House-hunters can visit restored homes from a bygone era, some modern designs or a coastal duplex this weekend.
372 Stirling Highway, Claremont
372 Stirling Highway, Claremont. Photo: Supplied
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 cars
Price: Offers around $2.6 million-$2.8 million (by December 14)
Open: Saturday 11-11.30am
Built in 1905, the charm of the grand old home known as Mandeville lives on, with jarrah floorboards, high ceilings, chandeliers and fireplaces throughout. Renovations by the current owner updated the kitchen, scullery and bathrooms, including a stunning marble en suite.
French doors from the opulent formal dining room lead out to a leafy garden terrace. There is also a library with floor-to-ceiling shelving and a drawing room, known as the tartan room due to its distinctive decor. The open-plan living area opens to a deck and the property also has a pool with sundeck. The bedrooms are all upstairs.
“The property exudes charm, exceptional taste and all the comfort of modern times combined with the style of an era gone – a stunning combination,” agent Olivia Porteous says.
Agent: William Porteous Properties International, William Porteous 0439 880 242, Olivia Porteous 0423 557 438
372 Stirling Highway, Claremont. Photo: Supplied
58a Westbury Crescent, Bicton
58A Westbury Crescent, Bicton. Photo: Supplied
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 cars
Price: $1.25 million
Open: Saturday 11-11.40am
Located close to the river, this two-storey home has a versatile layout, with each floor comprising two bedrooms, a bathroom and a living area. Limestone, timber-lined gable ceilings, bush poles and ironwork add plenty of character.
The main living room downstairs features a wood-burning stove with a brick surround, while a wall of glass in the dining area provides a connection to the al fresco deck.
“The property has heaps of charm and appeal with really high-level build quality and architectural design,” agent Toby Astill says. “The floor plan is also extremely versatile.”
Agent: Space Realty, Toby Astill 0410 855 803
58A Westbury Crescent, Bicton. Photo: Supplied
34 Whatley Crescent, Mount Lawley
34 Whatley Crescent, Mount Lawley. Photo: Supplied
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car
Price: Offers
Open: Saturday 12.30-1pm and Sunday noon-12.30pm
This 1930s home can cater for a range of accommodation needs, since it also includes two granny flats and a semi-detached unit. “It is a rare opportunity to buy four homes in one, ideal for dual-income, bed-and-breakfast, boarding house or the extended family,” agent Cameron Dall says. “The main home has five bedrooms and two bathrooms, two separate one-bedroom granny flats and one semi-detached two-bedroom unit.”
Polished jarrah flooring and decorative ceilings feature in the formal lounge and dining rooms, while the kitchen has a modern fitout. On an 842-square-metre block, the property also includes a paved patio area, fruit trees and shed.
Agent: Urban WA Real Estate, Cameron Dall 0404 388 596
34 Whatley Crescent, Mount Lawley. Photo: Supplied
6A York Street, South Perth
6A York Street, South Perth. Photo: Supplied
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 cars
Price: $2.4 million
Open: Sunday 2.30-3pm
On a 435-square-metre elevated block with city views, this home packs in 456 square metres of living space over five levels. The spacious floor plan includes an open-plan kitchen and dining area, a home theatre, an office behind double french doors, a main suite on the top floor, and an impressively fitted-out wine cellar in the basement. For outdoor entertaining, an alfresco area with its own kitchen, overlooking the pool, is the place to sit back and relax.
Agent Samantha Payne says the property is all about “bespoke design, character and quality located in one of the most desirable streets in South Perth”. “It’s suitable for all demographics, young or old with the six-man lift, secure lock-and-leave and low maintenance,” she says. “Below replacement cost with panoramic views of the river and city glimpses, there has never been a better time to buy at dramatically reduced prices for lifestyle and future capital growth potential.”
Agent: LJ Hooker Subiaco, Samantha Payne 0412 510 223
6A York Street, South Perth. Photo: Supplied
46A Marine Parade, Cottesloe
46A Marine Parade, Cottesloe. Photo: Supplied
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 cars
Price: Offers high $1 millions (by December 8)
Open: Saturday 10-11am and Sunday 6-7pm
For those dreaming of a coastal lifestyle, this three-bedroom duplex in a prime beachfront position may be just what you are looking for. An open-plan living area and kitchen with jarrah parquetry floors leads on to a balcony with ocean and sunset views. There is also another lounge near the bedroom wing which opens to a brick-paved courtyard.
Agent Sven Robertson says opportunities like this in Cottesloe are rare. “Situated on the front of WA’s most prestigious coastal strip, with panoramic views of Rottnest, this single-level, lock-and-leave duplex is the epitome of all that coastal Cottesloe has to offer,” he says. “Sea, sand and sunsets – it’s all about lifestyle. Barefoot to the beach and seconds to the sand – if you are looking for this season’s ultimate coastal catch, you have found it here.”
Agent: Psaros, Sven Robertson 0419 984 368
46A Marine Parade, Cottesloe. Photo: Supplied