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residential ISSUE 40 • AUGUST 23 • 2011

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Bringing community together Property group helps make food garden sizzle. By SCOTT WOODSIDE LIMNIOS Property Group helped the Joondanna community raise awareness about the Joondanna Community Food Garden. The garden was established by the City of Stirling in 2009. It provides more than 20 individual garden plots for local residents for food gardening, using organic principles and practices. The fundraising barbecue was attended by residents as well the City of Stirling deputy mayor Giovanni Italiano and Councillor David Michael. Rob and Anna Stefanovski, from Limnios Property Group, helped to organise the event. Limnios donated a barbecue to the garden while the sausages and prizes on the day were donated by other local businesses to help raise funds for maintenance and upkeep costs. Mr Stefanovski said that he and his wife were more than happy to get involved as they were locals themselves. “We are extremely grateful for the support of the local businesses

Doing your homework can bring down mortgage costs BE a proactive mortgage holder and ask for what you want and start saving. That is the suggestion from Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers for borrowers who may doubt whether they can cut the cost of their loan repayments.

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who contributed towards the event,” he said. “The Joondanna Community Food Garden is an excellent community project which has been supported by the local community. “We hope that this event will raise awareness of this facility and encourage even more people in the

local area to visit and use it.” Mr Stefanovski said the food gardens would become a meeting point for the local community. “There is an open space, which members of the public can visit and have picnics even though they may not have an allotment,” he said. ■

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3. Get your financial house in order Borrowers have the best chance of success if they have a savings record, are up-to-date with all of their bill payments, and have resisted signing up for any additional debt. 4. Cut the credit When most lenders assess your ability to repay a mortgage they assume any credit cards will be drawn to their full limit. Lenders view the limit as a liability you can have, even if you do not currently owe a cent. 5. Get a loan health check Mortgage brokers have access to a vast array of products across a panel of lenders so, unlike lenders, they are not trying to sell their own products. Often just going to another lender for a better product may give you the leverage needed to negotiate.

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Pleasure doing business Sam Mannino has travelled a road from banking to operating a small business, then real estate. SAM Mannino, the licensee/director of Peard Real Estate Scarborough, knows the value of good business sense when it comes to the property market. “It was a natural progression – coming from a banking background to operating small business for a number of years and then on to real estate,” he said. Specialising in residential sales, Mr Mannino has some experience in business broking, gained through owning and operating a number of small businesses over the years. “I thrive on the many challenges that arise with each deal,” he said. “Everything from the negotiating process and bringing buyers and sellers together to achieving a satisfying result for all parties. “The current market is, of course, challenging, yet properties priced to meet these conditions are still selling within a reasonable time – it also helps having an experienced sales team that embraces these challenges and still comes up with good results.” When not at work, Mr Mannino

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enjoys a healthy lifestyle and the simple pleasures of spending time with family and friends. “Being a founding member and licensee of Peard Scarborough, it has been rewarding to see the strong growth of the office in sales and property management,” he said. “As part of a very professional network, success is also based on the level of commitment that you are prepared to put out there. “I want to ensure that everything I do is carried out with the utmost good faith, honesty and integrity.” ■

How to make the most of the market Savvy buyers currently hold the aces, says Peter Peard THE current real estate market in Perth could be best described as one of the ‘slowest’ in more than two decades, Peard Real Estate Group CEO Peter Peard says. “It is a buyers’ market, with sellers offering significant price discounts to achieve a sale,” he said. “In the northern suburbs the number of properties listed for sale during the past year has jumped by as much as 80 per cent in certain areas. “Despite a surge in the number of properties for sale, property buyers still need to follow basic rules when selecting a property.” Mr Peard offers the following handy tips for buyers wanting to take advantage of current conditions: If you are a first time buyer, it is better to buy a smaller home in an area that traditionally delivers high rates of capital growth rather than a large house in an outer suburb that historically records lower rates of capital growth.

Try to avoid areas with a high number of rentall properties.The Peard Real Estate Group generally finds that suburbs with a high rate of owner-occupiers generally tend to have better street appeal, which helps with the resale of the property.

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The cheapest is not always the best. Focus on locations that deliver high rates of capital growth

over the long term, such as properties near the city, river or ocean. Check high capital growth areas that have fallen the most during the past year. These will tend to rebound strongly once property prices begin to rise.

Choose suburbs in these areas with a high number of properties for sale that are in your target price range.

Find a street in a target suburb which has a number of properties listed for sale. Generally, there will be greater competition among these sellers.

