Home Magazine Jul 15 by PerthNow

July 15-21, 2012

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ARYLENE WESTLAKE home editor

display home of the week Moore by Leeuwin Homes

home help Shannon Lush has a suggestion to help keep you warm in front of the telly

build Ku De Ta by Summit Homes

expert advice Learn what to look out for and what questions to ask when you take a tour through a display home

build Tribute by Domain Homes

most wanted Take inspiration from the Pantone Colour of the Year

City-style living comes ready-made at the Harvest Lakes estate

master builders Consider the issue of access for elderly or disabled people when building a new home

features editor Di Sattler

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Arylene Westlake 9326 9451 email: westlakea@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au

at home This Subiaco renovation by Croudace Architects is a celebration of old and new

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renovation: before & after Modern Home Improvers revamp a Como dwelling for a growing family

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A contemporary addition to an old house in Subiaco by Croudace Architects. Photographer: Aperture 22 Photography

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The short, chilly days and gloomy skies make us want to take off on a trip to the tropics. A more practical way to shed those winter blues may be to add some life and colour to our homes, and we’ve got the inspiration you need. Get a few bright ideas from Most Wanted on Page 14 as we gather our favourite products that take a cue from the Pantone Colour of the Year, Tangerine Tango. But if it’s the garden that needs a bit of a sprucing-up, why not add some bursts of pinks and reds? Landscaping expert Darren Seinor shows us, on Page 28, how easy it is to grow gorgeous camellias in the backyard.

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gardening Our new gardening expert, Darren Seinor, helps you create a stunning floral display with camellias

open for inspection Your essential guide to metropolitan and country display homes

photo finish David Heaton, the owner of nightspots Metropolis Fremantle and Amplifier Capitol, shows us his favourites

Farmhouse charm meets contemporary comfort. What inspires the Rural Building Company? The very same thing that inspires us all; an ainity to live in harmony with our great Australian landscape. It was from this that our latest display home was created. The Argyle builds upon traditional Australian homestead design elements with a selection of modern features to create a home perfectly suited to today’s Australian family.

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T doesn’t matter whether you’re building in a new estate or in an established area – the Moore by Leeuwin Homes will be a welcome addition to any streetscape. A sophisticated family residence with a fresh coastal-inspired front elevation, the Moore is the ﬂagship of the Leeuwin Homes brand, which was launched last year by Residential Building WA. The designers have layered several elements to create a timeless look from the street, delicately combining a rendered blade wall and feature brickwork with a neutral colour palette and a Colorbond roof. Jim Ilias, general manager of Residential Building WA, says: “We wanted to ensure that the elevation would work just as well in an established suburb as it would in a new suburb or land subdivision, and the feedback to date has been very good. The Moore ﬁts in anywhere.” He says the Moore showcases everything discerning buyers would want to find in a premium single-storey home. Included in the display price of

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just under $300,000 are high ceilings, stone benchtops in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry, deco-style internal doors, a glass splashback, designer tapware, vinyl-wrap cabinets, and even a gas fireplace and a ceiling fan in the living room. “The house has the best of everything in it,” Jim says. A big-speccy home with light-filled rooms and an easy flow from one area to the next, the Moore feels as if you could move straight in. At the heart of the design is a contemporary kitchen that balances relaxed coastal styling with contemporary gloss. There are 900mm-wide appliances, including a dishwasher, plus an extra-large pantry, stone benchtops with a 40mm profile, plenty of pot drawers and lots of overhead cupboards featuring glazed doors. Both the dining space and the living room can be opened up to the alfresco area for easy indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. Displayed with built-in furniture, the home theatre is a flexible extra living room big enough for the whole family to enjoy. It can be closed off from the main living space with discreet cavity-sliding doors.

