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ARYLENE WESTLAKE home editor
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04 display home of the week Horizon by Highbury Homes
06 build Icon by Aussie Living Homes
08 home help Tips for polishing up your silver and keeping the tarnish away
10 expert advice Get over the home affordability hurdle by finding a house-and-land package that fits within your budget
12 build Metropolis by Easystart
14 at home Addstyle Master Builders has revamped a Dalkeith home with an outdoor area that can be used by the family all year round
16 marketplace Laminex has two exciting innovations that will change the way you see your kitchen benchtop
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features editor
Laundries are no longer being locked away in the home, with homeowners becoming more designed-focused
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HOME editor Arylene Westlake 9326 9451 email: westlakea@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au
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advertising Jamie Grindley 9326 9219 email: grindleyj@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au Thelma Sims 9326 9225 email: simst@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au
22 most wanted Mother’s Day gift ideas
our cover The Horizon by Highbury Homes in Port Coogee. Photography: Joel Barbitta, D-Max Photography
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24 renovation: before & after This South Fremantle home has been returned to its former glory
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30 open for inspection Your essential guide to WA’s display homes
32 photo finish Le Poisson d’Or chef Didier Crevecoeur shows us his favourites
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HETHER you think of them as upside down, topsy-turvy or reversed, homes that have the kitchen and living area upstairs are the perfect way to capture a premium view. Taking advantage of a spectacular ocean panorama in Port Coogee, the Horizon by Highbury Homes illustrates the benefits of a reverse living design. As the name suggests, you can see for miles from the kitchen, balcony and voluminous living space with its raking ceilings and big windows. “We took the opportunity to showcase what we could do and show people how to take advantage of potential views they may have, whether it be of the ocean, river or valley,” says Heather Learie, marketing manager at Highbury Homes. “The raking ceilings give another dimension to the home while opening up the area and
giving the kitchen, living and dining rooms an airy and open sense of space.” Highbury’s first reverse-living display, the Horizon also has the master suite on the top floor, freeing up the ground floor for a kids’ zone with three double bedrooms, a home theatre, bathroom, laundry and supersized powder room. “A family with older children or early teens can entertain friends upstairs while the kids have their rooms and home theatre,” says Heather. To take the pressure off weary legs, the Horizon has been displayed with an optional lift that takes the price tag to just over $700,000. Heather says more and more Highbury clients are looking at installing a lift in their new home, including a couple who built a three-storey residence. Other than the lift, it’s pretty much a case of “what you see is what you get” in the Horizon, including the bifolding servery windows between the kitchen and the balcony, the bifolding doors from the living room to the balcony, and the double-height tiled feature wall with its Jetmaster gas fire. There are solid-surface benchtops, wide Omega appliances, a Metaline splashback and high-gloss cabinets in the kitchen, shadowline cornice, picture recesses, high ceilings, Elfa storage units in all the wardrobes and Modwood decking to the alfresco/ courtyard and to the portico. In the ensuite off the master bedroom, the designers have created a large walk-in shower with a frameless glass screen that separates the shower from the oval spa bath that takes centrestage. Heather says visitors to a Highbury display like the fact that the features they see are included in the price. That said, the Horizon has been designed as more of a concept home rather than a straightforward display home to be replicated. Built on a 441sq m corner lot, it offers inspirational ideas for living and entertaining when views are the key design element. “At Highbury, we take people’s ideas and turn them into reality,” Heather says. “Our homes show people the quality we
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offer and different ideas, features, designs and layout.” The builder also provides alternative elevations so that buyers can customise the look of their new home from the outside, too. Addressing two street frontages, the display version of the Horizon features the strong lines of Scyon Matrix cladding teamed with a skillion roof and two-tone acrylic rendered walls. Paula Evans
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“While our homes are designed with presentation, functionality and affordability in mind, we understand some customers may wish to personalise their home by making a few alterations, which we will work on with them,” Adam says. “Having the ability to easily and economically alter a plan to suit a client’s needs – and often a challenging block – is very important. Finding a practical solution within their budget is the aim.” Adam says ease of entertaining was also a priority when the designers drew up their
plans for the Icon. The open-plan living area and the adjoining games room flow out to the garden, where the builder has added a large freestanding outdoor room to complement the exterior of the home. Taking pride of place in the heart of the house is a stylish kitchen with an island bench, plenty of cupboard space and stainless steel appliances. Pushing the kitchen out under the eaves has added extra space, while extending a section of worktop to create a coffee station or e-nook has added an extra layer of functionality.
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34.23sq m Adam says numerous visitors to the display home have commented on the silicon-jointed corner window that has been used as part of the under-eave extension in the elegant kitchen. He says there has also been positive feedback about the inclusion of the games room, where walls of glass ensure the space is light and bright. “The pool table in our display always receives comments from customers wishing to add one to their home,” Adam says. Three minor bedrooms have been grouped
together towards the back of the home, along with the laundry and second bathroom. Creating a parents’ zone towards the front of the house are the home theatre and the master suite with its ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. From the street, the Icon boasts striking good looks with stone-effect render, a timber-look garage door and sections of timber cladding. “The unique elevation sits well in the street and has a contemporary look that has appealed to all so far,” Adam says. Paula Evans
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Q&A I need help cleaning my windows! We moved into a retirement village a few months ago and our unit had been vacant for four years – and the windows haven’t been cleaned. They have the sea air on them. We have tried using Outdoor Windex, methylated spirits, turpentine and even resorted to Jif. Can you help, please?
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Most people think the hazy look you A get on salt-affected glass is just a stain you can remove. This isn’t so. When salt sits on glass long enough, it etches into the surface creating thousands of tiny porous bubbles that refract light, giving it the appearance of a white haze or smoky look. It roughens the surface slightly, giving the illusion that it is something on top of the surface of glass and which disappears when wet. This is what we call glass cancer and using the massive array of techniques and heavy chemicals that you have already used is only exacerbating the problem. While you can’t remove the glass cancer without having the glass ground down, you can make it disappear. Clean the glass with white vinegar and paper towels in vertical strips on the outside – so that when rain hits the window it runs down and off – and in horizontal strips on the inside so you can tell when you’ve missed a spot. You will then need to rub over the area with a small amount of sweet almond oil using a rolled-up pair of pantyhose.You really don’t need very much – a few drops is all that is necessary.
