PRIMOLife December 2013 by Vanguard Publishing Perth

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LIFE

VOL 1 | ISSUE 1 | DECEMBER 2013

LIFESTYLE

• IDEAS • PROPERTY

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PRIMO Published by PREMIUM PUBLISHERS (PEARD MEDIA PTY LTD) 11 Boas Avenue, Joondalup WA 6027

PUBLISHER Aisha Iscel aisha@premiumpublishers.com.au

Welcome to PRIMOLIFE!

’m very pleased indeed that you’re reading this little introduction to WA’s newest lifestyle and property publication, PRIMOLIFE. Why? Because it means I have the chance to tell you all about the magazine which we’ve been working on, bringing (we hope you’ll agree) some of the best lifestyle features around as well as a collection of Perth and the south west’s best property for sale. Thanks to Peard Real Estate and Stocker Preston in the south west, you’ll find lots of gorgeous properties for sale in the second half of the magazine. From Margaret River to Mindarie, there are properties to suit every budget. Alongside all those homes just waiting for new owners, you’ll find an exclusive interview with everybody’s favourite leading man, Tom Hanks, talking about his latest role as Walt Disney in Saving Mr Banks. We’ve also got a regular feature - PRIMOweekender - which will give you ideas about how to spend a couple of days away from home without having to hop on a plane. There are entertainment stories, food, car reviews and a wonderful celebration of Perth’s coolest bartenders as well as travel, puzzles and inspirational WA folk changing the world, one day at a time, in PRIMOpeople. We’ve put together a jolly hamper of prizes too, from tickets to festive shows to a break for four at the gorgeous Smiths Beach Resort, so head on over to our sister website - primolife.com.au - and enter for your chance to win some of the bounty on offer. We hope you love PRIMOLIFE as much as we have enjoyed putting this first issue together. All the team would like to wish you and yours a safe and merry festive season - see you in 2014. Happy Christmas!

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EDITOR Gabi Mills gabi@premiumpublishers.com.au CREATIVE DESIGN Cally Browning cally@barecreative.com.au DIGITAL DESIGN Alyssa Karvinen lys@graphicinterface.com.au SALES MANAGER Heather Cole heather@premiumpublishers.com.au PHOTOGRAPHIC Crib Creative www.cribcreative.com.au CONTRIBUTORS Meg Coffey, Paul Hamilton, Matthew Mills, Liz Palmer, Gill Pringle, Sandra Harris Ramini ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES heather@premiumpublishers.com.au EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES gabi@premiumpublishers.com.au GENERAL ENQUIRIES aisha@premiumpublishers.com.au All rights reserved. No material published in this magazine may be reproduced in whole or part without prior written authority. Every endeavour is made to ensure information contained is correct at time of going to print. Unsolicited material is welcome, but no responsibility is accepted for lost manuscripts or images. PRIMOLIFE does not publish advertorial. Editorial inclusion is based on merit and relevance to our readership. ©2013 PRIMOLIFE is published monthly by Premium Publishers. Visit primolife.com.au

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PRIMOcontents DECEMBER 2013

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SAVING MR BANKS starring Tom Hanks & Emma Thompson

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12 PRIMOpicks A collection of all that’s hot and happening this festive season

VW’s Amarok packs a punch and looks good into the bargain

Pastry kings Meet Emmanuel Mollois, creator of some of the most delicious pastries this side of Paris 10

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A stitch in time The clever use of fabrics can help make even the plainest rooms feel beautiful

18 PRIMOpeople Rotary WA are quietly changing lives every day 20 PRIMObeauty Put your best foot forward this summer 22 PRIMOweekender Unwind at the Smiths Beach Resort

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Family passes to Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show

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$200 dining voucher for Margaret River’s Voyager Estate

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A copy of Patissier by top pastry chef Emmanuel Mollois

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28 28 PRIMOdrink Perth’s best cocktailmakers share their secrets 32 PRIMOdrink Scotch makes its mark in a Tassie distillery 34 PRIMOtravel Camping in style in the USA 38 PRIMOtravel All the romance of the south of France, by rail

SHOWCASE PROPERTY

43 PRIMOgardens Go native, says Kings Park’s senior curator

58 PRIMOentertaiment TV chef Matt Moran’s just a country boy at heart

47 PRIMOfitness The new child-like craze in fitness explained

66 Coffey Break Meet Meg Coffey, our small business and social media expert

52 PRIMOpets Lorikeets, the lovable feathered companions 56 PRIMOentertaiment How I Live Now star Saoirse Ronan on her new role

68 PRIMOfinance Advice on money matters 70 THE last word Put your feet up with our quiz and horoscope page

Property 72 PRIMOshowcase A beautiful home in Kallaroo awaits new owners 96 WHY I LOVE . . . Hillarys Peard Real Estate’s Byron Wallace gives the inside story on the popular northern suburb

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PRIMOpicks Here’s PRIMOLIFE’s pick of the crop of this month’s events, entertainment, Christmas treats and gift ideas

IN THE RED SEVEN-TIME GRAMMY winner Taylor Swift is set to thrill her loyal young fan base when she brings The Red Tour Down Under in December. The talented singer songwriter (and ex of recent Aussie visitor, 1D’s Harry Styles) will be supported by US stars Neon Trees and homegrown darling Guy Sebastian. Expect all the hits from 22 to Love Story and witness Swift’s country/pop blend in all its sweetly sung glory. The Red Tour comes to Perth’s nib stadium on Wednesday December 11. Call 13 61 00 for tickets or visit ticketmaster.com.au

NYE PARTY WITH THE X-FACTOR RING IN THE NEW YEAR at The Wild Fig Cafe on December 31 at one of the hottest gigs in town. X-Factor blues and roots singer/songwriter Matt Gresham, who sensationally quit the show because he wasn’t willing to be bound by the show’s strict contractual fine print, will perform and entertain the Wild Fig crowd until the small hours. Tickets for the event cost $99 and include a sumptuous three-course dinner, entertainment from Matt and a copy of his CD to take home. Bookings are from 7pm and Matt steps up to the mic at 9.30pm. For tickets visit thefig.com.au.

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For those who struggle to create the perfect curl (or any curl for that matter), we have the answer for you – just in time for Christmas. The RUSK Miracurl takes just seconds to create salon quality curls using revolutionary new patented technology. Just clamp the Miracurl onto a small section of hair and it does the rest for you, drawing it up into the curling chamber. It even has a timer that beeps when the piece of hair is done - no burnt hair or skin in sight - it’s really that easy.You can create any kind of curl, from soft waves to tight curls. At $199 it almost pays for itself after a few uses when you consider how much hairdressers charge for Hollywood-like tresses.

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IT’S HARD TO believe that the Lancelin Ocean Classic is now approaching its 30th year but perhaps it’s no surprise that the event is more popular than ever. With adrenalin junkies flocking to the cray hotspot of Lancelin for three days from January 10, 2014 to watch some of the most spectacular windsurfing skills

you’ll ever see, the event is expected to attract close to 5000 visitors this year. New events include kite surfing, an entertainment zone and family-friendly food and drinks. It’s a free event, so first on the beach, best dressed. Visit lancelinoceanclassic.com.au for full details.

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THERE’S THE PERFECT Christmas movie treat coming up from Disney this festive season and for little girls who always dreamed of being a princess, Frozen gives a new twist on what it takes to wear a crown. “Obviously I always wanted tåo be a Disney princess because I’m an all-American girl and that’s what you’re supposed to want,” laughs newly-crowned princess Kristen Bell, who provides the voice of Princess Anna. “But I never saw a Disney heroine that was remotely like me, who was awkward and spoke before she thought and tripped and said a lot of dumb stuff and was eternally optimistic

and adventurous,” says the actress best known for narrating TV’s Gossip Girl and starring in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. “I never wanted to play a girl with good posture. I wanted to play a real girl who snorts and coughs and talks to herself, because I talked to myself all the time growing up and I still talk to myself in the car. I also drool in the morning and hit snooze about six times before I get up,” confesses Bell. In common with all of Disney’s enduring animated classics, Frozen is Shakespearean in its depth: sibling rivalry, feuding kingdoms, epic betrayal, a life-and-death hero’s journey and, of course, star-crossed love. Inspired by Hans Christian

Andersen’s The Snow Queen, Frozen boasts not one but two Disney princesses plus a loveable talking snowman ready to melt the hearts of every child. Frozen will be released across Australia from December 26, 2013.

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PRIMOpicks

WIN WE HAVE A double pass to give away to one lucky winner to see Cavalia on December 18 2013 at 8pm in Perth. To enter, visit our website (primolife.com. au) and answer the simple question by December 10 2013. Good luck! QUESTION: What is the name of the creator of Cavalia? 1. Normand Latourelle; or 2. Norman Wisdom; or 3. Norma Jean Baker.

RIDING HIGH FOR ANYBODY WHO loves the majesty and elegance of horses, there’s a unique show coming to Perth in December. Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse will open on December 4 under the White Big Top at Belmont Racecourse, with performances scheduled right through to December 29. The show features 48 horses and 35 riders, aerialists, acrobats, dancers and musicians from around the world, performing under the 35m White Big Top, the largest touring tent in the world. Created by Normand Latourelle, one of the co-founders of famed Cirque du Soleil, Cavalia has been described as “the most brilliant production imaginable,” and has already

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wowed audiences and critics alike in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Unlike traditional horse shows, Cavalia’s audience faces a single 50m stage which allows the horses space to gallop at full speed, at times running completely free, unfettered by bridles or halters. Visit cavalia.com.au for tickets, or call 1800 765 955. Tickets are available from $44 to $164 (+ applicable taxes and fees). There’s even a VIP Horse Lovers package available which lets patrons tour Cavalia’s stables after the show, and the VIP RendezVous Package that includes a post-show tour of the stables, a cocktail/dinner reception and much more. Special pricing is also available for children (2-12), juniors (13-17), senior citizens (65+) and for groups.

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The Melbourne Book WE’RE LOVING A beautiful new book, fit for the smartest of coffee tables, all about Melbourne’s rich history, style and people. A new release from Melbourne artist, designer and author Maree Coote, The Melbourne Book: A History of Now (Melbournestyle, $55.00) shares the unique story of one of the world’s most liveable cities – exploring its style, its people and its vivid past, with a collection of interviews and more than 700 colour photographs. Fully revised and updated in its 4th edition, Maree has added new tales to this much-loved collection of stories from Melbourne’s past and present, including Germaine Greer, Barry Humphries, Dan Sultan, Eddie Perfect, Molly Meldrum, Graham Kennedy and Dame Edna Everage. We’ve got TWO copies of The Melbourne Book to give away to two lucky winners. Just visit primolife.com.au and answer the simple question by December 31, 2013. Good luck!

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MICKEY, MINNIE AND a whole host of Disney favourites will come together to perform magic from legendary Disney movies in a wonderful festive season treat to finish off the year in style. From December 27 to 29 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, you’ll see the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful ball gown in the blink of an eye. Princess Jasmine from Aladdin will levitate as if carried by that

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clever magic carpet and the dancing brooms from Fantasia will be put through their paces too. Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show is a whole new way to experience the magic of Disney during the school holidays. For more info, visit disneylive.com.au.

We’ve got THREE family passes (for four people in each family, pass worth $154 each) to give away for the Friday December 27 performance of Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show at 1pm.

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So for your chance to win a family pass, visit our website (primolife.com.au) and answer the simple question by December 14, 2013. Good luck! Tickets are available from ticketek.com.au.

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HELLO, KITTY

FOR GENERATIONS OF children, The Cat in the Hat has been an essential addition to their bedtime routine or library. And now there’s the chance to see the Cat and his hat, live, right here in Perth. Based on the all-time favourite book by Dr Seuss, The Cat in the Hat has been transformed into a magically witty play for children produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Following a sell-out season at the Sydney Opera House, The Cat in the Hat will travel to Perth in January to provide a Christmas Holiday treat for all the family. With mischievous humor aund madcap style, The Cat in the Hat introduces his new friends to a crazy afternoon. The Cat bursts the boredom of a rainy afternoon with all sorts of zaniness, including the acrobatic tricks of Thing One

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and Thing Two. Rhyming his way through the house while balancing cups and tools, Cat brings a cosy home to chaos where Sally, her brother and their outspokenly cautious pet, Fish, are amused, astounded and concerned . . . with good reason. If you have ever read Dr Seuss, you will love this production of The Cat in the Hat. Every Dr Seuss story is a lesson in grammar, syntax, phonics, morality, ethics, tolerance and the human spirit. Wonderfully anarchic and with its unique combination of hilarious stories and riotous rhymes, this production of The Cat in the Hat starring an all Australian cast will transport audiences young and old into the world they’ve always imagined

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from the books. The Cat in the Hat promises to be a purr-fect day out for both children and parents alike. The Cat in the Hat will come to the State Theatre Centre, Roe St, Northbridge from January 22 to 29, 2014 at 9.30 and 11am. Tickets at ticketek.com.au or phone 1300 795 012.

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TODAY PERTH, TOMORROW the WORLD The Rotary Perth organisation has their sights set on changing the fortunes of domestic violence victims worldwide, launching a new campaign right here in Perth. Matthew Mills reports on an extraordinary collection of ordinary folk, determined to make a difference

lick through any newspaper, the state’s daily grand dame or the freesheet in your mailbox, and you’ll more likely than not find a nicelyposed picture somewhere of a fun-packed fundraising event. Scan the story underneath the photo and it’s likely that after the where, why and when there¹ll be a quote, probably saying something along the lines of ‘we had a wonderful day’ from an event-organiser. And there’s a good chance that that organiser will be recorded as a Rotarian. It’s a word we’re all familiar with, but who exactly are these people who so often are the brains and brawn behind the latest ground-breaking project we read about or see on TV? Well, as George Etrelezis, president of Rotary Perth, explains, they could be anyone - anyone, that is, with the drive and desire to make a difference. Rotary, you see, has come a long, long way since Chicago attorney Paul P Harris formed its first club on February 23, 1905. Back then, its primary function was

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as a forum for business networking, but its evolution has been swift and dramatic. Today, its 1.2 million members in 34,000 clubs worldwide set their sights on philanthropy, working hard to make the world that bit better for those who need a leg-up. And it’s no boys club any more - Rotary has long accepted anyone of any gender, culture, race or creed into their ranks. All they need is that exceptional yearning to help, to get things done. George’s club, the oldest in WA, is no exception. As president, he sits on a board with a 50/50 gender split and women now account for around 23 per cent of the club’s 90 members - a figure that has swelled by 15 or so since George took the helm in June, bucking the international trend which has seen numbers drop off. And they need the bodies on the ground, such is the workload this selfless organisation takes on. George quite rightly takes a lot of pride in the list of accomplishments this group has on its CV. The Passages program, for instance, is right now helping Perth’s

homeless youth head in the right direction. The labour of love of former president David Reed, the resource centre first opened in Northbridge back in 1999, its aim to give kids on the street somewhere they know they can go for support, a shower or even just a chance to cook some hot food. Since then, nigh on 60,000 youngsters have gone through its doors, the CBD centre has expanded and relocated and a twin service has opened in Mandurah. And then there’s The House That Jack Built, a project to build 18 houses in Cambodia’s Kandal Province for struggling families still battling the aftermath of that country’s violent history. This project, George explains, highlights the hands-on approach of the club. Eighteen people made the trip to Cambodia - a group of Rotarians, family and friends, led by international director Wesley Sim to pick up hammers, bang in nails and make sure these homes got built. “Of course, as a club we make good use of our members’ skillsets,” George said, “but

often they enjoy the challenge of working outside their comfort zone.We had computer experts out there who were getting their hands dirty helping with construction.” The group returned proud and successful, but the work doesn’t end there. Plans are already afoot, spurred on by member Rod Slater, to return this year. A Rotarian, then, is a special breed and few, George admits, are as good an example of this breed than Rebecca Tolstoy. The Swedish-born accountant is, quite simply, a whirlwind, a staggering force for good whose mantra is that she simply will not stop until she’s got things done. Rebecca’s raison d’etre is working with all she has to tackle the scourge of domestic violence. Her crusade began nearly five years ago after, of all things, watching Mamma Mia. The upbeat musical was part

The women we meet are often the children of women who have suffered domestic violence. The cycle continues

of an International Women’s Day event during which an inspirational speaker layed out the truth about domestic violence. She decided there and then to, as she puts it, ‘shine a light’ on the issue, to be the voice that moved people to get things done. And get things done she did. A bit of investigation led her to the Salvation Army’s emergency centre - a project based at a secret location in Perth run by Salvos dynamo Margaret MacDonald. The centre’s 16 staff are making a difference every day, offering a refuge to women and their children who have suffered at the hands of physical, sexual or psychological abuse from their husbands and partners. After witnessing the work at the remarkable project, Rebecca rolled up her sleeves and launched a fund-raising campaign which brought much-needed cash to the operation. But, for Rebecca, that was just not enough. The figures alone are sobering. In Western Australia, between July 1 2009 and June 30 2010, police attended 34,085 domestic and family violence incident. Among these dayto-day tragedies were 16 deaths. Nationally, experts estimate that one in three women experiences physical violence at the hands of their partner and one in five are subjected to sexual abuse. Statistics that shock, but the real tragedy, INSPIRATIONAL: (below) George Etrelezis, President of Rotary Perth and Rebecca Tolstoy, Rotarian, have launched Path of Hope: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence.

Rebecca explains, is the cycle of repetition the victims find themselves trapped in. “They will go to the refuge, they’ll stay for a while, then they will leave and the man they fled from will be waiting on the corner,” she said. Now, then, Rebecca wants a solution and she wants the solution to be the joint venture she is spearheading between Rotary Perth and The Salvation Army WA. It’s called Path of Hope: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence. And that is just what she plans to do. Outreach is key, she explains. The victims need support once they are away from the safe haven. They need to know there is someone there to help them with everything from getting their kids to school to dealing with Centrelink red tape. The Salvos have created a unique program to do this which will be funded as a Rotary initiative. “These women are often the children of women who have suffered domestic violence. The cycle continues. We do not judge the men who cause the abuse because often they will have been in a shelter with their mothers when they were boys,” Rebecca said. And she was keen to stress what she has learned from the Salvos which is that although poverty plays a big part in the problem, abuse happens in every kind of household in Australia. Money doesn’t buy happiness, she says, its hold can cause as much misery as not having enough. Path of Hope launched in November with a high-profile luncheon at Perth’s Parmelia Hilton. Guest speakers Malcolm McCusker, WA Governor, Margaret MacDonald, from the Salvation Army, and Phil Cleary, a Victoria-based domestic violence expert, set the ball rolling in Rotary’s quest to generate $1 million to get the project off the ground. When we spoke, Rebecca was confident her plan would work. By January, she said the Salvos would have three full-time outreach workers up and running. And they will make a difference, she states. Prior to Path of Hope one part-time worker had cut the safe haven return rate from 96 per cent to 78 imagine what three full-timers can achieve. It will be the beginning of something that will change not just Perth, but Australia and the world, she states with a modest confidence fuelled by the knowledge she has an excellent team working alongside her. “In five years from now,” she says, “I want to be standing in front of the UN telling them that this is how we can tackle domestic violence globally through the Rotary and Salvation Army partnership.” PL For more information on Rotary Perth, including details of how to get involved, visit rotaryperth.org.au or visit pathofhope.org.au december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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HAPPY feet

They’ve been wrapped up in socks and tights all winter long, so now it’s time to make sure your feet are ready for their closeup. Here are PRIMOLIFE’s top tips for summer-ready tootsies 2 Cracked up

1 Pampering pedi Invest in a rejeuvenating pedicure, the perfect tonic for feet more used to Uggs than hugs. Absolutely Beautiful’s two salons in Noranda and Marmion offer a wonderfully luxurious Ritual Pedicure. Over 60 minutes, your feet will be soaked until soft, cuticles tackled, nails filed and (our favourite part) the whole lower leg area massaged before your choice of nail colour (or French or Shellac) applied. To book, visit absolutelybeautiful.com.au or call (Noranda) 08 9275 7577 or (Marmion) 08 9448 8300. Prices from $82 to $107.

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The enemy of sexy summer sandals is the gnarled heel, with more cracks than the Mississippi Delta. To give your hooves an extra dose of TLC, start with Scholl’s Eulactol Heel Balm Gold. Its non-greasy formula works magically to restore unsightly cracked heels with visibly smoother heels in just three days.

3 Rough ‘n’ ready If your feet are more like sandpaper than silk, then it’s time to invest in an exfoliating rub. Pumice stones are the traditional choice, their naturally rough surface the perfect antidote to hardened skin. For a homemade exfoliating rub, mix some sea salt crystals with a little olive oil and scrub over your feet. Almost good enough to eat (almost).

4 Smoothly does it Once you’ve despatched all the rough skin winter threw at your feet, it’s time to indulge your newly buffed feet in a nourishing foot masque. We love

Lomasi’s Cooling Clay Masque, its natural ingredients drawing out inpurities while healing and moisturising the skin. Just apply, leave for five minutes or so and rinse off to reveal feet fit for a princess (or prince).Visit luminousnailsandbeauty.com.au to order. 4

5 Twinkle toes Your feet are nearly ready for the big reveal so why not go all the way and apply a bit of bling to your nails? It’s possible these days to go the whole hog and have Swarovski crystals applied to your nails, but for those on a less Kardashian-sized budget, BeautifulBy Aimee, a talented beauty consultancy based in Quinns Rocks, offers a beautiful sparkly selection of toenail painting options. Visit facebook. com/beautiful. aimee or email beautifulorganicnatural beauty@gmail.com to book an appointment. PL

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A BEACH of ONE’S OWN By GABI MILLS

Escaping the heat of the city shouldn’t mean sitting inside around the air conditioner. Head down south and enjoy the refreshing sea breezes of the Geographe region, checking into the Smiths Beach Resort where, thanks to the wide beaches, it’s possible to have your very own Robinson Crusoe moment THERE’S A VISIBLE relaxing of the shoulders that everybody experiences on the drive from Perth to the Margaret River. It happened to me and my old school friend shortly after Bunbury and continued in small degrees until we pulled up outside the reception area of Smiths Beach Resort Armed with supplies designed to put everyday cooking on hold - fresh stone fruit, salamis, smoked trout pate - along with plenty of wine, we loved on sight the three-bedroom, ocean-view villa. With two king-sized bedrooms downstairs with elegant bathroom and separate loo, upstairs had the wow factor in spades.Views across the azure ocean were the backdrop to our weekend as we sipped, laughed, chatted and chomped our way through the days. We’d been told that migrating whales had been spotted in the previous few days so we settled down on the spacious balcony (with its very own barbecue) and tried to focus on the horizon, spotting the occasional puff of spray as one of the giants

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of the deep crested the surface. Just a short hop, skip and jump from our front door, Smiths Beach itself is a real showstopper. For somebody more used to the pebbles and coarse sand of the south

coast of the UK, my friend was suitably gobsmacked by the powder-white sand under her British feet. The sea too didn’t let me down, its translucent, sun-dappled turqouise waves lapping our toes as we chucked a frisbee around inelegantly. Stretching as far as the eye can see, this is the kind of beach which should have its own TV show, clean, largely empty of other humans and just the perfect spot to spend all day pottering about with the kids, reading a book or practising your surfing skills. A couple of optimistic guys even set up their rods and tackle right on the shoreline, hoping to nab a King George whiting or two for dinner. We left before they had added to the pot, heading back for our own feast which that night was at the on site restaurant, Lamont’s. We were spoilt for choice, but didn’t let that hold us back, chowing down on cute little kofta kebabs and chowder to start, followed by soft-as-butter filet mignon and local snapper. Wines were from Lamont’s

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own vineyard and as we skipped merrily back to our beckoning beds, there was a pretty good chance that under that starfilled sky, we were in love with life. The following day was just as gloriously warm as the first, with that refreshing sea breeze taking the edge off WA’s often brutal heat. After a villa-cooked brekkie (poached eggs, crispy bacon and sour dough rolls), we collapsed for a few hours around the pool. Undeterred by the pool’s unheated water, my friend practised her front crawl before it was time for us to up sticks and head off for

a tour of Caves Road’s attractions. Vineyard after vineyard, their names as familiar as family members to keen wine lovers like us, were putting on a good show of attracting passing trade. Beautifully tended gardens, fountains spouting out of lakes and the offer of cellar door tastings were all doing their best to tempt us off track but we had a date to keep at the Voyager Estate. First though, we dropped in on Gabriel’s chocolates, the most sensational little honeypot for choccie addicts, right next to

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weekender one of the quirkiest vineyards, House of Cards. Inspired by the gamble winemarkers and growers take every vintage - playing the hand that they’re dealt - all the fruit used to make House of Cards wine comes from the single vineyard just off Caves Road. That’s what makes this area so unique - little producers sit cheek by jowel next to major brands, all making the most of their share of the region’s wonderful wine making ‘terroir’. We stopped for photographs near the incredible rock formations which dot the coastline, took at peek at the ultra exclusive sister resort, Injimup, each villa with their own private plunge pool, and invested in some handmade olive oil beauty products from Vasse Virgin, just off Caves Road. Three hours later, stuffed to the gunnels thanks to Voyager’s amazing new Discovery menu (see opposite), we were back at the resort, glass of chilled fizz in hand, watching the slowly sinking sun creep towards the horizon. It’s such a special place and largely unknown beyond our shores - my pal from London certainly had no idea such world class beaches and facilities were on offer so close to Perth. As the swifts of summer began to swoop above our heads, it was time to head back to the balcony from that babysoft beach for one final night, the crest of a wave revealing itself to be the broad back of a whale, just as we turned our heads for one final view. So be prepared - Smiths Beach and its resort may very well steal your heart. PL For your chance to WIN a weekend for up to four people at Smiths Beach Resort, see page 4/5.