The children have their own lounge in the minor bedroom wing, which has been set up so that it can work equally well as a guest wing. As well as three double bedrooms, each with either a walk-in or a built-in wardrobe, there is a practical three-way second bathroom featuring a separate toilet, a powder room and third area with a bath and shower. The master suite has a super-sized ensuite with twin vanities, a bath and a shower, while sliding doors conceal a walk-in wardrobe. The Moore is the largest home in the Leeuwin Homes collection, which includes six off-theplan homes starting at just under $210,000. Jim says a visit to the Moore in Alkimos means buyers can see for themselves the fixtures, fittings and finishes that are available at the top end of the range. The off-the-plan blueprints give buyers alternative layouts and enable them to put together an individual specification to suit their budget. “In this market, in terms of deciding on a house at the moment, people usually decide on the floor plan, then the elevation and then the specification,” Jim says. Paula Evans

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Shannon’s tip of the week Take the chill off and save energy with a tip from our grandparents. Place a brick in your oven when you are baking. When you finish cooking, the brick will be nicely hot. Wrap it in an old towel as a foot warmer in front of the telly or in bed as a “hot-water bottle”.

Q&A I have a sideboard that h tb belonged l d tto my grandmother d th Q (I’m 65, so I think it’s about 80 to 100 years old). Upon opening one of the drawers, I discovered what might be an infestation of woodworm or some type of borer (pictured above). I’m not even sure what type of wood it is, but it may be oak. Can you please advise me of a treatment to stop this damage?

You do, indeed, have an insect problem, and because A the problem is quite extensive, the whole sideboard will need to be professionally fumigated. In cases where the problem is small, a tiny amount of WD-40 sprayed into each hole is sufficient, but in your case the entire piece needs to be done. It also needs to be done sooner rather than later, because it can affect other pieces of furniture in your home. The easy way to check wooden furniture to find out whether it has borer is to lift the corner of the furniture and drop it 5cm to the floor. Then look under the piece of furniture for any dust – like very fine sawdust. This will let you know if the item has an infestation and will need to be treated as well. I have a patterned carpet runner that is 70cm wide Q and more than 3m long. I do not know what sort of material it is, possibly acrylic, but it is thick with embedded cat or dog hair. What would be the easiest way to lift off the hair? The pile of the carpet is not especially deep. Also, what is the best way to clean the runner?

The easy way to remove pet fur is to place a pair of A disposable rubber gloves – ones that look like surgical gloves – on your hands and wash your hands with normal soap and water. Shake them dry and then stroke your hands across the surface. The gloves will be statically charged and will drag the hair out of the carpet, leaving it in a ball at one end that is easy to pick up. The easiest way to clean your carpet is to hire one of

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SHANNON LUSH Queen of clean Hi! Shannon here again to help you with your domestic disasters. those steam cleaners and use the following mixture as a h cleaning solution: Combine half the recommended soap quantity with 2 tablespoons each of bicarbonate soda, white vinegar and methylated spirits. Add 2 teaspoons each of eucalyptus oil and glycerine. Top up with hot water and use the solution in the steam cleaner to clean the runner. Once you have done this, run the steam cleaner over it again with nothing in the machine – not even any water – to draw out any remaining dirty water and help to dry your carpet in about two hours.

Thanks for all your great questions this week. 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 2012. Spotless, Spotless 2, Speed Cleaning, How To Be Comfy and SAVE, by Shannon Lush and Jennifer Fleming, and Stainless, by Shannon Lush and Trent Hayes, published by ABC Books, all $19.95.

