704 612

Australind Clifton Retreat, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, d/g, Luna Ave, 9796 1639 Pebble Beach, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, t/g, Luna Ave, 9792 0100

Aveley Escape, by Ventura Homes, 4x2, alf, d/g, Safford Ave, 6296 7645 Baby Boomer Loft, by Baby Boomer Homes, loft, 3x2, st, d/g, Wesley Way, 9302 2250

Baldivis Reflection, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, alf, g, Cape Meander, Settlers Hills, 9242 9200 Strathmore, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, Strathmore Cl, 0419 048 401

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Maddington

Bushland, by TR Homes, 3x2, pre-fab transportable home, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998

Madeley

Location, by Aussie Living, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Greylock Meander, 9408 1743 Quest, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, alf, Buffaloe Ave, 9409 5010 Albert Park, by Commodore Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, alf, Buffalo Ave, 9408 0273

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Baldivis

Quinns Rocks Seville Grove

Aston, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Botanic Ave, 6400 0535

Corondale, by Complete, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Seville Rd, 9497 2919

South Yunderup

Miami, by New Generation, S, 4x2, g/r, d/g, Bremer Way, 9537 8928

Tapping

Riviera, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g,Tandara Fairway, 9302 4920

Wanneroo

Baltimore, by New Generation, S, 4x2, 2 h/ts, d/g, Montreal St, 9405 1702

Wellard

Abrolhos, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Emerald Park, 0439 990 799 Cable Beach, by Easystart, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/c, Blackwood Meander, 9405 1702 Capel, by WA Housing Centre, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9214 1111

Erskine

Olympus, by Summit, S,4x2, h/t, alf, g/r, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9534 8840

Forrestdale

Nautilus, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, cnr Isla Place/Highland Rise, 9242 9200

Hammond Park

Resort, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9498 5311 Rendezvous, by Ross North, S, 4x2, c/r, alf, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 5061 Secret, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, dc/p, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 3060

Harrisdale

Newport, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, st, h/t, a/r, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9242 9200

Hocking

Amari, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Elliot Rd, 9242 9200 Hollywood II, by Highbury, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Elliot Rd, 1800 214 864

Jindalee

Alkimos, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g,Topsail Loop, 0401 836 616 Cable Beach, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 9562 0786 Kartika, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Jasper Way, 9583 4040 La Dolce Vita, by Shelford, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Cohen Vista, 0438 389 530 Sanctuary, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9242 9200 Elanora, by Highbury, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, dc/p, Jasper Way, 1800 214 864 New Dimension, by Ventura, S, 4x2, g/r, st, d/g, Jasper Way, 9583 4516 Everest, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9581 6614

Lexington, by Lifestyle, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, d/g, Madeley Rise, 9409 4242 Rendezvous, by Ventura, 4x2, alf, h/t, s/t, d/g, Greylock Meander, 9408 0659

Meadow Springs

Eagle Bay, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4003

Millbridge

Lotus, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, 9725 2852

Austin, by Metrostyle, S, 4x2, g/r, alf, d/g, Cape Meander, 9524 3082 Executive, by Premiere, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Claret Ash Blvd, 0425 445 578 Havana, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, g/r, st, alf, d/g, Claret Ash Blvd, 9523 0694

Sundowner, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Hampshire Drive, 9562 0540

Monarch, by National, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Ewens Pass, 6296 6441 Willows, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g,Adlington Way, 9242 9200 Lexia, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, Adlington Way, 0438 691 037

Madeley

Piara Waters

Coral Bay, by WA Housing Centre, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Caporn Turn, 9358 4762 Independence, by Aussie Living, S, 3x2, h/t, c/r, d/cp, Karridale Loop, 9523 1689

Ellenbrook

Palazzo, by National, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Kingsway Rd, 9303 2573

Ontario, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Glendale St, 0401 793 039 Flemington, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4053

Queens Park

Da Vinci, by Ross North Homes, 4x2, h/t, c/r, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 0413 758 404