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ou’re in for a treat if you’ve got the time to devote to exploring Voyager Estate’s brilliant new six-course gourmet adventure, the Discovery menu. After months of planning, tasting and trialing, one of the most stunning spots in the whole region - Voyager Estate - has introduced a new six-course sensory dining experience that reveals the story of its wines from vineyard to glass. Executive chef Nigel Harvey and his team have taken inspiration from Voyager Estate’s own wines, crafting dishes which complement the wine styles while celebrating the finest seasonal produce from the Margaret River region. Each of the six dishes in the new Discovery Menu tells part of the story of the growth of the estate’s grapes - from the vines’ very beginnings through to the celebration that comes with enjoying a finished wine. In the augural spring menu, Nigel has created a dish called Flourish, represesnting the blossoming of the vines as the season changes, spring approaches and the annual harvest beckons. Guests will be able to relive their experience through a set of beautifully illustrated postcards, again commissioned especially for the estate, a unique reminder of their tastebuds adventure. Artist Simon Fieldhouse, a long-standing friend of founder, Michael Wright, has been sketching various aspects of picturesque Voyager Estate over the past two years. On

this occasion he has created six vignettes to accompany each dish and express the journey of grapes from beginning to the final wine. Over a leisurely six courses, the Discovery Menu allows diners to explore, discover and enjoy dishes locally sourced and carefully designed to match Voyager Estate wines, priced from $110 to $180 per person, with museum-aged wines matched to the dishes (including Voyager Estate 2006 Chardonnay,Voyager Estate 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and Voyager Estate 2006 Shiraz). There’s an element of theatre during the meal too, with one course served under a smoking dome, the scent of old wooden barrels wafting towards your nose as they’re removed with a flourish. Another course - called ‘Character’ - allows you, the diner, to impart your own character via a choice of flavourings to a masterstock, which you pour over melt-in-the-mouth pork belly. And for diners who don’t have the luxury of time or who prefer a shorter experience, the Vintage Menu offers guests the flexibility to choose from a seasonal menu. With two price points, guests can order a number of dishes to share or enjoy individually. Food for thought indeed. PL Voyager Estate is open seven days for guests to enjoy the Discovery or Vintage menus for lunch from 11.30am daily. Bookings are essential - call 08 9757 6354 or visit voyagerestate.com.au

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CRÈME of the CROP Emmanuel Mollois never meant to be a top pastry chef – cartoons were his first love. By GABI MILLS Images KARIN CALVERT FORTUNATELY, THANKS TO his ‘Papa’ the Frenchman with the magical touch has chosen the whisk instead of the paintbrush and brought his extraordinary gifts to Perth at Bistro des Artistes, creating the most perfect sweet morsels this side of the Seine. The author of new pastry baking bible, Pâtissier (uwap.com.au, $55), Emmanuel Mollois stands out from the crowd in more ways than one.

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He’s famous for his collection of jolly eyewear - white, blue, and presumably red to match the Tricoleur, a personal style that’s more suited to a TV presenter than a hard working pastry chef. There doesn’t seem to be a single photograph which exists without Mollois’ grin, spreading from ear to ear - this is a foodie professional not burdened by a depressive streak.

And his creations in the kitchen perhaps reflect this joie de vivre. It’s thanks to Mollois that WA knows what a real French macaron tastes like. Before him, all we could look forward to was a Tim Tam with our latte. And it’s down to another French expat superstar chef - Alain Fabrègues, ex The Loose Box - that Mollois came to Perth at all. “He came to us highly recommended by a great friend and fantastic chef, Philippe Mouchel,” says Fabrègues of his excolleague and now firm friend. “He took on our busy pastry section with gusto, studying the great classics from the master Marie-Antoine Carême, also called ‘le confiturier royal’, and worked to bring the recipes from the past to the present.” The position of the chef pâtissier has always been a prestigious one in the major kitchens in history, with the creations of the likes of Carême dictating what members of the fashionable sets and royal households around the world ate for years to come. If it hadn’t been for Carême and all those who followed like Mollois, there would be no fiendishly hard tower of pastry to create - the legendary croquembouche in every episode of MasterChef Australia. Despite appearances to the contrary, many of the more impressive pastry chef ’s tricks are entirely achievable by home cooks, just like you and me. And to prove a point, Mollois has produced a beautiful book, packed with some of his most delicious recipes so that we all have the chance to weave a little choux pastry magic at home. Pâtissier is designed, says Mollois in the preface, to allow us all to “explore your creativity”. As head of ‘the sweet side’ of Bistro des Artistes in Subiaco (Alain Fabrègues is in charge of the savoury side), Mollois is constantly creating new desserts, “revisiting some very old and forgotten ones that take me straight back to my childhood”. Eighteen years after leaving his home in France, it’s true to say that Mollois

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has become a permanent fixture in Perth and on our screens (he has been a regular guest on ABC’s Poh’s Kitchen and appeared on Channel 9’s Alive and Cooking), so a book reflecting the passion for his art was the obvious next step. The book takes the home chef step-by-step through the processes required to recreate some of the most delectable pastries imaginable, from making pâtes (all types of pastries in cluding puff, sweet and choux and shortcrust), creating bases for cakes, mousses and crèmes, toppings (ganache and glazes), the enormous range of biscuits for which the boulevards of Paris are famous and classic desserts, such as crème caramel, crème brûlée and the most divine chocolate mousse imaginable. Just follow his instructions and sage advice, and you’ll be saying “mille mercis” to Mollois before you know it. PL

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{ SIMON HOUGH } Luxe Bar, Highgate luxebar.com

MIX MERCHANTS Fancy a cracking cocktail? The best hippy hippy shakers in town share the secrets of their success

THE DAY I turned 18, I got a job in a bar. It was always something I wanted to do, so I started from the bottom collecting glasses, until I rose the ranks into the bar. From there it was simple - I was home. I trained a minimum of three hours a day, every day, and by 2008 I was ranked in the top five of Australia. I went on to win my first cocktail competition in 2005. The last five years have probably been the most exciting, finding a home behind the bar here at Luxe Bar, running around Australia creating a cocktail culture in the middle of

nowhere (El Questro Wilderness Park WA, Heron Island QLD) to coming back home and securing the title as the Fastest Bartender in the West, ranking 10th in the world. When I’m not shaking and baking in the bar I’m quite happy sitting on the couch at home, playing with my cats. The cocktail scene here in Perth is a close knit community - we’re all trying to come up with new things and to not repeat ourselves. I’d say my number one bartender right now is Kenny Soetomo here at Luxe - he pushes himself every day, constantly coming up with new ideas and is an amazing leader within my team. That James Connolly guy over at Enrique’s is one of my favourites too.

Images CRIB CREATIVE HOW TO MAKE SIMON’S

The Liberty Bell • 45 mls The West Wind’s Gin “the Sabre” • 15mls Aperol • 15 mls house-made yellow capsicum sugar syrup • 30mls lemon juice • 30mls pink grapefruit juice • 1 dash of orange bitters • Slice of fresh ginger root, smashed • Egg white • Cracked peppercorn medley for garnish Add all the ingredients into a mixing glass, shake without ice (called a dry shake) then shake again with ice - the egg white binds everything together and creates a light as air foam on the crown of the cocktail. Fine strain the cocktail into a chilled conical beer glass. Garnish with a fresh coarsely cracked peppercorn medly.

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Simon recommends.. PRE-BATCHED AND BOTTLE COCKTAILS Try our Tom Johnson’s Cream Soda. It’s a drink which reminds me of my childhood but with an adult twist - Bulleit bourbon with a splash of Bulleit rye for spice, raspberry puree, rose water, lemon oil, french vanilla syrup, Bitterman’s orange cream citrate and still water all added together to create everyone’s favourite bottle of pop. PERFORMANCE BARTENDING It’s not just about throwing bottles - it’s about using the whole bar to create a show and to showcase our skill, precision and showmanship. And, just between you and me, anybody who says they don’t base their career on the movie, Cocktail, is lying - ha! INNOVATIVE FLAVOURINGS There’s a whole exciting collection of flavours we’re now drawing on which are replacing most other fruity liqueurs. I’m currently using bitters, aperitifs, amaros and other aromatic ingredients to build on a base flavour profile for cocktails. SIMON’S SIGNATURE COCKTAIL The most curious part of this cocktail is the house-made yellow capsicum sugar syrup which gives the cocktail its amazing colour. I knew what I wanted the drink to look like but it wasn’t until I was wandering around the supermarket and saw a pile of yellow capsicums that a light went on in my head. So I put my Heston Blumenthal hat on and created this amazing, intense syrup. The other key part of the cocktail is West Wind’s Gin “the Sabre”. It’s made by my mate, Jeremy Spencer at the West Winds, a WA-based gin distiller and all-round good bloke. It’s got this unique floral flavour, so much more subtle than the usual gin slug. Seek it out if you can as it’ll make all the difference to your cocktails or just your simple G&T. •

HOW TO MAKE CHARLIE’S

Bloody Mary

• 45ml horseradish-infused vodka • 30ml lemon puree

• 250ml bottle James White organic tomato juice • 10ml Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce • 2 dashes of tabasco sauce • Half rim the glass with lemon pepper salt (ours is made in-house by our bartender, Jack) • A celery spear, trimmed • A lemon slice Assemble all ingredients and using a little lemon juice, half rim you glass with lemon, pepper and salt. Add the celery spear and two straws, and then ice the glass. Add all the ingredients and ice to the mixing glass, stirring until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Strain the cocktail over ice into the glass. Finish with a lemon slice, sit back and tuck into a sausage roll or two.

{ CHARLIE MUDD } Boulevard Hotel, Floreat theboulevardhotel.com.au

I’VE WORKED AT the Boulevard Hotel since it opened in 2011 and, last year, I took my bartending one step further when I won the Australian Stella Artois beer pouring competition in Melbourne, going on to compete at the world finals in Montreal, Canada. Perth is enjoying a blossoming bar scene at the december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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Karate Kid moment, there are lots of great things happening right now. For me, it’s more about talking to other bartenders and working alongside them to create a better drink. If you try and create something by yourself in this industry, you won’t get very far. It’s all about communicating: when making a new cocktail I want to ask as many people in the pub as possible what they think, my bartenders in particular. The last couple of years have been incredible - people are no longer thinking about going into the city or Beaufort Street for a drink; they might go to Northbridge instead, or a suburban pub - Perth has come a long way.

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BRAZILIAN FOOD AND DRINKS With the soccer World Cup being hosted in Brazil just around the corner, expect a rise in popularity of Brazilian BBQs and amazing caipirinhas. FANCY COCKTAIL EQUIPMENT Bartenders will be making drinks with stranger equipment than ever before, and pouring them in some funky glassware. CHARLIE’S SIGNATURE COCKTAIL It’s a Bloody Mary: a real classic, and whether it scientifically does anything to cure a hangover or not, it’s still a great drink. We use a horseradishinfused vodka to give a good kick to the base spirit. We’re also adding Les Vergers Boiron lemon puree and James White organic tomato juice into the mix. I’d say it’s pretty perfect for a Sunday morning alongside our homemade sausage rolls in the beer garden. •

• 20ml vodka • 40ml Domaine de Canton (a French ginger liqueur) • 30ml fresh lime juice • 4-5 sprigs of mint (rubbed to release the oil and aroma) • 10-15ml sugar syrup • A couple of pieces of ginger Rim a cocktail glass with a piece of ginger. Combine all the ingredients in a shaker. Muddle up the ingredients so they infuse and top it with ice. Shake for about seven to 10 seconds to get a bit of dilution. Double strain it into a cocktail glass and add a sliver of ginger.

{ DWIGHT ALEXANDER } The Butterworth Bar and Kitchen, Perth CBD thebutterworth.com.au

I GOT INTO hospitality – I sort of stumbled into it – straight out of high school in New Zealand and loved it, and ten years later I’m still here. Mixology has always fascinated me, going to a cocktail bar and ‘experiencing’ the drink from start to finish. It’s also about the ambience – the setting and the mood – I guess there’s a bit of sophistication to it as well, and that drew me to making cocktails. I think Perth is getting to a world-class standard for the quality

of its bars.There are new cocktail bars that are starting to do some really sophisticated stuff. Perth is a summer venue as opposed to Auckland where it’s rainy, it’s cloudy. I like the way things are going in Perth: the small bars that are opening up, the new ideas and different takes on things.

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{ JAMES CONNOLLY } Enrique’s, Highgate enriques.com.au

and it takes a simple cocktail to the next level. DECONSTRUCTING THE CLASSICS Over summer, a lot of places are going to do classic cocktails, but they’re going to deconstruct them the same way you do with classic food dishes. ELDERFLOWER My favourite liqueur to use at the moment is St Germain Elderflower – I think that’s going to be a good summer drink, it’s perfect for Perth. DWIGHT’S SIGNATURE COCKTAIL It’s called the Karate Kid. I’m a ’90s kid, I love that era. I wanted to tailor the whole cocktail list with a ’90s theme. The lemongrass, the mint, the ginger - it has that Asian flavour and a bit of a kick as well. I was inspired to create a summer drink using flavours and ingredients that people know. It’s easy and simple, but it has to taste good as well - I hope I’ve delivered on that. •

I ARRIVED IN Perth from England around six and a half years ago, and Russell Blaikie at Must Winebar - which was probably one of the best bars in town back then – gave me an opportunity and I started working there as a barback ‘glassy’. Back then I had never made a cocktail in my life. I learned everything ther, so it goes to show it’s a pretty good educational environment for bartenders. I ended up at the Rockpool Bar and Grill and spent around six months there. When Enrique’s owner Scott Taylor told me about this place, I asked him if I was allowed to wear shorts to work and he said yes and that was the deal sealer. The concept at Enrique’s is to have a casual vibe but to knock people’s socks off with amazing drinks and amazing service.

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Vote for Pedro • A couple of rings of dehydrated pineapple • Dark rum (preferably a Latin-American lighter-style rum) • 20ml fresh lime juice • 15ml vanilla sugar syrup (we use The Simple Syrup Co’s) • Pedro Ximenez sherry • An edible flower for garnish Put the dehydrated pineapple in the rum and leave it for about two days and you’ll notice the pineapple flavour starts to come through. Add 50mls of the rum with the lime juice and vanilla sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake for eight to 10 seconds then fine strain into a cocktail glass rinsed with Pedro Ximenez and add an edible flower for garnish.

tonics and garnishes served with ice in a big balloon-style glass. CHARTREUSE LIQUEUR It’s a bit like tequila as it has a bad reputation because people drink it after they’ve had five or six beers. It has so much depth and complexity - delicious. SHORTER COCKTAIL MENUS Cocktail lists are getting more succinct and focused. It’s the same as if you go into a restaurant: if they’ve got a menu that’s five pages long, you wonder which ones are their

specialties. If you have a list of eight to 10 cocktails, you can do them really well. JAMES’ SIGNATURE COCKTAIL It’s called Vote for Pedro and I got the name from the cult movie Napoleon Dynamite. It has Pedro Ximenez in it, and we’re a Spanish-style bar so the name fits perfectly. It has dehydrated pineapple in it which you can get at a gourmet supermarket like Fresh Provisions. PL december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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THE ROAD to RICHES

Great whisky isn’t just from Scotland these days; Tasmania is giving the Auld Country a run for its money Words GABI MILLS Images KARIN CALVERT YOU MAY NOT know it, but a distillery in Tassie produces the nation’s best single malt, no mean feat in a marketplace which is pretty crowded these days as we all find a taste for the golden glassful. So raise a glass to Hellyers Road Distillery – Australia’s multi-million dollar success story. An architect and land surveyor born in 1790, from Hampshire in the UK, may seem like an unlikely inspiration behind one of the country’s most successful distilleries, but if you dig a little deeper, the reasons why Hellyers Road Distillery adopted the name of one Henry Hellyer becomes clear. Leaving the relative familiarity of mid-

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18th century England behind him, Henry journeyed to Australia in 1825, signing on to be part of the Van Diemen’s land company, mapping the beautiful countryside of north west Tasmania in the process. He named Valentine’s Peak, designed the nowhistoric Highfield House in Stanley, and most importantly, from the distillery’s point of view, built a road. Recognising that it was all very well settling this new territory - but what was really needed was the ability to travel easily from one settlement to another - Henry carved his way through dense forests and wild hills with little more than a bullock

gang and simple hand tools. He linked remote inland settlements with coastal towns such as Emu Bay (now known as Burnie), directly contributing to the growth and success of the island that was to become known as Tasmania. The road was so successful in fact that it was named after him - Hellyers Road - and it’s because of this that the distillery chose Henry’s legacy as their moniker. So next time you crack open a bottle of one of the Hellyers Road single malts, raise a glass to Henry. Without him, there’d be no road, let alone the glass of whisky in your hand. PL

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If full on camping gives you the shivers, then why not do what Brangelina do and glamp? Gill Pringle has a taste of the high chaparral at El Capitan Canyon in California and happily admits she’s a convert to life under (posh) canvas

Starry starry night THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT camping - and even glamping - that separates the men from the boys. We arrive late afternoon at El Capitan Canyon, one of California’s premier all-season comfort camping resorts, and my husband immediately sets off into the forest, foraging for twigs which presumably he imagines he will use as roasting implements. I swear he would chase a squirrel and roast it if he was just a little more nimble. Within hours, he’s morphed into Mr Nature, all clanking aluminium mugs, dangling binoculars and an obsession with fire. The 12-year-old meanwhile slips into a dormant phase, caught unexpectedly

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without Wi-Fi and Instagram, plunging prematurely into her sleeping bag and proposing to doze her way through the entire weekend. Most readers will be familiar with glamping (camping glamorously) and Santa Barbara’s El Capitan Canyon is one of the early pioneers of the movement, opening its doors - or tent flaps - to business over a decade ago. But this being Southern California and the birthplace of the ’60s hippy movement (which let’s be honest, never really disappeared from Californian culture), we have opted to stay in a yurt, a new addition to El Capitan’s repertoire which already features cedar cabins and canvas

tents. Initially sceptical that it would feel any different to a tent, there is something quite calming and spiritual about its circular dimension, even if its shape does deny the inclusion of indoor plumbing and, unlike our fellow glampers, we must use nearby toilets. Coastal California’s native Chumash Indians also built round yurt-like structures, known as sweathouses; El Capitan today offers a luxurious twist on the theme using local hardwood and hi-tech fabrics. Our yurt has a queen-size bed and twin day bed, all decked out in luxury linens. It’s curiously peaceful to lie splayed out on the bed, staring up at the skylight, while the ceiling

fan creates a gentle breeze. Hunger gets the better of the 12-yearold, and - while my husband pretends he’s Bear Grylls - us girls quickly suss out how to have the full outdoor adventure experience without actually getting our hands dirty. We arrange for the delivery of a BBQ kit (US$72.50) and s’mores (melted marshmallow and chocolate sandwiched between crackers), which we grill on our own private fire pit using the included

firewood and fire starter. If the man of the house considers this to be cheating then the aroma of flaming sirloin steak convinces him it’s more than OK to join us around the fire, dining off plates using real silverware. He needs even less persuasion to sample a fine selection of local wines and beers also available from the on-site Canyon Market and Deli. Truth is we could quite easily eat breakfast, lunch and dinner here but that seems a bit too

We don’t see a single other hiker although we do come across a couple of mating rattlesnakes and spot a mountain lion mooching in the far distance

much like cheating. El Capitan enforces a strict 10pm Quiet Time policy, providing a rare opportunity to actually read books instead of staring at the TV/iPad. We also indulge in a little midnight stargazing which - this being California - could easily include the odd Hollywood celebrity family, the Pitt-Jolies being recent guests. The following morning, after scarfing delicious breakfast burritos, huevos

rancheros and fresh coffee (yes, we cheated already, but isn’t that the point of glamping?), we COMFORT (Above set out to explore some and left) There’s no need to worry of the 15 miles of hiking if you’ve never trails. Joined by several camped before; at El Capitan, everything’s fellow glampers, we opt laid on, including proper flooring, well for a short guided hike equipped kitchen and to a nearby llama farm beds. where, to our chagrin, the 12-year-old decides to give chase to the llamas who are determined to keep one-step away from her petting distance. HOMELY (Opposite) Gill and family stayed in a yurt based on native Chumash Indians structures.

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travel It causes a near riot with every other kid, and a few adults who should know better, joining in the chase which eventually dissipates, impeded by the slippage factor of llama poo. Set on 350 acres of rolling hills and creek canyons nestled against the Los Padres National Forest, the llama field is less than ten minutes walk to El Capitan State Beach where we later take refuge, figuring she can‘t cause any more trouble messing around in the tide pools. A rugged rocky beach, favoured by local surfers, it’s more a place to explore and eat our packed lunch than sunbathe or swim. Returning to our yurt later in the day, husband and kid retreat to the heated pool while I opt for a full-body hot stone massage in the spa cabin (US$155 for 80 minutes); smooth heated river stones are

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carefully placed and gently moved across my oiled body. It’s a gloriously pampering experience which can also be enjoyed outdoors, beneath a canopy, or in the privacy of your own dwelling although I understand there is no such thing as privacy in my own particular family and don’t

welcome the prospect of being sniggered at while covered in rocks. The next day we pack a picnic for our first major wilderness experience, tackling the Upper Bill Wallace Trail, an eight-mile hike that takes us up to a 1,000ft elevation into the backcountry chaparral zone. The views are stunning and we don’t see a single other hiker although we do come across a couple of mating rattlesnakes and spot a mountain lion mooching in the far distance. Other hikes include The Selma Rubin Trail, named after a local activist, which offers more spectacular views of the nearby Channel Islands and Pacific Ocean. It’s easy to get inspired here. The Chumash called it ‘Ajuilashmu’, meaning ‘the dancing place of celebration above the sea’. Upon leaving, our daughter described it as “not nearly as awful as I thought. I might like to come back soon”. High praise, indeed. PL

INVITING After a hard day’s trekking, your queen sized bed awaits. BLISSFUL: Lose yourself in a pampering spa treatment.

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Sandra Harris Ramini rediscovers the joy of taking a trip in the slow lane, as she takes a leisurely rail round trip from Paris to the sun-drenched elegance of the south of France

I AM SPEEDING through France on a voyage of discovery. Behind me is Paris, one of my favourite cities in the world. It was raining, which is supposed to make it even more romantic. But why slosh about in puddles when I could be splashing around the Mediterranean? Au revoir, Paris. Bonjour, the south of France. You’ll note I didn’t call it the Côte d’Azur. Normally I rather like airing my sparse French, but tempting as it is to whizz

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straight through to Nice, and the heart of the Côte d’Azur, I am making a stopover. Montpellier, further along the coast and nearer to Spain, is one of France’s hidden treasures, as sophisticated as Paris, but with a beach and warm Mediterranean blood coursing through its veins. I arrive at night and, although autumn is officially on its way, the air is soft and balmy and the place is buzzing with life. Everything revolves around Place de la

Comédie, which is huge and baroque and splendid. The smart cafés are around here but so are the snootiest waiters. Instead I wander around, peruse the street artists, buy a pair of absurd stripy socks at the local market and then follow the tiny side streets to the old town, where the coffee is better and so is the service. Later, I take a ride in the newest tram, which turns out to be designed by haute couturier, Christian Lacroix. How chic is that? ‘A Streetcar

Named Lacroix’. Buy the dress, sniff the perfume, take the tram. I like Montpellier. I like its wit and its nerve. But my train to Nice awaits and I have an assignation. My husband, of far too many years to mention here, is on another train, speeding from London to Nice to meet me. In a few hours, we shall be as clandestine lovers in a middle-aged romance, sipping pink champagne on a balcony overlooking the Bay of Angels, saying witty things to each other. In the meantime I practice on my fellow passengers. Xavier, sitting opposite me, has spent his last five years in New Caledonia, off the east coast of Australia. What were the chances, we both wondered, of an Australian and a New Caledonian meeting up on a train in the middle of France? Am I travelling alone, he asks? I intimate the assignation without mentioning the marriage. He regards me with added respect. Montpellier is behind us and within moments, rural France - soft, warm and effortlessly striped in the early shades of the coming autumn - starts unfolding outside my window. Each view is like a postcard. Or possibly a painting. I wonder if Cézanne or Van Gogh or Monet ever travelled by train. Is that where they got their ideas of filling a canvas with such glowing, dappled colour? We’re hugging the coast now and a woman on the beach is shading her eyes

AZURE COAST (Left) It’s a stretch of coastline made famous by movie stars, an area that never loses its allure. COLOURFUL (Below) France’s street markets are second to none for the array of fresh produce on offer.