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ORGET the winter blues and holiday at home in your own resort-style hideaway. Designed to capture the essence of a Balinese retreat, the Ku De Ta by Summit Homes is sure to inspire anyone looking for an “East meets West” fusion of style and practical ideas for everyday living. A key feature in the display home is the extensive use of timber-lined ceilings. Commonly used in alfresco areas, the timber lining to the ceiling of the double-sized outdoor space in the Ku De Ta has been extended into the internal living area, too. David Hunt, general manager at Summit Homes, says: “The theme of this home was compared with the relaxed and chilled-out Bali vibe, so to enhance this feeling and highlight it in the home the timber-lined ceilings go from the alfresco right through the dining area. This also adds to the integration between indoor and outdoor living.” Summit has displayed the Ku De Ta with a separate pavilion that features an outdoor ﬁreplace and bright comfortable sofas. David says it’s an inspirational element to show buyers what can be done. “Everyone would love to build their dream home, and features such as these can help stimulate their imagination,” he says. It’s no surprise that the Ku De Ta has been receiving rave reviews since it opened in Dalyellup. The house is based on the Luxxe, a

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Summit display that proved to be a best-seller when it was open in Harrisdale. “It was our best-selling design at the time, and we wanted to see what improvements could be made,” David says. Building on the success of the Luxxe, Summit’s designers made some changes in response to feedback from clients. They moved the ensuite to give direct access to the alfresco area from the games room, and they added a separate guest powder room away from the bedrooms. “We also wanted to give more luxury and attention to the ensuite,” David says. The result is a stunning single-storey home with a vast everyday living and entertaining area stretching across the back of the house. Raking ceilings in the open-plan living and dining room add height and volume and continue out into the larger of the two alfresco areas. “When it comes to outdoor living, our home buyers desire more space and the larger the alfresco, the more protection can be offered against the elements in the colder months,” David says. Positioned just off the living areas, the games room can perform as a totally separate room or it can be very much part of the party when it’s opened up to the alfresco. Contemporary styling in the kitchen includes stone benchtops, a 900mm oven, cooktop

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Ever wondered what to look for when you visit a display home? National Homes brand manager Tony Harvie offers some tips

HE paper is ﬁlled every weekend with builders’ offers designed to entice sales with “bonus upgrades” – including airconditioning and kitchen appliances – or simply huge homes for small price points. But it’s my belief that value can’t be necessarily measured in dollars spent versus space or added incentives. I believe the value in a home extends way beyond the perceived bonuses the builder includes. To me, value depends on quality construction and livability – on making sure the home you design and build suits your family perfectly for the way you intend to use it. As much as we live in an age in which technology is a prominent part of everyday life, you can’t get a feel for a home by looking at it on a computer screen. You should imagine yourself living in each home you visit, to

experience the home the way it’s meant to be used. You have to spend time in the home as you would in your own. Sit in the lounge room and imagine how you would interact with your family and friends; stand behind the island bench and open all the cupboards, drawers and appliances; and check out the ﬁttings in the wardrobes. Really give thought to how your new home will suit your lifestyle, and ask yourself whether it will it grow with you and your family’s needs into the future. Have at least a ﬁve-year plan in your head. For example, there’s no point in building a big home if your family circumstances look like changing in the near future – perhaps the kids are moving out and you plan to travel. The bigger the house the more you need to allow for heating, cooling and general maintenance, so it’s important to carefully consider how you will be living in it.

Here are some other tips that should help you make the right decision: CHECK THE SPECIFICATION When you visit a display home, quiz the sales professional about everything, from why the home was designed a particular way, to how it can be modified to suit your budget or lifestyle. More importantly, ask the sales professional to walk you through the display home, to ensure you have a clear understanding of what’s included in the price. Display homes are created by builders to display the best of everything they have to offer. So, while the home may look impressive, the price that a client would pay to build it often can be out of reach.

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in many modern homes, but many of our clients are preferring to use this room as a formal lounge room, or even a home study. Just because the floor plan shows the home has a theatre doesn’t mean that’s the way you have to use it. It all comes down to having a clear vision of what you want in your home and how the sales professional can help you to find or create a home design that ticks all the boxes.

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It’s important that display-home visitors interact with the sales professional because he or she is the expert on their particular home and the available land in the local area. The sales professional will also be able to discuss the available options for each home and suggest alternatives to suit individual budgets. We find most of our customers are building their second or third home, and consequently enjoy upgraded fixtures and fittings, rather than potentially additional rooms.