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Hi! Shannon here again to help you with your domestic disasters.
work is white spirit (Murlex) using the same technique. And if neither of the previous techniques has worked, you will need to use some rotten milk. Yes, that’s right – rotten milk. Place 300ml of full cream milk in an open-mouthed container in the sunshine until it goes lumpy and disgusting and smelly. Strain the lumps out with your fingers and use the lumps on the stain. Just place the lumps over a section of the ink and sit back and watch. It breaks down the ink and it bleeds up into the lumps. When you see this happen you will need to wash the ink out in common bathroom soap – not laundry soap – and cold water. Don’t be tempted to use hot water because this will set the smell of the milk into the fabric – not something that you want to do!
The type of ink used in these A embroidery designs varies from stamp Shannon to stamp. You will need to test three different methods to find out which one is going to do the best job. The first is methylated spirits on a cotton bud. Dip a cotton bud in the methylated spirits and spin it on one of the lines and see if any of the colour comes away on the cotton bud. If it does, that is what you should use to remove all of it. The next solution to try if that doesn’t
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The sweet almond oil fills all the tiny bubbles and hides the glass cancer and the oil does not dry out so it stays invisible. It also has the added benefit of putting a protective coating on the glass that helps prevent further incursions. You will need to replace the oil every time you clean the windows but you will find that your windows are now much easier to clean and stay clear longer.
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OFTEN hear first homebuyers saying they won’t be able to break into the property market if mortgage affordability remains at current levels in WA. However, they do have control over their decisions and there are choices they can make to maximise the affordability of their mortgages. Affordability means the cost of the mortgage. It’s about finding a new home and a piece of land that fits within your budget – that is, the amount that you can borrow from your bank or financial institution. But, at the same time, you want your new home to increase in value over time, so you can eventually take the next step into something bigger and better.
Given below are some tips for maximising the affordability of your new home in today’s market without compromising on the quality of your investment. ✱ Is it really cheaper to rent? Do some sums
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F you’re looking to build a narrow-lot home for less than $200,000 then the Metropolis by Easystart may well fit the bill. A threebedroom home with light, bright living spaces, a generous alfresco and a study that can easily be converted into a fourth bedroom, it’s a versatile design with plenty of finishing touches. Chris Hopkin, sales manager at Easystart Homes, says narrow-lot homes have traditionally been quite conservative but the Metropolis brings a modern twist to designs for slim blocks. “Our goal was to create a fresh, modern design that will attract buyers who don’t necessarily need a huge home but don’t want to compromise on the functionality of a design and the quality of inclusions,” Chris says. Aimed at a wide spectrum of buyers, the Ellenbrook display home will appeal to young families, couples, investors and prime-timers whose kids have flown the coop. “It’s a perfect home for someone looking for a modern, narrow-lot design,” Chris says. Recent upgrades to the Easystart specification mean buyers don’t miss out on finishing touches such as 900mm Tisira stainless steel kitchen appliances, soft closers to cabinet drawers and doors, and semi-frameless pivot doors to the showers. The new-look line-up of standard items also includes a ceramic laundry trough in a laminated cabinet, a designer front door and a double garage with an automatic remotecontrolled door. “At Easystart we believe offering affordable homes doesn’t mean sacrificing the quality
of finishes and the functionality of designs,” Chris says. Storage has been made a priority, with twin walk-in wardrobes in the master bedroom, built-in wardrobes in the minor bedrooms, a large walk-in pantry in the kitchen and a spacious linen cupboard in the laundry. In the home theatre the Easystart designers have created a recess for a flat-screen TV and finished it off by displaying a built-in unit to hide all the gadgets and gizmos. At the centre of the home is a contemporary kitchen that overlooks an open-plan living and dining area and has a door direct to a goodsized alfresco. “The connection between the kitchen and the corner alfresco has been very popular with our customers,” Chris says. “Easy access to the alfresco from both the kitchen and the living area makes outdoor entertaining much easier.” With versatility in mind, the study has been placed at the front of the home away from the
other bedrooms. Chris says this gives buyers the flexibility to use the space according to their needs and lifestyle. “Young families can utilise this space as a nursery as the room is just opposite the master suite, while others will use it as a study or guest bedroom,” he says. Outside, the Metropolis teams weatherboard cladding and rendered walls with a Colorbond roof and a wraparound veranda. “The wraparound veranda was specially designed to address the corner block of the display home,” Chris says. “It has been popular with customers as it creates an additional outdoor living area in front of the house.” The Metropolis suits 13.5m-wide blocks but the builder has drawn up plans for a version that will suit a 12m-wide lot. There are also versions of the home starting from $154,900, including window treatments and floor coverings, offering a saving of $35,600 off the price of the display model. Paula Evans
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HEN a Dalkeith family wanted to update their home’s basic kitchen, laundry and entertainment area to complement its facade and dress-circle location, they sought the help of Addstyle Master Builders. Owners Martin and Clare Smith told the Addstyle team that they wanted their 2002 home to have a better flow between the indoor and outdoor living areas and they also wanted to be able to entertain friends and family with ease. The couple’s main requirement was for the alfresco kitchen to be closer to the pool. “One of the reasons the connection between the house and the backyard was bad was that it had self-closing doors,” Martin says.