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and waving a red scarf. A child out too far? Who knows. She’s gone. Another bay, another beach. I feel I am watching life imitate art from the window of a train. Twilight, and my postcards take on a pinkish tone as we slide into Nice. The sun’s absence turns the sea a deep purple. It feels like there are about a million people on the Nice platform. One of them taps me on the shoulder. We’ve done it. No romantic smoke, no soaring music, but the view from our hotel window is straight out of a movie. There it is, the Med, inky black by now and scattered all over with glittering spangles of reflected lights. Call it bling if you like. We call it magic. Paris might be the city of light; Nice is the city of light-hearted fun. We wander about, following the scent of lilies and roses and old-fashioned herb gardens and find ourselves in the heart of the legendary Nice Flower Market. My husband goes to buy me a single rose and finishes off with an armful of flowers, unable to choose just one. Who knows what we’ll do with them? Arrange them in the bidet perhaps? Or give them to the first sour-face we see, just to brighten their day? We taste every olive oil worth tasting, including the green-gold nectar from Palestine in Oliviera, a bistro offering a fusion of Italian, French and Middle Eastern tastes and experiences in the old town. We munch sweet almonds, dipped in chocolate and dusted in the finest sugar from Auer,

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Their Essential Italy itinerary covers the key must-see cities of Venice, Florence and Rome with train travel in between. Also becoming increasingly popular are regional Italian holidays to places like the beautiful Cirque Terre and the Amalfi Coast. A new holiday has been released for 2014, the Tuscan Explorer, taking in Pisa, Lucca and stunning regional capital, Florence. VENERABLE (Top left) Ancient cathedrals reflect the country’s rich vein of history, and, above, France in full bloom. NIGHTLIFE (Top) It’s part of the culture to enjoy the cavalcade of street life after dusk.

one of the oldest chocolatiers in France, and, despite having stomachs fit to burst, we lust after deep purple figs and pink peaches shaped like donuts on the market stalls. When they’re not in the market or Piazza Garibaldi, where Italian and Niçoise are spoken side by side, sometimes in the same sentence, or Libération, a lively residential area, the Niçois go shopping in Place Masséna. Elegant, terracotta and green buildings fringed with Italianate porticos line the square which has everything in triplicate; silent trams criss-crossing the city, fountains, statues, jugglers, entertainers and shops. Galleries Lafayette - the David Jones of France - is here, with everything from organic salad bars through to a discreet address where you can find a perfect, and very large, diamond. I can’t believe it’s time to leave, but our train to Lyon and Paris is pulling into

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Nice station and we’re on our way again. It starts to rain. Just outside Lyon a field of tired sunflowers, their heads heavy with blackened seeds, droop on their stalks. “Off with those heads,” I murmur. “This is France. Où est la guillotine?” We only have one day in Paris and I am sorely tempted to spend it on the Left Bank. But haunted by the Impressionists’ France I must instead salute the father of the movement, Claude Monet and visit his garden in Giverny, just a 45-minute train journey away. Monet himself referred to his garden as ‘a jungle of colour’ - and so it is. Despite using his artist’s eye to create living canvases, nature has its own ideas. Underneath is secret mayhem as weed battles weed; branches push their way into the light and tough little plants that are not tough enough are chewed up and spat out by

greedy nasties that plague even the most professional gardens.Yet, the sum of the whole is so much more beautiful than anything that man - or even artist - could create on their own. Wandering around the banks of Monet’s lily ponds, with the changing light playing havoc with every view, you can understand the artist’s frustration trying to capture it on a canvas. I am told that he would instruct underlings to carry six or seven canvases to him so he could paint several at once. Unsurprisingly, there are now literally hundreds of canvases by Monet of water lilies. We’re going back to London on Eurostar and how different from the south are my postcards from Normandy; misty grey skies, a line of slim trees, like soldiers, standing to attention in their khaki uniforms. The fields are sliced into neat sections of murky yellow, murky green, murky brown. Hard to believe that Giverny with its jungle of colour is in Normandy. Another Normandy on another day. I don’t care how world-weary and sophisticated you are, there is something heartwarmingly 21st-century about speeding under the channel for a mere 20 minutes before emerging, dry as a bone, on British soil. Shakespeare saw this small, damp island as ‘a fortress built by nature for herself against infection and the hand of war’. That fortress has now joined hands with Europe and the entire continent is accessible to us, by train, in 20 minutes. That has to be cause for celebration. PL Sandra travelled through France with Railbookers, a specialist in tailor-made holidays by rail. Railbookers arranged the whole trip, from the rail connections through to the hotels Sandra and her husband stayed at. Holidays can be tailored to suit your exact requirements – for example adding extra hotel nights, combining different cities, day trips or upgrading the class of travel.

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When in France... HOW TO NOT EAT LIKE A FRENCHMAN The further south you go, the less ‘French’ the food becomes. If you’re looking for velvety sauces, dripping in butter and cream and enveloping every dish in a cloak of culinary mystery don’t go south. Instead look out for the French take on Mediterranean cooking and ingredients. Ravishing tomatoes in every shade and size, fat purple garlic hanging on strings, nearly black aubergines, shiny on the outside, creamy on the inside are just the beginning. In Montpellier, mindful of all this, I ordered gazpacho, the national dish of Spain made with tomatoes and cucumber, a delightfully refreshing cold soup. Here it was melon and mango. Interesting, piquant, lively, but not very French. In Nice we went deep into the old town to Oliviera to try a selection of olive oils, before choosing dishes that were a fusion of exquisite tastes from the Middle East, Italy and local Niçoise. Everything was fresh from the morning market, colourful, crisp and delicious. But neither Nadim, our host, nor his menu was what you’d call typically French. Later at the five-star, La Pescheria we ate octopus such as we have never eaten before. It literally melted in my mouth, not a trace of that lurking rubbery texture that is, frankly, deeply off-putting. Served with a puree of chick peas and julienne-sliced celery and carrots, it was a revelation. But not very French. Neither was the turbot that followed, seared, not sauced, and tasting of the sea. Unsurprisingly, all the dishes were created by a young Italian chef, Giuseppe Mandaradoni. We ate three courses served with a fragrant Sicilian white, Anthilia Donnafugata and went off very happily, feeling satisfied but not full. Which, I am delighted to say, is very French. • restaurant.michelin.fr/restaurant/ france/34000-montpellier/insense/2ekrnw8 • oliviera.com/restaurant • nice.boscolohotels.com december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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Making the most of what nature has given you is half the battle in our tempremental climate, so embrace native plants like the head gardeners at Kings Park do, and make the job of tending a thriving garden a piece of cake Words LIZ PALMER Images DAVID BLUMER, DANIEL PALETZ AND TOURISM WESTERN AUSTRALIA

IN A CLIMATE as diverse as WA’s, tending to a garden can be one of the last things people feel like doing. With scorching summer temperatures and too much rainfall over winter and spring this year in particular, it can all seem a bit too hard. Creating an outdoor sanctuary Don Burke would be proud of is achievable, but it does take some preparation, according to Kings Park and Botanic Garden’s senior curator Grady Brand. He’s been working at Kings Park for 35 years and tending to WA’s most beautiful garden and premier tourist attraction is no mean feat. There are close to 50 staff and horticultural students maintaining the lawns, trees and gardens and a specialist team to look after the bushland. Even though WA enjoys a Mediterranean climate, Brand says that “previous embracing of European flora is no longer a sustainable approach”. In other words, native plants are the best option. “They have been here for millions of years and have evolved to growing and coping with the climate.You don’t have to teach them anything, they’re made for it,” he says. “It’s just selecting those that can grow in your garden well and will flower well and be able to be pruned. They’re designed for WA.”

While native plants are an ideal choice to spruce up your garden, one of the most common mistakes people make with them is not tending to them enough and Brand says that “there’s no such thing as a ‘no care’ garden, because it will end up looking like a ‘don’t care’ garden”. “I think the main misconception is that they don’t need care and they don’t need water.” “I suppose all gardens take time and effort to maintain and present. If you don’t mind your garden looking a bit unruly or a little bit wild then, yes, you don’t have to do as much caretaking. But if you want them to look like well-kept gardens that people are in love with … those things just mean you spend time doing it.” Planning is the key for any native garden, and Brand suggests doing plenty of research before starting on your own mini Kings Park. “Take photos of plants, read about them. There’s a lot of information available today on the Kings Park website about what you can grow at home,” he says. “Throughout any suburb, I can see the gardens that are cared for and those that aren’t. It’s the same in a native garden; you can see a wild one and you can see one that’s cared for.” Kings Park’s Backyard Botanicals near december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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The black kangaroo paw is just so bizarre, I think they’re pretty delighful ~ Grady Brand senior curator Kings Park Zamia Café is a good starting off point according to Brand. “There are a lot of areas in Kings Park that are quite grand – million dollar views – a lot of people go, ‘I couldn’t do that at home’. So what we chose to do was build a garden of a scale that people could relate to. “It’s a garden designed for people to identify with. “All of the plants that are in the Backyard Botanicals are available commercially and are really tried and proven plants to cater for a wide range of varying-skilled people. This range of plants is for everybody.” Brand finds it difficult to name his favourite native species as “there’s 12,000odd in Western Australia” alone. “There are so many to choose from but I think some of the ones that really excite me would be the qualup bell (pimelea physodes), and the black and green kangaroo paw. The black kangaroo paw is

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one that is just so bizarre, I think they’re pretty delightful. “For kangaroo paws, this is their home – the only place on Earth they grow – so they’re pretty special. I am drawn to those [plants] that only grow in WA. The qualup bell is a little bit more for the specialist gardener as is perhaps the black kangaroo paw, but the kangaroo paw range is a highly commercialised, hybridised species – there is a kangaroo paw for everybody really.” If it all seems a bit too hard, Brand says the best thing to do is get some “sound advice” from a professional. “The top place to go to is a landscape architect,” he says. “They’re a little bit like the physician of the medical world, the top, highly-trained person that will get the design elements within your garden.” And does he practice what he preaches at home? “We live in Fremantle and we bought a

WHAT DO PEOPLE need to assess in their garden before starting out? The key things are the aspect: where is the sun? Does it have any influences from other houses? What’s in the ground? Where’s the deep sewerage? Understand how a plant will grow and what it will look like in maturity so you don’t cause neighbour issues with your planting. Think through how that garden will look in the future. It’s also about site preparation, making sure you get really good quality plants – not el cheapo ones, they just won’t really work for you. Make sure you’ve got the right watering system for the garden. Group your plants in with a common water use: those that are similar, put them together – group them according to their needs. Make sure that the soils you bring in are from an accredited supplier so you’re not bringing a disease in from somewhere else. Your soil improvers or your mulches should be from properly accredited sources that are disease-free. The Friends of Kings Park is a voluntary group that work in Kings Park and they have four plant sales annually. There’s a range of plants that are uncommonly available within the nursery trade and provide a niche opportunity to people to get a little bit of Kings Park for their home garden.

house that had very mature Australian native trees, so it’s a very shady garden,” he says. “There’s not a huge range of West Australian plants that you can grow in shade, they much prefer the full sun, so we have lots of Australian natives but more [of the] ones that prefer the shade.” For Brand, his garden is just as important as the rest of his home. “It’s a bit like designing your house. I would say there’s equally as much enjoyment and need for a similar design and effort on your garden. Often for people the garden is where the money runs out; they spend all their dough on the house and to me, the indoor and the outdoor is one and the same. “Those things make a house a home.” PL

UNIQUE WA is blessed with some of the most spectacular native plants in the whole world, and for keen gardeners, it’s possible to replicate on a smaller scale the displays on show at Kings Park.

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(AMA)ROK STAR Matthew Mills puts the big, butch and beautiful VW Amarok through its paces

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YOU CAN IMAGINE that, back in the day, when the venerable vintners of France heard that some Aussies were having a stab at producing a few bottles of decent wine on the other side of the world, the news was met with a traditional Gallic ‘pfft’ and a speedy, dismissive return to their pain au chocolat. Yes, Pierre et al would have had a certain respect for us plucky colonials - they like their rugby as much as any burly bushranger and Les Bleus had taken enough thumpings from the Wallabies in the days when Gen Z were still a scary vision of the future, so our Gallic cousins knew Down Under had a thing or two to offer. Surfing, sunshine, stepping in to help

when Europe went to war - we had our merits. But wine making? Non, monsieur. The French, you’d surmise, would not have thought that the rumblings in the Barossa were anything to lose any sleep over. And now look at them. When was the last time you had a glass of SSB from a bottle with an acute accent on the label? No, today our bottle shops clink to the rhythm of Margaret River and Hunter Valley rather than Beaujolais and Provence. It’s a salutary tale and one which many a leader in any field should pay heed to - don’t dismiss the new boys having a crack at a market that you’ve dominated for many a year. As such, I feel it’s my duty as a long-time

devotee of true Australian utes to knock out a quick warning to the Holden guys in Elizabeth, the Ford dudes in Campbellfield and even the venerable Japanese behind our Toys, Mitsus and Nissans to watch their backs. There’s a new kid on the block and he was born in, of all places, Germany. Yes, we’re talking about the VW Amarok. We all, of course, love Volkswagens. What’s not to like about a Golf? Who didn’t adore Herbie and all the other Beetles back when comfort wasn’t an issue in motoring circles and who hasn’t ploughed across the Nullabor in a fried out Kombi? And who didn’t fall in love with the new bug when it turned up with its flowers dancing on the dashboard?

The sheer size of the thing is comforting. It weighs in at around two tonnes, takes up 5.2m of highway and stands over 1.8m tall. Sitting in its comfortable driving seat you feel like you’re at the helm of something special, something powerful. Starting it up, you feel the buzz of power, but the TDI’s four-cylinder biturbo-diesel engine - which pumps out 420Nm of torque at 1750rpm and 132kW of power at 4000rpm - is blissfully quiet when it’s up and running. It’s perfect for long hauls - click on the cruise control and sit back as it flies along sipping away just 8.3 litres of gas every 100kms. But day to day, too, it’s a dream. They call the Amarok a commercial

But a VW ute? That’s just weird isn’t it? Nope, it’s not weird.VW’s ute is, quite simply, superb. This wonderfully crafted behemoth hit the Australian highways back in 2011. Those of us who can’t help but stare at a beaut ute were impressed, but, admittedly, not convinced - mainly due to its lack of automatic transmission - but the spirit of fair go let us see how it developed. And then, 18 months later, the eight-speed auto gear box duly arrived and the game had changed. Suddenly, we were presented with a 2.0 litre turbo diesel big ute which had all the power we needed for the paddock but with the precision and build quality we’d grown to expect from a motor with the VW badge on the front. OK, so they put the things together in Argentina, but as soon as you climb into this new king of the road, the German efficiency and splendour hits you in the face. Our try-out came from Southside Volkswagen in Cannington and was the pride and joy of Mike Kennedy, the petrolhead in residence down at their Albany Highway showroom. And, yes, it was a little bit different to most of its brothers you’ll see more and more on the WA blacktop. Southside races this beast in Targa Championship, a tarmac based rally comp, so it was liveried-up to the hilt, plastered with sponsorship - but all in all it was no different to what you’d drive out of a showroom.

vehicle and, technically, you can see their point. It’s got a 2.5m load area - big enough for your cement mixer or anything else you fancy throwing in there - and the power and strength to negotiate anything the building site or bush throws at it, but if you just want a family wagon you can be proud of, it’s something you’ll just love pulling up to the school kiss and ride in. Comfort is key in the front and the dual cab’s rear seats - big enough for the biggest of hulking offspring - and the interior offers you everything you’d want from a 21st-century drive and more: six-speaker audio system, the computer panel telling you what’s what, adjustable steering wheel, beautifully styled dash - it’s all here. And it looks so striking from the outside. Yes, big utes follow a plan, but the smooth flowing lines of this machine mean that you won’t mistake it for a Navara or Triton, even at a hundred paces. All in all the Amarok is a real contender in the ever-competitive big ute market. It’s true, of course, that France still leads the world in wine production and it may be a while before VW can think about knocking the HiLux off its perch as number one in this field, but this wonderful giant will appeal to those of us that like that little bit of individuality - and shedload of quality in our garage. As such, my advice to the rest of the market is keep looking over your shoulder. The Amarok is coming. PL december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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Child’s play There’s a new way of keeping fit which is winning fans, says Liz Palmer, mostly because it allows you to act just like a big kid Images CRIB CREATIVE december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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IF YOU’VE SEEN personal trainers putting their clients through some unusual paces recently, don’t be alarmed (or laugh). Even though the movements look quite animalistic, they are actually mimicking the actions of children and it’s proving to be a very beneficial fitness program. Tim Almond, director of Box 33 gym at Booragoon, one of the few trainers in WA qualified in Primal Move, says its name pretty much sums it up. “Primal Move is getting back to how we moved when we were kids. It’s about enjoying movement,” he says. “The reason why children are able to challenge their bodies and have all these movements is because when they play they don’t focus on weight loss or increasing muscle or a proper program – they just have fun. “That’s what we’ve lost in training and that’s what we try to bring back to people in Primal Move. When you have fun and you’re doing games with each other, you forget about [your body’s] boundaries, you just enjoy it. Our society is riddled with poor movement.” While the concept is simple, the science behind Primal Move is far from it. The program originated in Hungary and over the last four years “has become more prominent”, but it’s only been in Australia

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for around 18 months. “Peter Lakatos [the creator of Primal Move] had this idea that it would be great to do corrective exercises through games and through play, so that was the idea behind it,” Almond says. “The actual system is extremely in-depth and there’s a lot of science behind it. It’s the best and most educated mobility system I believe that exists.” And he should know. Almond has only been a full-time trainer for about 18 months, but developed his fitness knowledge while part of the Royal Australian Navy’s specialist Clearance

Diving Branch. “I first got into fitness when I first joined the military in 1999 and did a Combat Fitness Leaders course. I suppose that started my journey. I was so limited in my knowledge and struggled with myself for so many years, I was always one of the guys who was at the back,” Almond says. “I started reading hundreds and hundreds of books and just started educating myself and spending money training with people and it all stemmed from there.The last straw for me was when I was in Afghanistan, I decided it wasn’t something I wanted to be involved in so I started doing courses while I was away and eventually bought my first gym.” Almond incorporates Primal Move with other fitness programs including kettle bells, suspension training and cross training. “Most places that do Primal Move do it in a class setting, but we do it one on one. We use some of the Primal Moves during our group classes and incorporate them with other stuff; and sometimes we’ll do a full session,” he says. Being one of the few gyms in Perth that offer Primal Move, Almond and his clients find it “quite funny” when they see other trainers copying his sessions. “We get watched quite often when we do unusual sessions to the point where we’ve actually been back to Kings Park two or three weeks after we’ve done a Primal Move session – and I’m not even joking – we’ve seen other trainers taking their clients for the exact same session. This is Primal Move 101, they could not have got it from anywhere else.” Although it looks a lot of fun, Primal Move is hard work and the benefits are obvious during day to day activities. “The first thing that I hear about is people start saying, ‘I get in and out of my car better; I get out of bed better; I can hop up off the ground and get out of a chair and off the couch with ease’,” Almond says. “After a three or four minute workout, you start sweating. If you move the body and challenge the body, then results are going to happen.” Almond has trained “everyone from nine year olds to 65 year olds”, and believes Primal Move is ideal for older people. “It’s certainly beneficial for everyone, and most people notice the benefits straight away”. And what is it that children do for fitness that grown-ups seem to have forgotten? “They don’t think about the movement, they have fun, they just ‘do’,” he says. “It’s games for them, it’s fun and that’s what we don’t do that as much as adults. It’s a shame.” PL For more information about Primal Move at Box 33 visit kettlebellsperth.com.au.

BALANCE (Left) Tim Almond and his clients are amused when other trainers attempt to copy the Primal Move sessions without fully understanding the moves.

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Tim Almond on common errors we often make: “The biggest fitness mistakes I think are very much education based and I believe it’s people thinking they know enough to not learn any more. That is the biggest thing, not being correctly educated. And following advertising, falling victim to fad fitness and supplements that you don’t need.” Why all gyms are not created equal: “I think that some of the 24-hour gyms are the absolute bane of the fitness industry. They prey on people, expecting that they’re not going to turn up and I think the statistic is about six weeks is how long someone will do a new program before they stop going to the gym.”

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City Farmers have got the purrfect gift idea for any animal lovers on your Christmas list with their annual calendar from their good mates at the Dogs’ Refuge Home in Shenton Park. The Dogs’ Refuge Home Calendar is one of the biggest annual fundraisers for the Dogs’ Refuge Home, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the rescue, care and rehoming of hundreds of Perth’s abandoned, homeless and neglected dogs. They are totally self-funded and rely on the community and sponsors to help them find forever homes for the dogs in their care. At just $9.95 each, the 2014 edition is now available and can be found at your local City Farmers store in WA and at the Dogs’ Refuge Home in Shenton Park. And if you can’t get along to one of the stores, they’re even offering free shipping on all calendars purchased online at cityfarmers.com.au. All proceeds go straight to helping the 4efuge continue to rescue and rehome Perth’s dogs in need, so it’s a little gift with a big heart. •

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The right stuff BE A RESPONSIBLE pet owner and help prevent unwanted litters by desexing your dogs and cats. A vet can desex your pet when it is as young as eight weeks old. The relatively simple operation must be done by a vet and causes little discomfort to the animal. It’s worth knowing that this simple procedure is no longer a choice if you own a cat in particular. Under the new Cat Act, all cats in WA must be desexed. Many councils offer discounted desexing (often with microchipping), which also makes your cat/ dog licence cheaper. The RSPCA and other animal welfare groups receive thousands of unwanted, abandoned and stray cats and dogs each year – many the result of uncontrolled breeding – and unfortunately many are euthanised because the charity and other animal shelters just can’t find homes for them. It’s an alarming fact that, compared to humans, cats and dogs can reproduce when very young – cats are fertile at four months and give birth at six months so in theory, one female cat and her young could produce 420,000 cats in just seven years.