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and designed to maximise space, with features that ensure people of all ages and abilities can live there or visit in comfort. Some great design suggestions include a front entry that accommodates the biggest pram, corridors wide enough to move bulky furniture, and accessible bathrooms. The Liveable Homes site has guides with measurements and plans for kitchens, bathrooms, entrances, showers, bedrooms, taps, stairways, flooring and much more. Liveable Homes is a voluntary guide developed by the WA Government after extensive consultation between industry and disability groups. It is much better to design homes that are accessible at the outset, than to go into retrofitting a home, which can be far more expensive and inconvenient. Despite this, homes are regularly retrofitted

to accommodate frail older people and people with a disability. For new homes, some estimates from Perth builders show it can cost from $3000 to $5000 to add basic design features that make homes more accessible. Some changes can be made at no additional costs, such as substituting a door knob with a lever handle that is easier for the elderly and young to use. Talk to your Master Builder about what you can do to make your home accessible, and what, if any, additional costs will be involved. This year, the Most Liveable Home Award at the Builders Bankwest Housing Excellence Awards was presented to Aussie Living Homes for The Eclipse, in Alkimos. The award is also expected to be part of the Master Builders Bankwest Housing Excellence Awards in 2013, for which entries will be opening next month.

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AKING your home accessible can open it up to occupation by a wider range of the community, and potentially help if you or a family member is affected by a disability now or in the future. Keep in mind that your building project could end up being the family home for 25 to 30 years. Also, you may end up selling it to someone who needs ease of access. You can make your home more accessible for older, injured, disabled residents or visitors with children. About one in ﬁve West Australians has a disability, so it is an important consideration at the time of building. We also have an ageing population, with many more over-65s, thanks in part to advances in medical care. Deaths from disease continue declining, but disability rates are not declining at the same rate, according to the State Government. A website, www.liveablehomes.net.au, sets out accessible design features, many of which involve only modest additional cost, that may enable your home to meet changing needs across a lifetime. Liveable homes are open-plan

Gavan Forster from Master Builders answers readers’ questions about home building issues.

I recently heard the term “floating floorboards”. Can you explain what this means? Unlike the traditional tongue-andgroove system, floating floorboards consist of panels that are locked or clicked together to form a sheet of flooring. The sheer mass of the flooring is what keeps it in place. Floating floors can be installed on a concrete pad or any other flat, firm or level surface without using nails, battens or glue. They are called “floating” because they are not attached to the sub-floor in any way. They can be fitted over most flat surfaces, including tiles, concrete, cork or timber. As a result, floating floors can be installed quickly and with less expansion and contraction of the panels, which may separate and cup, with no risk of gaps appearing. Floating floors can be installed on any surface and are usually supplied fully finished, sanded with numerous coats of polyurethane coating. Floating floors are usually thinner than solid hardwood. An underlay moisture barrier can be installed to protect against sub-floor moisture or limit noise. They often have a shorter lifespan than traditional timber and may not have the “real timber” look, feel and sound. If you are thinking about a floating floor, make sure your floor is level enough. Any pre-existing soft floor coverings should also be removed. ✱ For more information, you can consult with the Timber Floor Association, www.tfawa.org.au. ✱ For more information about 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

recorded on the Certiﬁcate of Title. “Property interest” refers to legal ownership share of a piece of property. About 60 types of property interests exist in WA today, most of them created by government legislation, policies and guidelines. Some can be checked through Landgate’s Interest Enquiry service, available online through the Landgate website. Landgate maintains the state’s land registry for the WA Government. ✱ You can buy a copy of a Certificate of Title online, or find out more about property interests at www.landgate.wa.gov.au.