With a growing teenage family, Martin and Clare also wanted to have a year-round outdoor family area. Installing a pizza oven, barbecue, dishwasher, fridge, TV and sink in the backyard helped the couple to create their vision of the perfect open-air retreat. Issey screens frame the area, keeping the bugs away. “It’s great to be able to sit outside and watch TV and also have a second area in which we can cook for the family,” Martin says. A servery, which has bifold windows, connects the alfresco with the kitchen. The outdoor dining area was cordoned off from the pool with glass fencing. Martin says he chose glass over traditional
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fencing materials because he didn’t want the pool to feel like a prison. “We don’t have to be worried about small children with the pool,” he says. Martin and Clare also added a brand-new master bedroom and ensuite that overlooks the pool and rear garden. Standout features, such as limestone block walls and hinged cedar bifold doors and windows, were selected to create a resort-style look. Addstyle Master Builders general manager Dominique Travers says the features that were added were chosen to tie in with the natural materials that featured in the original home’s design. That said, incorporating them into the new
building work presented some challenges – one being limited access. “Every limestone block had to be manhandled into position,” she says. “Also, the blockwork was keyed into the existing external blockwork to create a seamless addition. “Everything was of a very high specification and while this can take a little longer to achieve, the end result makes it worthwhile.” Martin says the artificial grass is one of the family’s favourite features because of its low maintenance, plus it allows his daughter to practise ballet all year round. “We definitely spend more time outdoors even in winter,” he says. “The renovation worked out better than we thought.” Alyesha Anderson
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REATING a seamless look for your benchtops is now easier than ever with innovative products from Laminex that can curve and bend and eliminate or disguise the join lines. Laminex’s Freestyle Curve acrylic product and its DiamondGloss laminate range have been developed to compete with the current demand for stone surfaces in the kitchen and the bathroom. Even though it seems the popularity of stone continues to rise, it has its limitations, and that’s where these products come in. Those looking to achieve the same highgloss look of stone without breaking the bank can now consider Laminex’s DiamondGloss, a high-performance laminate with a mirrorlike surface. “It’s very fashionable to have square-edge and that’s one of the things people like with stone slabs,” says Laminex marketing manager Joanna Baker. “Traditionally with laminate, you either had to have that brown line – the join – or you had to have a rolled bench. “What’s really exciting about DiamondGloss is we have introduced a new type of edging that makes it look seamless and means you can have a square edge without any lines. “And this means you can also mix and match your edging – we’ve had a black gloss benchtop with a brushed aluminium edging and it looks great.” Laminex also offers Freestyle Curve, which is set to replace straight lines with bows and bends to create interiors with a twist. “Freestyle Curve is a 100 per cent acrylic
product. It means you can heat it up to a certain temperature and ‘thermoform’ it, which means bending it into different shapes and designs,” says Marc Paulusz, Laminex marketing manager for premium surfaces. “It can also create a seamless look over the likes of laminate and engineered stone. For example, we can create a 5m or 10m counter or bar with seamless joins. “Or you can use Freestyle Curve to get the product to bend around an edge or curve towards the floor.” Marc says one of the more creative uses he has seen in the product include a specially made benchtop for a kitchen island. “What they did was they heated the sheet up in an oven and they pressed a large mould into the top of the sheet and this thermoformed a sink into the acrylic,” he explains. “What they had in the end was a whole benchtop with no join lines and a sink in-built.” Both products have a range of colours on offer. Your imagination is the limit when it comes to choosing the right shade for DiamondGloss, which can be used both in horizontal and vertical surfaces, with a total of 53 colours in the range, including woodgrain patterns. And later this year four new colours in neutral tones and a grey will be added to the Freestyle Curve collection, taking the total to 10 colours. In terms of maintenance, Freestyle Curve is incredibly strong and durable, and offers excellent stain, bacteria and heat-resistant qualities and is easy to clean. It can stand up to the most
demanding environments and comes with a 10-year limited warranty. DiamondGloss is backed by a seven-year limited warranty and is as hard-wearing as other laminates. “The perception is that is is more fragile than regular laminate surfaces but cleaning is the same and it’s a tough surface as it’s designed not to scratch,” says Joanna Baker. “It’s not more scratchable than the satin finish and using a clean cloth and some general household spray-and-wipe cleaner will keep the finish nice and shiny for years to come.” Arylene Westlake
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CLEANING UP A STYLE ACT Australians are now investing much more on the laundry to bring it in line with the stylish interiors found in the rest of the home
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HAT most functional of rooms – the laundry – has changed beyond recognition in recent years. Australian homeowners no longer shut the door on a cluttered, utilitarian space – they have brought the room into the 21st century, paying close attention to fixtures, fittings and finishes. Could it be that, finally, the laundry is actually a space where we want to spend time? “Consumers are definitely becoming more design-orientated when it comes to laundries, investing in the look and feel of this space,” says Asko sales and marketing executive Lisa Sutcliffe. “Homeowners want their laundry room to fit in with the stylish interior of the rest of their home, which means an emphasis on high design.” Reece Bathroom marketing manager Belinda Geels agrees. “Homeowners are starting to take more pride in the aesthetics of their laundry. Consumers are looking for visually pleasing solutions with stunning finishes that offer the integrated functionality and practicality desired,” Belinda says. “Cabinetry is becoming increasingly innovative. Modern products are becoming more like furniture – even offering sleek solid surfaces, such as stone tops, and stunning vinylwrap doors.”