So to live in harmony with your pets – and your neighbours, consider this about desexed pets: • They are less likely to spray and mark their territory • They live longer, healthier lives – the average undesexed cat lives three years compared to 15 years for a desexed cat • They are more affectionate and better companions • They are cheaper to register with local councils • They are less inclined to wander, run away or get into fights, reducing chance of injury • They don’t have ‘heat’ cycles and efforts to get out to find a mate, and are less likely to ‘spray’ to mark territory • They have lower rates of some complex health problems such as uterine, ovarian and breast cancer in females, and prostate and testicular cancer in males. •

Who’s a pretty boy? Loveable lorikeets are the clowns of the bird world ACCORDING TO BETTER Pets and Gardens, loveable lorikeets are the clowns of the bird world. And just like a clown their bright plumage and red beak are guarantees that there’s never a dull moment when a lorikeet’s around. Loyal lorikeet owners say that they wouldn’t choose another breed, their cheeky antics as addictive to watch as any reality TV show. So for those who are looking to own one for the first time, here are Better Pets and Gardens’ tips for keeping your colourful new friend happy, healthy and chatty. 1. There are two main types of lorikeets – the small Australian lorikeet and the larger tropical lorikeets.You may have spotted rainbow lorikeets living in the suburbs of Perth, and they’re also at home along the coastal regions of northern and eastern Australia. 2. Both the male and females can be trained to talk as long as owners are

prepared to put in the hours by handling and giving them attention every day. Think of them as your highly sociable best mate who needs you to constantly chat to them or they’ll get bored. 3. If you don’t have the time to devote to your gregarious new pal, then consider buying a pair. They will bond together and not demand so much time of you, the owner. 4. A healthy lorikeet will be bright and

active with smooth feathers. Make sure the beak is clean, the eyes bright and that there are no broken feathers. 5. Along with the lorikeet’s specialist food mixes, make sure you lay on a birdbath as they love a good splash about more than almost anything else. 6. Be aware that because of their specialist diet, they produce very wet droppings, but equally they will require ample opportunity to fly around the house. Time to invest in some wet wipes . . . 7. Small variety lorikeets can live for around a decade, while larger birds may live up to 25 years. Watch out for signs of sickness including ruffled feathers, vomiting, watery eyes or lack of energy – if any of these symptoms occur, take your feathery friend straight to a vet. 8. For more advice on lorikeets, visit any Better Pets and Gardens store or visit betterpetsandgardens.com.au. PL

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Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson, stars of new movie Saving Mr Banks, discovered that the relationship between Walt Disney and Mary Poppins creator PL Travers was anything but a walk in the park. Gill Pringle reports in an exclusive for PRIMOLIFE

ne of the perks of portraying Walt Disney in new movie Saving Mr Banks, Tom Hanks figured, was having VIP access to bring his grandchildren to Disneyland, arriving hours before the theme park opened to the public and having it all to themselves. “You’d think so, right? It didn’t quite work out that way,” teases the actor who plays the legendary studio founder in this untold backstory of how Disney’s classic Mary Poppins made it to the screen, against all wishes of the book’s curmudgeonly Australian author PL Travers, portrayed by Emma Thompson. Born Helen Lyndon Goff in Maryborough, Queensland, the Mary Poppins author was 25 years old when she emigrated to England where she began writing a series

of children’s novels under the pen name of PL Travers, later receiving an OBE. Mary Poppins was Travers’ most famous novel and she spent a good 20 years telling Walt Disney to go fly a kite, despite his concerted attempts to persuade her to allow the magical nanny to make it to the silver screen. She eventually relented, thus allowing Disney to create the beloved musical which would earn five Oscars, including Best Actress for Julie Andrews in the eponymous starring role. “Walt Disney was a guy who was pretty much used to getting his way because everybody loved him and he’s the guy who invented Mickey Mouse,” explains Hanks. “It was unthinkable to him that he would come to such loggerheads with this impossible woman.” Thompson meanwhile relished playing

the uncompromising author, who could be so unkind to those around her. “It’s rather nice for all of us who are so bloody polite all the time, to play someone rude,” she confesses. “I think we act a lot of the time in conflict with what we really feel. “Researching her was a little like going into a maze, where around some corners you’d find this terrible monster and round another corner you’d find a sort of beaten child - she was a most extraordinary combination of things. “As actors, we often play people who are emotionally or morally consistent in some way, and she wasn’t consistent in any way so you wouldn’t know what you would get from one moment to the next. Her friends would say that you would have a very close moment with her on one day and the next

day she would treat them very poorly,” she says of the author who, according to her biographer,Valerie Lawson, had romantic relationships with both men and women. Never wed, Travers was 40 when she adopted a baby boy, Camillus Hone, from Ireland. One of twins, she refused to take his twin brother Anthony, selecting Camillus based on advice from her astrologer. Neither boy was aware of the other twin’s existence until they turned 17. In order to explain Travers’ creative process, the film features a flashback sequence, delving into the author’s childhood in rural Australia in 1906, with

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STAR QUALITY Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson as the unpredictable PL Travers reveal the real story behind Mary Poppins in Saving Mr Banks.

Typically selfdeprecating, Hanks argues that his own performance hinged on getting Disney’s moustache just right Colin Farrell playing the author’s alcoholic failed banker father, Travers Goff. His selfdestructive wife, Margaret, and her sister Aunt Ellie who - like the famous nanny whom she inspired - comes not to comfort the young Helen (PL Travers) and her two younger sisters, but the ailing, terminally ill father; an echo of the plot of Mary Poppins. Yes, if you thought Mary Poppins was all about the kids being cared for, think again.

It’s the stuffy, repressed father of the Banks kids who clearly needed the most help. Travers died, aged 96, in 1996 and Thompson imagines she might even begrudgingly enjoy the film. “This is a woman who kept on saying ‘I don’t want anyone to know anything about me’, meanwhile she kept everything she wrote and sent it to the archives at Brisbane University. “I’m certain she felt that she was an important contributor to the culture and wanted to have it preserved. So I think what she might say about this is: ‘It’s an absolutely ridiculous film and no relationship whatsoever to what was happening but, you know, it’s about me! At last. “And I thought the clothes were really rather nice,’” chuckles the actress adopting the loud, condescending tone she uses in her portrayal. Typically self-deprecating, Hanks argues that his own performance hinged on getting

Disney’s moustache just right. “We had the most discussed, photographed, analysed, diagrammed, tested moustache on the planet. I think actually the documents went to the US government to discuss the angle of the shave,” he quips of Disney, who died in 1966 of lung cancer, a three-pack-a-day man. So back to that issue of taking his grandkids to Disneyland, and Tom sighs. “The interesting thing that happens as a grandparent is that you see no reason whatsoever that your granddaughter shouldn’t be delighted to take a ride on the Winnie the Pooh adventure. It’s fun, its Kanga and Roo, its Christopher Robin, it’s going to be a blast. “She’s going to remember this for the rest of her life . . . but my granddaughter was terrified by the noise and the big spinning bears. She’ll now be haunted for the rest of her days by this first image of Winnie the Pooh on this loud, short, herkyjerky ride that her grandfather forced her to do on the day he played Walt Disney in Disneyland.” You can be sure his granddaughter will forgive him since, to borrow a line from Mary Poppins herself, he is practically perfect in every way. Instead it was PL Travers herself who could have benefited from a spoonful of sugar. PL Saving Mr Banks is released on January 6, 2014. december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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RISING STAR Saoirse Ronan as Daisy in How I Live Now, directed by Kevin ‘King of Scotland’ Macdonald. The story, adapted from Meg Rosoff’s novel is set in a world not so different to our own, in the grip of a terrifying world war.

REMEMBER her NAME SHE’S THE STAR with the unprounceable name - Saoirse Ronan - and the little girl who stole all our hearts in The Lovely Bones and Atonement is on the edge of greatness with her latest taut and emotional movie, How I Live Now. Remember where you read about the girl from the Bronx first, because, judging by her performance in How I Live Now, this is one gifted individual. Just like Jennifer Lawrence, Dakota Fanning and other ethereal but thoroughly modern misses who’ve taken to the silver screen, 18-yearold Saoirse (pronounced Seer-Sha) brings a stunning touch of class to any of the projects she’s been involved with. How I Live Now is no different. Directed

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by Kevin (The Last King of Scotland) MacDonald, it centres around Daisy (Ronan), a defiant, unhappy and packedfull-of-attitude New Yorker sent to live in the English countryside with a collection of distant cousins by her despairing father. This British bucolic idyll seems, for at least a brief time, the answer to Daisy’s malaise. She begins to thaw, falls in love with 17-year-old Eddie (George MacKay) and bonds with Isaac, 14, (Tom Holland) and cute-as-a-red button, 8-year-old Piper (Harley Bird, and the voice of beloved cartoon piggie, Peppa Pig). However, as is the way with such stories, happiness cannot last, and with the suddenly eruption of a 21st-century world war, the

children are left isolated and forced to look after themselves with thrilling and tragic results. Adapted from the award-winning young adult novel by Meg Rosoff, set in a parallel but not too distant future, director Macdonald was immediately drawn to the opportunity to direct the movie. “I think Meg’s book is really beautiful,” says Macdonald, but, he admits, one of the hardest challenges was translating much of the internal dialogue which goes on in Daisy’s head onto the big screen. Ronan’s name came up early as a contender for the starring role after Macdonald had auditioned several teenage unknowns. “She came in to read and she was jus fantastic, I mean jaw-dropping,” says Macdonald. “The most amazing thing was that she’d cover over from Ireland but hadn’t received the new pages we’d sent her so she had literally ten minutes to prepare when she arrived.” For Ronan, the role was a dream come true following some less than traditional parts in earlier movies. “After Byzantium, Hanna and The Host, I was desperate to play someone who was just a normal teenager,” says Ronan, referring to roles she played including a vampire, a teen assassin and a girl whose body is host to an invading alien consciousness. “It was perfect that Daisy came along at that time because it was just what I needed, and I loved playing her so much.” Nicknamed ‘Squish’ on set, Ronan is well aware of the pressure not to let down fans of the book, but Macdonald is quick to reassure those who have loved Daisy on the page that his retelling of the tale will not let them down thanks to Saoirse’s hugely impressive performance. “She’s tough, ballsy and the most grownup we’ve see her be. After this film, you’ll see people start casting her as a leading lady.” PL How I Live Now is currently screening nationwide.

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Celebrity chef and restaurateur Matt Moran ventures out of the kitchen and onto the farm for his latest solo foray into TV land Words LIZ PALMER Images FOXTEL/NICK WILSON

IT DIDN’T TAKE much convincing Matt Moran to swap his apron and chef ’s hat for a flannelette shirt and boots for the new LifeStyle Channel series, Paddock to Plate. “It was a bit of a dream come true,” says Moran, who is best known for his successful restaurants including ARIA Sydney, ARIA Brisbane and CHISWICK, as well as appearing as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia. “Obviously I love the kitchen and I’ve worked in kitchens my whole life. I’ve used all this amazing produce, but to get out and meet the people who are doing this has just been an absolute joy.” Paddock to Plate takes Moran on a journey through some of Australia’s great food-producing regions to meet the people behind our freshest food, creating plenty of delicious dishes along the way. Whether it’s milking salmon to make caviar in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, digging for truffles in Trentham, or diving for abalone off the Bellarine Peninsula, Moran isn’t afraid of getting dirty (or wet). He’s a country boy at heart having grown up in Tamworth in regional NSW, and says there is “no question it contributed to who I am now”. “I still have the farm and we still produce lamb and beef,” he says. The Sydney-based chef even got to visit his hometown as well as the family farm in Orange, about 400km south west of Tamworth. Moran got to film these episodes with his father, Jim, and son, Harry, and says this was one of the highlights of making the series.

“I am very close to my dad, we own the farm together. “I’m not one to put my kids in front of the camera, but I liked the idea of the story of three generations - and my father and my son are unbelievably close, they absolutely adore each other. Harry’s spent a lot of time on the farm with him. “It felt like a nice thing to do and they really enjoyed it - dad was just himself,” he says. Even though returning to his roots “was a little more emotional”, Moran was hard pressed to choose a favourite region. “My food knowledge is pretty good, but I learned an extraordinary amount,” he says. “These people were inspirational in what they did - and they did it for love and not so much for the dough. I got on incredibly well with them and had an absolute ball.” While cooking with food so fresh that it’s come straight from the paddock might not be practical for all of us, Moran says there is no excuse for not sourcing - and even growing our own - quality produce. “If you do want to get good stuff, there’s no question: go to farmers’ markets, meet the people who are growing it, talk to them,” he says. “Everybody should be growing something, and if you say you can’t, you’re lying. Even if you’ve got an apartment you can still get

FARMER MATT Paddock to Plate is proving a big hit with viewers, says TV chef Matt Moran.

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Want to buy your own fresh produce straight from the paddock? Here are some of the top farmers’ markets in WA.

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THREE GENERATIONS (Above) Moran, his son Harry and Moran Senior filmed together for the new show. SHELL OUT (Right) Moran spent some time on an ostrich farm, and below shares many of his paddock-inspired recipes with viewers. FRESH IS BEST (Far right) Matt displays his butchery skills on the farm in regional NSW.

Where: Poynter Public School, Duncraig When: 9am to 12pm fortnightly Saturday Info: poynterfarmersmarket.com.au STIRLING Stirling Farmers’ Market Where: Council Carpark, Stirling When: 7.30am to 11.30am every Sunday Info: facebook.com/Stirling.Farmers.Market SUBIACO Subi Farmers’ Market Where: Subiaco Primary School, Subiaco When: 8am to 12pm every Saturday Info: subifarmersmarket.com.au KALAMUNDA Kalamunda Farmers’ Market Where: Central Mall, Kalamunda When: 8am to 12pm every Sunday Info: kalamundachamber.com/farmers_market MANDURAH Peel Farmers’ Market Where: Dolphin Quay, Mandurah Ocean Marina When: 8am to 12pm every Sunday Info: peelfarmersmarket.com.au MARGARET RIVER Margaret River Farmers’ Market Where: Community Centre (Old Hospital Site), Margaret River When: 8am to 12pm every Saturday Info: margaretriverfarmersmarket.com.au

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a pot plant and put some fresh basil in there.” With the popularity of cooking and foodie television shows in recent years, Moran says it’s “exciting times” now that people are beginning to embrace fresh food over fast fixes. “I think we’re getting better and I think our palates are getting better. I think our knowledge of food and our thirst for knowledge about where our food comes from is getting a lot better.” He hopes viewers will be able to take more than just an appreciation for good food from the debut series. “I think that they will learn a little about produce, I think they’ll learn a little about regions, and I think they’ll learn a little bit about how to cook because I cook in it too. The show is full of learning.” Moran is also full of praise for the West and our “exciting” local produce, in particular our “beautiful lamb country” east of Perth, and, of course, the Margaret River area. “I so want to do another series, and I would love to come to WA – I really, really would.” PL Paddock to Plate airs Wednesdays at 5.30pm WST on Foxtel’s LifeStyle Channel until December 18 (7.30pm on LifeStyle +2).

I think our knowledge of food and our thirst for knowledge about where our food comes from is getting a lot better ~ Matt Moran, host of Paddock to Plate

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stitch in time FABRICS HAVE DEFINED Cassandra Ellis’ life for as long as she can remember, and in her new gorgeous book, Cloth, she shares her love of the weft and weave, encouraging us all to embrace our inner artisan, pick up a needle and sew. Elllis is, she says, happiest in a textile shop, ‘looking, thinking and crumpling’. A Kiwi designer of high-end quilts and home furnishings now based in London, she is used to losing herself in commissions to produce beautifully detailed works of art in cloth. In Cloth, Ellis shares her knowledge of the needle and includes more than 30 projects, from unique homewares like vintage woollen blanket pillows to old fashioned cotton wigwams for the kids to camp out in, to silk curtains, cotton cushions, linen bedcovers and a keepsake leather journal to save all your most personal thoughts. To make each project even more likely to succeed, there’s a useful selection of patterns stored in the back pocket of the book, along with a comprehensive list of resources detailing where to buy antique fabrics and suppliers of organic cloth. Texture is one of the most important aspects a well chosen fabric can bring to a room, so, using Cloth as inspiration, here are PRIMOLife’s favourite ideas to beautify your home.

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NATURAL DYE Dyeing can be a little messy, but the colours you can achieve by mixing natural cloth with hues from Mother Nature are well worth it. To dye fabric you need to bring water and your choice of dye to the boil, reduce to a simmer and then add the mordant (fixer). After concocting the mixture, add the fabric and then allow it to soak in the dye. The longer the soak, the more intense the colour.

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How to make the most of social media in your business Why is it important for businesses to engage in social media? ~ Brad D, Sorrento, WA There are conversations happening online about every single brand and it is up to the business owner to decide whether they want to join that conversation or ignore it. In a world that is increasingly turning digital, I think there is no choice but to engage. There are statistics that show more people now search within Facebook than they do Google, so why would you want to miss out on this opportunity? Many people have an aversion to social media as privacy continues to

present issues. It makes sense in some ways. You don’t want everyone in the world knowing your every movement. We are creating a self-fulfilled 1984 scenario at times, but when it comes to your business, it’s important that everyone out there knows what you do. You don’t have to use social media personally to use it for your business. Social media and branding go hand in hand – today they are an extension of each other. Companies who engage in social media have the opportunity to communicate with their consumers on an almost instantaneous basis and build (or burn) customer loyalty and brand awareness. Optus and Virgin Australia are great examples of companies that provide incredible customer service via Twitter creating a solution to the angst that often occurs when dealing with call centres. Other big names, on the other hand, have provided numerous examples of where things can go so, so wrong. Although social media marketing is a relatively new field, the principles behind it remain true to the tenets of classic marketing concepts. Social media is an extension of your brand and as such it is important that every comment and every post reflects that direction and is understanding of the consumer base, which is why it is important to engage a professional to guide you.

Meg’s social media picks Instagram has quickly become a favourite channel for brands who are able to portray their products visually. Here are two Instagram accounts we suggest your follow. Explore the universe and discover our home planet with the official NASA Instagram account. Since launching in September, they have amassed more than 300,000 followers. Along with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, they use Instagram to share a combination of amazing, space-related photos including historic shuttle launches, gorgeous shots of natural phenomenon and Hubble space telescope pics and more. “We’re constantly looking to expand our social media portfolio to include tools that will best tell NASA’s story of exploration and discovery,” says NASA press secretary Lauren Worley. Not only are the photos incredible they are packed with facts and descriptions of each amazing spacescape. Follow on Instagram @nasa. There’s nothing like Australia and that’s a fact. Tourism Australia has confirmed its Instagram profile, @Australia, is the most followed holiday destination globally with more than 300,000 followers worldwide. People who travel to and through Australia are powerful advocates via social media channels such as Instagram. “Instagram is an ideal social media platform to accentuate Australia’s credentials as a holiday destination as it is purely image-based, allowing fans to post photos in real-time and showcase what makes Australia a unique and special place to visit,” says a spokesperson for Tourism Australia. Follow on Instagram @Australia.

Five Great Twitter Accounts to Follow Tweet Perth @TweetPerth The number one resource for all things in Perth on Twitter. With more than 30,000 followers, Tweet Perth provides an up-to-the-minute pulse on what’s happening, whether it’s lost animals, great competitions, photos of our incredible city or more. In short, this is my favourite account in Perth. Foodie Cravings @FoodieCravings If you’re looking for what’s hot in the dining scene of Perth, then check out this great food blog from Foodie Cravings. Not only does she provide great reviews but also topical musings about what’s going on in Perth. She and her partner also own Crust Mt Lawley and are very involved in the Beaufort Street scene. Mashable @mashable This is my favourite (and, in my opinion, the leading) tech blog out there. They often break industry news before anyone else, which makes them a great resource and provides a bit of fun and inspiration for the connected generation. If you love your tech news, gadgets and latest industry gossip from Silicon Valley, follow Mashable. History in Pics @HistoryinPics The tweets these guys put out are thought-evoking memory igniters. From JFK in a crowd at a football game to The

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MAKING CONNECTIONS SOCIAL MEDIA PERTH, a monthly meet-up for entrepreneurs, consultants and businesses who use and love social media, is gaining ground as THE premier networking event for Perth social media users, reaching record numbers of attendance in just six months. At earlier events, speakers Cory Gale from Experience Perth explained the importance of staying on topic, Adam Barrell, the founder of TweetPerth provided tips on creating the perfect tweet, and Social Media Strategist John Cooke advised on the importance of creating a content strategy. #SMPerth August trended in Perth and the hashtag reached more than 50,000

accounts with 160,000 impressions. Social Media Perth has been established so businesses and brands who embrace social media in their business strategy can come together to meet and exchange ideas. The person you’ve been tweeting with for ages, the LinkedIn connection you should really actually connect with, from one blogger to another: SMPerth finally gives you the chance to come together with some of Perth’s best social media minds - and what better way to celebrate than with a beverage or two. Social Media Perth is held on the last Tuesday of each month. Find them on Facebook for more details facebook.com/SMPerth The Rolling Stones, 1967. From @HistoryinPics

Rolling Stones in their hey day, classic movie stars and humanitarian causes, the historical moments in these pictures make this one of my all-time top accounts to follow. Yelp Perth @YelpPerth Yelp is a website and app that connects people with great local businesses. They’re also involved with the maps in your iPhone, so you’re probably already interacting and didn’t even know it. The local account for Yelp is always uncovering new spots in Perth and sharing cool small businesses that you should get to know. They also have an adorable Sharpei mascot, Boris. You can check out our favourite tweets of the week on our website here: coffeyandtea.com/tag/top-tweets/

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MONEY TALKS with Paul Hamilton, head of Evolution Loans

PRIMOLIFE is proud to our new regular finance columnist

y career has always been based on the importance of relationships and communication – I used to be the relationship manager of the Water Corporation and when we were hit with a drought, it was my job to keep the lines of communication open with our corporate partners. My passion, though, has always been property and investing. I was lucky to have a very supporting family who encouraged me to invest in my first property at 18. My mum held my hand throughout the process and, when I was keen to offload the property as soon as it went up $20k, she advised me to sit tight. That investment eventually went on to be valued at $300k more than I paid for it. So, taking that interest in relationships, investment, analysis and taking control of my own destiny, I joined the Peard Group in 2006 and have built the success of Evolution Loans on building relationships and customer service. So what can a client of ours expect? Well I’d say our competitive advantage is that, of course, it’s a given our people are trustworthy and experienced and that we work

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I was lucky enough to have a very supportive family who encouraged me to invest in my first property at 18 closely with 20-plus lenders in the market place. Our target for loans this year is $243m, double on last year’s period. I’ve built our team to a dozen dedicated and experienced individuals, and, because the Peard Group has chosen to work with us as their financial provider, you can be sure that the same premium experience their customers expect during a house sale is what we offer too at Evolution Loans. So please send in your finance or home loan-related questions to me at paul@ evolutionloans.net.au and I’ll do my best to pass on the benefit of my experience at one of the most relationshipfriendly, customer serviceoriented financial houses in WA. •

REASONS TO CHOOSE A

Mortgage Broker 1 Having a broker go into bat for you with your finances is the smart way to go - there are literally hundreds of different loan products available right now and having a broker on your side means they’re more likely to source the ideal lending solution for you. Otherwise it can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack . . . 2 Whether you’re a first home-buyer, looking to refinance, building your investments or looking for a competitive commercial finance product, mortgage brokers will have access to more than 800 different loan products and are up to date with all the constant changes and new products. They like to stay two steps ahead of the game, doing the hard work so you don’t have to. 3 Mortgage brokers love to negotiate and will work hard to win the best deal for you, whatever stage of the process you’re at. 4 It’s part of a mortgage broker’s role to really get to know you - to see beyond the immediate and understand that personal finance is an ever-evolving situation. So the better they get to know you, your financial circumstances and long-term goals, the better they can match the right product with you. 5 Mortgage brokers take care of all the paperwork, manage the application process and then take it through to settlement, meaning you’ll have the keys to your dream home sooner rather than later.

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IF ANYBODY SHOULD know how to make a mint out of savvy property investing, then it’s Melbourne-based Stephen Zamykal, director of four mortgage broking francises in the city. Founder of the Australian Property Club, an online network that specialises in property investment, Zamykal’s new book, The Investment Property Plan, presents readers with a practical approach to the property investment process from developing personal and financial goals to purchasing property through a self-managed super fund. Zamykal hopes to help investors ‘bulletproof’ their financial freedom and includes 13 interactive wealth-building exercises which, he says, will go a long way to safeguarding their hard won nest egg.

With interest rates at record lows, and the demand for rental properties increasing, it’s the perfect time to consider investing in property, says Zamykal. But, for some people, taking the next step is the hardest part. There’s the fear of more debt, concerns about finances and a lack of understanding about what they want to achieve from investing – all common reasons for not giving it a go. In Zamykal’s experience, there are five main traits which hinder people from taking the leap and investing in property. They are: • Little understanding of their actual financial situation; • Not knowing how to manage finances; • Not believing they can be financially free so not planning for it; • Being scared of debt and making ill-informed financial decisions or not investing at all; and • Choosing under-performing assets. The book guides readers through the entire investment process, ensuring they have the best possible chance of achieving lifelong financial independence with up-to-date loan strategies with the latest lending rules, introducing the concept of the ‘leverage loan’, Zamykal’s own method for using only the lender’s funds to buy property and pinpointing selection criteria for choosing the right properties for long-term capital growth. PL

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the last word.. ARIES

March 21-April 20

This will be a dynamic month; you’ll enjoy being more outgoing and, whether you book that well-earned holiday or upgrade technology, you’re due to step up a notch as you go into 2014. Get set for a busy festive season, plus the chance to begin a new venture, be this with someone you love or at work.

TAURUS

April 21-May 21

This month is largely about relationships; and how much more – or less – independent you’d like to be. Once you’ve reconsidered your situation, you’ll feel more prepared to speak your mind and to walk your talk after the fun of Christmas and the new year: and to uphold your own values with courage in 2014.

