Home Magazine June 17 by PerthNow

June 17-23, 2012

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ARYLENE WESTLAKE home editor

display home of the week Preston by Ross North Homes

home help Shannon Lush shows us some quick tricks for stress-free outdoor dining

perth’s dog whisperer Kathy Kopellis McLeod says it’s time to train the trainer

expert advice Find out what the National Broadband Network means to you

build Viceroy by National Homes

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Good things come in small packages like this Shenton Park home

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my style This architectural single-storey home hides a unique central courtyard

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master builders What you can do about a leaky roof

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This Shenton Park home was designed by Fringe Architects. Photographer: Adrian Lambert, Acorn Photography

most wanted Get inspired by nature

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The recent spate of unpredictable winter weather has had us hoping for an early spring, so head to your local garden centre with Trevor Cochrane’s list of favourites from Page 28 to get things moving in your backyard. However, if staying indoors is more your thing, check out the many gorgeous products inspired by nature’s beauty in Most Wanted on Page 22. And on Page 14 we take a look at a compact home in Shenton Park that blends a traditional facade and contemporary architecture to create a stylish retreat. Next week, don’t miss our extensions and renovations special where we’ll show you some stylish home additions.

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gardening Trevor Cochrane’s first instalment of his 10 favourite spring plants

open for inspection Your essential guide to WA’s display homes

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MAGNIFICENT master suite is the hallmark of the Preston by Ross North Homes, on display in Harrisdale. The impressive doublesized main bedroom features a sumptuous retreat big enough for a couch and a couple of armchairs, plus a deluxe ensuite with a freestanding bath. “Most people are looking for affordable luxury,” says Ken Nair, sales and marketing manager at Ross North Homes. “They want the feel of five-star but they don’t want to have to pay the earth for it.” With a price tag of just over $300,000, big light-filled rooms and an impressive line-up of standard inclusions, the Preston certainly delivers. Ross North Homes has several homes on display with large open-plan master suites in response to demand from today’s buyers, but the parents’ quarters in the Preston are arguably the most impressive of them all. As well as boasting supersize proportions, the bedroom features a bank of built-in wardrobes behind sliding doors and a large recess perfect for a dressing table or chest of drawers. Ken says buyers like the flexibility of being able to enjoy the gardens from the bedroom so the builder has added sliding doors opening to the alfresco, encouraging parents to sit outside with a coffee or a book. To add an extra air of luxury and emphasise the sheer size of the master suite, the builder has also added a recessed ceiling. A cut-out in the wall between the bedroom and ensuite underlines open-plan styling, while the twin vanities, statement bath and large shower reflect many a buyer’s wish list.

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“The inspiration for the ensuite was to provide space and comfort with a touch of luxury and class,” Ken says. The rest of the house has been considerately zoned to provide spaces for family time, entertainment and relaxation. “The areas are well defined for Mum and Dad, and a zone for the kids with their own activity room,” Ken says. A crisp white kitchen anchors the everyday living spaces. “Space in a kitchen is very important, as is flow and design,” Ken says. The kitchen features a stone-topped island bench with integrated breakfast bar, a doubledoor pantry, wide stainless steel cooking appliances and overhead cupboards. There is also a door off the kitchen direct to a veranda at the side of the home. Ken says this second outdoor living space is perfect for the barbecue or an outdoor kitchen with a hotplate and wok so that cooking smells can be kept out of the house. “For that reason people prefer to cook outdoors and with our beautiful weather why wouldn’t they?” he says. As displayed, the Preston will appeal to discerning second and third-time homebuyers looking for both space and specification. “The brief was to design a family home that fitted the narrower and shallower blocks that are being produced without it looking cramped,” Ken says. For buyers with a tighter budget or a smaller block to work with, Ross North Homes has developed two alternative versions of the home starting at $183,290. Paula Evans