According to Lisa, the location of the laundry room has evolved, leading to this change in design principles. “Traditionally, most homes place their laundries in the basement or away from the general living areas of the home,” she says. “These days, people are incorporating them into key parts of the house, eliminating the need to carry heavy loads over long distances. This may explain why homeowners are keen to spend more time and effort making the room more design-focused.” More than most rooms in the house, the laundry has to “work”. It’s no use having a pretty laundry if there’s no room to stack the washing, do the ironing or dry the clothes. “Homeowners need the laundry to be highly functional and pleasing, providing an efficient space that makes laundry enjoyable,” Belinda says. “We’re seeing innovative storage solutions for irons and ironing boards as well as integrated bins with automatic lids and slide-out laundry baskets.” Lisa has similar views. “While laundry rooms are evolving in terms of design, the space also needs to be fully functional, incorporating key areas such as ample storage,” she says. “Efficiency is also in high demand. Homeowners need appliances that can deliver
superb results while being energy and water efficient at the same time.” Appliances that are energy and water efficient are a key feature of the modern laundry. Even better are those that save time for the busy Australian homeowner. Kim O’Donnell, Whirlpool’s Oceania product manager for refrigeration and fabric care, believes laundry advancements are largely being led through innovation and design. “We’re finding that consumers are now, more than ever, seeking smart appliances in the home and above all want appliances with time-saving technology,” Kim says. Iris Schaden, Miele Australia’s product manager for laundry and care, says the market is seeing an increased focus on large-capacity appliances that offer greater convenience and flexibility, with intelligent program options that meet a wide variety of laundry needs. “Even more important to consumers is efficiency,” she says. “They are looking for products that save time, money and resources.” Lisa Shearon
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WHEN you walk into a room and find yourself wanting to leave it as quickly as possible, you know it’s time to call in the renovators. That’s how Yvonne Amphlett felt about her 18-year-old laundry – a tired, cramped space that was the very opposite of inviting. While the rest of the Kallaroo home – designed and built in 1994 by Yvonne and husband Geoff – had stood the test of time, the laundry had dated badly. “It wasn’t working for me,� Yvonne says. “I had a big fridge-freezer in there that dominated the space. I didn’t have built-in cupboards so the laundry was lacking storage, which meant the benchtops were always cluttered with laundry baskets. “It wasn’t a space where I wanted to spend time.� After scouring magazines and visiting display homes, Yvonne came up with the design for a new laundry – a clean, uncluttered space where she would feel comfortable washing, ironing and sorting. “I knew what I wanted after living with the other laundry for so long,� she says. “I wanted plenty of bench space. I wanted the fridge, the washing machine and ironing board to be integrated, and I wanted drawers for the laundry and the ironing, as well as wall cupboards along the length of the benchtop. “The old laundry never looked tidy. I wanted this one to look the opposite.� Today, high-end fixtures and fittings make the revamped space feel less utilitarian and more inviting. “I went with a white china sink instead of a stainless steel trough to make the room less laundry-like,� Yvonne explains. “White CaesarStone benchtops were chosen for the same reason.� Double-lacquered white gloss cabinets and floorto-ceiling white wall tiles give the small space a light, bright and ultra-modern appearance. To contrast with the white walls, Yvonne opted for brown floor tiles, which help make the space look less clinical and more inviting. Her favourite element of the new, improved laundry is also the most ingenious – a clever pull-out ironing board from Hettich. “It’s a must-have,� Yvonne says. But she says there’s a downside to having an ultramodern, ultra-efficient laundry. “With the laundry now looking so contemporary, the bathrooms look dated and I’ll have to renovate them next,� she says, laughing. Lisa Shearon
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Gavan Forster from Master Builders answers readers’ questions about home building issues.
Choosing a builder from the myriad companies in WA can be mind-boggling. Master Builders director Michael McLean has some advice
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another builder. Many builders would probably recommend someone if this was the case. Depending on how close the relationship is between you and your builder, some builders even go out of their way to help previous clients. Examples of this include commercial builders agreeing to build one-off homes for their corporate clients or their family members. There are probably about 1500 builders across WA who are actively involved in the building industry so, as a prospective homebuyer, you have an incredible number of options for your next project.
Choose wisely and carefully. Some of the things you may wish to take into account include: ✱ Previous projects built by that builder ✱ Are they a Master Builders member? ✱ Has the builder won any industry awards for
their workmanship such as a Master Builders Housing Excellence Award? ✱ How long has the builder been registered and been in business? ✱ Have you inspected any of the builder’s previous projects or spoken to their clients? ✱ What type of projects does the builder specialise in? ✱ For a regional/remote project, has the builder worked in that region previously? ✱ Have you met and are you comfortable with the person who is going to supervise your project and be your main contact point if you have any queries? ✱ When can your preferred builder start the job and how long will it take? Building your dream home should be an enjoyable experience and having confidence in your builder will enhance this experience and reduce stress. As it is a major investment, spend time at the outset checking details about your builder and you will better enjoy the process ahead.
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HOULD you choose your builder before you decide on your new home or renovation? The short answer to that is, “It depends”. You see, most builders tend to specialise in one or more segments of the housing industry. For example, they may focus on the first homebuyer market, twostorey, display, individually designed, luxury or even transportable homes. All builders in WA are registered with the Building Commission, so they are qualified to build any type of home or carry out a renovation or addition for you. These builders know their capabilities extremely well and have, in most cases, developed their expertise over many years in the industry. Many of them have also developed excellent relationships with their clients and have attracted repeat business or referrals from them, so if you have used a particular builder previously and have been happy with their service, I suggest you inquire about their willingness to build your next project. The builder will then let you know if they are able to construct your chosen type of home or whether you would be better off going to
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interruptions that building a home or undertaking a renovation bring. Of course, we must remember that all the homes on the street were once construction sites and there needs to be a level of tolerance so the project can be completed. It is not an offence to start work on a site before 7am, but making unacceptable levels of noise is. Unfortunately, painters are probably the only safe trade to be on-site before 7am! Before you ring your local council to complain, ring the site supervisor or the builder direct and follow up the phone call with an email or letter. Their contact details are listed on the building signage on the site. Often the builders are unaware what time their tradespeople are on-site as,
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S the days become shorter and the weather cooler, construction noise starting before 7am has become less of problem. However, it can still cause a lot of distress for neighbours when contractors insist on arriving on-site early and undertaking work that requires the use of power tools or is generally noisy, or by switching on their radios. This can be a real problem if you are in one of the first homes on the street to be completed in a new subdivision. But the issue presents itself equally on quiet, established streets in suburbia, where everyone is used to the peace and quiet and therefore not appreciative of the material dropoffs, contractor vehicles and other inevitable
We want to build on a small, narrow block. Can you give us any advice on issues we need to consider? The move towards urban consolidation and home owners subdividing their existing properties has meant that more new homebuyers are building on small, narrow blocks. There is also a general trend to build larger two-storey homes on smaller land areas. Houses are getting bigger, but blocks are getting smaller. There are a number of specific issues that you need to consider. Building costs per square metre may be higher due to the need for additional cavity walls. Building on smaller, narrow lots usually involves the construction of more perimeter walls than internal walls, which will lead to higher building costs. Site access could also be a problem for delivery and placement of building materials.