Speak to the selling agent to determine if the owner is a ‘motivated seller’, such as an owner wanting to sell urgently because they are moving overseas.

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Try to have pre-approval finance.This will encourage the vendors to accept your offer. Set a deadline for the offer’s acceptance. This puts pressure on the seller to make a decision.

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Balancing act that pays off big time Home encapsulates a modern work-rest-andplay lifestyle. By COURTNEY NOTTE SELLING agent Vivien Yap believes this home’s design facilitates a perfectly balanced ‘work, rest and play’ lifestyle. There is no work to be done on the beautifully appointed and styled home, and the facade leaves you in no doubt of this with its high quality and class construction. The contemporary style of the front flows inside to the warm and inviting living areas on the ground floor, where the rich hue of the polished floorboards adds textural depth. The foyer sets the tone, with high ceilings that create a sense of space and a sophisticated colour palette that enhances the modern and open look and feel. A low-lying display cupboard has been built into a niche in the foyer. Just beyond the foyer, opposite the grand staircase, is a simple and chic formal lounge or open theatre room. Glass doors offer separation between this room and the free

flowing kitchen, meals area and family room, while maintaining a visual link. A gas heater with limestone surround is a charming addition to this living zone, where only materials of the highest quality have been used, such as the stone benchtops to the functional kitchen. This wet area is the focal point of the home and with good reason – namely, the stainless steel appliances, double sink, hidden appliance cupboard, and display shelves to the back of the bench. Two walls of glass sliding doors open to the beautiful rear outdoor dining area, with a huge deck, shade sail cover to one side, native gardens, a slate-tiled space for an outdoor setting and tiered planter boxes. The bedrooms are well spaced, with the master suite and adjoining bathroom downstairs and three minor bedrooms (with built-in robes) upstairs. A living room with a study nook

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with white floor tiles, benches and cupboards. It is well equipped with a built-in pantry, wall oven, electric cooktop, dishwasher and exhaust. The minor bedrooms have built-in robes and share a bathroom, while the master suite has its own bathroom with a shower and dual vanity unit. For investors, the complex offers a source of rental return. It comes with two secure car bays, intercom security, airconditioning, and is one of only 44 apartments in the complex.

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Spacious double storey villa with 3 bedroom plus study and double carport. Neutral décor throughout. Located close to Clubhouse.

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This lovely lower apartment offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and access to all of the village facilities. Priced to sell. Open to offers.

For Sale $509,000 View Wednesday or Saturday 11am and 2pm Pauline Walker 9407 8231

For Sale $275,000 View Sunday & Wednesday 1pm or by appointment Lorraine Webb 9535 2414

For Sale $375,000 View Tuesday or Sunday 11am and 2pm Pauline Walker 9407 8231

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Open plan 2 bedroom villa with neutral, modern decor. Features balcony with outlook.

For Sale $299,000 View Private tours by appointment Laura Mewett 9330 3711

For Sale $398,000 View Saturday 1pm or by appointment Chris Shearwood 9446 5584

For Sale $389,000 - $399,000 View Saturday 10.30am or by appointment Chris Shearwood 9446 5584

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IN an unbeatable beachside location, this apartment is part of the luxury short/long-stay Sandcastles complex and has sweeping ocean views and a big balcony. Whether you are relaxing on the balcony or lazing on the lounge in your living room, you will be able to enjoy the view of one of Perth’s best beaches, and with cafes and shops just a short walk away, you will not have to venture far for anything. As part of the serviced accommodation complex, the apartment has access to communal facilities such as a heated

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Family space in spades Home is light, open and spacious. By COURTNEY NOTTE THE generous dimensions and openness of this double-storey home, in a sought-after spot in Doubleview, promote a great family lifestyle. It is hard to imagine any one feature more impressive than the spaciousness of the living areas until you see the rear alfresco area. Seamlessly connected to the free-flowing living areas by a wall of french doors, the decked and cedar-lined patio runs the length of the house and overlooks the back yard. Year-round entertaining is no problem, with cafe blinds around the undercover area providing protection from the elements. Glass safety partitions ensure an uninterrupted view over the huge pool area, with a water feature and shade sail cover at one end. Back inside, the kitchen, living room and meals area appears all the more spacious for the natural light that filters through the area from the french doors and double-height ceiling void with high windows.