Landsdale

Meadow Springs

Colorado, by New Generation, S, 4x2, st, h/t, d/g, alf, g/r, Highland Rise, 9397 1266 Monza, by Commodore Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1639 Realm, by Domain, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 0576 Soto, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, a/r, h/t, Isla Place, 9397 2413 Cove, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Emerald Park, 9393 2094

Dayton

Lakelands

RNG 24067

Banksia Grove Bunbury

Kasbar, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, alf, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, Millbridge Estate, 9724 1318

Madeley Fullerton, by National, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, st, alf, Greylock Meander, 9408 0459 Haven, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Buffalo Ave, 9409 2716 Madeley, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, BelCastro Way, 9408 1305 Ramada Retro, by Affordable Living, 4x2, g/r, h/t, s/t, Owen Link, 9302 4920 Treviso, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, d/g, Owen Link, 9408 1189

Mandurah Viena, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Jasper Way, 9200 5555

Meadow Springs Eagle Bay, by Ventura, S, 4x2, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4003

Piara Waters

Vibe, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, st, h/t, dc/p, Impington Blvd, 9562 3383

Hacienda, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, g, Ditton Cnr, 9419 2104 Resort, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, a/r, st, d/g, Isla Place, 9397 2741 Trump Alfresco, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9302 4920

Caversham

Queens Park

Busselton

Colorado, by New Generation, S, 4x2, st, h/t, d/g, Nougat Cres, 9754 7247

Butler

Watershed, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Colorino Ave, 6461 5200 Champion Lakes Waterside, by Summit, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, St Catherines Prom, 9390 3710

Dalyellup

Sanctuary, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Koonak Rd, 9780 9333 Broadway, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Dalyellup Blvd, 9792 0100

Frangipani, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Narla Place, 9242 9200

South Yunderup Riverbank, by Ventura, S, 3x2, st, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 8459 Amberley, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Bremer Way, 9537 7325

West Swan Darlington, by MyGen, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 1800 806 803

Rendezvous, by National, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 9523 0210 Leeuwin, by Ventura Homes 4x2, h/t, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 9241 1400 Sandhurst, by Plunkett, 4x2, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Cape Meander, 9523 0195 Settler, by Highbury, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 1800 214 864 Quay Resort, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 9524 2644 Toorak, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, c/r, d/g, Burlington Drive, 9523 0195

Bunbury

Parkdale, by Dale Alcock, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Forrest Estate, 9792 0555

Busselton

Envy, by Summit, S, 4x2, g/r, a/r, alf, d/g, Nougat Cres, 9754 7134 Newport, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9792 0555

Butler

Aspen, by Ross North Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Impington Rd, 9562 4377

Byford

Ecco, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, a/r, d/g, Colesbrook Drive, 9242 9200

Caversham

Homestead, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Domina Turn, 9242 9200

Dalyellup

Luxxe, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, 9795 7167 Coastal View, by Rural Building, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, c/r, d/g, Dalyellup Blvd, 9792 0100

Piara Waters

Minara, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, c/r, Mina Close, 9397 2244 Bellagio, by National, S, 4x2, h/t, s/t, alf, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1643 Prestige, by Ventura, 4x2, alf, h/t, s/t, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1489

Quinns Rocks

Brighton, by Ross North, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, d/g, Hampshire Dr, 9562 1753

Southern River

Archer, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g,Trumpet St, 9242 9200 Geisha, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, Michigan Turn, 9333 0888

South Yunderup

Boulevard, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Byron Drive, 9242 9200 Daintree, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 7428 Astor, by Summit Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, t/g, Bremer Way, 9537 8481 Amberley, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Bremer Way, 9537 7325

The Vines

Lexia, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g,Adlington Way, 0438 691 037

Vasse

Vasse, by WA Country Builders, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Bridgeview Entrance, 9792 0100

Wandi

Monaco, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, alf, t/g, Lyon Rd, 0412 575 336 Wisteria, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Marmion Ave, 9242 9200