to less than 50 per cent of block width. If the block is less than 12m wide, it probably will be impossible to erect a double garage. ✱ A requirement for neighbour consultation. Neighbours are often required to sign off their approval on new buildings which involves zerolot lines, setbacks and overlooking adjoining property issues. ✱ On sloping sites, restrictions on floor height. Local governments can often impose their own restrictions on house size and design in order to preserve, as they see it, the amenity of the street or surrounding area. You may also have particular design challenges depending on your lifestyle. Incorporating courtyards and outdoor living areas into smaller lots can be difficult. You should also contact the MBA for advice about your potential builder and their experience in dealing with small, narrow sites. ✱ For more information on building, visit the Master Builders A-Z Building Information Directory at www.mbawa. com. If you have any questions about home building or purchase issues, email gavan@mbawa.com
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Gloria says. “We had to design the house well to maximise every square inch.” The new kitchen has all the latest appliances and the large island benchtop has an in-built stovetop to add a more modern touch. While she wanted to restore the house to its former glory, Gloria says she also wanted the house to have a contemporary feel. “The existing windows were retained and restored and stained glass was added to complement the Federation era it was built in,” she says. According to Richard, the owners were heavily involved in the renovation right from the beginning. “They took a lot of care to restore it back to its original state,” he says. Says Gloria: “My husband, Pete, worked really closely with the Fremantle Council heritage officer to have it restored properly. “One of the most beautiful things about the house is that it has a really nice aura about it and I put that down to the big, happy Italian family that lived here before us. “We love the result and three years on, we still love it. We really enjoy living here.” Alyesha Anderson
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All the trimmings from these plants should not be sent to the tip as landfill. They should be chipped and shredded and returned to your own garden as mulch or added to your compost heap. The fertilizer and water you provided to get these plants established is still in the wood and leaf matter, so by shredding and chipping it and returning it to the garden as mulch you return the nutrients and moisture you applied to your plants back to the soil as well. Feeding is pretty much pointless now. If you are going to do anything, use a slowrelease lawn fertiliser such as lawn builder and a controlled-release plant food such as Osmocote, as they will both release nutrients slowly over a four to 12-month period, which is in line with plants’ ability to draw up that nutrient as they need it. This means excess nutrient will not leach beyond roots in the soil and make it into our groundwater or streams and rivers causing nutrient pollution. One thing you must do now is add blood and bone (look for pure blood and bone only), hoof and horn, or worm castings or juice to soils that are in productive gardens. This means vegetable, herb and spice gardens and orchards all benefit from this addition now as these ingredients are rich in microbes that consume raw organics in the soil and turn it into nutrient the plants can use as food.
As we move into autumn proper – and in Perth you could say that will include the month of June – the soil moisture levels rise and the ability to sustain large populations of microbes increases. Adding these beneficial soil improvers now will do a world of good. Another soil activity that works very well now is adding a composted organic garden mulch. At this point in time, the obsession with waterwise mulches can be dropped as we will mulch now to hold moisture near the plants roots but really focus on smothering weed seeds and improving soil nutrition. Adding lucerne and pea-straw mulch is something you should do in Perth and the South-West. Finer mulches such as the new Droughtbreaker fine mulch from BioWise will work absolute wonders for your soil’s health and ensure you do not have a garden full of weeds at the end of winter. Finally, now is the time to plant. Adding WA native plants is something you should consider if that’s your garden’s style. Seeking advice from professionals is a wise move and visiting a specialist garden centre such as Zanthorrea Nursery (www.zanthorrea. com), or contacting the Friends of Kings Park (www.friendsofkingspark.com) about their next big plant sale is a good idea as well. There are many edible plants that should be planted now. As far as fruit goes, you will not get a better time to establish citrus, avocadoes, olives, passionfruit and tamarillos – and these are just some of the plants you should consider. Planting tropical varieties such as mangoes will be more of a challenge this time of the year and you’re better to wait until October, although buying your tree now will ensure it has the chance to acclimatise to its future home. As for vegies, there’s a wide selection of varieties you could consider. Beans, particularly broad beans, should go in now and they will provide a good crop through winter. Plant them in June and they will be too slow. Beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, kale and carrots are all good to go in this weekend. Salads such as lettuce are brilliant now and peas and snow peas will do well – just remember to stake them up. Another water lover that will go well now is celery and don’t forget the root vegies such as
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turnips, parsnips and radish. Perennial vegetables such as asparagus, artichokes and rhubarb should also be bought now. Herbs and spices are brilliant this time of the year to go into pots or garden beds. Add horseradish now for amazing sauces with winter roasts. Rosemary and thyme always work well with lamb roasts and adding dill and lemon balm will ensure any winter fish dishes are flavoursome and moist. Aquaponics systems need a little work, too. It’s time to harvest your barramundi if they are 500g or larger – or else add a heater to the water – and it’s time to buy your trout for a winter crop. You can source trout from www. woodvalefishandlilyfarm.com.au along with marron and freshwater shrimp. But before I leave you with all your big planting duties, there is one serious message I have: It’s now time to turn off your irrigation systems. Trevor Cochrane
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Charmaine Jones writes, via email, about one of life’s great mysteries – fig trees that don’t deliver. Her fig has fruit that drop before ripening and she’d like to try just one. The tree has performed the same for three seasons. The answer to this question also remains one of life’s great mysteries. I have had similar challenges and while sometimes the problem is related to the tree being a seedling and just not a great fruiting plant, more often than not it’s just a misbehaving tree affected by unusual weather or environmental conditions. My solution has been to lean an axe against the tree and to then prune it heavily in the winter. This year has been the best ever and I suspect it’s the hard pruning and not the threat of the axe that is doing the job. However, if yours continues to disappoint,
