78 Clement Street, Swanbourne
End date sale: Offers by August 19
Agent: Candie Italiano, Ray White Dalkeith Claremont
Special Feature: Real estate trifecta
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Cars: 4
Some buyers compromise on the size of their home to secure a great location, while others opt for more spacious living quarters at the expense of a more central suburb.
Then there are those who get it all, like the owners of this Swanbourne gem who say their abode offers the coveted real estate trifecta — a dream home, perfect location and great community.
In addition to having a timeless home designed by architect Edwin Eames, they have a perpetually leafy outlook with a park directly opposite framed by Norfolk pines.
The beach is within walking distance, as is seaside favourite The Shorehouse, and there are also top-notch schools nearby, including North Cottesloe Primary School and Scotch College.
“If you love life and the happy noises of children in the park and of people playing tennis; if you want to feel part of life, this is the place to be,” one of the owners said.
As well as the sense of security the home offers, the owner has loved that all the neighbours gather to meet in the park opposite.
88 Meriwa Street, Nedlands
Price: Expressions of interest
Agent: Phong Pham, Acton Belle Property Dalkeith
Special feature: Suburban oasis
Beds: 4
Baths: 2
As block sizes continue to shrink and shady trees become an increasingly rare sight on suburban lots, you can bet a home surrounded by lush gardens garners plenty of interest from buyers when it hits the market.
A footpath that meanders through mature trees brings you to the entrance of this charming Nedlands home. But the front garden is not where this suburban oasis ends, with the backyard also shrouded in greenery.
Along with a pool and an inviting alfresco area with a pitched roof, an abundance of plants and trees transform the space into a suburban paradise.
The owners of more than 13 years say they have especially loved the sense of calm the surrounding gardens bring.
“We have loved sitting in the pool and watching the native birds darting through the plants overhead, and walking into the cool respite of the front garden during summer, where the temperature is always lower under the shady trees,” one of the owners said.
Floor-to-ceiling windows in the lounge area overlook the alfresco area so kids playing in the pool can be monitored easily.
10 Darwinia Court, Jarrahdale
Price: Offers from $975,000
Agent: Con Mathews, O’Neil Real Estate
Special feature: Back to nature
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Cars: 4
While many of us count down the days until summer, there are some who relish in the beauty of every season, especially if they’re lucky enough to be surrounded by nature.
The owners of this 4000sqm Jarrahdale property have been able to see best of nature through every change of season.
“It has been a very difficult decision to leave,” one of the owners said. “We will miss the scent of the gum trees and wildflowers in the spring. We will miss the sights and sounds and visits from local birds like the red tail cockatoos and kookaburras.”
While they have been secluded enough to enjoy peace and quiet, they haven’t been isolated to the point of having no social interaction and say they will miss their friendly neighbours.
The home, built by the Rural Building Company, is also just minutes away from picturesque hiking trails and down the road from the award-winning Millbrook Winery.
Making the most of its bushland surrounds, the home has floor-to-ceiling windows and a timber deck to take in the scenery.