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Shannon’s tips of the week TIP 1: There can be a moment of panic if you’re eating outside, with food laid out over a tablecloth and there’s a big gust of wind. If you are using a tablecloth on an outdoor setting, use wind clips or table weights. The clips are either plastic or metal and slide against the edge of the table to secure the tablecloth. Table weights are attached to the edge of the tablecloth to hold it down. TIP 2: If you need to cut a hole in a tablecloth for a patio umbrella, position the tablecloth and mark where the umbrella sits. Cut the hole with scissors, then cut little slots around the hole, fanning out like the sun’s rays. Fold the little pieces underneath the hole and place iron-on hemming tape in between the two layers of cloth. Apply an iron on the hottest setting the cloth can withstand to set the tape and this will stop the edge fraying.

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Q&A We have an old classic boat with vinyl Q covers that are seriously stained on the inside. Do you have a solution for removing these water stains as I feel bleach would damage the vinyl eventually.

The best way to clean vinyl is to use a mixture A of glycerine and talcum powder. Place two tablespoons of glycerine and two tablespoons of natural talcum powder (the cheapest stuff available) and mix them together thoroughly in a small dish. You will end up with a paste that is the consistency of spreadable butter. Rub a small amount of the paste, using a rolled-up pair of pantyhose, over the vinyl and leave it for 5 minutes before polishing it back off. This not only cleans the vinyl but keeps it in good condition. I tried to remove a food stain, which Q was probably tomato-based, from a white, 100 per cent combed-cotton cardigan. Unfortunately, I didn’t read the washing instructions – which says “Do not bleach” – so when I couldn’t remove the stain with Preen and Velvet washing soap I tried White King on it. I now have a yellow patch all around the area and having then unsuccessfully tried Sard Wonder Soap. I am now stuck with my mistake.

The yellow mark is actually a burn mark from A the bleach because the bleach that you used contained chlorine. You can remove that char mark by using a different kind of bleach. Put one tablespoon of 3 per cent peroxide solution into a bucket of warm water. Place the cardigan into the water and cover it with a dinner plate to hold it completely submerged

Hi! Shannon here again to help you with your domestic disasters. – that way you won’t get tide marks. Leave the cardigan overnight and in the morning rinse out with clean, warm water and a small amount of normal bathroom soap – not laundry soap. Dry it flat in the shade, on a towel. In future, if you have a tomato-based stain, all you need to do is wipe it with white vinegar and leave it in the sunshine. The ultraviolet light just leaches it away.

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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KATHY KOPELLIS McLEOD The respected WA dog behaviour consultant helps us understand our canine companions

If your pet is posing a few problems, it is important to make a few changes in the way you think and act to remain in control

URING my years as a dog behaviour consultant, I have learnt that many dog owners are confronted with similar challenges when it comes to their canine companions. This week, let’s talk about “training the trainer”, where the human perspective of dog ownership is examined. I hope to show that by making some small changes in the way you think and act, you can improve not only the quality of your own life, but also that of your much loved pet.

Here are some ideas to get you thinking positively: BE PROACTIVE Whatever your objective is at the moment, having the ability to be take action is vital. Start now and accomplish goals that you keep putting off. For example, take your dog to training, go for more walks, seek help with any behaviour issues or compete in a dog sport.

POSITIVE MINDSET While positive thinking alone isn’t going to solve your dog’s particular problems, it will provide you with the necessary drive to take proactive steps towards achieving your goals. For example, if your dog is an embarrassment when walking on the lead, you may worry about what others think and

avoid going out in public. Dismiss this negative thinking and do what it takes to get you and your dog happily out and about.

TAKE CONTROL Although you can’t control every event that happens, you can manage what the event means to you. Stress leads to fear, but once you feel more in command, your feelings change. Rather than focusing on what upsets you and repeatedly talking about the problem, focus instead on the solution. If you’re challenged by a particular problem with your dog, rather than concentrating on how bad it is, focus on what you can do to change the situation to the best of your ability and your dog’s capability.