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Boston, by First Abode, S, 4x2, st, a/r, alf, dc/p, Impington St, 0411 444 808 Sands, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Impington Rd, 9302 4920 Vibe, by Easystart, S, 3x2, d/g, h/t, alf, st, Newmarket Pde, 9333 0833
Byford
Bathurst, by Commodore, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, t/g, Colesbrook Drive, 9525 1379 Bungalow, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, Mead St, 9525 0726 Point Samson, by WA Housing Centre, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Warrington Rd, 9214 1111 Ashton, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, c/r, h/t, Warrington Rd, 9525 0873 Bugatti, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Millard Way, 9525 0801 Satisfaction, by Aussie Living, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g,Warrington Rd, 6212 7699
Champion Lakes
Chessell Cottage, by Summit, S, 3x2, d/g, St Catherines Prom, 9390 3761
Ellenbrook
Metropolis, by Easystart, S, 3x2, d/g, st, h/t, alf,Adlington Way, 9333 0833 Insight, by Aussie Living, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g,Adlington Way, 6212 7699 Kimberley, by WA Housing Centre, S, 3x2, alf, h/t, d/g, Pallarup Cres, 9214 1111 Armada, by HomeStart, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, dc/p, Pallarup Cres, 9231 4567 Silverstone, by Commodore, 4x2, h/t, alf, st, d/g, Ewens Pass, 6296 6345 Bonneville, by Commodore, S, 3x3, alf, st, h/t, d/g, Pallarup Cres, 1800 266 663 Imperial Retro, Affordable Living, 3x2, alf, h/t, dc/p, Elmridge Parkway, 9302 4920
Erskine
Quantum, by Domain, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9583 5708
Hammond Park
Ramada, by Affordable Living, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9302 4920
Harrisdale
Anchorage, by First Abode, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Rufous Lane, 9397 2342 Abbey, by Easystart, S, 3x2, d/g, h/t, alf, Exchange Ave, 9333 0833 HOME
Lakelands
Good Times, by Aussie Living, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/cp, Karridale Loop, 9523 1689 Bremer, by WA Housing Centre, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Jasper Way, 9214 1111 Swanbourne, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Jasper Way, 9581 9406 Inspiration, by Aussie Living, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 6212 7699
Landsdale
Monaco, by Commodore, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Kingsway, 9303 4361 Coronade, by HomeStart, 4x2, h/t, g/r, alf, dc/p, Kingsway, 9231 4567 La Grange, by WA Housing Centre, S, 3x2, d/g, alf, h/t, st, Kingsway, 9303 2019 Ambiance, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, Monticello Meander, 9333 0880
Executive, by Premiere, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Claret Ash Blvd, 0425 445 578 Cosmos, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, Ruskin Brace, 9333 0880 Infinity, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, c/r, Ruskin Brace, 9333 0880 Havana, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, g/r, st, alf, d/g, Claret Ash Blvd, 9523 0694 Aspire, by Impressions, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, Jerboa Green, 9523 0087
Peninsula, by TR Homes, 3x2, pre-manufactured home, st, alf, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998
Banksia Grove
Meadow Springs
Aston, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Botanic Ave, 6400 0535
Bunbury Kasbar, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, alf, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, Millbridge Estate, 9724 1318
Maddington
Busselton
Bushland, by TR Homes, 3x2, pre-fab transportable home, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998
Colorado, by New Generation, S, 4x2, st, h/t, d/g, Nougat Cres, 9754 7247
Madeley
Butler
Meadow Springs
Somerton, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Newmarket Pde, 6461 5297 Aspire, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st. alf, a/r, Newmarket Pde, 9333 0880
Albert Park, by Commodore Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, alf, Buffalo Ave, 9408 0273 Flemington, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4053
Millbridge
Kasbar, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, a/r, Millbridge Blvd, 9724 1318
Piara Waters
Caversham Watershed, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Colorino Ave, 6461 5200 Waterside, by Summit, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, St Catherines Prom, 9390 3710
Monza, by Commodore Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1639 Realm, by Domain, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, st, g/r, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 0576 Mahogany, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, a/r, h/t, Isla Place, 9397 2413
Madeley
Fullerton, by National, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, st, alf, Greylock Meander, 9408 0459 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 Eagle Bay, by Ventura, S, 4x2, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4003
Piara Waters
Colorado, by New Generation, S, 4x2, st, h/t, d/g, alf, g/r, Highland Rise, 9397 1266 Hacienda, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, g, Ditton Cnr, 9419 2104 Trump Alfresco, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9302 4920
Queens Park
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
Treendale
Equinox, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, a/r, Orion Lane, 9797 0682
Strathmore, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, Strathmore Cl, 0419 048 401 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 Cosmopolitan, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Ruskin Brace, 0427 022 916 Rockeller, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, alf, Ruskin Brace, 0427 022 916 Toorak, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, c/r, d/g, Burlington Drive, 9366 0036
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
Corondale, by Complete, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Seville Rd, 9497 2919
Aveley
Trump, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, Safford Ave, 9320 4920 Villa d’Este, by National, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, Safford Ave, 6296 7784
Baldivis
Austin, by Metrostyle, S, 4x2, g/r, alf, d/g, Cape Meander, 9524 3082
Millbridge
Lotus, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, 9725 2852
Piara Waters
Caversham Homestead, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Domina Turn, 9242 9200
Dalyellup Jimbaran, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Colonna, 1800 227 161
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, 0418 954 658
South Yunderup
Boulevard, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Byron Drive, 9242 9200 Daintree, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, a/r, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 7428 Amberley, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Bremer Way, 9537 7325
Treendale
Xanadu, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, t/g, alf, Orion Lane, 9796 1639
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, 9410 2495 Wisteria, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Bruny Ave, 9242 9200
West Swan
Wellard