The two-tone white and mocha colour scheme also enhances the sense of space and adds contemporary edge. Atop the stone bench in the kitchen is a feature mosaic-tiled column that supports the first-floor mezzanine overlooking this zone. Timber cabinetry adds to the character of the kitchen, while stainless steel appliances such as an upright oven and rangehood ensure is it as functional as it is fashionable. There is accommodation for the biggest of families, with five bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a second spacious living area on the first floor. Adjoining this living area is an east-facing balcony that makes the most of the sweeping inland and valley views. Other features of the home, on a 645sqm subdivisible block, include automatic security gates with an intercom system, an undercroft walk-in cellar with access from the kitchen and split-system airconditioning. ■

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Low-key sophistication Style without pretension. By COURTNEY NOTTE FROM the outside, this modern home appears to be like any other, but a closer inspection reveals a level of style and splendour that elevate it into a class of its own. The near new double-storey house, though modern and trendy, retains a sense of timelessness thanks to a mixture of quirky and classic characteristics. A cursory glance at the façade reveals a standard rendered finish and feature stone portico sheltering an oversized pivot door, but a small garden with native plants and a Balinese-style water feature transcend the ordinary. There is nothing ostentatious about the home, but rather lowkey sophistication reigns supreme, such as in the entry hall, where the beautiful polished floorboards add textural depth and warmth. Beyond this hall is the open-plan living zone, comprising the gourmet kitchen, family room and meals area – all with access to the alfresco area and overlooking several outdoor pockets that have been set up to look like reflection gardens. The stunning marble-effect waterfall edge bench in the com-

pact kitchen is the defining feature of the open living areas. It perfectly complements the cream-coloured cupboards and stainless steel appliances. Glass stacking doors slide open to integrate the meals and family rooms with the rear courtyard, which is impressive for the array of features in the compact space. Among the entertaining area’s best assets is an open sitting area and concealed spa enclave. The two minor bedrooms share a stunning bathroom that balances form and function. The open shower recess has both rainfall and removable shower heads and is opposite a vanity with a deep stone-effect basin. Upstairs, the simple master bedroom and lavish ensuite are connected by a walkway with mirrored his-and-hers robes. A glass shower stands in one corner next to a freestanding deep bath and opposite a wood grain vanity unit with a shallow square basin. There is also a living room on this level. Inspection will impress even the most discerning buyer. ■

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Cottage charm adds to appeal Original features, modern convenience. By COURTNEY NOTTE QUINTESSENTIAL cottage charm defines this three-bedroom home, which retains hallmarks of its original character – most notably, polished floorboards and high ceilings in the front rooms. At the front, established trees hang over the brick-paved carport and a section of the front yard. Their leafy canopy shades the front of the house and acts as a natural privacy screen, hiding the home from view from the road. As well as an open alfresco area, there is a small verandah that offers some protection from the elements and overlooks the lush garden. Inside, a brick fireplace in the formal lounge room adds to the home’s appeal. The crisp white colour scheme lifts these rooms with a fresh and bright look and feel that blends well with the old-world décor. The largely original kitchen is compact and functional, with ample preparation and storage space and an upright gas oven.

The bedrooms are simply decorated and easy to keep clean thanks to the floorboards. Updates have also been made to the shared bathroom, such as a new modern vanity unit with frosted glass panel doors. A sleepout at the back of the house would make the perfect teen retreat. At the back of the 544sqm property, a neat grassed area provides an idyllic backdrop for the outdoor entertaining area, featuring a freestanding gazebo. The home is in walking distance of a big park and is close to schools, major shopping centres and community sporting facilities. It comes with extras such as split-system airconditioning in the main bedroom, a garden shed, double carport and side access to the block. A couple, young family or downsizers will love the convenience and charm of this property. ■

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ENJOY a low maintenance lifestyle without compromising on space or style in this family-sized townhouse. It is rare to find a strata property with as sensational an outdoor entertaining area as this one, which features an eight-seater spa on a timber deck and ultra-modern glass safety fencing to the cedar-lined patio under the main roof. A high perimeter fence with timber-slat panels protects the courtyard from view of the road and neighbouring houses, guaranteeing privacy. The only garden to take care of is a row of native plants against the fence. They require little maintenance but add a lot of character to the outdoor area. The alfresco area connects through sliding doors to the impressive open-plan living areas, with high ceilings and a bold, trendy feature wall in orange. The other neutral coloured walls and light floor tiles keep the free flowing zone looking

crisp, chic and contemporary. The kitchen maintains this look, with sleek white cabinetry, complementary stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances. An elegantly styled formal living area at the front and home office with its own entrance complete the ground floor. A second living area upstairs shares access with a spacious cedar-lined balcony with the master bedroom. This carpeted bedroom also has its own ensuite, with full height tiling, a shower and single vanity unit with ample storage space. The three minor bedrooms, with mirrored built-in wardrobes, share a similarly appointed bathroom. Other features of the 242sq m townhouse, which has no strata fees, include a powder room and proximity to Karrinyup Shopping Centre, the beach, St Mary’s Anglican Girls School, Hale School, several primary schools and parklands. ■