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Think just as carefully about your internal dialogue as well as what you express externally. You may be talking to yourself in a way that doesn’t serve you well. Rather than saying things such as, “I’m such a lazy dog owner”, substitute your thinking with, “I’m a responsible and caring dog owner”. Instead of saying, “My new dog isn’t as good as my last one”, a better declaration is, “I’m grateful that my new dog is teaching me new lessons about dog behaviour”. An attitude of gratitude can work wonders.

It’s important to have a desirable end result in mind with your dog. This gives you the necessary drive and determination to visualise the result, rather than aimlessly dabbling around. Set an initial goal that is believable – one that can actually be realised. For example, if your dog doesn’t like other dogs, your initial goal may be to make it fun for them to see dogs from afar, as opposed to having your pet interacting with a group of dogs. Group interaction may be realistic for some dogs, but it may not be for yours.

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What does having access to the National Broadband Network mean for your new home? RiverStone director Paul Marshall spells out what to expect and what you need to do

HE National Broadband Network is promising a brave new world of digital services and entertainment. Eventually, the network will encompass most Australian homes and certainly those living in Perth should all be served by this new infrastructure. But having it attached to your house does not mean you can just plug and go with the new level of service. Most of the current promises for benefits revolve around HD entertainment and video interactive services. The most compelling example of these type of services is medical consultations between people in remote locations and specialists. But none of that will work with WiFi or old Cat 5 computer cables – to access these services you need to have Cat 6 cables laid throughout your home. So for existing homeowners without Cat 6

cabling, you will need to look at retrofitting these cables to run from the NBN box on the exterior wall of your home to the equipment inside. That is, of course, assuming you have a desire to access the higher level of service available from the NBN. If you decide you do want those services and you have a single-storey home, this will not be too much of a problem. New cables can be laid easily enough through your roof space. However, if you have a multi-level home then re-cabling will be more problematic as a retrofit. You will need specialist advice from a structured cabling company. All homeowners will need to do an assessment of their needs once the service arrives on their street and decide how much bandwidth you are going to need from the new service. That will then determine if you need to upgrade your cabling or whether you can live with your existing infrastructure.

The things you currently do on the internet will all still be quicker on the NBN even if you choose not to access high-bandwidth services. Prices are predicted to be similar to current high-speed services on offer. If that proves to be true, the new services available are likely to be rather compelling for many people. As always though, getting an exact comparison will be difficult, so you will need to assess the offers being made by your internet service provider carefully before you sign up. People either currently building or expecting to commence over the next couple of years need to ensure they make allowance for connecting to the NBN. No one in a new home should be running anything but Cat 6 cabling from now on. However, some “smart wiring” packages being offered in the market only include Cat 5 cabling, so you need to check your contract details and make sure you have Cat 6. It is

more expensive but even if you do not intend to take advantage of the new services you will need to consider resale and the benefits of having this cabling in place. Secondly, you need to ensure you lay the Cat 6 cable all the way to the likely point of attachment for the NBN box. For technical reasons, the fibre optic cable cannot be turned through tight bends once it reaches the house. In addition, many houses today include a dedicated hub box such as the Clipsal StarServe. The location of this hub is usually somewhere within the home and not near the attachment point so cabling of the right size and quality also needs to be laid from the point of attachment to the StarServe or similar box. NBN is currently being rolled out in parts of Applecross, Victoria Park and Mandurah, along with a number of regional areas. Suburbs around these initial developments are slated to start using the service within 12 months.

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It will, of course, take some time before all suburbs have access to the network, with even significant areas such as Claremont, Rossmoyne, Bicton, Malaga, Beeliar and many other heavily populated suburbs not even scheduled to begin construction within three years. New estates are different. Even developments within areas not planned to receive the general roll-out any time soon will have NBN infrastructure installed as the estate is developed. Depending on when the development began, NBN cabling may be pre-installed in your new estate, so access to the NBN will be immediately available once your home is complete. You can find out from your estate developer if it will be available in your area or you can go online to www.nbn.gov.au to track the roll-out schedule. The NBN website is full of information on how the roll-out is progressing and what to expect from the service. Like all governmentrun enterprises, however, I would take everything they say with a small grain of salt.