Horoscopes by PATSY BENNETT | ASTROCAST.COM.AU

GEMINI

May 22-June 21

CANCER

June 22-July 23

The full moon on December 17 is in your sign, and suggests you’re ready to turn a page as you complete this year and head into a fresh phase. You’ll enjoy the feeling that your status and career are on the up; and 2014 holds promise of more of the same. Avoid: unnecessary stress; take time to relax. You’ll enjoy joining in the festive spirit, especially if life’s been a little quieter than usual socially. You may quietly reconsider ideas or revisit old haunts; you may even feel a little nostalgic... but not for long. This process will pave the way to go full-steam ahead to implement your great ideas in 2014.

CROSSWORD 1

9 10 11 12

VIRGO Aug 24-Sep 23 Your well-organised plans will help to keep things running smoothly, especially domestically and with people who will appear particularly unpredictable. If the razzamatazz of Christmas and the new year wears thin, get set to leave the drama behind as you step into an encouraging new year.

Rules: Form as many words as possible. Each word must contain the centre letter. Plurals made by adding “s” are not counted.

E G I U T R G O R

July 24-Aug 23

Developments at home, with family or a property may bring sweeping changes, but the net result will be a refreshing change which will ring in the new year. Someone’s unpredictable behaviour may be tiring. It’s a topsy turvy but fun Christmas; and the relative calm of 2014 will appear welcoming.

SCATTERWORD

LEO

GOOD 23 BETTER 28 BEST 31

24 25 26 27

DOWN

1 A leisure activity (5) 8 Fail to impress (3,2,3) 9 Hard-wearing cotton cloth (5) 10 Theoretical (8) 11 Sphere (5) 12 Not many (3) 16 Part of the eye (6) 17 Large tree-lizard (6) 18 After all deductions (3) 23 Young female horse (5) 24 Country of northeast Africa (8) 25 Slightly drunk (5) 26 Discrepancy (8) 27 Perceive intuitively (5)

2 3 4 5 6

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7 12 13 14 15 19 20 21

Fail to notice (8) Australian city (8) Mix up (6) Concord (5) Fibre used for ropes (5) Big and strong (5) Enthusiastic supporter (3) Intelligent humour (3) Fleeing (8) Breakdown into components (8) To show (6) To work at a loom (5) Ferocious sea fish (5)

SUDOKU How to play: You are given a 9x9 grid which has been divided up into nine 3x3 boxes. The aim of the game is very simple: to fill each row, column and 3x3 box with the numbers from 1 to 9 inclusive.

ACROSS

Sep 24-Oct 23

Travel, broadening your horizons, research, and favourite activities will all appeal this month, although paperwork and potentially even legal matters will need focus too. Luckily, you’ll get the chance to relax at Christmas. Someone’s bad behaviour needn’t set the tone for the month: you have love on your side. Oct 24-Nov 22

This is your time of year; the build-up in the festive season will entice you into social events where you’ll show off your charisma and sparkle and, with the new moon on December 3 bringing interesting people your way, you’ll enjoy this month’s diversity and fun; at work, too. Avoid excess… you’ll regret it.

Nov 23-Dec 21

Get set for a few surprises, as people and events may pop up out of the blue. Being selfreliant will appeal to you this month. And this independent streak will continue into 2014, as you’ll enjoy trying something new and you may excel at juggling your duties with your newfound lust for life.

CAPRICORN

Dec 22-Jan 20

You’re a creature of habit, so when new circumstances arise, these can prove challenging, even if only because you must adjust to new criteria, people and schedules. Rest assured, you’ll manage remarkably well this month and going into 2014, especially by embracing change on a daily basis.

AQUARIUS

Feb 20-March 20

SOLUTIONS

4 Name the 1997 film starring Milla Jovovich (pictured) as Leeloo.

8 Which band released the 1978 single Khe Sanh?

5 In 2007, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner became the first elected female president of which country?

9 What infectious illness is also known as breakbone fever: chickenpox, chlamydia, dengue fever or malaria?

6 What type of animal is a woodchuck: bird, fish, mammal or reptile?

10 In what country did haloumi cheese originate?

1. Polio. 2. Lady Gaga. 3. Brazil. 4. The Fifth Element. 5. Argentina. 6. Mammal. 7. Robbie Knievel. 8. Cold Chisel. 9. Dengue fever. 10. Greece.

7 What is the name of Evel Knievel’s daredevil son?

SCATTERWORD:

3 Rio de Janeiro is a city in which South American country?

OUTRIGGER, trigger, grouter, tugger, goiter, goitre, rioter, router, turgor, tiger, tigre, trier, uteri, outer, route, truer, grout, rite, tier, tire, rote, tore, true, girt, grit, gout, riot, tiro, tori, trio, urti, rort, rout, tour.

QUICK QUIZ:

FIND-A-WORD { Theme: BEACH } Find these words in the grid: SPADE

BATHERS

STARFISH

BEACH

SUN

BUCKET

SURF

CRAB

SWIM

FLAG

TIDE

GULL

TOWEL

SHELL

WATER

PLAY

WAVE

ROCK

WET

SAND

WIND

SEA

SUDOKU:

BALL

FIND-A-WORD:

2 Who plays La Camaleón in the 2013 movie Machete Kills?

PISCES

Whether you’re travelling on holiday or enrolled in a lovely study course, you’ll get the chance to branch out a little this month. Family, domestic or property matters will need further attention towards Christmas, and your success this month and going into 2014 will lie in how well you manage fun, finances and feelings.

QUICK QUIZ

1 US bacteriologist Jonas Salk famously developed a vaccine for what virus?

Jan 21-Feb 19

You’ll blow out the cobwebs this month, although feeling restlessness without a goal could land you in hot water… Luckily, productive people and projects will keep you focused. A change of direction is on the cards in 2014, and this month you’ll get a better idea of which areas of your life need a clean sweep.

CROSSWORD:

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

ACROSS: 1 Hobby, 8 Cut no ice, 9 Denim, 10 Abstract, 11 Globe, 12 Few, 16 Cornea, 17 Iguana, 18 Net, 23 Filly, 24 Ethiopia, 25 Tipsy, 26 Variance, 27 Sense. DOWN: 2 Overlook, 3 Brisbane, 4 Jumble, 5 Unity, 6 Sisal, 7 Hefty, 12 Fan, 13 Wit, 14 Fugitive, 15 Analysis, 19 Evince, 20 Weave, 21 Shark, 22 Koran.

LIBRA

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LIVE like a The cooling sea breezes from the Indian Ocean waft through the many windows of this Kallaroo gem, making beachside living extra special

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KING WALKING UP THE stairway to the double doors of 17 Vaucluse, Kallaroo, it’s impossible not to be impressed by the property’s imposing presence, sitting like a crown jewel at the end of an exclusive cul-de-sac. A clever combination of traditional design, different levels, balconies and expansive proportions, the home manages to be both grandiose and homely at the same time. Set on a 1083sqm block, with nearly 400sqm of living space, this is the ideal home for a family who like to stretch out. A large formal dining area leads into a comfortable sitting room, open plan games area and wet bar, with views to

the stunning pool area and outdoor setting beyond. There’s an additional guest powder room and laundry, while a discrete stairwell leads to the undercroft double garage. The kitchen is designed to allow the designated chef plenty of room to show off their skills without being excluded from their guests. It’s a feature throughout the house that open-plan areas encourage conversation, walls are used to a minimum, making it, above all, a convivial home for those who love to entertain. There’s an extra siting room with lovely large windows to an outside area, perfect to watch the latest blockbuster, while the three good-sized bedrooms

17 VAUCLUSE PLACE KALLAROO $1.69 million car 5 bed 5 bath 2

CONTACT Rob Nicholls PHONE 0407 442 222 EMAIL rob.nicholls@peard.com.au

IMPOSING (Left) The Tony Lomma Homes property sits like a crown jewel at the crest of a secluded Kallaroo cul-de-sac. DINE IN STYLE (Above) The current owners have extensively redesigned the fabulous outdoor dining and entertainment area. LIGHT AND AIRY (Right) Living spaces merge seemlessly together, allowing convivial living.

downstairs all have double-door robes. There’s a spacious main bathroom here too, with separate WC, and an activity room (in the owners’ case, used as a music room) - a perfect solution if teens require a retreat or guests come to stay. Go up a level and there’s a spacious lounge on the mid flight, and it’s here the house really captivates. There’s an observation deck with glass sliding doors that lead to a spacious balcony, bringing the outdoors inside. Enjoy a cold one december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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The outdoor undercover entertainment zone really has the wow factor

and watch as nature puts on its nightly show, the legendary west coast sunsets providing their own free kaleidoscope of colour. The Indian Ocean is visible from here, bringing wonderfully cooling breezes in the height of summer. Moving to the top level, the generous master bedroom, with its own large walkin robe, private balcony and impressive ensuite with double vanities, corner spa and frameless shower screen make it possible to live like royalty in your own home. There’s an additional study/bedroom on this level too - perhaps the ideal spot for a nursery or home office. Outside there’s a spacious workshop and smaller storage shed, perfect for

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those keen on DIY and it’s here too that you’ll find the home’s crowning glory - a magnifcent concrete solar heated swimming pool with overflow spa, the perfect partner to the outdoor kitchen and dining area. The completely redesigned spacious outdoor area, features Bali-style rush walls, low maintenance native plants and limestone paving throughout. But it’s the outdoor undercover entertainment zone that really has the wow factor. A fully integrated multimedia system, pizza oven, bar and kitchen make it possible to live 24/7 in this special spot. A home packed with class, inside and out. PL

SENSATIONAL (Top) The magnificent pool and overflow spa are surrounded by glass fencing, allowing unimpeded views of this special space. INVITING (Left) Blackbutt timber flooring is used extensively on the ground floor. CLASSIC (Above) The master bedroom’s double vanities, a spa and shower are elegantly designed.

A SMÖRGÅSBORD OF TASTES?

Seven days a week, indulge in our irresistibly varied Lunch or Dinner Smörgåsbord including a wonderful seafood selection and fine carvery, the freshest salads, delectable desserts, coffee and much, much more. There’s entertainment every night and Sunday lunch. Ask about our Early Diner Special. Enjoy our famous Breakfast Smörgåsbord from 6.45am. Miss Maud Restaurant, corner of Pier and Murray Streets, Perth or book on 9325 3900.

ESCAPING FOR A BREAK?

GENEROUS (Top) One of the many spacious casual living areas which are spread throughout the house. COOKING UP A STORM (Above) The kitchen is open plan allowing the home’s head chef the chance to join in the conversation as cook up a storm. POT BLACK (Below) A games room and bar make this a popular feature for the family who likes to play together.

Just $255 gets you a Getaway Treat For Two including a Smörgåsbord dinner, a night in the comfort of your beautifully appointed Miss Maud Swedish Hotel room, and a scrumptious Smörgåsbord breakfast the following morning. The cost for Saturday night is just $275. Book now on 9325 3900, 1800 998 022 toll-free or visit missmaud.com.au

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FOR SALE Alfred Cove 8/83 Holman Street

$649,000 - $679,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Alkimos 84 Shipmaster Avenue

From $945,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Aveley 16 Virago Street

$595,000 - $625,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Balcatta 21 Hanworth Street

$649,000 - $679,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 76

STYLISH MODERN TOWNHOUSE Only 300 metres to the riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge! Move straight in to this terrific low maintenance townhouse and enjoy all the lifestyle benefits on offer in this great suburb. Built in 2003, it's close to transport, restaurants, shops and parks with easy access to both Fremantle and the city. Perfect for downsizers, professionals, investors. CONTACT Julie Forrest

Alkimos 24 Shipmaster Avenue

BRAND NEW DISPLAY HOME. This contemporary open plan design offers plenty of space to entertain family and friends. Yet when It is time to relax and unwind its the perfect retreat from the world. The kitchen, living and dining areas are seamlessly integrated with direct access to the massive double alfresco. For convenience the laundry is located behind the kitchen. CONTACT Jeff Parkes

Alkimos 3 Point Link

Opportunity to secure the Stylish New Generation Display Morocco by The Summit Group. With a minimum 12 month lease back at 7% return on investment with further options this magnificent home is a sound investment opportunity. If you like to entertain and surround yourself with family and friends then this home has to be the Ultimate Entertainer. CONTACT Rod McDougall

Aveley 26 Demesne Circuit

This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom + study home has something for everyone in the family and is in fantastic central location close to shops, schools and transport. Some of the Features include: 2 living areas with a lounge and family room that has built in storage. Large master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and built in robes, renovated kitchen & more.

Balcatta 4/274 Albert Street

PHONE 0428 821 338 EMAIL julie.forrest@peard.com.au

PHONE 0418 923 989 EMAIL jeff.parkes@peard.com.au

PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

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CONTACT Shaun Pettit PHONE 0411 725 511 EMAIL shaun.pettit@peard.com.au

$699,000 - $719,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

From $645,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$585,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $589,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

This home offers fantastic street appeal, making for a very warm welcome indeed! Overseeing the large open meals/family room is the well-appointed chef's kitchen! Located at the front of the property is the huge home theatre. One of the focal points to this home is the Sapphire pool!! With the warmer months coming- Bring on the pool parties! CONTACT Steve Wilcox PHONE 0421 277 366 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au

This home offers open-plan living with dedicated zones for the children and a private and indulgent retreat for the parents. If you love to entertain this home really delivers with the integrated kitchen, living and dining areas connecting seamlessly with the double alfresco via 2 separate entry points. A wonderful sense of space and light is achieved with the raking ceilings. CONTACT Jeff Parkes PHONE 0418 923 989 EMAIL jeff.parkes@peard.com.au

Make the most of the chance to secure this outstanding Four Bedroom Two Bathroom Family Home complete with Swimming Pool and be in time to move in before Christmas. This home has everything required to kick back and relax with the family this summer and many more to come. Take the plunge today! CONTACT Rod McDougall PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

Plenty of room to enjoy in this super spacious 3 bed, 2 bath plus study townhouse. A quality built home with multiple living areas including Lounge, family and upstairs sitting area. Located with easy access to public transport and all amenities. Featuring 3 separate living areas, high ceilings and kitchen with plenty of storage. CONTACT Shaun Pettit PHONE 0411 725 511 EMAIL shaun.pettit@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Balcatta 216 Cedric Street

$695,000-$735,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Baldivis 1 Warne Road

$459,000-$479,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Baldivis 8 Ravensfield Road

From $529,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Baldivis 21 Scoparia Way

$549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This extended 4 bed, 2 bath family home has plenty of room for everyone and plenty of great features. These Include: huge master bedroom with his and her built in robes, high ceilings overlooking rear garden, spacious kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, high ceilings, 2 living areas with separate Lounge and family rooms. CONTACT Shaun Pettit PHONE 0411 725 511 EMAIL shaun.pettit@peard.com.au

It's Settlers and it's a corner block! WOW its 790sqm! This gorgeous 3x2 home is set amongst lovely mature trees, gardens and is perfectly positioned for storage of your caravan or boat. There is plenty of room for a pool too. Hurry to get into this estate and have a corner block with plenty of potential. CONTACTS Michael Mocnaj/Michelle Dasborough PHONE 0437 907 150/0403 939 430 EMAIL michael.mocnaj@peard.com.au

This stylish home was built by Blueprint in 2012, only one year old, its presentation is immaculate.Super king master suite with en-suite offering design quality double shower. All other bedrooms are large queen size with fantastic space. There is also a large study area offering plenty of space. CONTACT Camille Ainsley PHONE 0417 508 364 EMAIL camille.ainsley@peard.com.au

An absolute lovely home has now just come available in a quiet, peaceful part of Baldivis. This 4 bedroom, 2 Bathroom Ross North built property could just be the ideal family home you are looking for. Located in a very quiet street you'll notice there is lots to love about this property. CONTACT Mitch Russell PHONE 0430 574 655 EMAIL mitch.russell@peard.com.au

Baldivis 15 Galena Brace

$469,000-$479,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Baldivis 3 Leyson Way

From $499,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Baldivis 1 Gatum Street

$539,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Baldivis 13 Postans Court

$999,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 3

Brace yourself!! Yes 15 Galena Brace will surely impress you from the moment you see it. The feature stone entrance is perfectly designed and compliments the rendered finish. Comprising of 4 bedrooms and a separate study, brand new flooring, lighting and freshly painted, this home is perfect. CONTACTS Michael Mocnaj/Michelle Dasborough PHONE 0437 907 150/0403 939 430 EMAIL michael.mocnaj@peard.com.au

Beautifully presented, cleverly designed and in a premium location on an elevated block in Settlers Hills. This property will impress anyone with high standards and a long check list:600m2 elevated block, ducted reverse cycle air con, premium cooking appliances, theatre, outdoor entertaining. CONTACTS Michelle Dasborough/Michael Mocnaj PHONE 0403 939 430/0437 907 150 EMAIL michelle.dasborough@peard.com.au

This gorgeous home represents a dream that we all share...a big home on a big block with side access! And what an outstanding place to call home! YOUR HOME! With lovely street appeal and located in the highly prized Tuart Ridge Estate, it doesn't get much better than this! CONTACT Jodie Lindner PHONE 0408 518 514 EMAIL jodie.lindner@peard.com.au

What are we going to do with Mum?Answer=GRANNY FLAT Its time to stop what you are doing and start living and enjoying life, it will all happen here for you and your family and extended family too! What is on offer is something very unique consisting of 313sqm of living in total. CONTACTS Michael Mocnaj/Michelle Dasborough PHONE 0437 907 150/0403 939 430 EMAIL michael.mocnaj@peard.com.au december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Baldivis 21 Ruskin Brace

$649,000-$699,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Baldivis 9 Tenterden Way

$399,000-$439,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Baldivis 17 Cervanties Avenue

From $389,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Don't miss the opportunity to secure this Ex Summit Display Home as your very own! If you love to entertain, check out the seamlessly integrated living areas opening onto the massive alfresco. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and home theatre, this gorgeous home maximises rear living with the kitchen located at the back, overlooking a gorgeous sapphire blue plunge pool! CONTACT Ashley Beard

Baldivis 23 Ruskin Brace

Welcome to 9 Tenterden Way Baldivis! Presenting a gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom well presented home in a quiet location. This home is well suited to investors, first home buyers and downsizers looking for that extra quality. Also featuring a Study Area, an Activity/ Formal Lounge, Outdoor Entertaining and Side access.

Baldivis 25 Ruskin Brace

PHONE 0433 323 717 EMAIL ashley.beard@peard.com.au

CONTACT Ashley Beard PHONE 0433 323 717 EMAIL ashley.beard@peard.com.au

17 Cervantes Avenue Baldivis; Is this your new address? Perfect for first homebuyers, investors or downsizes this 4 bedroom, 2 Bathroom open plan Aussie living home is awaiting its new owner! Flowers and reticulation at the front, come and add your personal touch at the back with vegetable gardens ready to be grown. CONTACT Ashley Beard PHONE 0433 323 717 EMAIL ashley.beard@peard.com.au

From $499,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$459,000-$479,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Balga 26b Louden Street

$399,000 - $435,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Seeing is believing with this beautiful family home featuring Banksia Grove style & luxury throughout, a beautifully designed 81 Sundowner Meander space, layout catering for every family member. It offers a

Banksia Grove 21 Ornata Bend

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $539,000

comfortable selection of living, entertaining & leisure options.Alfresco with decking, resort style pool, Block size 644m2 approx.

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CONTACT Valerie Boyle PHONE 0404 864 932 EMAIL valerie.boyle@peard.com.au

$399,000 - $419,000

Presented with style and quality, perfect for the evolving family, 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, open plan immaculate ex display home on offer! Featuring a deluxe kitchen in the heart of the home overlooking the family and dining areas. Gorgeous wooden floors, double door entry, raised ceilings, all of the added extras. CONTACT Ashley Beard PHONE 0433 323 717 EMAIL ashley.beard@peard.com.au

Perfect for a young family, first home buyer or downsizer! The heart of the home is created beautifully by the open plan layout. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms, elegantly presented with a large u-shaped gourmet kitchen, complete with pantry means theres plenty of room to cook up a storm. CONTACT Ashley Beard PHONE 0433 323 717 EMAIL ashley.beard@peard.com.au

This HOME sits on 210SQM. The Property Features Modern Decor throughout both thoughtful & practical including a separate Family/TV room, as High gloss quality tiling to Living area, Air-Con Spilt System, Fully fitted Kitchen, Spacious Dining Area leading directly to the Alfresco, Located within Walking Distance to Local Schools; Parks & Shops. CONTACT Gayle Fitzmaurice PHONE 0437 180 094 EMAIL gayle.fitzmaurice@peard.com.au

Good size 4 x 2 in great street location priced for immediate action. Boasts separate living areas, security shutters to front windows, super low maintenance tiling throughout, split system air con in main living area, down lights installed, big wrap around rear patio with handy through access to big rear yard through the double enclosed carport. CONTACT Ben Hanson PHONE 0402 785 410 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Banksia Grove 8 Parkinson Road

From $449,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Banksia Grove 34 Compar Road

From $455,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Banksia Grove 3 Forkleaf Bend

From $459,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Beaconsfield 6 Smith Street

Price on Application bed 5 bath 2 car 3

Fantastic home in perfect location with great long term tenant in place. Opportunity here to secure a great new home with a great tenant in place with great returns! Theatre plus activity, open plan kitchen/main living. Awesome location, right near parks/schools etc. 18 months (approx) left to run on the lease tenant paying $1000 per fortnight wishing to stay on. CONTACT Ben Hanson

Banksia Grove 87 Grandis Boulevard

BIG IS BEST. Need room? Sick of tiny homes on tiny blocks? Then look no further, this absolutely immaculately presented, spacious four bedroom, two bathroom is available right now! Immaculate presentation throughout, new paint & new flooring, theatre room, huge open plan kitchen/meals/family living area, 2 x split system air cons, alarm. This ones priced to sell & ready to go. CONTACT Ben Hanson

Banksia Grove 33 Leschenault Loop

Need some space? Love a big backyard? Blocks of this size are almost no longer available making them very valuable indeed! Amazing street location which is bookended by parks at both ends. Blue chip real estate investment with a block of this size in this location. 2 big separate living areas, chefs kitchen, ducted evap a/c & 2 x s/s r/c air con & above ground fenced pool. CONTACT Ben Hanson

Bassendean 55 West Road

Quality, Size, Location & Lifestyle This family favourite offers a flexible layout with a choice of 3 casual/formal living areas plus additional children's play room/5th bedroom at the rear of the home and 2 separate dining areas.

Beldon 70 Dolphin Way

PHONE 0402 785 410 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au

CONTACT Megan Stone PHONE 0407 120 166 EMAIL megan.stone@peard.com.au

From $389,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

$328,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Offers bed 3 bath 1 car 3

From $469,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

Very little maintenance required here with this immaculate 3x2, big on style in sought after location, right near parklands. This compact 'As new' three bedroom, two bathroom would suit downsizers, investors or those on a budget looking to get into the market who dont need a huge home. Cant last at this price! CONTACT Ben Hanson PHONE 0402 785 410 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au

For sale under the governments shared equity 80%/20% scheme comes this brand new 4x2 in a great location. 2 living areas plus alfresco situated in the newest part of this booming suburb. Front landscaping is included.This property can only be sold to buyers who qualify for the scheme & have Keystart pre approval. CONTACT Ben Hanson PHONE 0402 785 410 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au

This is the One.In the heart of Bassendean and only walking distance to shops, transport, Bassendean oval and more, this 3x1 plus sleepout home offering high ceilings solid jarrah floors, air conditioning, and a large undercover entertaining area for plenty of shade in the summer months is simply perfect. CONTACT Jemima Botha PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

Here is your chance to secure this well presented property perfect for those looking to purchase their first home or wishing to expand their portfolio. Situated on a 719sqm block high on the hill boasting ocean & parkland views,new kitchen, spacious living area, r/cycle air con, outdoor entertaining, lock up double garage & retic. All this within close proximity to all CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil your amenities! PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Beldon 7 Shell Court

Low - Mid $500,000's bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Bibra Lake 9 Nambung Crescent

From $579,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

A rare opportunity to purchase an appealing, modernized home tucked away at the top of a quiet, family friendly cul de sac in the heart of Beldon. Front privacy wall & decorative iron gate this welcoming, bigger than most 3 bedroom homes, offers a peaceful retreat. Large 740sqm block, level front & back yard providing ample space plus a spacious home with a tropical salt water pool! Such a good location, minutes to popular Mullaloo beach (Dome cafe), major transport routes, shopping centres & all the facilities CONTACT Mary Peard of Joondalup City. PHONE 0407 151 153 EMAIL mary.peard@peard.com.au

Bentley 38A Deverill Way

This is it!!! There is so much to like about this property offering great value for money this charming 3x2 was built in 2000, it's the perfect house for a young family or first home buyer,,,, Very spacious master bedroom with ensuite, built in robe in bedrooms 2 and 3, second bathroom with bath.