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HIS deceptively contemporary home is an elegant contrast between old and new, retaining its original early 20th century foundations as the rest of the house underwent a facelift. Located in heritage-dominated Subiaco, the original establishment was reworked by Croudace Architects to have a deliberately strong transition from the old original features to the new additions at the rear of the property. The once-dark abode has been transformed into a modern beauty with clean lines and plenty of natural light. It is not the ﬁrst time the home has been renovated. A 1970s addition provided more

space, but further darkened the house and didn’t maximise the living area. This addition made way for a new kitchen and living areas, a laundry, powder room, cellar and garage on the ground ﬂoor, with a master suite and terrace with city views upstairs. Ben Croudace, the mastermind behind the new design, describes the contemporary alterations as “a counterpoint to the historic front part of the house”. “The additions are very minimalist (in style), whereas the original house is quite decorated, with traditional veranda, woodwork, face brickwork and ornate ceilings,” he says. “It’s a small block and the house was quite dark and compartmentalised. We wanted to

create a very expansive living space that really maximises the area that is available not only in dimensions, but also visually. To achieve that, we made a large cantilever so the ceiling in the main living areas is column-free all the way out to the edge of the alfresco.” The home has several other features that reinforce the deliberate contrast between the old and new, including the southern facade. “The southern sculptural facade is unique in that we have articulated it in a way that lets natural light into the kitchen, reducing the massive wall that is right on the southern boundary,” Ben says. “This has generated a more sculptural response rather than a simple, blank, rendered wall.”

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complement the history of the building with modern, minimalist lines. “The style has simply fallen out of that process,” he says. Obviously, this approach worked. According to the owners, the design and construction of the additions and alterations exceeded all their expectations. “The functionality of the house has been improved dramatically,” says owner Sally Beveridge. “And the clever use of the space has made family life and entertaining an absolute pleasure.” Alyesha Anderson

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Another unusual design feature is the translucent fence around the home. “Most of the time a fence is used for security and privacy and in this case it performs both of those tasks,” Ben says. “We have used a material that not only provides durability, privacy and security but also lets in light, which isn’t a common thing to do.” Another clever addition is the glass cellar door, which acts as a focal point for the downstairs living and dining areas by putting the owners’ wine collection on display. Ben admits that the renovation was designed without a speciﬁc style in mind; instead, it was a process that developed from an aim to

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HE character and charm of this Como home quickly captured the hearts of its owners, but it still needed some transformation to cater for the growing family’s lifestyle. The renovation experts at Modern Home Improvers were called in to make the necessary alterations while maintaining a sensitivity to the original look. With an active family, the owners had quite a detailed brief for the humble abode, including the need for two wings, one each for the kids and the adults, separated by open living areas. They also wanted to incorporate modern technologies and to have stacker doors to open the indoors to the outdoors. “The bungalow-style home had high ceilings and ornate cornices that continued all the way to the back,” building designer Cherie Andrews says. “The owners wanted an open family, living and dining area that was spacious while maintaining the high ceilings. “The back living area now actually steps down to follow the contours of the land, and highlight windows were added to let in extra light and make the space feel larger.” The statement feature of the whole house, however, is the large country-style kitchen, for

which the owners took inspiration from their favourite magazines. “The owner loves that the kids can play outside and she can keep an eye on them while working in the kitchen,” Cherie says. “It has Shaker-style cabinetry but with a French twist, and there is a large farmhouse sink and decorative wooden hood over the range hood. “All of the cabinetry furniture and hardware is an ivory colour, making it light and bright.” The original home was typical of its era, with no connection between the rear yard and the interior living areas, but now there is a distinct engagement between the indoors and outdoors. “The breakfast bar, which opens out via the bifold doors, is a really nice feature,” Cherie says. “You can sit in the alfresco and make conversation with those in the kitchen and pass meals through. “The highlight windows and bifold doors were made of timber to keep with the look of the stacking doors.” The stunning yet simple alfresco area is a perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, with modern liquid-limestone paving, high ceilings and ceiling fans for the hotter months.