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HEN you’re building on one of today’s narrower blocks, it makes sense to focus on the rooms you use the most. Three-bedroom homes with a versatile extra living or bedroom space are therefore becoming a popular option, especially with buyers looking to downsize. “With the increasing amount of narrow home sites in new communities, we have found that homebuyers are reassessing the amount of space they need in a home,” says Tony Harvie, brand manager at National Homes. “A three-bedroom home with a study or home theatre allows you to keep the bedrooms at a great size and include features such as walk-in wardrobes, while also having a retreat area – other than the main living space – that you can use as you please.” The Viceroy by National Homes is a great example. One of two three-bedroom homes the builder has on display, it includes a goodsized ofﬁce that could just as easily become an activity room, second sitting room, theatre room or even a fourth bedroom. “The Viceroy is being visited and loved by homebuyers at all stages of life, but particularly by those who are ready to downsize from a traditional-sized, four-bedroom home, but upgrade the quality and speciﬁcation,” Tony says.

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With a price tag of just over $270,000 for the display version with all the trimmings and a starting price of $199,990, there’s plenty of scope for buyers to tailor the Viceroy to ﬁt their budget. Inspired by the luxury Viceroy Snowmass hotel in Aspen, Colorado, the Viceroy blends function with wow-factor features, while interiors by Coco Republic emphasise warmth, substance and comfort. “Our design team created this home to make the most of natural energy and light, as well as providing a sophisticated design that would have aspirational appeal for homebuyers,” Tony says. On display in the Honeywood Estate in Wandi, the home features fabulous high raking ceilings running through the open-plan living area and out to the alfresco. “Inside, the raking ceilings give a sense of height and space that is synonymous with the luxury of the Viceroy hotel, while the highlight windows ﬂood the area with natural light,” Tony says. “Continuing this design feature through into the alfresco creates a sense of unity between indoors and out, which is consistent with the design brief of making the most of the natural surroundings in the Honeywood Estate.” Overlooking the main living area is a contemporary kitchen with an adjoining scullery. With a second sink, plenty of extra benchtop

and lots of cupboards, plus space to hide the fridge/freezer, this is the second preparation and storage area today’s discerning buyers are looking for. The designers at National Homes have introduced hotel-style luxury into the master suite, adding in a reading corner and sliding doors from the bedroom to a private courtyard. There are two sets of ﬁtted wardrobes behind mirrored sliding doors and a chic ensuite with a large shower tucked behind a double vanity unit. Taking more inspiration from its Aspen namesake, the Viceroy boasts a welcoming front facade that teams natural elements such as timber and stone with neutral render and a large pivot door with glass inserts. Paula Evans

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OOD things come in small packages – at least for the owners of this Shenton Park home, which was designed to purposefully engage with their lifestyle and take inspiration from its location. According to Andrew Hagemann of Fringe Architects, the house is surrounded by a large number of smaller, traditional houses and weatherboard villas. “We picked up on design cues in this precinct to inspire the new design, so the resultant house has a strong link to its locality,” he says. The owners, who originally lived in a sprawling Californian bungalow-style home in Wembley with their three teenage boys, were looking for something to mesh with their current stage in life. “They wanted to create a new home to suit a downsized lifestyle where they could lock and leave the house while they travelled overseas,” Andrew says. “The design also needed to allow for low maintenance and provision for their three sons to live there intermittently.” The compact home mixes a traditional facade and contemporary architecture in order to create a functional space within the small site. “Through intricate and clever planning we have realised a large number of uses within a small building,” Andrew says. “It includes features such as building storage into external wall reveals, creating study