Wanneroo

Belvedere, by Ross North, S, 4x2, st, c/r, d/g, h/t, Elliot Rd, 9206 3845

Kilimanjaro, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, alf, d/g, Montreal St, 9206 5276

West Swan

Da Vinci, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, g, St Leonards Blvd, 0413 758 404 Kingston, by Rural Building, S, 3x2, a/r, st, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 1800 643 800 Essence, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 9250 2422

Woodvale

Manhattan, by Dale Alcock, S, h/t, st d/g, Solia Loop, 9292 9200

over $300,000 Alkimos

Alkimos, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g,Topsail Loop, 0401 836 616

Australind

Boulevard, by Dale Alcock, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Denebola Drive, 9792 0555

Aveley

Shoalwater, by Cedar Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Neary Blvd, 9240 2125 Newman, by Broadway, D, 3x2, st, alf, d/g, Wesley Way, 9302 6161

Baldivis

Sinatra, by Broadway, D, 4x2, Makybe Drive, 9302 6161 Matrix, by Novus, D, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Makybe Drive, 9523 0231 Rochdale, by APG, D, 4x2, t/g, Makybe Drive, 9523 0555 Diva, by Highbury Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, c/r, Makybe Drive, 1800 214 864 Four Seasons, by Shelford, S, 4x2, st, a/r, dc/p,Wanderer Parkway, 0438 389 530 or 0419 929 961

Belmont

Lincoln, by APG, D, 4x2, a/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Vaucluse Circuit, 1800 884 041

Booragoon

Aurora, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, c/r, d/g, Marmion Ave, 9242 9200

Burns Beach

Monterey, by Novus, D, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Backwater Circle, 9304 7505 Sanctuary, by Peter Stannard, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Backwater Circle, 9304 9822 Asheville, by APG, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g, Backwater Cir, 9304 9562

Busselton

Reflections, by Plunket, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Hawker Approach, 9751 2604 Lamont, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9754 1609

Butler

Ready Built, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, d/g, Dania Way, 0417 177 978

Churchlands

Viento, by Residential Attitudes, D, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, alf, Pinnata Mews, 1800 331 388 Emporio, by APG, D, 4x2, st, alf, d/g, Pinnata Mews, 9284 9013

Cove, by W&B, S, 4x2, g/r, d/g, Burns Beach Rd, 1800 802 636 Limelight II, by Highbury, D, 6x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Romanao Cres, 9304 0549 Westmont, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Romano Cres, 9202 9202

Jindalee

Connecticut, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t a/r, st, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 0417 981 911 Integra, by Novus, D, 4x2, h/t, st, t/g, alf, Jindalee Blvd, 9562 5581 Lamont, by APG, D, 4x3, a/r, st, d/g, Santa Barbara Pde, 9562 1155 Heston, by Broadway, D, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 9302 6161

Lakelands

Savana, by APG, D, 4x2, a/r, c/r, g, Cobaki Brace, 9583 3387 Lexington, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, alf, h/t, g/r, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9202 9200 Berkley, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, a/r, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Jasper Way, 0429 939 576

Margaret River

Cape Skillion, by Rural Building Company, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Crellin Place, 9758 7058

Millbridge

Woodbridge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g, Hatfield Way, 9724 1942

North Coogee

Studio 78, by Platinum Homes, D/L, 3x3, s/t, h/t, dc/p, Mewstone Cres, 0415 406 820 The Look, by Ross Griffin, D, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Orsino Blvd, 9444 7965 Port Coogee, by Highbury, D, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Orsino Blvd, 1800 214 864 Halcyon, by Residential Attitudes, D, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g, Arabella Lop, 1800 331 388

Provence

Bunker Bay, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9571 2604

Southern River

Michigan, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9394 0437 Churchill, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, a/r, Trumpet St, 0411 455 566 Monroe, by Broadway, D, 4x3, h/t, a/r, d/g, Harlequin Pass, 9302 6161 Caulfield, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9398 4544 Ashford, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, alf, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9202 9202

Stirling

Stanford, by In-Vogue, D, 4x3, st, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, Lycium Quay, 9349 7554