In keeping with the original sentiment of the house, a white and neutral colour palette was used throughout and contrasts beautifully with the jarrah ﬂoorboards. Today, the owners say their favourite feature has to be the kitchen, which they enjoy most because they can interact with people in both the interior and exterior living areas of the home while they cook. Alyesha Anderson

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NLIKE the bulky white boxes of yesteryear – which guzzled energy and dominated the kitchen – today’s state-of-the-art fridges are now masterfully designed and come with innovative functions to make life easier and more economical. “Refrigerators are often a key feature in the kitchen, as either freestanding units or completely integrated appliances that blend seamlessly into the kitchen surroundings,” says Louise Paynter, Miele Australia’s product manager for cooling and dishwashers. “Consumers are increasingly interested in stylishly designed refrigerators that are aesthetically pleasing and easy to use. “In addition, as environmental concerns and the desire for ‘green’ living gain popularity, consumers are taking a keen interest in the energy efﬁciency of all new appliances.” Electrolux’s Asia-Paciﬁc major appliances senior design manager Lyndon Craig believes

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INTER in the garden can be a bleak time, with grey skies, drizzly rain and uncomfortably cold temperatures. With deciduous plants mostly bare of foliage and many star performers of the summer and autumn garden in a state of hibernation, what can be relied on to provide a stunning ﬂoral display? Camellias, of course. They have been popular for generations and much loved for what they bring to the winter garden. And if you didn’t already know, tea is a type of camellia (C. sinensis). The fresh tips of new growth are dried for green tea and fermented to make black tea. There are in fact dozens of different camellia species, displaying a wide range of characteristics, but for the home gardener

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Wendy Rudge, of Munster, has lost eight out of 12 rose plants to disease. It has been suggested to her that downy mildew may be the issue and she has been treating them for that, but without success. She wants to know what she can do to prevent this from happening to her other roses. Roses generally are very reliable in Perth but are susceptible to several fungal diseases, including downy and powdery mildew. If these fungal diseases are killing the plants, there may be other cultural problems. In our climate, roses should be budded on to fortuniana rootstock, but some on root stock better-suited to other parts of Australia are still sold here.The soil should be well prepared with composted organic matter and a high-quality clay such as Soil Solver. Roses do best in an area that gets plenty of sun with good airflow.

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Julie Kerr, of Falcon, writes that she has two 2m dragon trees growing in a confined area and would like to transplant them to an area where they can become a feature. Dragon trees (Dracaena draco) will transplant successfully. The biggest issue you will face is dealing with the weight of the large plants plus the root ball. I would recommend employing a Hiab truck crane or small crane. Dig out as much of the root ball as possible; one metre wide by 400mm deep should suffice.Wrap the root ball in hessian for transport. Improve the soil in the new location with Soil Solver and compost. Plant at the same depth as previously planted. Stake securely to minimise movement of the root ball as it re-establishes – four to five star pickets set in the manner of a circus tent is ideal. Apply Seasol regularly and keep the rootball moist.Transplanting anytime from mid-autumn to midspring is fine. Advanced dragon trees are quite valuable so it is certainly worth the effort to re-establish them successfully. Darren Seinor

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Around the world there are literally thousands of named varieties grown, and though many varieties are quite similar there is a huge range of ﬂower forms and size as well as colour combinations. The smallest flowers are only a few centimetres across, including the ironically named Mansize, while the largest are the size of dinner plates, such as the rich pink Drama Girl. The ﬂowers can be singles, semi-doubles, full doubles, formal or informal. The combination of colours, shades, size and forms means a visit to a camellia nursery at this time of the year can be mind-boggling as you discover one new must-have favourite after another. This huge number of varieties, with their widely varying habits, makes a visit to a

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the masses of succulent new shoots seen on healthy, vigorous plants. I prefer simply to hose them off the plants. Natural predators and the hardening growth will prevent them from having an impact. In summary, camellia japonicas are a fantastic option for any non-coastal, lightly shaded garden area, as long as the soil is prepared well before planting. Once established, they will thrive on two standard waterings a week, will require minimal fertiliser, little or no pruning and little in the way of pest and disease control. Their flowers will brighten up a winter garden and will last beautifully as a picked flower. The dark green, glossy foliage is also wonderful for flower arranging and a great backdrop in garden beds. It’s not hard to see why these plants are so popular in many parts of the world and why they demand a place in so many modern gardens.