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recesses and setting up sitting areas throughout the house to maximise on floor space. “This design idea is sewn together by the clever use of controlling daylight throughout the house. “Effectively every room has an interesting view or a link to another space visually. You stretch what the human eye sees.” And whatever the season, this residence also remains cosy with the use of “green” building techniques. “The majority of the house is constructed of lightweight timber framing and cladding with some thermal mass brickwork,” Andrew explains. “The heavily insulated lightweight framing allows rooms to be of maximum

size as well as allowing for speed of erection during the construction process.” But most importantly, according to Andrew, the owners love their new abode as it is very modern and has changed the way they live. “They love the connection it has with the surrounding streetscape and neighbourhood,” Andrew says. “The house allows them to entertain, be part of the neighbourhood, be private when they need to be, and it performs well by supporting the whole family.” Alyesha Anderson ✱ This home is an entrant in the WA Architecture Awards in the Residential Architecture – Houses, Small Project Architecture and Mondoluce Lighting Award categories.

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“The cross-access design also lends itself really well to cross-ventilation.” With the focus firmly on the kitchen in the Stoneleigh, the designers have worked with a galley-style layout and added a larder at one end. As well as double ovens, a glass splashback, a wide cooktop and flush-fitting range hood, there is heaps of stone workbench and no fewer than 22 drawers. With open shelves and yet more cupboards in the larder, there’s certainly no shortage of storage. “A lot of focus is being put on kitchens these days,” Cameron says. High ceilings have been used throughout the games area, living area and entry, and have even been carried through into the master bedroom and ensuite. Conscious that the door to the main bedroom is off the entry hallway, the designers have given the master suite its own vestibule for a greater sense of privacy. Cameron says this foyer space could easily be absorbed into the dressing room instead. As today’s buyers are usually reluctant to compromise on the design of the master suite, especially if they are building their second or third home, the builder has made the main bedroom particularly large. The ensuite reflects the open style that many buyers favour but, like the dressing room, it can be closed off with doors if buyers prefer a little more privacy. Also to the front of the house is a media room

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HIS contemporary Australian home was built to accommodate a large active family and was designed to reďŹ&#x201A;ect their relaxed and minimalist attitude towards interior design. The main intention was that it would still be suitable when the ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; children become teenagers, and it incorporates simple yet effective architectural techniques. In order to achieve their vision, the owners teamed up with John Lewis, from John Lewis Architects, to design their home in Bicton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The clients wanted a single-storey house, which gives you fewer elements to play with in terms of creating an interest in architectural form. And with a relatively ďŹ&#x201A;at site, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to do,â&#x20AC;? says John. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The brief called for a lot of space â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there are ďŹ ve beds plus a study â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so it was about how you can put that together in a form that lets you bring light in.â&#x20AC;? The answer was to incorporate intelligent design ideas, such as an internal enclosure and a striking cantilevered, split-pitch skillion roof. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The central courtyard was quite an

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OUSING is a critical part of the Australian economic and social fabric and as a nation we have one of the highest rates of home ownership in the world. According to statistics, 68 per cent of Australians currently own, or are in the process of buying, their home and for older residents – those aged 65 and above – the home ownership rate is about 82 per cent. The high rate of home ownership and strong public policy commitment over many years by governments of both major political parties to help us own our own place has enriched Australia both in economic and social terms. Owning a home is an integral part of Australia’s social make-up and wellbeing and it is important that affordable housing is within reach for everyone. However, the cost of a family home has increasingly become unattainable due to a number of reasons, which have contributed to many households not achieving this goal.

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At the same time, there is a substantial and growing imbalance between demand and supply for housing in Australia – one where the demand for housing has consistently outstripped supply, a situation that looks likely to continue for the foreseeable future. According to the Federal Government’s National Housing Supply Council, the “housing gap” is expected to rise from a cumulative shortfall of about 158,500 dwellings in 2009, to 328,900 dwellings in 2015 and potentially to more than 640,000 dwellings by 2030 unless meaningful changes to existing policies and practices by all tiers of government are taken. While there is no single silver bullet that would easily resolve the housing affordability problem confronting many ordinary Australians, governments have a number of policy tools at their disposal to alleviate affordability concerns.