Brigadoon 200 Boulonnais Drive

CONTACT Pierre Leroy PHONE 0406 473 048 EMAIL pierre.leroy@peard.com.au

Bull Creek 7 Tuxen Place Expressions of Interest bed 4 bath 2 car 2

BULL CREEK GEM IN RSHZ Quality built 4 bed, 2 renovated bathrooms, stunning kitchen, 3 living areas, 2 dining areas, ducted a/c, free standing outdoor studio, below ground pool ,private outdoor living on large sprawling 870sqm in prime cul de sac location.

Burns Beach 8 Southport Loop

FAMILY TREAT Crystal clear ocean views, parkland vistas and a superb low maintenance lifestyle make this home the perfect choice for busy families that enjoy quality surroundings. Big bedrooms, kids activity, study, rev cyc air-con, granite kitchen and a pool finish this one off!

From $865,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 80

CONTACT Megan Stone PHONE 0407 120 166 EMAIL megan.stone@peard.com.au

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CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

Expressions of Interest bed 4 bath 3 car 2

$1,150,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Burns Beach 19 Southport Loop

From $950,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 3

Burns Beach 7 Third Avenue

From $1,295,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3

A Truly Amazing Home No expense spared to create this 2 storey masterpiece by fastidious owner builder. Ext. use of granite, ducted air, amazing alfresco and views to the City, hills and river. Walk to Curtin Uni, close to schools and shops. CONTACT Wayne Hocking PHONE 0414 863 854 EMAIL wayne.hocking@peard.com.au

Dont miss this opportunity to purchase this very stylish and unique Five Bedroom Two Bathroom Family Home nestled on 4.07 hectares with uninterrupted views of the city skyline. Properties of this calibre and location vary rarely come on the market and this home really does capture the true essence of what you would expect living in the Swan Valley. CONTACT Rod McDougall PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

GRACIOUS LIVING Tasteful quality abounds through this immaculately presented home with 3 separate living areas, sensational kitchen, porcelain and granite finishes, triple garage and parkland location. A real winner. CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME Eternal sunsets, a parkland playground and permanent uninterrupted coastal views provide the backdrop to this sensational, renovated family home. Includes upstairs kitchen and casual living, huge games/theatre and all the extras! CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

FOR SALE

Brigadoon 916 Campersic Road

$1,895,000 bed 4

bath 4 car 2

UNIQUE LUXURY HOME! SPECTACULAR VIEWS! Individually designed & constructed by Seacrest homes, this home features breathtaking views & so much more. Features include: Impressive entrance with feature staircase 4 bedrooms all ensuite. Huge master bedroom with retreat & private balcony. The other bedrooms are all double sized rooms. There is an abundance of storage throughout the home Luxury chefs kitchen with granite bench tops, scullery & WI pantry Large study with built in units Formal lounge with electric fire & dining room Separate games room Large studio adjacent to kitchen Electric gates, long winding bitumised driveway, massive garage & attached store room Two ducted air conditioners Security system

For more information, please contact:

Esmari Bradley 0422 279 396 esmari.bradley@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Burns Beach 6 Cooya Pass

From $1,095,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 1 Gundaring Turn

From $649,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 8 Quenda Drive

From $685,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 91 Shreeve Road

$519,000

A REAL STUNNER A clever design, quality finishes and beautiful modern decor make this home one yu will truly be proud to own. Includes separate home theatre, designer kitchen, upstairs living and alfresco overlooking sparking pool. Show home presentation awaits you here. CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

This sanctuary waters four bedroom, two bathroom family home is ready for this years hot summer. The home features large bedrooms, formal lounge, open plan living, games/theatre room, high ceilings, ducted air conditioning, spacious kitchen with shoppers entrance. CONTACT Jemima Botha PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

Recently professionaly repainted throughout + new carpet. This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home (spa in master en suite) has a ballroom size master bedroom+ 3 double size bedrooms, high ceilings,extensive use of porcelain tiling in the main living areas,separate study. Set in a great location with parklands,bus,school,& church near by. CONTACT Trevor & Prem Wills PHONE 0413831324-0438455200 EMAIL trevor.wills@peard.com.au

An opportunity exists for a special someone to secure an amazing opportunity. When only the best will do and a quality home is what your heart desires this rare opportunity offers all of this and so much more.

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CONTACT Jemima Botha PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

Camillo 1 Beckett Court

$285,000 - $350,000 bed 3 bath 1

Canning Vale 17 Churchill Green

From $685.000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 83 Southacre Drive

From $585,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 51 Welbeck Road

From $1,235,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 3

ROOM FOR THE WORKSHOP & TRUCK With this 3x1 home located on a large corner block offering dual access. If you are looking for endless opportunities and a chance to add your personal touches then take a look at this home. CONTACT Jemima Botha PHONE 0416 410 406 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

Looking for a home that looks like new? Situated in the Cambridge Waters Estate is this big, beautiful quality built, low maintenance (can be leased from $650 to $680 per week approx), spacious 4 bedroom (spa in master en-suite) 2 bathroom home could be what you have been looking for. CONTACT Trevor & Prem Wills PHONE 0413831324-0438455200 EMAIL trevor.wills@peard.com.au

Here is your chance to secure this lovely 4x2 + activity room on a generous 660m2 block in the very well sought after location of Ranford estate. There are lots of things to like about this property...it wont last long on the market! Be quick, call us now to organize a viewing. CONTACT Pierre Leroy PHONE 0406 473 048 EMAIL pierre.leroy@peard.com.au

Splash into summer and enjoy this spectacular residence that caters for those with discerning tastes and an eye for quality & beauty. Grand in every sense. Designed for flawless day to day living and entertaining, multiple living areas effortlessly intertwine yet ensure excellent separation. A truly spectacular home in a very special location. CONTACT Trevor & Prem Wills PHONE 0413831324-0438455200 EMAIL trevor.wills@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Canning Vale 21 Pebble Bush Drive

$1,050,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Karen Willis 0437 704 427

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT NORTH FACING IN PRESTIGIOUS LIVINGSTON PARK ESTATE. Beautiful double storey home with all the extras fantastic modern kitchen, stone bench tops, lots of cupboard and bench space. Open plan living to family and meals area with high ceilings and easy care tile flooring. Extra large games room with built in bar and access to back garden, 2nd games room or play room for the kids. Amazing home theatre, 3 bathrooms, (one downstairs and two upstairs). Large laundry with lots of storage and full height tiling, and access to back garden. Well positioned home office, upstairs are 4 large bedrooms, the beautiful master bed with huge en-suite and walk in robe, all of the other bedrooms have built in robes. Outside is fantastic, with a below ground pool with heating, alfresco dining, easy care gardens and extensive paving. Double garage with roller door and access to back garden. Reverse cycle air con, intercom system, walking distance to shops, schools, bus service and parks.

karen.willis@peard.com.au

Owners will consider all offers. Karen Willis 0437 704 427

Canning Vale 51 Welbeck Road

From $1,235,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 3

Carramar 51 Camelot Grove

$545,000 - $575,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This immaculate family home is now ready to meet the public. This welcoming home boasting double door entry, not only has 3 living spaces, 4 great size bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and double garage. It ALSO has a tropical paradise awaiting you in the garden.So sit back, relax & Sip a glass of wine whilst watching the kids play in the sparkling below ground pool. CONTACT Diane Williamson PHONE 0431 112 750 EMAIL diane.williamson@peard.com.au

Carine 11 Debden Place

From $1,450,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 2

Living is easy in this grand estate-style home. Featuring a generous design, multiple entertaining areas, resort style pool & sheltered glass conservatory. This home boasts a commanding presence from its enviable dress circle position 100m from Carine Open Space. Feat 5 bedrooms Plus office, 3 bathrooms, all located on a 1306sqm duplex block surrounded by quality CONTACT Karen Riches designer homes. PHONE 0408 646 651 EMAIL karen.riches@peard.com.au

Your OPPORTUNITY has arrived... A great family home close Clarkson parkland. Features: Open plan Kitchen with gas hotplate & 99 Walyunga Boulevard toelectric oven, pantry & new dishwasher, Large open plan

$408,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Dining & Living room area & split system air con, Separate Lounge room with TV point & gas bayonet, Laundry with plenty of storage, Fully reticulated gardens, Garden shed all on a 613sqm block. CONTACT Alba Gurney PHONE 0400 097 760 EMAIL alba.gurney@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Carine 48 Edlaston Road

From $749,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Clarkson 4 Durrington Glade

$419,000 - $439,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Featuring a lovely in-ground heated swimming pool, spa & covered decked entertaining area, this 3 bedroom family home is the perfect way to get yourself ready for summer! A must to inspect, this home features timber flooring, multiple living spaces including a formal lounge & dining, kitchen/meals & large games room. Just minutes from highly desired Carine schools, Carine Glades Shopping Centre & with a reserve & track across the road, what better way to approach the hotter months than in the CONTACT Karen Riches perfect summer family home. PHONE 0408 646 651 Land size 727sqm EMAIL karen.riches@peard.com.au

Carramar 11 Stanbroke Turn

Your opportunity to secure a property that is ideally located and offers plenty of space for the family, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. Features: Formal Lounge, Open plan Kitchen/Dining & Living, Large kitchen, Reverse cycle split air conditioning, Lockup Garage with drive through rear access, Private rear yard with easy care garden & a Storage Shed. CONTACT Alba Gurney

Clarkson 18 Eveleigh Boulevard

PHONE 0400 097 760 EMAIL alba.gurney@peard.com.au

From $515,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

High $300,000's bed 1 bath 1 car 1

Affordable 4x2 plus study family friendly aircond home. This cream rendered house with paved drive way to double garage and manicured gardens, boasts great street appeal. Close to schools, shopping centres & Carramar golf course. This is your chance to live in a modern home not far from Joondalup City where you can still live amongst bushland& market gardens. CONTACT Tammy Peard PHONE 0448 803 741 EMAIL tammy.peard@peard.com.au

Perfectly positioned in a quiet street this modern two storey townhouse offers the perfect lifestyle or investment opportunity. This home has been cleverly designed and the land is larger in sizeits a rare find! The large open plan family and meals areas with reverse cycle air conditioning are central to the home and the quality kitchen has been upgraded. CONTACT Alba Gurney PHONE 0400 097 760 EMAIL alba.gurney@peard.com.au

Coogee 1/8 Nemagold Grove

$395,000 bed 2 bath 2 car 1

SMART LIFESTYLE AND INVESTMENT LIVING !! Early Bird bonus applies!! Please call Ginette for details on this standout Boutique Apartment. (only 11 units). • Strategic growth suburb • Architecturally designed with superb finishes throughout • Superior investment at affordable prices Pay 5% deposit on contract and nothing else until settlement, due end 2014!! Only $2,000 refundable deposit to reserve your choice unit now!! 84

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Ginette Tan 0425 365 578 ginette.tan@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Como 6/1 Preston Street

$549,000 bed 1 bath 2 car 1

Currambine 9 Tryal Place

From $549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Dayton 14 Litoria Pass

From $589,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Doubleview 174a Wilding Street

End Date Sale bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This luxurious apartment just wont last, with top of the range fittings and fixtures, situated in the best street in Como. Features include: En-suite bathroom with spa bath, powder room with 2nd toilet, Caesar stone bench tops in kitchen, reverse cycle air conditioning, huge balcony overlooking Preston Street, large pool with heated spa. CONTACT Graham York PHONE 0467 773 977 EMAIL graham.york@peard.com.au

BE QUICK - BEST BUY!! Fully renovated and priced to sell, this home presents fantastic value with games room, home theatre, air conditioning, security and alfresco. My vendor has instructed me to present all reasonable offers so don't miss out! CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

This stunning family home is in the very sort after St Leonards Estate which is quickly becoming one of the Swan Valleys most popular locations. Conveniently located on the door step of the Swan Valley, there is absolutely nothing to do except move in and enjoy the fantastic lifestyle that this stunning home has to offer. CONTACT Rod McDougall PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all class with this as new Colonnade solar passive eco-friendly designed home perfectly positioned in this private location away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, with spectacular views to the city and swan valley. The property is packed with extras and designed in such a way to reduce household utility bills, and remain cool throughout summer, and all on an easy care and low maintenance 317 sqm rear lots. CONTACT Adam Mannino PHONE 0411 962 383 EMAIL adam.mannino@peard.com.au

Cooloongup 40 Park Drive

$315,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Currambine 7 Sorata Place

End Date Sale bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Dianella 385b Morley Drive

From $495,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Doubleview 78 Sydenham Road

From $1,149,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Value buying here, 684m2 block with 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom, Formal lounge, dining, kitchen with 900mm freestanding oven, laundry, patio extension and private outdoor area offers character and warmth about it. Ducted evap A/C, Solar panels, 2 sheds, access thru to the backyard from open carport. Call Melissa Mendes today. CONTACT Melissa Mendes PHONE 0400 459 411 EMAIL melissa.mendes@peard.com.au

This superbly presented 4x2 Family home is ready for you to simply move in and enjoy. Not only does it offer an eye catching street appeal but it also has a warm and inviting interior that embraces a family ambiance. Enjoy this beautiful home situated in a quiet street that's just minutes from schools, local shops and the beach. CONTACT Gaylene Bicheno PHONE 0419 929 616 EMAIL gaylene.bicheno@peard.com.au

Large 419m2 of land with renovated 3 bed duplex featuring two sep living zones, Chefs kitchen with stone tops, ducted a/c and large back yard.

CONTACT Sacha Daniel PHONE 0414 501 109 EMAIL sacha.daniel@peard.com.au

Original double storey 4 bed 2 bath brick and tile home situated on large 863m2 elevated block, superb hillside location surround by up market quality homes. Perfectly located providing easy access to the areas popular schools with the likes of Hale, Churchlands, Holy Spirit, Newman, surrounded by major and boutique shopping precincts. A must See.. CONTACT Adam Mannino PHONE 0411 962 383 EMAIL adam.mannino@peard.com.au december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Doubleview 216a Wilding Street

Mid - High 800,000's

This stylish 4 bed, 3 bath home could easily be featured in the classiest of magazines Located in fabulous Doubleview, enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living close to both the city and the beach.

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Doubleview 7 Alver Road

Contact Agent bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Doubleview 217a Wilding Street

$399,000

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Look no further! This well-presented family home on a huge 948sqm block is in a prime South Doubleview location & boasts incredible City views. The property spreads appeal over two storeys, with beautiful timber floors, double sized bedrooms, well-appointed kitchen and a functional layout with style and space, & to top it off a below ground pool.

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CONTACT Sam Mannino PHONE 0402 822 457 EMAIL sam.mannino@peard.com.au

Build your dream home on this exceptionally located rear block with fantastic potential city views… Only minutes to Scarborough’s beautiful beaches with the city also close by, all this with the convenience of nearby transport. CONTACT Adam Mannino PHONE 0411 962 383 EMAIL adam.mannino@peard.com.au

Doubleview 85b Paramatta Road

$780,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Seize the opportunity & secure this outstanding elevated green title block, arguably the best Doubleview Hill has on offer. Within a short stroll to fantastic schools, local and Major Shopping centre’s & recreational facilities, & the picturesque grounds of Jackadder lake, Build your dream home on the Hill and enjoy the many benefits this outstanding Suburb and Location have to offer. CONTACT Sam Mannino PHONE 0402 822 457 EMAIL sam.mannino@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Doubleview 176a Flamborough Street

From $689,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Adam Mannino 0411 962 383

Unique and Stylish Living!! Its location location with this stylish 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home packed with lots of extras. Offering the perfect lifestyle with this parkland located lock up and leave home, below ground pool and close to everything, this really is a must see!! So be quick for this one!

adam.mannino@peard.com.au

Super Doubleview location with easy freeway access with both Innaloo and Karrinyup shopping centres nearby. No common areas or strata fees whatsoever!

Doubleview 19a Lynton Street

$430,000

Duncraig 12 Cummings Way

$739,000 - $789,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Good size rear block in popular sought after and hard to find south Doubleview location, ready to build on with rear laneway access. Quality location close to the areas many outstanding schools, beautiful parklands, major shopping centres, cafes , restaurants, Stirling rail link, with the beach and city only minutes away this is fantastic value Titles for this lot are issued and its ready to go, so be quick for this one! Land size 306 m2 CONTACT Adam Mannino PHONE 0411 962 383 EMAIL adam.mannino@peard.com.au

Duncraig 263 Warwick Road

Wake up to bird song and the whisper of leaves in the gentle breeze and feel like you are a million miles from the madding crowds, in the serenity of your own private oasis! The grand driveway and the beautiful park next door add an air of exclusivity and the aura of a country estate! Who would believe you were in the middle of suburbia!

Duncraig 3 Fleta Court

CONTACT Namita Mehra PHONE 0409 920 737 EMAIL namita.mehra@peard.com.au

$679,000 - $729,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

From $769,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Yes you can afford a big, beautiful home in Duncraig! This lovely 2-storey with high raked ceilings, very generous living areas & tropical backyard is reminiscent of a Spanish villa! As you step inside you are surprised by the connection between the indoors & the out & so much more! Located close to schools, shops even trains! & provides quick access to the freeway. CONTACT Namita Mehra PHONE 0409 920 737 EMAIL namita.mehra@peard.com.au

Ideal family home polished to perfection whisper quiet cul-de-sac location conveniently located to Primary Schools, public transport & shopping facilities .Beautifully renovated Webb & Brown-Neaves home- freshly painted, new gourmet kitchen, large family, separate meals, formal lounge & dining, games room, outdoor entertaining area, r/cycle aircon, easy care gardens reticulated. Block size 705sqm CONTACTS Paul Sharry/Maggie Pawlik PHONE 0417 174 180/0438 876 727 EMAIL paul.sharry@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Duncraig 27 Sillmon Way

$739,000 - $789,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

Edgewater 39 Pioneer Drive

End Date Sale bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Edgewater 56 Lakeview Drive

From $789,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Ellenbrook 44 Geographe Loop

Offers above $580,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 88

Spacious 4 bed, 2 bath home with brand new kitchen, renovated bathrooms, big under cover pergola for entertaining overlooking a fabulous pool! Additional grassed area with cubby for the kids. In cul-de-sac on quiet loop road short walk to beaut Melene Park, buses, St Stephens School even trains! View this weekend as only small window of opportunity! CONTACT Namita Mehra

Duncraig 52 Poynter Drive

If youre a first home buyer, a down sizer or the astute investor, do not go past this one! This family 3x1 is bright, airy and well located for the many local amenities, what a cracking buy!! 693M2 block, formal lounge & dining, split AC units servicing 3 living areas, large rear paved patio ent area & shed/workshop with power. Potential rezone.

Edgewater 12 Ridge Close

PHONE 0409 920 737 EMAIL namita.mehra@peard.com.au

CONTACT Tony Mullen PHONE 0402 020 331 EMAIL tony.mullen@peard.com.au

You will be entranced with the ever changing vistas Lake Joondalup keeps throwing at you from this prestigious location in a very sought after suburb. If you're looking for a large, quality ex display Edgewater home then this is it. Beautifully renovated, this stunning 4 bed 3 bath home with panoramic lake views has the lot!! CONTACTS Tammy Peard/Brendan Williams PHONE 0448 803 741/040 99 55 040 EMAIL tammy.peard@peard.com.au

Ever wanted to live in a display home, this is it! Luxury newly built 2012 stylish home all without the need to stress about building, you can move straight in and enjoy life. It boasts everything the fussiest person would ever want and more. In this ever growing suburb close to new schools and parks surrounded by quality homes, dont miss out on this one. CONTACT Fiona Moir

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PHONE 0429 294 850 EMAIL fiona.moir@peard.com.au

$739,000 - $799,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 1

End Date Sale bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Ellenbrook 11 Pineroo Terrace

$375,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 2

Ellenbrook 106 Charlottes Vista

From $685,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3

At last, a spacious and affordable home in Duncraig Sth in the Poynter Primary catchment! And so conveniently located to school that kids could leave almost at the sound of the bell! This 5 bed, 3 bath home with multiple living areas, incl games room offers quite a rare advantage! If you needed to create a bit of separation the versatile floor plan allows you to section off a wing for independent living! With a bathroom, kitchenette & side entry.This home offers CONTACT Namita Mehra you the versatility very few PHONE 0409 920 737 homes can! EMAIL namita.mehra@peard.com.au

This family 4x3 double storey is not only located in a highly sought after child friendly location but also benefits from extensive renovations and modernisations. Set back from the road on an elevated site with great views this family home offers a lot for the family buyer. A great home in an appreciating and sought after location. CONTACT Tony Mullen PHONE 0402 020 331 EMAIL tony.mullen@peard.com.au

Fantastic opportunity presents itself here with this 2 year old, modern, attractive, well presented home in a splendid location. 2 Generous size bedrooms with B.I.R.s, Semi ensuite bathroom, Open plan living, meals & kitchen with dishwasher, gas hot plates, electric oven & range hood.2 car garage with remote control door & rear access. CONTACT Bob Edmiston PHONE 0409 990 850 EMAIL bob.edmiston@peard.com.au

This character Mediterranean Style home situated on elevated 1234sqm block with uninterrupted views of hills is fast becoming a very rare property. With its lovely high ceilings and social, spacious and naturally lit living areas along with its massive outdoor area this outstanding home has all the hall marks of a fantastic family home. CONTACT Rod McDougall PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Ellenbrook 2 Thetis Terrace

$495,000-$515,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This picture perfect quality, spacious, modern low maintenance family home in the ever popular Charlottes Vineyard Estate is sure to attract lots of admirers. With lovely raised ceilings throughout, spacious master bedroom, well-appointed large galley style kitchen with breakfast bar and open plan living overlooking the outdoor area. CONTACT Rod McDougall PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

Ellenbrook 5 Pallarup Crescent

$575,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Overlooking the lake in Charlottes Vineyard this magnificent Ellenbrook Display Landmark Residence on elevated 855sqm block 10 Arrowsmith Avenue ex complete with swimming pool is sure to attract lots of

Ellenbrook 42 Elmridge Parkway

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $629,000

Ferndale 1 Briar Place

From $480,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

attention from astute buyers. This property must be seen if you are looking for something extra special for your family to move into this summer. CONTACT Rod McDougall PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

LARGE LOT, CLOSE TO RESERVE Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a rare opportunity to acquire a well-loved home on a large, large lot near the Canning River reserve. Located in a short cul-de-sac with lovely neighbours, this home sits on 950sqm of prime land. CONTACT Seroja Kasli PHONE 0404 036 333 EMAIL seroja.kasli@peard.com.au

from $465,000

Ferndale 16 Glinis Court

From $499,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

Beautifully suited to farming or equestrian pursuits - 22.2 ha Gingin approx. 54 acres.106000kl water license, colonial style 1046 Gingin Brook Road orhome with long wide verandahs & alfresco.2 lge sheds, cattle

Golden Bay 23 Korong Road

bed 4 bath 2 car 8

bed 3 bath 1 car 1

$1,100,000

yards, loading ramp, round yard, 15 acres currently under irrigation, massive water storage tanks, fenced paddocks, electric fences, automated watering of stock from windmill just to name a CONTACT Deb Treloar few of the inclusions PHONE 0402 472 006 on this property. EMAIL deb.treloar@peard.com.au

$379,000

Situated on The Park with magnificent views of the Hills, this stunning contemporary Switch Display Home has to be the ultimate lifestyle home for the modern family and has been designed for a care-free family lifestyle. Designed to be spatially dynamic, Switcheight300 feels a lot bigger than its physical size. CONTACT Rod McDougall PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

Looking for space? This LARGE 652 sqm elevated corner block has it all, drive through access, room to build a workshop and still have plenty of room for a pool. Lets not forget to mention the fantastic 4 bedroom 2 bathroom family home with theatre that awaits you. Close to schools, parks and all amenities. Put this one on your list to view. CONTACT Fiona Moir PHONE 0429 294 850 EMAIL fiona.moir@peard.com.au

Premier Location Newly renovated 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom (separate WC) home in a premium cul-de-sac location with great neighbours. Here's a rare opportunity to own this well-loved home which has just been painted, with new carpets and an updated kitchen. CONTACT Seroja Kasli PHONE 0404 036 333 EMAIL seroja.kasli@peard.com.au

New to the market is this exceptional property, situated on an incredible 1046 sqm block! Yes, you read it correctly! Bigger is most definitely better! This great property has a very neat and tidy 3x1 home with good sized bedrooms on offer, with unrestricted side access to nirvana for those of you desiring lots of space! CONTACT Jodie Lindner PHONE 0408 518 514 EMAIL jodie.lindner@peard.com.au december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Gosnells 1/227 Eudoria Street