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soils. So if your soil is really just gutless sand, you’ll need to add a claying agent, such as Soil Solver, and plenty of high-quality compost. In clay soils, pump in the compost and even add some river sand to improve drainage. They prefer a shaded position with protection from hot, dry winds. Morning sun is ideal, because too much shade will result in weak, leggy growth and poor flowering. They do beautifully in combination with deciduous trees, especially ornamental pears, chinese tallows and ornamental plums. If you live in a coastal or near-coastal suburb, camellias definitely will struggle. The alkaline nature of coastal sands and the salt-laden winds are a death sentence for these plants, as is the bore water found along the coast. For these areas, growing camellias in pots, with premium potting mix and in a wind-protected location is the only worthwhile option. Mulching is important when growing any plants, and camellias are no exception. The best mulch for them is crushed pinebark. It should be applied 70-100mm thick, but kept away from the trunks of the plants to avoid collar rot. Camellias are not big feeders and so don’t require much in the way of fertilising. In a wellprepared soil, an annual feed of a controlledrelease fertiliser such as Osmocote for camellias and azaleas is all they will need. Apply the fertiliser after flowering and, if possible, leave the spent flowers in the garden bed. That way the nutrients that went into forming the flowers will be returned to soil to power next season’s flowering – recycling at its best. Unfortunately, there are a few minor pests that will bother camellias. The most commonly seen are different forms of scale. Waxy and brown scale can be prevalent and in large numbers will have an impact on plant health. Scales are easily controlled by White Oil spray, but avoid spraying on hot days. Scale pests are rarely a problem on plants that are grown in correctly prepared soil with adequate light and air movement. Aphids can attack fresh growth and, annoyingly, are drawn to

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

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Banksia Grove

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

Butler 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

South Yunderup

Caversham

Piara Waters

Dalyellup Sea Breeze, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, Orion Lane, 9722 0333

Queens Park

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

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 Mahogany, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, a/r, h/t, Isla Place, 9397 2413

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

Queens Park

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

Millbridge

Madeley

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 Carnival, by Essence Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, d/g, Orion Lane, 9792 0100

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

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

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 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

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Alkimos

Seasons, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, alf, Newmarket Pde, 0409 869 910

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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, 9523 0006

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Madeley

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

Piara Waters

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

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, 0418 954 658

South Yunderup

Boulevard, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Byron Drive, 9242 9200 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

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

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

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Ellenbrook 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

Greenmount 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 Valencia, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, alf, d/g, Montreal St, 9405 6794

Landsdale 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 Peninsula, by TR Homes, 3x2, pre-manufactured home, st, alf, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998

Wandi

Sandalwood, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Bruny Meander, 6461 5297

West Swan

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

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

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

Elwood, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, st, d/g, Strathmore Close, 9242 9200 Strathmore, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, Strathmore Cl, 0419 048 401

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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

Jindalee Cable Beach, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 9562 0786

Lakelands 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

Landsdale 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

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

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

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

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

Byford

Kalimna, by Australand, S, 3x2, st, d/c, New Haven Pde, 13 38 38

Churchlands

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

Clarkson

Metro, by Australand, D, 3x2, d/g, Ladera Way, 13 38 38

Cottesloe

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, st, a/r, d/g, Monticello Meander, 9302 6417