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PRING should be full of colour and fragrance. While the two are not necessarily experienced each time you visit a garden, the combination is intoxicating to the senses in a way that resonates deep in your mind, bringing feelings of happiness whenever memories re-emerge. That’s probably why fond recollections of a parent, grandparent or favourite friend revolve around the environment they created, the place you felt happiest with them in. And by planting the garden with lots of flowering spring plants now, you can enjoy semi-established colourful displays, which will make the world of difference to your results this September. The key to a beautiful garden in my mind is plant diversity because of the interest it creates for the visitor’s eye. Growing a wide selection of plants that flower, deliver foliage texture or grow at different times of the year brings variety. You don’t have to be a garden lover or a green-thumb to be excited to see jacarandas bloom, see the jonquils and their sister daffodils burst into cheery flower, and navel oranges hanging like bright lanterns against their dark green foliage.

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might say, but these large lilies produce the most exquisite clusters of large spiderlike flowers on huge stems that are easily cut and used in vases. Fairy magnolia blush is a new plant bred in New Zealand that does exceptionally well in home garden environments. While it might not seem much of a plant in a pot, it is truly amazing as it matures and is trimmed to fill out. Jasminum polyanthum is possibly the most amazing of all jasmine as its late-winter/ early-spring bloom and perfume are truly breathtaking. Be warned that this is not a jasmine for a small garden if you are susceptible to too much fragrance. English May (Spiraea cantoniensis) is an old favourite that deserves a serious comeback as it delivers more than most plants could. Its white flowers are born in clusters that run up and down the stems of the plant to the extent that they weigh them down, developing a weeping, drooping effect on mature plants. This is a must-have shrub for home gardens as it’s drought hardy, cold hardy and overdelivers on its promise of flowers. Star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is in my mind one of those plants everyone should find the right spot for in their garden. Its late-winter/early-spring flower show is simply gorgeous as large star blooms smother the plant, delivering displays for as long as the weather remains coolish. The rest of the time it makes a wonderful compact shrub with light green foliage. Azalea have been on the money for people with drought-affected gardens but there is little doubt they offer one of the very best flower displays of any plant. The key to success: soil moisture consistency. In other words, not drying out, then being wet. They come in a wide range of colours, with

some of the newer varieties bred for pest and disease resistance, and some have the ability to flower all year round. ✱ Volunteer camellia is without doubt one of the most understated new release plants of the last decade.Those who have one know that winter and early spring sees flowers in shades of pink produced in large volumes. ✱ Geraldton wax (Chamelaucium uncinatum) is one native that just gets better with breeding. Driven by huge demand in the cut-flower industry, this late-winter/ early-spring sweetheart comes in a range of colours, flower types and shrub sizes meaning there’s pretty much a plant for every garden situation. The prerequisite for success with these hardy natives is freedraining soils and a sunny spot. ✱ Brown boronia (Boronia megastigma) is something not everyone will be able to grow. Unfortunately, 90 per cent of these plants die within the first year they are added to the garden and usually because they are allowed to dry out. While it is more difficult to enjoy success with this plant, it’s worth it if you can find the right spot with heavier soil because the scent is beautiful. Trevor Cochrane ✱ Next week, we look at 10 more spring favourites for adding colour to the garden.

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the ffruits delicious. My th it are fine, soft ft and dd li i M suggestion is if you love figs, buy a variety from your local garden centre and enjoy consistent cropping – adam, white adriatic and brown turkey are tried and proven performers in Perth with mouth-wateringly delicious fruit. Carole Montgomery writes, via email, that she needs help with her palm. It has gone brown in the last couple of months and before that it was glorious. The palm gets full sun most of the day and is watered three times a week with the retic for 15 minutes via a dripper. She wants to know if the dying head should be cut, and if another will grow in its place. Unfortunately, palms cannot be pruned by removing the head or crown of the plant. It’s unusual for them to deteriorate as described and I’m afraid I recommend removal altogether as it sounds diseased.