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OLD WORLDLY AND RIPE FOR SUBDIVISION CHARACTER and charm abound in this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on an elevated block. Meticulously maintained and partly renovated, it maintains its old world beauty. There is potential for great views from a second storey or new owners could retain the existing home and subdivide the 645sq m block. It is an ideal development opportunity, with rear lane way access. Features of the house include a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stone bench tops, a separate lounge room, semi open-plan dining and living rooms, polished jarrah floorboards throughout, reverse-cycle airconditioning and an alarm system. It also has high ceilings and a decked outdoor entertaining area. â&#x2013;

$709,000-$729,000 AGENT Peard Scarborough CONTACT Adam Mannino 9245 3999 or 0411 962 383 WEB www.peard.com.au DETAILS http://tinyurl.com/3z7njup

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Original home built over two levels in fantastic South Doubleview hillside location, huge opportunity for redevelopment. Subdivision approval on hand for three blocks - two street front, one facing Bassett Lane. Superb elevated location offering extensive views. Choices galore with this superb large landholding. Total block area - 991sqm/42m street frontage/R30 Zoning. Auction on site 10th September 2011 at 11am (unless SOLD prior). **Terms of Auction** 5% Deposit. Settlement date 30 or 60 days from date of sale.

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NEWS

Perth house prices fall again ... But REIWA says units and villas hold their ground JUNE quarter preliminary figures from REIWA show that the median house price in Perth dropped by around 3 per cent during the quarter, with the metropolitan area experiencing five consecutive quarters of price retraction. REIWA president Alan Bourke said that while this period of decline was longer than experienced during the property slump of three years ago, the actual percentage fall in median price was only half that of 2008. HOUSE AND UNIT PRICES “The fall in median price was likely to be around 2 per cent when all the data comes in and would probably settle at around $475,000,” Mr Bourke said. “This would represent a 6 per cent fall from the peak of $505,000, which was reached in the March quarter of last year. “This means the Perth median house price is now pretty much where it was in the December quarter of 2007 before the strong market correction and global financial crisis of that year. “Interestingly, while the median house price has slipped, we have

DRUITT & SHEAD FIRST NATIONAL 9446 5222 or 0447 858 107 VACANCY RATE: 0.2 % RENTAL PROPERTIES URGENTLY REQUIRED BALCATTA $425 PW 3 X 1 HOUSE 77 HANWORTH STREET AVAILABLE NOW BAYSWATER $490 PW 3 X 2 HOUSE 8A NANHOB STREET AVAILABLE NOW CHURCHLANDS $360 PW 2 X 1 VILLA 4/1 WATERWAY COURT AVAILABLE NOW DIANELLA $450 PW 4 X 1 HOUSE 5 WANNDINA AVENUE AVAILABLE 22/08/2011 DOUBLEVIEW $795 PW 3 X 2 TOWNHOUSE 2/161 GRAND PROMENADE AVAILABLE 18/08/2011 DOUBLEVIEW $450 PW 3 X 1 DUPLEX 135A HOLBECK STREET AVAILABLE 06/10/2011

seen no change in unit, villa and townhouse prices which remain steady at a median of $405,000.” REIWA and Landgate data both show sales turnover in the $350,000 to $500,000 range remained strong in the quarter, while turnover in the $600,000 to $1 million range was weaker. REGIONS In the regions, the dip in median house price was just under 2 per cent, producing a median of $370,000. “Units and other grouped dwellings in the regions have shown stronger growth than for houses, jumping by nearly 10 per cent, or $31,000, to a new median of $353,500,” Mr Bourke said. “Broome and Esperance were the only regional markets showing an increase in median price, of 6 per cent and 1 per cent respectively for June, while Mandurah-Murray had a 6 per cent fall and Geraldton-Greenough experienced a significant drop of 12 per cent. “In the Pilbara, it seems that the extraordinary market in the iron ore belt has cooled, with the Port Hedland median pulling back 5 per

