187 Dryandra Avenue, Yallingup
End date sale: Offers by August 26
Agent: Louis De Chiera, Ray White Stocker Preston
Special features: Dome observatory for star-gazing
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
Cars: 3
The scenic South West is renowned for attracting sea and tree changers, but what about stargazers?
Hours away from the City of Light, Perth, this sprawling Yallingup property has provided the perfect spot for the owners to get a crystal-clear view of space from their state-of-the-art observatory dome.
Sure, the days are easy to fill with whale watching, a mouth-watering lunch at any of the nearby wineries, a dip in the area’s Instagram-famous Injidup Day Spa or a snorkel at the aquarium, but the real fun begins when the sun goes down.
“When the grandchildren visit, the highlight of their stay is always getting into the observatory and looking at various planets, especially Saturn and Jupiter with its surrounding moons and, of course, they love seeing a wondrous nebula,” one of the owners said.
There’s plenty to gaze at from the stunning property in the daylight, too. Ocean glimpses can be enjoyed while entertaining guests on the patio and the valley views provide a picturesque backdrop while taking a dip in the pool or spa.
Additionally, the home offers a multi-generational floor plan — one of the hottest features in property at the moment — with a two-bedroom self-contained unit.
93 Hubble Street, East Fremantle
Auction: Saturday, August 17 at 12pm
Agent: Stefanie Dobro, White House Property Partners
Special Features: Lavish two-storey extension
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Cars: 3
This East Fremantle abode’s lavish interiors make it hard to envisage its humble beginnings as a worker’s cottage.
Though the charming weatherboard exterior and lovingly restored jarrah floors at the front of the cottage respectfully nod to its early 1900 origins, the two-storey extension is a statement in modern design.
With its high ceilings, north-facing windows, skylights, stylish kitchen and opulent bathrooms, it comes well equipped.
There is also an above-ground pool with white mosaic tiles and travertine edging, a jarrah deck and a glass viewing panel facing the entertaining space.
“The stunning architectural pool house can be opened up for entertaining, be used as a granny flat, teenager’ s retreat, home office or can be rented out. The feel of the home is just fantastic — such a fabulous family home in such a friendly, historic neighborhood,” one of the owners said.
The home is in the sought-after Plympton Ward, with the Swan River at the end of the street and Fremantle a short stroll down the hill.
13 Tern Way, Kalbarri
Price: Offers over $899,000
Agent: Ilona Visser, Contessi Kalbarri
Special features: Permanent holiday vibes
Beds: 5
Baths: 2
Cars: 12
If you’ve ever wondered whether your favourite holiday spot would still feel as magical if you were to permanently live there, the answer is, “yes”.
The owners of this coastal Kalbarri gem, like most WA families who visit, fell in love with the Mid West town while on vacation there.
Given its dramatic landscapes and stunning coastline, it’s not surprising they gave in to the temptation to relocate.
“Living in Goldfields for over 20 years, we were looking for a sea change,” one of the owners said.
“When we arrived to holiday in Kalbarri we fell in love — the hundreds of days of blue sky and water, the whales and fishing is what attracted us. It has been a joy to be part of the community and it is with sadness we have to part with our bit of Kalbarri paradise.”
From their wraparound veranda at their elevated architecturally-designed home, they have marvelled at the sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, the beautiful sunsets and the passing whales.