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Lakelands

Good Times, by Aussie Living, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/cp, Karridale Loop, 9523 1689 Bremer, by WA Housing Centre, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Jasper Way, 9214 1111 Swanbourne, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Jasper Way, 9581 9406 Inspiration, by Aussie Living, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 6212 7699

Landsdale

Monaco, by Commodore, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Kingsway, 9303 4361 Coronade, by HomeStart, 4x2, h/t, g/r, alf, dc/p, Kingsway, 9231 4567 La Grange, by WA Housing Centre, S, 3x2, d/g, alf, h/t, st, Kingsway, 9303 2019 Ambiance, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, Monticello Meander, 9333 0880

Maddington

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 Infinity, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, c/r, Ruskin Brace, 9333 0880 Havana, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, g/r, st, alf, d/g, Claret Ash Blvd, 9523 0694 Aspire, by Impressions, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, Jerboa Green, 9523 0087

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

Banksia Grove

Meadow Springs

Aston, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Botanic Ave, 6400 0535

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

Busselton

Bushland, by TR Homes, 3x2, pre-fab transportable home, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998

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

Madeley

Butler

Meadow Springs

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

Albert Park, by Commodore Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, alf, Buffalo Ave, 9408 0273 Flemington, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4053

Millbridge

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

Piara Waters

Caversham 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

Madeley

Fullerton, by National, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, st, alf, Greylock Meander, 9408 0459 Madeley, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, BelCastro Way, 9408 1305 Ramada Retro, by Affordable Living, 4x2, g/r, h/t, s/t, Owen Link, 9302 4920 Treviso, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, d/g, Owen Link, 9408 1189 Eagle Bay, by Ventura, S, 4x2, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4003

Piara Waters

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

Queens Park

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

South Yunderup

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

Strathmore, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, Strathmore Cl, 0419 048 401 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, 9366 0036

Busselton 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

Butler 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

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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

Seville Grove

Corondale, by Complete, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Seville Rd, 9497 2919 Riviera, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g,Tandara Fairway, 9302 4920

Wellard

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

$200,000 to $250,000 Alkimos

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 dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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 Daintree, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, a/r, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 7428 Amberley, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Bremer Way, 9537 7325

The Vines

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

Tapping

West Swan

Madeley

Treendale

Queens Park

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

Stoneleigh, by Dale Alcock, D, 4x2, g/r, h/t, d/g, Monticello Meander, 9242 9200

Lexia, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g,Adlington Way, 0438 691 037

Monza, by Commodore Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1639 Realm, by Domain, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, st, g/r, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 0576 Mahogany, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, a/r, h/t, Isla Place, 9397 2413

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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

Woodvale

Manhattan, by Dale Alcock, S, h/t, st d/g, Solia Loop, 9242 9200

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Dalyellup

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

Ellenbrook

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

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

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

West Swan

Greenmount

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

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

Landsdale

Aveley

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

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

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

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

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 Lexia, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, Adlington Way, 0438 691 037

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

Erskine

Australind

Ellenbrook

Olympus, by Summit, S,4x2, h/t, alf, g/r, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9534 8840

Forrestdale

Homestead, by Dale Alcock SW, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, st, d/g, Orion Lane, 9792 0555

Nautilus, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, cnr Isla Place/Highland Rise, 9242 9200

Aveley

Hammond Park

Baldivis

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

Shoalwater, by Cedar Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Neary Blvd, 9240 2125 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 Four Seasons, by Shelford, S, 4x2, st, a/r, dc/p,Wanderer Parkway, 0438 389 530 or 0419 929 961

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

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

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

Ellenbrook Erskine

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

Rose Bay, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, a/r, d/g, Monticello Meander, 0302 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 Avon Lodge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, a/r, d/g,Adlington Pass, 6296 6755 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

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Piara Waters

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 Monroe, by Broadway, D, 4x3, h/t, a/r, d/g, Harlequin Pass, 9302 6161 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

Darch

The Kingston - 286m 2

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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, g/r, st, d/g, Fortis Pass, 9366 0028 Mirander, by APG Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Bruny Meander, 9410 1308

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

Yanchep

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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

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

Melville

Melville Waters, by Plunkett, D, 4x2, alf, st, d/g, Money Place, 9333 4003

Millbridge

Woodbridge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, a/r, h/t, d/g, Hatfield Way, 9724 1942

• Large En-suite with Double Basins.