cent and Karratha 9 per cent.” STOCK AND TURNOVER Turnover was sluggish during the quarter, recording an estimated 9200 dwelling sales, down by 7 per cent on the same 2010 time. “With so much stock on the market and buyers lacking confidence, it’s critical that sellers are patient with the process and realistic about price,” Mr Bourke said. RENTS The Perth rental market is largely unchanged, with median rents steady at $380 per week and the vacancy rate lifting from 3.2 per cent in March to 3.5 per cent in June. FIRST-HOME BUYERS Mr Bourke said the falling price had been positive for first-home buyers, with a 10 per cent increase in first-time buyers during the quarter to 2348 purchasers, the highest number since March 2010. “First-home buyers remain a strong part of a weak market and represent 25 per cent of all buyers in the quarter,” he said.“The median purchase price for this group is now $413,000 in the city and $339,000 in regional areas.” ■

Carbon tax calculator online DISCUSSION of the proposed carbon tax is inescapable now, but a wealth of information does not mean that homeowners understand the potential impact it may have, eTool technical development manager Richard Haynes says. “This is where eTool can help,” he said. “Www.etool.net.au is a free, online tool that calculates the energy and carbon needed for building and construction projects, and it is likely to be of particular interest to those looking at building a new home. “Some housing and construction industry lobby groups claim that the carbon tax will increase the cost of an average new home by more than $6000; however, the cost is likely to be much less than that.” Mr Haynes said that for building an average sized new home, the end cost of the proposed carbon tax might be as low as $100. “This is due to many tradeexposed industries such as cement, steel, aluminium and glass-making qualifying for up to 94.5 percent shielding from the tax,” he said. “Those people building homes can request a number of cost-effective ways to reduce the amount of

embodied carbon and energy contained within a new home. “For example, you could specify fly-ash as a substitute for cement in concrete, which would significantly reduce the embodied carbon of a new home without affecting its structural integrity, and there are a number of cost-effective, low-carbon building materials available on the market.” Mr Haynes said that by making smart choices, the proposed carbon tax could have a negligible cost impact on building of new homes. “Prospective homebuyers are becoming increasingly savvy about the design possibilities, and people want to minimise their impact on the environment. This represents a fantastic opportunity for home builders.” Visit www.etool.net.au. ■

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DOUBLEVIEW $520 PW 2 X 2 HOUSE 15 LYNTON STREET AVAILABLE 15/09/2011 GLENDALOUGH $330 PW 2 X 1 UNIT C24/305 HARBORNE STREET AVAILABLE 01/09/2011 HEATHRIDGE $350 PW 3 X 1 DUPLEX 5B RHAGODIA COURT AVAILABLE NOW INNALOO $590 PW 3 X 2 HOUSE 28B CROCKER WAY AVAILABLE NOW INNALOO $430 PW 3 X 1 HOUSE 2/46 CROCKER WAY AVAILABLE NOW KARRINYUP $400 PW 3 X 1 DUPLEX 42 DAVENPORT STREET AVAILABLE NOW KARRINYUP $650 PW 3 X 2 HOUSE 27A FRANCIS ROAD AVAILABLE 10/09/2011 MOUNT LAWLEY $260 PW 1 X 1 UNIT 2/738 BEAUFORT STREET AVAILABLE NOW

NOLLAMARA $450 PW 3 X 2 VILLA 41C HILLSBOROUGH DRIVE AVAILABLE NOW SCARBOROUGH $365 PW 2 X 1 VILLA 6/26 DRABBLE ROAD AVAILABLE NOW SCARBOROUGH $800 PW 3 X 2 TOWNHOUSE 117C DUKE STREET AVAILABLE NOW SCARBOROUGH $270 PW 1 X 1 UNIT 17/46 PEARL PARADE AVAILABLE 03/09/2011 SCARBOROUGH $300 PW 2 X 1 VILLA 29/228 WEST COAST HWY AVAILABLE 09/09/2011 SCARBOROUGH $850 PW 3 X 3 TOWNHOUSE 63C WESTVIEW STREET AVAILABLE 01/09/2011 SORRENTO $750 PW 5 X 2 HOUSE 1 GRENVILLE AVENUE AVAILABLE NOW WEMBLEY DOWNS $440 PW 3 X 2 DUPLEX 24 HAMER AVENUE AVAILABLE 07/09/2011