AUCTION car 3 bath 1 car 2

Greenwood 48 Cobine Way

From $545,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

Greenwood 47 Hester Way

From $649,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Gwelup 35 Mallee Way

$939,000-$979,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 90

REHABILITATED AND FABULOUS Auction on site 1pm Saturday 7th of December 2013 Due to changing conditions the owners have to sell this newly renovated home quickly, Going to auction unless sold prior. Love and guts has been poured into this house and is now a stunning residence waiting for its' new family. CONTACT David Campbell PHONE 0419 838 042 EMAIL david.campbell@peard.com.au

This spacious 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom home has 2 living areas, a lovely outdoor entertaining spot & is positioned on a quiet street that is only a short stroll from public transport, parks & schools. Good sized living areas- front lounge room links onto a dining/ meals, the family room connects on to the kitchen. 691 sqm block CONTACTS Julie Vincent/Ron Vincent PHONE 0403 809 445 EMAIL julie.vincent@peard.com.au

Nestled in a quiet & elevated position in the central portion of Greenwood is this beautiful 4x2 quality family home. Includes a lagoon style pool, multiple living areas, open plan family & meals area, centrally located kitchen shoppers entry, laundry with ample storage, solid Karri wood flooring & quality wool carpets, Daiken r/cycle ducted air con & so much more! CONTACTS Julie Vincent/Ron Vincent PHONE 0403 809 445 EMAIL julie.vincent@peard.com.au

Beautifully presented and quality built Webb & Browne-Neaves, 4 bed home with 3 living areas including separate formal lounge and Media room. Solar passive design with large verandah to block out the harsh summer sun whilst still able to capture the winter rays. Features include formal lounge, open plan family meal & kitchen area & media/games room. CONTACT Shaun Pettit

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PHONE 0411 725 511 EMAIL shaun.pettit@peard.com.au

Gosnells 2/227 Eudoria Street

AUCTION bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Greenwood 70 Sherington Road

From $545,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Gwelup 5/26 Porter Street

From $1,050,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

BRAND NEW - Auction on Site 12pm Saturday 7th December 2013. Due to changing circumstances the owners have to sell quickly!! going to Auction unless sold prior, make an offer now...This is a Rear Strata property which boasts the size, quality and finish that is not normally seen on a rear block & is set on a lovely flat 675m2 block. CONTACT David Campbell PHONE 0419 838 042 EMAIL david.campbell@peard.com.au

Live it up when you move into this 3 big bedroom (all with BIRs), 2 separate living, renovated home. Sitting on the high side of the street on a 723sqm block, close to parks, Primary schools, shops and transport. CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au

This one has it all! Quality appliances & fittings throughout. This light & bright modern home boasts 3 generous size bedrooms, large study, 2 stylish bathrooms, powder room, a spacious open-plan family & dining area, the sleekest of kitchens with quality Meile appliances. Two separate living areas, vaulted ceilings to living & outdoor alfresco, yours will be the place to CONTACT Leigh Wilson entertain this summer. PHONE 0410 056 092 EMAIL leigh.wilson@peard.com.au

Stunning 5 x 3 + study home with large decked alfresco & Gwelup on 651sqm blk. Custom built, this property exudes 25 Willow Bank Entrance pool quality and flair providing plenty of room for an extended

$1,350,000-$1,390,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 2

family and visitors. Enjoy the grandeur when you arrive at the front of the home flowing inside to the entry hall with soaring ceilings, quality timber flooring, decorative arches and quality features. CONTACT Shaun Pettit PHONE 0411 725 511 EMAIL shaun.pettit@peard.com.au

FOR SALE

Harrisdale 160 Wright Road

End Date Sale bed 5

bath 3 car 4

THE LANDMARK OF HARRISDALE ALL OFFERS PRESENTED BY 5PM ON FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2013 (Seller reserves the right to sell prior). By Appointment Only THE LANDMARK OF HARRISDALE is on offer for one very lucky buyer! Once in a lifetime a property of this quality and calibre comes to the market. The proud owners of this luxurious home are offering to the public their pride and joy filled with the latest in technology that will simply blow you away.

Pierre Leroy 0406 473 048 pierre.leroy@peard.com.au

Jemima Botha 0416 406 410 jemima.botha@peard.com.au

Designed for the growing & extended family with upside down living this fabulous home offers totally separate areas for entertaining for both adults & kids. As you enter this breathtaking residence you will be met by the staircase to the upstairs living with soaring ceilings and magnificent views from the pitched balcony overlooking the parklands & lake.

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FOR SALE Gwelup 2 Hoyne View

Offers bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Harrisdale 17 Solander Street

$699,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Harrisdale 50 Northerly Drive

$1,060,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Hillarys 16 Tenerife Boulevard

From $1,195,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2 92

A tranquil cul-de-sac location & a fantastic corner block combine to boast this cosy 4 x 2 Webb & Brown-Neaves Federation-style home that has everything you need for comfortable family living. Built on aprox 658 sqm block, a separate side gate leads to the huge powered workshop & extra parking.This home is the perfect place to entertain & making it ideal for outdoor living all year round.5 minutes drive from world class coastline & the natural attractions of Lake Gwelup Reserve, this home offers a combination of CONTACT Leigh Wilson superb lifestyle & convenience. PHONE 0410 056 092 EMAIL leigh.wilson@peard.com.au

Hamersley 10 Balfern Court

This magnificent 4x2 has been beautifully designed. Walking through the magnificent entrance, you will be welcomed by huge living areas, dining room and a central chefs kitchen. Watch your favourite movies in the magnificent tiered entertainment room. Offering exceptional value this property embraces a 598sqm low maintenance block.

Harrisdale 31 Horsham Crescent

CONTACT Rob Farmer PHONE 0433 521 305 EMAIL rob.farmer@peard.com.au

$649,000 - $709,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

From $749,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Every once in a long while comes along a house that's not just a great family home but offers a heap of features that make everyday living special! Enjoy an elevated position on a small cul-de-sac in sought-after West Hamersley. Relax in your own tropical paradise with a pool & spa & enjoy! So if you are looking for a special home & a great life-style, view this weekend as properties like this CONTACT Namita Mehra don't last too long! PHONE 0409 920 737 EMAIL namita.mehra@peard.com.au

Great for the growing family, located across from fully landscaped parkland, with kids play area & BBQ facilities. This double storey home has solid, double door entry, with designer border tiled feature, recessed ceilings and large portico. CONTACT Eric Fernandes PHONE 0421 074 963 EMAIL eric.fernandes@peard.com.au

PREMIUM LIVING IN ARION ESTATE Embracing a large 704 sqm block this stunning family home overlooks tranquil Arion Estate parklands and lake. This beautifully presented 2 storey 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 wc property represents the best Harrisdale has to offer. Built in 2010, no expense has been spared with quality finishings throughout. CONTACT Rob Farmer

If location is high on your priority list then this beautifully Heathridge secure home on a generous 775sqm block is waiting 75 Montebello Avenue presented to greet & delight you, offering spectacular space & style in a

Quality built residence by Craig Sheiles, very close to the waterfront with all the fantastic facilities of the Hillarys Boat Harbour. This home has a beachy limestone facade giving the property a true harbour side presence. Internally finished with quality fixtures, fittings & with beautiful porcelain flooring. Fantastic lifestyle with easy care low maintenance yards. CONTACT Jeff Coghill

Hillarys 6 Ashlar Court

PHONE 0433 521 305 EMAIL rob.farmer@peard.com.au

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PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

End Date Sale bed 4 bath 2 car 3

From $1,249,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 4

quiet setting of Oceanside Gardens Estate. Tucked away from the hustle & bustle, this family friendly home offers 4 bed, 2 bath plus study, 2 living areas, open plan kitchen, meals, family, separate games/theatre. CONTACT Gaylene Bicheno PHONE 0419 929 616 EMAIL gaylene.bicheno@peard.com.au

Are you looking for a BIG family home on a BIG block in a QUIET location in popular Hillarys ( Whitfords Beach Estate)? Then you must inspect this well designed, 2 storey, original owner home with so much to offer. Feat high ceilings & generous proportions throughout this home was built with careful thought and attention to detail. All in a quiet, family friendly location, an CONTACT Mary Peard ideal home for the growing PHONE 0407 151 153 family. EMAIL mary.peard@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Hillarys 8 Anacapri Road

From $1,695,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Hillarys 3 Sun Court

$650,000 - $720,000

Beautifully finished, built with extraordinary quality by Atrium Homes, offering an unashamed feeling of exuberance, yet a friendly fun atmosphere for the whole family. Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout, 4 bedrooms 3 Bathrooms, master is well appointed, his & her WIR, large en-suite, with a picturesque coastal & Marina Vista. All this & more on a CONTACT Jeff Coghill 775 sqm block. PHONE 0412 928 643

Live the life! Those wanting a resort lifestyle and/or a great Hillarys here it is! Furnished apartment for sale in the 218/68 Southside Drive investment Hillarys Harbour Resort complex.2nd level so there is a great

HILLARYS PARKSIDE" "NEW LAND REALEASE" 600sqm Much sought after prized location, beautiful fully landscaped surrounds & overlooking stunning well manage tranquil parkland, easy walking distance to Hillarys Marina & Yatch Club.Lymburner Primary School, St Marks School & close to public transport and Whitfords Shopping Centre. Level, clear & ready to build CONTACT Paul Sharry on block. PHONE 0417174180

Hocking 22 Chartwell Bend

28,328m2 (7 acres) of land identified in the Current East Wanneroo Structure Plan as: LOT NUMBER 78 MRS ZONING = URBAN DPS2 ZONING = URBAN DEVELOPMENT STRUCTURE PLAN 6 EAST WANNEROO CELL # 4 CONTACT Deb Treloar STRUCTURE PLAN R20 PHONE 0402 472 006

Iluka 629 Burns Beach Road

MAJESTIC MANSION Commanding location, architecturally designed brilliance combined with unsurpassed quality & a flexible floor plan for harmonious family living. If you have been searching for your dream home your search ends here.

Iluka 5 Patang Vista

EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

EMAIL paul.sharry@peard.com.au

Hocking 121 Nicholas Road

$6,800,000

EMAIL deb.treloar@peard.com.au

Iluka 42 O'Mara Boulevard

Offers Over $1,300,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

$375,000 bed 2 bath 2 car 1

From $569,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $1,650,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $875,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

balcony & living area views south across the car park to Sorrento beach & down the coast.These properties are sold Leasehold so before viewing be aware they suit cash buyers only. CONTACT Ben Hanson PHONE 0402 785 410 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au

Situated in the sought after elevated location of Chartwell Bend this 4x2 home offers perfect easy care family living! Large open plan kitchen/dining/living area, separate theatre room, sliding doors to the outdoor alfresco area, LG Zoned r/c a/c throughout, zoned alarm system, excellent lawn area, large pergola area and built in BBQ & 8LG 1.72kw solar panels. CONTACT Claire Ramsey PHONE 0416 329 004 EMAIL claire.ramsey@peard.com.au

COASTAL PARADISE Enjoy majestic sunsets from this elegant beach front home boasting style and quality throughout. With separate study, games room, stunning timber floors, granite kitchen, r/c air, spacious alfresco and below ground pool, this home is the complete package. CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

ABSOLUTE WINNER Tucked away in a divine little street, opposite SirJames McCusker park, this superbly designed home will cater to families of all ages. Boasts several living areas, tasteful modern decor and a sun drenched below ground pool. You will not find better at this price. CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Iluka 4 Nias Ramble

$800,000 - $830,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Iluka 4 Muri Cove

From $749000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Inglewood 201B Eighth Avenue

End Date Sale bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Inglewood 65 Normanby Road

End Date Sale bed 4 bath 1 car 2 94

SPACIOUS, TRANQUIL AND SECLUDED Welcoming in ambience, this well cared for abode is practical in design and provides several separate living areas for all members of the family. Finished with beautiful Blackbutt flooring thoughout and with room in the yard for a pool, this home deserves your attention. CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

AFFORDABLE ILUKA BUYING Ideally located in one of Iluka's tranquil cul-de-sacs and beautifully presented is this sizable Peter Stannard built home with huge separate games room, 2 additional living areas, outdoor spa and room for a pool. A clever buy! CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

This impressive, modern build, easy care property has added character with touches of personality and warmth that is sure to make one lucky buyer very proud to call home. Brick and tile, 3 bed 2 bath modern home (circa 1995) with charming character features. High skirting boards, ceiling roses, picture rails, ornate fireplace, French doors and roman blinds. CONTACT Clinton Edwards PHONE 0409 040 901 EMAIL clinton.edwards@peard.com.au

Everything you require in a family home is here for you in this charming Inglewood residence. The home is impressive with character features and the naturally flowing layout offers great living and bedroom space. Situated on a large 695m2 block with a rear laneway there is good potential to extend the house, add a pool, or subdivide.

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CONTACT Clinton Edwards PHONE 0409 040 901 EMAIL clinton.edwards@peard.com.au

Iluka 1 Tiwi Court

From $850,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Iluka 32 Achilles Loop

From $875,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Inglewood 20 Waterford Street

End Date Sale bed 2 bath 1 car 2

Innaloo 53c Langley Crescent

From $699,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

PERFECT PARKLAND VISTAS Immaculately presented with quality fittings, heated pool, enormous home theatre, renovated bathrooms, granite kitchen, porcelian tiling, massive outdoor entertaining, relaxing spa and located directly opposite beautiful parklands, this is a must see home! CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

SECLUDED SANCTUARY Holiday at home all year round in this private, resort style abode. Finished in porcelain tiling, stone benchtops, a fully fitted theatre, zoned a/cond and solar heated pool, this is a luxurious way to downsize. CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

Built on 530m2 of land this stunning home is perfectly suited to a professional executive, young couple starting a family, or empty nesters. With 2 big bdrms, a spacious formal living room, dining room adjacent to kitchen, sitting room/study & decked outdoor patio, this charming home, dripping in 1930s period features, is perfect to relax or entertain in. CONTACT Clinton Edwards PHONE 0409 040 901 EMAIL clinton.edwards@peard.com.au

Act quickly, and don’t miss an opportunity to inspect this much loved townhouse home. This home boosts a generous functional and workable floor plan with a private secure feel, together with a light bright and modern interior. CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Innaloo 5/40 Farris Street

From $419,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Jindalee 5 Cowes Lane

From $779,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Joondalup 1/1 Nottinghill Street

From $639,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 2

If you’re looking for a quiet and private lifestyle then look no further. This very affordable 2 x 1light and bright villa in a strictly over “55”s complex of 6 is sure to impress.

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Jandabup 190 Paini Way

$1,450,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

EMAIL belinda.lawrence@peard.com.au

Impeccably presented throughout lies this home featuring purpose built theatre, gourmet kitchen, spacious family & dining room; separate living room upstairs; gorgeous bathrooms, & spacious bedrooms. This home has been designed to incorporate all you could ever want including air-con, modern lighting, quality window treatments & floor coverings CONTACT Steve Wilcox

Jindalee 6 Moonraker Road

With big bedrooms & 3 distinct living areas, this spacious townhouse will suit large families, particularly those that have adult children or parents living with them that want a degree of separation & independence. Studio with 1 bedrm, kitchenette, sep bathroom with bath & huge walk in storage cupboard. Fantastic location in the heart of Joondalup. Block size 237 sqm CONTACT Shane Capelli Year built 2005 PHONE 0410 339 499

Just five minutes north of the city this top floor apartment, Joondanna of the Diana Apartment complex in Joondanna, features 19/143 Edinboro Street part two bedrooms and one bathroom with high ceilings and

PHONE 0421 277 366 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au

EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

$849,000 - $889,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Offers $295,000-$325,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Good things come to those who wait and this stunning Kallaroo is no exception!!! Located within the resort-style 213/177 Dampier Avenue Apartment retirement complex of St Ives at Northshore this completely

Karrinyup 3A Klein Street

bed 2 bath 1 car 1

bed 4 bath 3 car 2

$355,000

Love the lifestyle this exceptional property has to offer! Nestled in the lakeside locale of Wildflower Park Estate this horse-lovers paradise on a vast fully-fenced land-holding of 10 acres/4.01 ha - will suit the most discerning of buyers...ride your trail bikes or horses for hours through to Bullsbook & surrounds without ever coming across a vehicle... CONTACT Belinda Lawrence simply superb! PHONE 0432 547 921

renovated, immaculately presented 2 Bedroom ground floor apartment is an absolute joy to present and inspection will not disappoint! CONTACT Belinda Lawrence PHONE 0432 547 921 EMAIL belinda.lawrence@peard.com.au

$1,070,000

Enjoy the sophisticated style living that this magnificent Seacrest Homes residence has to offer. Impeccably presented throughout, this home features an immaculate, family friendly main living area plus a theatre room & a games room. Outside is a stunning outdoor entertaining area overlooking the pool, perfect for entertaining all year round. CONTACT Steve Wilcox PHONE 0421 277 366 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au

skirtings. This residence is perfectly suited to a young couple or tertiary students with Edith Cowan University a short drive away and easily accessible via public transport. CONTACT Ivan Helman PHONE 0421 416 144 EMAIL ivan.helman@peard.com.au

Directly overlooking Edmondson Klein Reserve this stunning 2 year old contemporary residence boasts style and class. A beautiful family home, it has been completed to a high specification throughout, with stunning Blackbutt floors, very high ceilings in the family living area, plantation shutters on most windows and carpeted bedrooms.Why not call now & view it yourself? CONTACTS Paul & Sue Middleton PHONE 0419939391 - 0422046457 EMAIL team.middleton@peard.com.au

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PRIMOliving

Why I love....

HILLARYS It’s one of the jewels of the northern suburbs, says Peard Real Estate’s Hillarys office licencee/director, Byron Wallace. But there’s more to this lovely spot than just great sea views IT’S BEEN A major drawcard for the northern suburbs since 1988 and now, as one of Perth’s most glamorous addresses, Hillarys continues to keep the visitors coming and the fortunate residents happy. With its bustling marina full of boat pens, housing some of the glitziest yachts in the Indian Ocean, a thriving restaurant and bar scene and beaches straight out of the movies, Hillarys has much to offer those seeking a slice of the good life. Byron Wallace, head of Peard Real Estate’s Hillarys office is well placed to share his knowledge of the area with new customers and regulars alike. “The most popular areas are of course those closer to the beach,” says Byron, “and

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they’re unsprisingly also the most expensive areas in Hillarys too. “However, the suburb is made up of a mix of wealthy business owners who predominantly live in the newer, closer to the beach areas, all the way through to young couples who can afford an older home towards the back of the surburb, in spots ripe for renovating.” There are also a couple of small groups of villa-style dwellings suitable for the over-55s, says Byron - a true ‘something for everybody’ location in fact. Despite being a relatively established area where every spare patch of land is at a premium, there are parts of Hillarys where its possible to grab a slice of the Next Big Thing.

“The Joondalup council has earmarked some areas in the older part of Hillarys that are up for possible re-zoning,” says Byron. “If that’s approved, then there’s some potential upside to prices, or at least options for development.” The advantages of moving to Hillarys really speak for themselves, believes Byron. “It’s a very conveniently located spot, with great amenities including a range of shops, parklands, transport links, easy freeway access, all the bustle of the marina and, of course, the beautiful long stretches of white beach.” If you fancy a bite while perusing Peard’s homes for sale or rent in Hillarys, then you’re spoilt for choice.

SEASIDE LIVING Hillarys is a popular northern suburb for those who love living close to the coast along with plenty of leisure opportunities within the marina itself. The award winning Breakwater (below) is the perfect spot to watch the sunset over an ice cold beer.

“The Breakwater is an iconic part of the marina these days - it’s a real destination in its own right where people can enjoy a drink and a meal over the water - quite a rarity in Perth.” Diners are in seventh heaven, says Byron, with everything you could want at the marina, from fish and chips with kids on the beach to traditional Italian dishes, gourmet burgers or a giant cone of ice cream on the way home. For families, the choice of local schools is impressive, says Byron. “There’s Lymburner Primary School, a government school with a great reputation, and St Mark’s private school which is popular and sought after by local families.” Hillarys has its own medical centre while the major health hub and hospital at Joondalup is just a ten-minute drive away. House prices start, for an older style, entry-level home on a full-size block of

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why I love . . . hillarys around 700 sq m from about $600,000. However, the star quality of the suburb has helped send some house prices skywards. “A new state-of-the-art modern mansion in one of the newer beachside estates with every conceivable extra could sell for as much as $5m, if the market was particularly active,” says Byron. As you might imagine, the vibe at Hillarys is a direct reflection of its proximity to the beach.

“It’s fairly relaxed, with a great mix of residents, young and old, and the perfect place for many to choose to raise their family,” says Byron. Under Byron’s leadership, the Hillarys branch of Peard Real Estate is the number one office in WA, as awarded by REIWA. “We’re the only real estate business strategically located within Hillarys Marina - we have more visitors, more buyers and make more sales thanks to that position and our staff,” says Byron. PL

The Low Down

The Vibe

• Residents include a mix of successful business people

choosing the beachside suburb to raise their children and younger couples choosing to make their first home in older properties towards the back of the suburb Thanks to the popular marina complex, there’s plenty of holidaymakers around too, giving Hillarys a distinctly relaxed vibe

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Average house prices

SCARBOROUGH

Perth

OLD HILLARYS For an original, older style, entry-level home in Hillarys on a full-size block of approximately 700sqm expect to pay from $600,000

FREMANTLE

BEACHSIDE AT HILLARYS A new start-of-the-art modern mansion in one of the newer beachside estates with every conceivable extra could sell for as much as $5m if the market was hot

TOP PERFORMER (right) Byron’s office, Peard Real Estate Hillarys, has been the number one selling office in WA for the last three years, as awarded by the REIWA (Real Estate Institute of WA). Below, Byron Wallace (left) pictured with Peter Peard.

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CANNING VALE

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very conveniently located spot, with great amenities including a range of shops, parklands, transport links, easy freeway access, all the bustle of the marina and, of course, the beautiful long stretches of white beach

Sorrento 26 Hocking Parade

From $1,750,000 bed 4 bath 2

With a lease in place at $7,300 per month until January 2016, this stunning executive residence, is sitting on a 717 sqm block and boasts sensational views to Rottnest. The enormous size of this 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom family home allows for both integration & separation throughout the 4 different levels.Take sunset walks to the beach, Hillarys Marina & Yacht Club, cafes and more. Very close to Sacred Heart College & surrounded by beautiful parks. CONTACT Paul & Sue Middleton PHONE 0419939391 - 0422046457 EMAIL team.middleton@peard.com.au december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Karrinyup 18C Worner Crescent

From $739,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Kenwick 122 Victoria Road

T-SALES bed 4 bath 2 car 1

Kingsley 28 Illawong Way

From $549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Kingsley 9 Bowes Court

From $695,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3 100

Free standing substantial townhouse in a group of 4. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus rev cycle air conditioning & huge double garage with extra storage. 334sqm land, 227sqm home. 2 living areas that are light & bright. Kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances. Currently leased at $685 per week for 12 months. CONTACT David Lynch PHONE 0409 955 554 EMAIL david.lynch@peard.com.au

Need space? I guess we all need more space, so this 2 hectare dry block is just the ticket. The grand old home is full of character - high ceilings, jarrah floor, spacious rooms and interesting nooksa great place for kids to grow up with a motorbike, a horse, build a cubby or just go for a swim in the pool. CONTACT Patrick Grogan PHONE 0419 497 432 EMAIL patrick.grogan@peard.com.au

Potential plus in this well located 4 bedroom (all with birs), 2 bathroom home. Including 2 separate spacious living areas, open plan kitchen, meals and family room, a large laundry, large under cover paved patio, double carport and an 818sqm block. Close to parks, Primary school, shops and transport. CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au

Live the good life in this beautiful 4 big bedroom, all with Birs, 2 bathroom home. Stunning Kitchen, 3 separate living areas. Timber lined alfresco area. Under cover lock up parking for 3 cars, huge shed, vegie garden, cul-de-sac location. Walk to park, primary and in Woodvale College catchment.