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS ✱ S: single storey ✱ D: double storey ✱ L: loft ✱ 3x2: 3 bed, 2 bath ✱ 4x2: 4 bed, 2 bath ✱ g/r: games room ✱ h/t: home theatre ✱ a/r: activity room ✱ c/r: computer room ✱ st: study or home office ✱ alf: alfresco ✱ sc/p: single carport ✱ dc/p: double carport ✱ g: garage ✱ d/g: double garage ✱ t/g: triple garage

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The award-winning television director turned theatre director shows Alyesha Anderson his favourites. 1

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Windsurfing trailer

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a compulsive windsurfer and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the primary reason I moved permanently to WA 10 years ago. Packed with boards and sails, I drive my trailer all over, sailing Esperance, Margaret River, Geraldton and â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when I have time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tackling the big waves a thousand kilometres north at Gnaraloo station.

Script for The Beast and the Beauty As a television director, I was

never going to direct a stage play until I read the script for The Beast and the Beauty. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s written by my mate and Hollywood writer David Stevens, who also wrote Breaker Morant, Merlin and The Sum of Us. He has penned a great Aussie yarn which Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m directing for my theatre debut. 3 My beach To fuel my windsurfing obsession I live on a quiet, pristine beach in Rockingham where I can sail outside my front door. I can see the beach from my desk, so when the whitecaps appear, I stop work and head out to skip across the water for an hour or three. 4 Margarita recipe In Acapulco, when visiting my mate David Stevens, I was introduced to Margaritte, a tough olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Texan gal and the inspiration behind her tequilafuelled drink. Her recipe: 2 shots of tequila, 2 shots of Cointreau, 2 shots of lime juice, plus a dash of lime cordial â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and drink â&#x20AC;&#x2122;til youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re under the table. 5 Scratched camphor dining table When directing at the MovieWorld studios on the Gold Coast, I was filming in a paddock when I discovered a weathered timber slab cut from a camphor tree. Being a soft wood, it creases and dents easily, but

I love these imperfections. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s testament to good conversation and fine meals. 6 Bottled bishop I found him in a gallery while producing at Television New Zealand in the late â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s followed me around ever since. Now living in my kitchen, many guests are concerned I might serve him up for dinner. But not so far. I think he still needs more marinating! 7 Letterman jacket Being raised in Africa, my sport was soccer. On moving to California, I attended Occidental College, along with Barack Obama, and played four years, earning my letterman jacket, which I still wear with pride. After graduating, I continued semi-pro in LA, then later in Melbourne before the knees gave up. 8 Guild D40 guitar In the late â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s I performed in coffee houses in LA and Melbourne for loose change and all the coffee I could drink. As I got thinner, I realised I needed a more lucrative career. Now fatter, the only time I play is n. with Jon English â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in town. 9 Rogues gallery Plastered over the he walls of my study are cast and crew photos sion from more than 800 hours of television mories Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve produced or directed. Magic memories ng from shows such as The Box, The Flying on, Doctors, The Sullivans, The Black Stallion, ore. Flipper, Ocean Girl and many, many more. 10 Gramophone Along with his lovee of the sea, my dad passed his old wind-up up gramophone on to me and, along with th it, fond family memories of playing the he old 78s.

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â&#x153;ą The Beast and the Beauty premieres at the Old Mill Theatre, South Perth, June 22 - July 14.

Mark DeFriest and David Stevens will be in conversation tomorrow, from 6.30pm. The evening is free, but bookings are essential. For more information, go to oldmilltheatre.com.au.

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