Vasse

Nautilus, by Dale Alcock, 4x2, st, h/t, alf, t/g, Bridgeview Entrance, 9792 0555

Wandi

Honeywood, by Ross North, S, 4x2, c/r, alf, d/g, Fortis Pass, 0435 081 699 Woodlands, by Lifestyle, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st. g/r, alf, t/g, Lyons Rd, 0419 049 609

Woodlands

Cottesloe

Riviera, by APG Homes, D, 4x2, t/g, alf, h/t, a/r, Granich Gardens, 9204 1843

Dalyellup

Sorrento, by Rural Building, D, 3x2, dc/p, Beachhaven Drive, 1800 643 800

Lumiere, by RiverStone, D, 3x2, alf, Lillian St, 9436 9696

Yanchep

Residence, by Dale Alcock, 4x2, a/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Dalyellup Blvd, 9792 0555

Darlington

Argyle, by Rural Building, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, st, dc/p, Cnr Darlington and Coulston Rd, 1800 643 800

Ellenbrook

Avon Lodge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, a/r, d/g,Adlington Way, 9366 0000

Erskine

Plaza, by National Homes, S, 3x3, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9534 7053 Bay Breeze, by Highbury, D, 4x2, g/r, a/r, c/r, st d/g, Sticks Blvd, 1800 214 864

Floreat

Toorak, by Peter Stannard, D, 4x2, st, d/g, Cnr Dunblane and Pearson, 0417 294 116

Hamilton Hill

Sienna, by Bellagio, D, 4x3, d/g, alf, Annean Lane, 9337 4500

Harrisdale

Colonnade, by APG, D, 4x2, alf, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9397 2439 Shangri-La, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 8459 Vale, by Ultimate Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Foundry Turn, 0417 951 486 Liberty, by Lifestyle Homes, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9393 2544 Avonlea, by Peter Stannard, D, 4x2, st, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9397 2454

Hillarys

Bogart, by Broadway, D, 4x3, g/r, c/r, st, d/g, Seychelles Lane, 9302 6161

Hovea

Murchison, by Benlin, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Mueller Place, 9379 9220

Iluka

Notre Dame, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Burns Beach Rd, 0418 943 549

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Ritz by Affordable Living in Baldivis ✱ $200,000 to $250,000

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Family

My wife, Sharon, is the most beautiful, understanding woman in the world. I also have two children, Isabelle, who is 14, and Louis, who is 12. Wedding photo My wedding became part of urban folklore for a while. The picture of the bridal party hangs on the wall in my lounge room and reminds me of the best party I have ever been to. My dog Maisie, the talking wonder dog. She has a great character and personality and is an integral part of the family. She’s always happy to see you and she goes bananas when I come home after having been away for a while. Fishing This is a photo of Captain Spaldo on his good boat Meggus. We took a trip up to the Mackerel Islands for our 40th birthdays with another chap called Stan. Spaldo is a demanding skipper, is very competitive and hates getting out-fished by me. Wine My intent is to drink the finest wines known to humanity. The fiscal reality is that I rarely see these, but they are unforgettable when I do. I try to drink and taste as much wine as possible. The Houghton Jack Mann and Pemberton chardonnay are my two favourite wines that we make. Houghton The grounds here are just superb. I never tire of the view when driving into work. Keeper gloves I play in goal for a team called Chandler Macleod United. The team competes in Division Two

of the Masters South league. I enjoy the camaraderie of team sport. It also gets me out of the house on Sunday afternoons. 8 Bevan Honey art Bevan is one of the leading artists of his generation. He is great counsel on all things relevant and was best man at our wedding. This piece of his hangs on the wall at home. 9 Boots I bought these in 1991 somewhere near Camden Town when I was living in London. They have been on my feet when travelling to all parts of the world and they still wear really well. It just goes to show that good-quality boots are indeed a sound investment. 10 Vinyl I have a collection of records that represent the music I was keen on before the creation of CDs. They get an airing from time to time when I feel like getting nostalgic.

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