Alkanta, by Content Living, S, 4x2, d/g, st, alf, h/t, Point Link, 9202 5222 Alexa, by MyGen Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Leeway Loop, 1800 806 803 Milano, by New Generation, S, 3x2, d/g, h/t, alf, Hollington Gdns, 9333 0880 Haven, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Leeway Loop, 6461 5200 Accolade, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, Leeway Loop, Alkimos, 9562 5599
Eagle Bay, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4003
Southern River
Ecco, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, a/r, d/g, Colesbrook Drive, 9242 9200
Riviera, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g,Tandara Fairway, 9302 4920
Alkimos
Meadow Springs
Byford
Tapping
$200,000 to $250,000
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
Seasons, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, alf, Newmarket Pde, 0409 869 910
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Seville Grove
Tribute, by Domain, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, st, d/g, St Leonards, Blvd, 9250 1840 Chandon, by New Generation, S, 3x2, d/g, h/t, alf, St Leonards Blvd, 9250 7632 Plantation, by Content Living, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, st, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 9202 5222 Icon, by Aussie Living, 4x2, g/r, h/t, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 6212 7699
Madeley
Lexia, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g,Adlington Way, 0438 691 037
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
West Swan
Monticello, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Monticello Meander, 0418 913 800 Stoneleigh, by Dale Alcock, D, 4x2, g/r, h/t, d/g, Monticello Meander, 9242 9200
The Vines
Queens Park
Abrolhos, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Onyx Lane, 9439 6866 Capel, by WA Housing Centre, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9214 1111 Inception, First Home Buyers Direct S, 3x2, g, st, Onyx Lane, 9439 2525 Newmarket, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9439 5149 Portland, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9419 2574 Dynasty, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, Gemstone Pde, 6461 5200 Zone, by Aussie Living, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, dc/p, Ditton Corner, 9419 1881
Landsdale
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 Silk, by W&B, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Wright Rd, 9397 0578
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Dalyellup
Sea Breeze, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, Orion Lane, 9722 0333
Ellenbrook
Carnival, by Essence Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, d/g, Orion Lane, 9792 0100
Wandi Sandalwood, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Bruny Meander, 6461 5297
Cincinnati, by Metrostyle, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Brigalow Bend, 9296 6238 Centro, by Ventura Homes, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Elmridge Parkway, 6296 6649 Destiny, by New Generation,S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, a/r, Adlington Way, 9333 0880 Oasis, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Brigalow Bend, 6296 6649 Luxor Games, by Affordable Living, 4x2, g/r, h/t, Ewens Pass, 9302 4920
West Swan
Greenmount
Valencia, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, alf, d/g, Montreal St, 9405 6794
Nautilus, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, s/t, alf, d/g, Point Link, 9562 5495 Trinity, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Callosa Cres, 0423 398 220 Archipelago, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, t/g, Shipmaster Ave, 9242 9200 Kayana, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Altea Way, 9242 9100 Cable Beach, Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, g/r, st, a/r, d/g, Shipmaster Ave, 9562 3984 Salt, by W&B, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, st, d/g, Shipmaster Ave, 9562 3350
Landsdale
Aveley
Avonview, by Ross Squire Homes, S, 4x2, st, Bullarra Rd, 9294 3800 Coolgardie, by Ross Squire Homes, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, sc/p, Bullarra Rd, 9294 3800
Hammond Park
Chicago, by Metrostyle, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 3399
Hocking
Majestic, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Monticello Meander, 6461 5297 Lamont, by Impressions, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, Kingsway, 9302 6097
Maddington
Breakaway, by TR Homes, 4x2, pre-manufactured home, h/t, alf, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998
Darlington, by MyGen, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 1800 806 803 Caversham, by Metrostyle, S, 3x2, alf, h/t, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 9202 9210
Yanchep Vdara, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Blackwood Meander, 9302 4920
$250,000 to $300,000 Alkimos
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 Elwood, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, st, d/g, Strathmore Close, 9242 9200
Dayton
Da Vinci, by Ross North Homes, 4x2, h/t, c/r, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 0413 758 404
Ellenbrook
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
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
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 Oslo, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, st, d/g, Greenlink Blvd, 9242 9200
Hocking
Hollywood II, by Highbury, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Elliot Rd, 1800 214 864
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, 9242 9200
over $300,000 Alkimos
Alkimos, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g,Topsail Loop, 0401 836 616 Alkimos, by In-Vogue, D, 4x3, alf, h/t, d/g, Shipmaster Ave, 9202 9200 Chateau, by Summit, S, 4x2, st, h/t, d/g,Altea Way, 0418 927 371 Pearl, by W&B, D, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Shipmaster Ave, 9562 3350
Australind
Homestead, by Dale Alcock SW, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, st, d/g, Orion Lane, 9792 0555
Aveley
Shoalwater, by Cedar Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Neary Blvd, 9240 2125
Baldivis
Sinatra, by Broadway, D, 4x2, Makybe Drive, 9302 6161 Matrix, by Novus, D, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Makybe Drive, 9523 0231 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
Jindalee
Booragoon
Lakelands
Burns Beach
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 Sanctuary, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9242 9200 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
Aurora, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, c/r, d/g, Marmion Ave, 9242 9200 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
Butler
Ready Built, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, d/g, Dania Way, 9242 9200
Churchlands
North Coogee
Viento, by Residential Attitudes, D, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, alf, Pinnata Mews, 1800 331 388 Luna, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Prionotes Cnr, 9202 9255 Onyx, by Novus, D, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Pinnata Mews, 9284 1282 Emporio, by APG, D, 4x2, st, alf, d/g, Pinnata Mews, 9284 9013