WEMBLEY DOWNS $300 PW 2 X 1 DUPLEX 18 MINIBAH STREET AVAILABLE 26/08/2011 WESTMINSTER $330 PW 3 X 1 HOUSE 29 MEDBURY ROAD AVAILABLE 22/08/2011 WOODLANDS $350 PW 2 X 1 VILLA 7/3 MURIAL AVENUE AVAILABLE 01/09/2011 WOODVALE $500 PW 3 X 2 HOUSE 4 TALLERING HEIGHTS AVAILABLE 03/09/2011 TUART HILL $400 PW FF 2 X 1 VILLA 12/186 TYLER STREET AVAILABLE 09/09/2011

PROFESSIONALS WEST COAST BOUTIQUE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WITH A DIFFERENCE 9341 2228 0404 457 722 B BALCATTA $410P/W

27 FONTAINE STREET 3 X 1 HOUSE AVAILABLE 19/9/11 PROFESSIONALS WEST COAST 93412228 / 0404457722 DIANELLA $650P/W 15 BENCUBBIN CRESCENT 4 X 2 HOUSE AVAILABLE NOW PROFESSIONALS WEST COAST 93412228 / 0404457722

DAVEY REAL ESTATE SCARBOROUGH 9341 8000 DOUBLEVIEW $615 P/W 4X2 HOUSE 216A HANCOCK STREET AVAILABLE NOW INNALOO $350 P/W 3X1 HOUSE 35 LANGLEY CRESCENT AVAILABLE 23RD AUGUST 2011 NORTH PERTH $650 P/W 4X2 237 CHARLES STREET AVAILABLE NEG.

SCARBOROUGH $320 P/W 1X1 APARTMENT 4/76 DEANMORE ROAD AVAILABLE 11TH AUGUST 2011 SCARBORORUGH $580 P/W 3X2 TOWNHOUSE 15/28 HASTINGS STREET AVAILABLE 6TH SEPTEMBER 2011 SCARBORORUGH $310 P/W 2X1 UNIT 12/32 HASTINGS STREET AVAILABLE 15TH AUGUST 2011 SCARBORORUGH $750 P/W 3X2 APARTMENT 403/170 THE ESPLANADE AVAILABLE NOW WOODLANDS $425 P/W 2X1 HOUSE 35 CASTLE ROAD AVAILABLE NOW PH. 9341 8000

PEARD SCARBOROUGH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 9245 3999 COMO $680 PW 3 X 2 VILLA

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2 THE PINES AVAILABLE NOW DOUBLEVIEW $1600 PW FF 4 X 2 HOUSE 24 SHEARN CRESCENT AVAILABLE NOW KARRINYUP $1000 PW FF 4 X 2 HOUSE 27B BARTLETT CRESCENT AVAILABLE 28/9 NOLLAMARA $400 PW 3 X 2 VILLA 9A WINDEMERE CRESCENT AVAILABLE NOW WEMBLEY $350 PW PF 2 X 1 TOWNHOUSE 70/115 HERDSMAN PARADE AVAILABLE 2/9 KARRINYUP $450 PW 3 X 1 HOUSE 15 PARIS WAY AVAILABLE NOW INNALOO $620 PW 3 X 2 TOWNHOUSE 33A LILACDALE ROAD AVAILBLE NOW

PRIVATE 0403 171 199 YOKINE $320 P/W 2X1 VILLA 5/244 FLINDERS ST AVAILABLE 27/8/2011

COASTAL & COUNTRY

$950,000

YALLINGUP 16 THREE BEARS PLACE AGENT JMW Real Estate CONTACT Lance Hart 0417 979 516 WEB www.jmwrealestate.com.au DETAILS http://tinyurl.com/64gkyrn

Experience peace of paradise Property basks in beautiful surrounds. By SAMANTHA JONES THE peaceful nature of this Yallingup home is mesmerising. Bordered by magnificent trees and a charming creek and set in an elevated position, the sense of seclusion is scintillating. The 1.21ha property comprises a stunning mix of trees and open space and sits in a quiet cul-de-sac location. Its facade is definitively country with a wood pole home design that fits in perfectly with the alluring rural surrounds. Timber flooring runs through traffic areas inside and accentuates the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s country nature.

The main living room is spacious and long with a pitched pine-lined ceiling and cosy fireplace charming features. Overlooking the casual meals and lounge, the kitchen is set to the back of this room and has a single fridge recess and a modest amount of bench and cupboard space. There are four large bedrooms, including one with private access to

the decked veranda that skirts the home. The relaxing deck provides excellent alfresco options while maintaining good integration with the central living area. It is rustic and ambient and has priceless views of the beautiful surrounds. This home would be ideal as both a permanent or holiday residence. â&#x2013;

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