Darlington

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

Dunsborough

Naturaliste, by WA Country Builders, S, 3x2, 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 5815

Erskine

Plaza, by National Homes, S, 3x3, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9534 7053

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

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 Harlow, by Broadway, D, 4x3, h/t, Romano Cres, 9302 6161

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 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

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Stirling

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

Swanbourne

Douglas, by Broadway, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Birrigon Loop, 9302 6161

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, a/r, g/r, st, d/g, Fortis Pass, 9366 0028 Mirander, by APG Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Bruny Meander, 9410 1406 Riviera, by Shelford, D, 4x2, st, ht, a/r, dg, Bruny Meander, 0438 389 530 or 0419 929 961

Woodlands

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

Woodvale

Taylor, by Broadway, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, a/r, Solaia Loop, 9302 6161 Chittering Lodge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, g/r, h/t, st, d/g, Solaia Loop, 9366 0025

Yanchep

Santorini Square, by Australand, D, 3x2, h/t, a/r, dc/p,Wyperfeld St, 13 38 38 Santorini Square, by Australand, S, 3x2, dc/p, Nullarbor Ave, 13 38 38

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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

• 31c Ceilings to Family/ Kitchen & Meals. • Large Kitchen with Walkin Pantry. • 28c Ceilings to Alfresco. • Double Robes to Bedrooms. • Supersize En-suite Shower. • Double Basin in En-suite. • Large Walk-in Robe to Bedroom 1.

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

Millbridge

Amari, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, t/g, Dutton Way, 9792 0555

North Coogee

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

Piara Waters

Quartz, by W&B, D, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Wright Rd, 9397 578

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Motorcycles I have an appreciation for automobiles (and mechanics) in general and find the engineering side of things fascinating. I like the process of fixing up an old bike and seeing it operate again and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for my kids to see the outcome of hard work. Bike riding is a family activity we enjoy and a great way for us to spend time together. Telethon Adventurers cufflinks and bangles These were given to me by Rick Parish, founder of the Telethon Adventurers. We are a Perth team dedicated to finding the cause of childhood cancer and raising funds through physically challenging adventures. I have been a part of the team since 2010 and, as a father-of-two, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cause Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m extremely passionate about.

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Virgin Galactic welcome pack Next February I will have the

privilege of being the 323rd person to travel to space with Virgin Galactic. The welcome pack includes cufflinks, a badge and a model of the spaceship Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be travelling in. It is a good reminder of what I have to look forward to. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always looking for an adventure and going into space has been a lifelong goal. 4 iPod I have always had a passion for music â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an important part of my life. There isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t one particular style of music that I prefer and my taste is pretty broad. Both of my entertainment venues feature live musical acts, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for me to stay in the loop with upcoming local and international acts. 5 Watch I bought this Omega Speedmaster from the Rockefeller Centre on a recent trip to New York

and was drawn to the story behind the watch. The Speedmaster is most famous for being the first watch worn on the moon and its contribution to the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. I wear it all the time and plan to travel with it during my trip with Virgin Galactic. 6 Car As the owner of two businesses, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m frequently travelling between the two venues and to various meetings. I rely heavily on my car, a 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo, and it is one of my most prized possessions. 7 Laptop For my businesses and as a member of various committees, I need to ensure I am as mobile as possible. My laptop is important to me because it keeps me well connected and on top of my work. 8 Targa West car Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m involved in Targa West, the premier Australian amateur tarmac rally. I enjoy the fun, competitive side of rally driving â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it leaves me with a feeling of exhilaration and a great sense of achievement. 9 Model helicopter Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m fascinated by aircraft and automobiles and interested in what makes them work. This is one of my many model-building projects. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to switch off and allows me to focus on something different for a while. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a great sense of achievement when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all put together and you can see the end result. 10 Collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coin I take great pride in being an Australian and part of our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. The Perth Mint issued the first commemorative coin from this era during my birth year and this is a treasured possession.

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