The Look, by Ross Griffin, D, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Orsino Blvd, 9444 7965 Horizon, by Highbury, D, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Orsino Blvd, 1800 214 864 Korda, by Renowned Collection, D, 4x2, alf, st, h/t, d/g, Draper St, 9202 9255 Halcyon, by Residential Attitudes, D, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g, Arabella Lop, 1800 331 388
Cottesloe
Quartz, by W&B, D, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Wright Rd, 9397 578
Lumiere, by RiverStone, D, 3x2, alf, Lillian St, 9436 9696
Dalyellup
Archer, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Colonna St, 9795 6848 Karridale, by Rural Building, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Colonna St, 1800 643 800 Ku De Ta, by Summit, 4x2, g/r, st, t/g, alf, Colonna St, 9722 0300
Darch
Rose Bay, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, a/r, d/g, Monticello Meander, 0302 6417
Darlington
Argyle, by Rural Building, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, st, dc/p, Cnr Darlington and Coulston Rd, 1800 643 800
Dunsborough
Quindalup, by WA Country Builders, S, 3x3, st, d/g,Wentworth Loop, 1800 227 161
Ellenbrook
Avon Lodge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, a/r, d/g,Adlington Pass, 6296 6755
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 Preston, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Dealy Elbow, 0418 935 289
Piara Waters Provence
Bunker Bay, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, a/r, h/t, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9751 2604 Lamont, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g,Almond Pky, 9754 9000
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 Arcadia, by Vision One, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Michigan Turn, 9398 2883 Bletchley Park, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, st, d/g, Michigan Turn, 9394 0720 Ashford, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, alf, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9202 9202 Bletchley Loft, by Rural Building, L, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g, Martagon St, 1800 643 800
Stirling
Stanford, by In-Vogue, D, 4x3, st, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, Lycium Quay, 9349 7554
Treendale
Toorak, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Orion Lane, 9792 0100
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 Australis, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, g/r, st, d/g, Fortis Pass, 9366 0028
Woodlands
Riviera, by APG Homes, D, 4x2, t/g, alf, h/t, a/r, Granich Gardens, 9204 1843
Hillarys
Bogart, by Broadway, D, 4x3, g/r, c/r, st, d/g, Seychelles Lane, 9302 6161
Iluka
Notre Dame, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Burns Beach Rd, 0418 943 549 Cove, by W&B, S, 4x2, g/r, d/g, Burns Beach Rd, 1800 802 636 Sunsets, by Lifestyle Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, alf, st, d/g, Romano Cres, 9305 4151 Limelight II, by Highbury, D, 6x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Romano Cres, 9304 0549 Westmont, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Romano Cres, 9202 9202 Panorama, by APG, D, 4x2, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Romano Cres, 9305 3948
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
Landsdale
Elements, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, alf, Monticello Meander, 9303 2892 Aspen, by APG, S, 4x2, a/r, c/r, alf, d/g, Monticello Meander, 0302 5219
Leederville
Leederville, by Plunkett, D, 3x2, alf, d/g, Byron St, 9366 0322
Margaret River
Cape Skillion, by Rural Building Company, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Crellin Place, 9758 7058 Retro, by Summit, S. 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Crellin Place, 9757 9120
Melville
Melville Waters, by Plunkett, D, 4x2, alf, st, d/g, Money Place, 9333 4003
Millbridge
Woodbridge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, a/r, h/t, d/g, Hatfield Way, 9724 1942 Amari, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, t/g, Dutton Way, 9792 0555
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS ✱ S: single storey ✱ D: double storey ✱ L: loft ✱ 3x2: 3 bed, 2 bath ✱ 4x2: 4 bed, 2 bath ✱ g/r: games room ✱ h/t: home theatre ✱ a/r: activity room ✱ c/r: computer room ✱ st: study or home office ✱ alf: alfresco ✱ sc/p: single carport ✱ dc/p: double carport ✱ g: garage ✱ d/g: double garage ✱ t/g: triple garage
opening hours ✱ Display homes are usually open
1pm-5pm on Sunday, 2pm-5pm on Monday and Wednesday, and 1pm-5pm on Saturday and public holidays. Please ring the builder to confirm. ✱ Price categories are correct at time of publication. Please check with the builder as to what specifications are included in the advertised price.
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The Le Poisson d’Or’s executive chef shows us his favourites 1
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If I had my way, I would live on a boat. My wife may take a different view! At least I get to look at the ocean when I come to work each day. 2 Cheese and chocolate I love all kinds of cheese but, being from Normandy, my favourite is camembert. As for chocolate, it is wonderful to cook with and even better to eat. There’s always a place for Belgian and du Barry chocolates in my kitchen. 3 Seafood This is the future of gastronomy. Whether it is poached, seared or eaten raw, there are so many ways to prepare it. We are lucky to have a great source of interesting seafood from these unpolluted waters. There is no limit to what you can create from this wonderful food that is also good for you. 4 Fresh food and time to prepare it Why eat or cook with anything less than the freshest of produce? Good French cuisine takes time. I often put in a 12-hour day and start preparations early. The result is worth it. 5 Passport Travel is a great teacher and enriches our lives. Since leaving France, we have lived in New Caledonia, California, Vietnam and other parts of Australia. Living in a place allows you to really experience the lifestyle and its people.
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The restaurant Restaurants allow me to make a living from my passion for cooking. My dad wanted me to be a mechanic and as a 14-year-old in Normandy I started an apprenticeship at a local garage. Itt d was a disaster. Fortunately, I obtained an apprenticeship as a chef in the best restaurant in Dieppe. I loved t. cooking as a teenager and still love it. Le Poisson d’Or, which sits right on he Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, is the perfect place to work. I get to cook with the freshest local seafood and enjoy beautiful surroundings. 7 My family My wife,Veronica, and my children, Sandrine, 30, Alexander, 29, Sebastian, 24, and Julie, 21, are the greatest. We’ve travelled a lot together and they’ve been fantastic throughout it all. 8 Fremantle This is where I work and plan to settle. The climate is perfect, the city is vibrant and the harbour and ocean are breathtaking. 9 Wine Good food has to be enjoyed with great wine. You can join me for wine tastings at Le Poisson d’Or. 10 Golf clubs Playing golf is great fun, very relaxing and you can play it anywhere. You can find me on the golf courses around Fremantle. 6
âœą Didier Crevecoeur serves up some of the world’s best produce, accompanied by an awardwinning wine list, at Le Poisson d’Or from Wednesday to Sunday, noon-3pm for lunch, and 6pm-9pm for dinner. For more information, phone 9430 5050 or visit www.lepoissondor.com.au.
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