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CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au

Karrinyup 8 Wincanton Road

From $849,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Kingsley 1 Brockley Place

From $729,000 bed 6 bath 3 car 2

Kingsley 19 Whitburn Road

From $715,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Kingsley 57 Ardrossan Loop

From $695,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Take this opportunity to purchase a prime development site situated on Wincanton Road in Karrinyup! The plot size is 910sqm, zoned R20 with options galore.With a 20.1m street frontage & 43.5m depth, the site offers multiple development options! The site benefits from close proximity to attractions. Call today! CONTACT Karen Riches PHONE 0408 646 651 EMAIL karen.riches@peard.com.au

This beautiful two storey 6 bed & 3 bath home with stunning poolside cabana & huge patio offers comfortable living for the entire family! Multiple living areas, games room with built in bar, split system a/c & access to patio area. Shopperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry to Kitchen incorporating meals, all bedrooms with ceiling fans. All this & more on a 766sqm blk. CONTACTS Julie Vincent/Ron Vincent PHONE 0403 809 445 EMAIL julie.vincent@peard.com.au

Beautiful four bedroom, (all with birs), three separate living, two bathrooms plus study home. With Federation bull nose verandas to the front elevation, reverse cycle air conditioning plus pot belly fire place, walk to Primary school, parks and in Woodvale College catchment area. CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au

The ultimate family home awaits its new lucky owners. Set on a 719m2 block & situated in the potential r40 rezoning pocket within Kingsley. This large 4 bedroom 2 bathroom + big study nook offers a wonderful lifestyle for the large or growing family! Settle in for summer & sit back relax & enjoy the fruits that this property has on offer!! CONTACT James Kennedy PHONE 0421 420 450 EMAIL james.kennedy@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Kingsley 16 Aviemore Loop

Mid $700,000's bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Leeming 53 Bainton Road

$769,000 - $799,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 9 Ragamuffin Point

From $1,145,000 bed 6 bath 4 car 2

Mandurah 5 Yorrell Place

From $455,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

A beautifully presented spacious family home loaded with charm in one of the areas finest streets. Potential to use the study as a 5th bed if required, is one of the many benefits this home offers. formal lounge & dining, modern kitchen, dining, family & games rooms with cosy log fire, feature bar & a lovely outlook over the pool & patio area. Ducted r/cycle aircon throughout, security alarm system, ducted vacuum system & gas hot water system.

Kinross 15 Kinglassie Circle

SIMPLY THE BEST For those seeking a family home that offers the best in living and entertaining only minutes from Leeming High School and Banksia Park Primary Schools - look no further than 53 Bainton Road, Leeming.

Mandurah 13A Serena Street

CONTACT Chas Paridis PHONE 0418911289 EMAIL chas.paridis@peard.com.au

CONTACT Wayne Hocking PHONE 0414 863 854 EMAIL wayne.hocking@peard.com.au

HALLS HEAD Unbelievable 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom residence, with your own private jetty. Master bed with en-suite and spa bath. Guest room upstairs with sitting area and en-suite. Spacious living areas, stunning chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, cinema room, loft storage. Stunning enclosed alfresco with views spanning over the canals. A must view pleasure! CONTACT Paul Yates PHONE 0418 928 134 EMAIL paul.yates@peard.com.au

HALLS HEAD Well presented home has 4 Large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, master bedroom boasts a lovely spa bath. Spacious living areas and modern kitchen. Lots of room outside for the kids to play. Large covered patio area with built in BBQ, a great spot for the family get togethers. Located in a quiet cul de sac. Phone now! CONTACT Irene Martindale PHONE 0417 355 257 EMAIL irene.martindale@peard.com.au

$569,000 - $599,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $495,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 31 Grandmere Parade

From $490,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 7 Amar Close

Buyers over $695,000 bed 4 bath 2

Step inside this charming home, full of style & character. Lose yourself in this spacious 3 bed plus study, 2 bath home, (study is big enough to be a 4th brm). Huge chefs kitchen is the centre piece of the casual living area, elegant formal areas, relaxing gardens with large pitched pergola, ducted vacuum, workshop & extra parking for boat!! CONTACTS Lyn Stowe/Anne Dearson PHONE 0405 109 113/0417 773 490 EMAIL lyn.stowe@peard.com.au

FALCON Ideal opportunity to purchase this modern 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom free standing townhouse within easy walking distance to pristine beaches, cafe and shopping centre. Set on easy care 444 sqm of land, 2 living areas, light and bright kitchen. Double lock up garage with shopperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry.Ideal holiday retreat or investment property. CONTACT Paul Yates PHONE 0418 928 134 EMAIL paul.yates@peard.com.au

MEADOW SPRINGS Quality built, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with spacious living, family and separate games Presents with perfection inside, through to manicured gardens outside.This home will impress with its large patio and powered workshop too. 692sqm of lovely real estate, surrounded by house proud neighbours CONTACT Paul Yates PHONE 0418 928 134 EMAIL paul.yates@peard.com.au

HERRON Built on 7.5 acres and enjoying one of the most sought after acreage locations. Stunning and spacious, 4 extra large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms character built, rammed earth home with its lovely wrap around verandas. Just minutes to the estuary and a short drive to beautiful beaches. Fabulous rural lifestyle. CONTACT Irene Martindale PHONE 0417 355 257 EMAIL irene.martindale@peard.com.au december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE Mandurah 17 Adonis Road

Offers from $745,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 60 Iluka Road

From $369,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

SILVER SANDS An exceptional opportunity to purchase this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom generous residence just 200m walk to the beautiful Silver Sands beach. Huge workshop and side access. A wonderful lifestyle purchase, it enjoys the beach, cafes, all medical services, shopping, lovely walking trails and buses at its doorstep CONTACTS Irene Martindale/Maureen Parsons PHONE 0417 355 257/0413 033 144 EMAIL irene.martindale@peard.com.au

DAWESVILLE This home is decorated in neutral colours, open plan living area with a galley kitchen, floor tiles in living areas, bedrooms all with built in robes. The back yard is a blank canvas, great size and room for a shed/pool and is fully enclosed. Low maintenance and reticulated gardens. All on 601m2 sized block. Phone me today! CONTACT Kathryn Fiorenza PHONE 0427 475 661 EMAIL kathryn.fiorenza@peard.com.au

Exclusive 3-level apartment with stunning ocean views and Mandurah to make some $$$s. It’s beach front, architect 3/19 Breakwater Parade options designed , north-east facing and an absolute delight. 4 bed 5

$1,190,000 bed 4 bath 5 car 2

Mandurah 3B Linley Road

Contact Agent bed 3 bath 1 car 1

WANNANUP Recently built double storey home located in Mandurah idyllic surrounds of port Bouvard. 4 large bedrooms, 40 Northport Boulevard the separate study, two living areas and chefs kitchen.Jarrah

Mandurah 56/30 Sirrocco Drive

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

$575,000 - $595,000

Mandurah 27 Silvertop Avenue

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flooring, high ceilings to bottom storey and copious amounts of storage throughout. Beautiful estuary views from extended balcony and only minutes from the water CONTACT Aaron Boud PHONE 0432 028 483 EMAIL aaron.boud@peard.com.au

HALLS HEAD Exciting investment opportunity Steady income from this spacious home. 4 Bedroom 2 bathroom apartment in popular Halls Head. Close to schools, shops, beach and transport. Excellent tenants would love to stay

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CONTACTS Michael Klyne/Helen Clark PHONE 0426 502 023/0433 621 468 EMAIL michael.klyne@peard.com.au

$675,000

Mandurah 73/16 Dolphin Drive

From $449,000 bed 2 bath 2 car 1

bath. Ideal B&B or live in 1, holiday rent 2,3 & 4 or plenty of space for extended family. Stroll to cafes, shops, restaurants, pubs, cinemas, boating, fishing and more.

CONTACTS Irene Martindale/Maureen Parsons PHONE 0417 355 257/0413 033 144 EMAIL maureen.parsons@peard.com.au

WANNANUP Welcome to your new life in this beautiful little home away from home. This 3 bed, 1 bath character home presents itself immaculately and boasts amazing features such as polished wooden flooring that compliment the modern and stylish interior. This home is only a short stroll away from the Port Bouvard Marina. CONTACT Aaron Boud PHONE 0432 028 483 EMAIL aaron.boud@peard.com.au

ERSKINE- Welcome to this executive 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment, situated only seconds to the shores of the peel inlet. Boasting an extremely functional kitchen, large open plan living area, powder room and two balconies both with estuary views, you will most certainly be the envy of all your friends! CONTACT Aaron Boud PHONE 0432 028 483 EMAIL aaron.boud@peard.com.au

Combine fabulous beach holidays with a unique investment opportunity when you buy this fantastic luxury serviced apartment with breathtaking ocean views at the beachfront Seashells Resort. Enjoy all the resort facilities including ‘infinity’ pool, hot tub, barbecue area and tennis. CONTACTS Maureen Parsons/Irene Martindale PHONE 0413 033 144/0417 355 257 EMAIL maureen.parsons@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Marangaroo 5 Atala Place

From $549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mariginiup 81 Caporn Street

$1,500,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Marmion 14 Verve Court

$1,850,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mirrabooka 15 Belthorn Terrace

Be Quick - this gorgeous family home wont last long!!! With 3 big living areas, stunning ensuite, awesome outdoors, new appliances, new carpets & freshly painted throughout, it is ready for you to move straight in. Great location in a quiet cul-de-sac. Ducted air conditioning, gas point, security screens & so much more!! Block size 682 sqm CONTACT Shane Capelli Year built 1990 PHONE 0410 339 499

Mariginiup 110 Lee-Steere Drive

Approx 5acres of Rural Resource land. This kind of land is becoming rare as hens teeth. This property is literally a stones throw from Sinagra & is close to Schools, transport, shopping centres, petrol stations & parks.The home is colonial in style & is a 5x2 plus study, the entire property has been well maintained & is easy to maintain.

Mariginiup 258 Neaves Road

EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

CONTACT Deb Treloar PHONE 0402 472 006 EMAIL deb.treloar@peard.com.au

Webb & Brown-Neaves one off customized design & built, defines a luxurious spacious interior offering sophistication yet a family friendly Coastal sanctuary. A lot of time effort & thought has been dedicated to every detail by utilizing every inch of this very large 456sqm family residence. Located in very sought after prestigious Marmion Cove Estate. If you desire a large quality family home in all aspects with a quality address look no further. CONTACT Jeff Coghill PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Luxury home on the Dianella border with all the trimmings! Pure Class!

$619,000 - $649,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

$1,550,000 bed 6 bath 3 car 8

$1,850,000 bed 6 bath 2 car 2

Mindarie 17 Ostend Parade

From $599,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Morley 1/19 Mansell Street

From $499,000 CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

This property is exceptional, spotless, sophisticated, well suited to the entertainer & the extended family with not a cent to spend this is a quality property.Situated on 3.363 acres with dual access to the property through remote gates is this wonderfully warm family home which exudes charm& quality. CONTACT Deb Treloar PHONE 0402 472 006 EMAIL deb.treloar@peard.com.au

Five fantastic acres of rural land set way back off Neaves Rd is the back drop for this Hollywood styled mansion. Large office, front balcony extending the length of the front elevation, theatre, dining room, family, games, huge alfresco with W/C all under main roof, concrete pool with vanishing edge with swim up pool bar. The location is perfect close to Joondalup with its CONTACT Deb Treloar University, shops & cafes. PHONE 0402 472 006 EMAIL deb.treloar@peard.com.au

This fantastic family home in a great location, boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study/activity, formal area, open plan family, games & casual meals, a well-appointed kitchen & shoppers entrance which leads to the double auto enclosed carport & storage area with rear access to the awesome patio area which overlooks the below ground solar heated swimming pool. CONTACT John Cowup PHONE 0411 37 36 35 EMAIL john.cowup@peard.com.au

BRAND NEW LUXURY VILLAS which represent a great buying opportunity!! Secure yours today and save $$$. Estimated completion date March 2014. CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE Morley 2/19 Mansell Street

From $499,000

BRAND NEW LUXURY VILLAS which represent a great buying opportunity!! Secure yours today and save $$$. Estimated completion date March 2014.

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Mullaloo 97 Contour Drive

High $500,000's bed 3 bath 1 car 2

Mullaloo 10 Catenary Court

From $499,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 3

CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au

Situated well away from the hustle & bustle of Marmion Avenue lies a superb value air-conditioned 3 bedroom modern bathroom home featuring separate lounge, dining opening out into an open plan family, contemporary kitchen and meals area. The large alfresco includes garden plus all weather pergola. Do not delay! Act now! Before its too late. CONTACT Stephen Simpson PHONE 0408 944 282 EMAIL stephen.simpson@peard.com.au

Always dreamed of buying west of Marmion ave but thought it was out of reach.Then this is the one you have been waiting for. This well-presented 3 bedroom 1 one bathroom home is set on an easy care 440sqm block, and is set at the bottom of a cul-da sac and represents a fantastic buying opportunity for the first home buyer or investor. CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

Mount Hawthorn 69 Lynton Street

$1,090,000-$1,160,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mullaloo 7 Castella Way

Mid $800,000's bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$800,000-$850,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Nollamara 41 Winchelsea Road

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

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a stone throw away from the vibrant Hampden street caf precinct and close to Subiaco, Claremont, Kings Park and Perth's amazing beaches.

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CONTACT Aston Smith PHONE 0450 425 087 EMAIL aston.smith@peard.com.au

CONTACT Phyllis Gemelli PHONE 0407 386 501 EMAIL phyllis.gemelli@peard.com.au

Perfectly positioned rests a delightful family home which is just a short stroll to a choice of parklands & Mullaloo Beach. Displaying 4 bed (with robe space), 2 bath plus a sep study, 3 living areas comprising of lounge, dining, modern kitchen (with granite worktop) meals, family & games room. All-weather pergola adjacent to below ground pool. Block size 714 sqm CONTACT Stephen Simpson Late 1980s build PHONE 0408 944 282 EMAIL stephen.simpson@peard.com.au

Be the first to set your eyes upon these 3 spectacular 3 x2 Nedlands new double storey Mark Anthony designed 17/91 Winthrop Avenue brand townhouses situated in the exclusive suburb of Nedlands just

Be the first to set your eyes upon these 3 spectacular 3 x 2 Nedlands new double storey Mark Anthony designed 15/91 Winthrop Avenue brand townhouses situated in the exclusive suburb of Nedlands just

$950,000-$1,050,000

This newly renovated executive residence has it ALL and is in a super location. The astute buyer will appreciate the modern touches and quality fixtures throughout. Perfect home in the perfect suburb for inner city living. 4 x Large bedrooms ( Master upstairs with en-suite), solid, jarrah flooring, ducted air conditioning, designer kitchen & more.

$469,000 - $489,000

a stone throw away from the vibrant Hampden street caf precinct and close to Subiaco, Claremont, Kings Park and Perth's amazing beaches. CONTACT Aston Smith PHONE 0450 425 087 EMAIL aston.smith@peard.com.au

Picture yourself here, what an opportunity for the first home buyer or investor. This street front villa offers not only a great property but the lifestyle that comes with it. CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Nollamara 49a Currong Way

The luxury of space! Too big for words â&#x20AC;&#x201C; must be seen!

$469,000 - $489,000

$479,000 - $499,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Nollamara 24b Lewes Road

CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au

This secure back villa is HOT NEW PROPERTY sitting on 225sqm, it is not to be sneezed at!

Nollamara 20c Tuckfield Way

$445,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Nollamara 321c Flinders Street

$519,000 - $539,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

This street front villa offers not only a great property but the lifestyle that comes with it. Great location close to all amenities and built by a quality home builder.

CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au

New York, New York! Nollamara number 1 premium location adjacent to the 22a Windemere Crescent Absolute, Dianella & Yokine border.

$549,000

$469,000 - $489,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Nollamara 24a Lewes Road

CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au

This fantastic villa offers a secure and private home, perfect for the first home buyer or investor building their property portfolio looking for great rental returns.

CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au

This immaculate townhouse reeks of class and sophistication. Architecturally designed by Mark Anthony and built by Dianella Homes

CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Nollamara 33b Narrung Way

From $499,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

North Beach 30A Beachton Street

Offers bed 2 bath 1 car 1

CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au

Hollywood Villa! Built by HIA Award winning builder, Promenade Construction. Perfection is the only word that comes to mind when you step into this!

CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au

Positioned on an exclusive use block of some 533sqm of land there is much greater potential to develop this property in the future. This spacious single level home with 2 large bedrooms, separate internal living areas, ducted air con, sun room, front courtyard & sizeable rear yard, this property will suit investors, or owner occupiers of all ages. CONTACT Les Lindsay PHONE 0407 420 384 EMAIL les.lindsay@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE North Beach 20 James Street

$1,390,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This beautifully kept 4x2 Georgian style home located on the hill in most sought after James Street has a spectacular ocean panorama from within. It is set amongst the magnificent Norfolk pines within metres to the beach & jetty or in the other direction to Star swamp bushland - property such as this is tightly held and rarely offered. CONTACT Les Lindsay PHONE 0407 420 384 EMAIL les.lindsay@peard.com.au

North Beach 54 Hope Street

$1,450,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Fabulous facilities in this highly sought after over 55s Ocean Reef with below ground pool, bowling green, 16/70 Marina Boulevard complex community centre & live in caretaker. Enjoy the country club

Ocean Reef 14 Etchell Court

bed 3 bath 1 car 1

bed 5 bath 2 car 2

From $439,000

Ocean Reef 15 Westra Way

From $789,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

lifestyle now in this ground floor unit or invest & rent out until you are ready to downsize. Call Shane for a private inspection or further information. CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

This spacious home, in a sought after cul-de-sac, offers beautiful renovations, 3 big living areas, separate study, high ceilings & extensive verandah, renovated kitchen, outdoor entertaining, solar heated pool. Located in quiet cul de sac only 600m to the beach! Zoned r/cycle aircon, gas point, security doors & so much more! Block size 735 sqm CONTACT Shane Capelli Year built 1993 PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

From $999,000

Padbury 4 Nile Court

From $569,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

You can hide yourself away in this remarkable forest of trees or escape to adjacent Star Swamp and never be found!! This unique 1,017sqm "everglades" property is nestled in the green belt of magnificent Hope Street & adjacent to 98 hectares of heritage listed Star Swamp bushland - it's both environmentally protected, with signposted walking trails & is of great CONTACT Les Lindsay local historical significance. PHONE 0407 420 384 EMAIL les.lindsay@peard.com.au

Picture perfect, ocean front location - located at the end of a cul de sac & just metres to Mullaloo Beach & Mirror Park. This spacious home has stacks of room for large families & offers 4 living areas, 5 big bedrooms & separate study.Fantastic location stroll along the coastal pathway, walk to schools, local shops, Mullaloo Dome & proposed Ocean Reef marina. CONTACT Shane Capelli Block size 799 sqm PHONE 0410 339 499 Year built 1990 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

This spacious home is located on a large 763sqm block in a quiet cul-de-sac. It has all the room you need boasting ample off street parking for your boat or caravan & a spacious backyard with a spa ready for year round relaxation. All of this located within close proximity to parklands, schools, shops, transport & the beach, Whitfords Shopping Centre & Hillarys Marina CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil only a short drive away. PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au

With 180 degree views of the sawn river, this apartment on Perth terrace has much to offer. From its well-designed 23/229 Adelaide Terrace Adelaide open plan living to its amenities & facilities, such as high

SPACIOUS UNIT IN TOP SPOT North Perth large 2 bedroom unit with balcony in a super complex in a 33/38 Scarborough Beach Road Afantastic location situated only minutes from the cafĂŠ strip,

bed 2 bath 2 car 2

bed 2 bath 1 car 1

$769,000

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level security with intercom, outdoor pool, spa, Sundeck, Gym, pool side cabana with kitchen and BBQ equipment, all situated on the 5th floor.

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CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

From $319,000

Leederville, Mt Hawthorn, Northbridge, Perth CBD and The Mezz Shopping Centre and cafe strips. CONTACT Simon Neilson PHONE 0412603487 EMAIL simon.neilson@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Fabulous facilities in this highly sought after over 55s Ocean Reef with below ground pool, bowling green, 16/70 Marina Boulevard complex community centre & live in caretaker. Enjoy the country club

Ocean Reef 14 Etchell Court

bed 3 bath 1 car 1

bed 5 bath 2 car 2

From $439,000

Ocean Reef 15 Westra Way

From $789,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $999,000

Padbury 4 Nile Court

From $569,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

Piara Waters 12 Rosette Place

bed 2 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$769,000

Piara Waters 120 Mason Road

From $590,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

level security with intercom, outdoor pool, spa, Sundeck, Gym, pool side cabana with kitchen and BBQ equipment, all situated on the 5th floor. CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

LOW MAINTENANCE HOME WITH QUALITY & STYLE Only 18 months old & perfectly presented, this family home incorporates features we all want; 4 generously sized brms, 2 beautiful baths, enclosed theatre, study, activity room, deluxe kitchen with stone bench tops & 900mm stainless steel appliances, a large open plan living area with high ceilings, & an alfresco. CONTACT Marg Kudla PHONE 0457 515 007 EMAIL marg.kudla@peard.com.au

From $669,000

Piara Waters 24 Bordeaux Parade

$549,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

REDUCED BY $30,000 - Owners will consider all offers Rarely do we find a home with rooms big enough to fit everything, this fantastic family home has exactly what you are looking for so get in quick. You will absolutely love it. CONTACT Jemima Botha PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

Still want to get into a new home before Christmas? Well, youre in luck. This beautifully presented home in Piara Waters could be right up your alley. Boasting 3 large bedrooms. 2 bathrooms and double garage set on 400m2 of prime Piara Land this is an opportunity to purchase that cannot be missed. CONTACT Matthew Quinn PHONE 0434 396 025 EMAIL matthew.quinn@peard.com.au december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE Piara Waters 3 Adenine Bend

T-SALES bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Port Kennedy 53 Toledo Circuit

$389,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Port Kennedy 7 Aparri Way

$449,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Port Kennedy 23 Long Beach Rise

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Why settle for average when you can have a special home with its own individuality and charm? The floorplan is both sensible and interesting from the large ,double-door entrance hall to alfresco and outdoor kitchen. main bedroom includes a deep spa -another shade of Hollywood. Experience a bit of Hollywood style and call me for a private tour. CONTACT Patrick Grogan PHONE 0419 497 432 EMAIL patrick.grogan@peard.com.au

Very well presented 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in lovely St Michele estate. Freshly painted throughout with front lounge room, family, meals are dining rooms. Good size kitchen with good cupboard and bench space that overlooks family/dining rooms. This property is very neat and tidy inside. CONTACT Mitch Russell PHONE 0430 574 655 EMAIL mitch.russell@peard.com.au

Wonderfully presented 4 bedroom, 2 bedroom home in lovely Kennedy Park has just come available and will absolutely suit the growing family. Built by Scott Park and with over 212m2 of living space this home is sure to impress. Rooms include front lounge, formal dining or study, family, meals, games. CONTACT Mitch Russell PHONE 0430 574 655 EMAIL mitch.russell@peard.com.au

Secluded beachfront with panoramic views over Warnbro Sound. This stunning double storey home is designed to afford protection from the summer winds yet north facing to soak in the benefits of the winter sun. There is an amazing beach suitable for swimming all year round with easy access down to the water. CONTACTS Fran Satherley/John Satherley PHONE 0414 447 343/ EMAIL fran.satherley@peard.com.au

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Piara Waters 71 Bellas Circuit

From $420,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Port Kennedy 9 Bordeaux Ramble

From $435,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Port Kennedy 24 Athens Entrance

From $599,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Quinns Rocks 17 Lorient Pass

From $529,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Wow! It's how much?! Brand new 3 bedroom 2 bathroom low maintenance home ready to move into.Good size living areas, and parklands only a hop, skip & jump away! Situated in brand new sub division in Piara Waters.. Don't miss this one. CONTACT Trevor & Prem Wills PHONE 0413831324-0438455200 EMAIL trevor.wills@peard.com.au

Welcome to your new home! If presentation and location are important to you, then this gorgeous home will not disappoint. This warm and welcoming home has been freshly painted providing a tasteful neutral decor, and with new floor coverings as well, there is not one thing left to do but move on in! CONTACT Jodie Lindner PHONE 0408 518 514 EMAIL jodie.lindner@peard.com.au

SUPER SIZED FAMILY HOME WITH A POOL Nice big home on a nice big block has just come available in lovely location of Kennedy Park. Conveniently located close to parks, public transport, golf course, primary schools, shopping centre and beautiful Port Kennedy beaches, this property will be sure to impress. CONTACT Mitch Russell PHONE 0430 574 655 EMAIL mitch.russell@peard.com.au

Situated in the sought after Quinns Beach Estate, this gorgeous 3 x 2 plus study/4th bedroom home is a gem. It is a really well designed Ventura home, combining both practicality & style. Generous sized living areas, quality fitting &, high ceilings are just a few of the features. Opposite Quinns beach primary school, & only a short stroll to the beach. CONTACT Jan Buchanan PHONE 0408 802 381 EMAIL jan.buchanan@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Quinns Rocks 21 Rupara Circle

$649,000 - $659,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Quinns Rocks 5 Bishops Close

From $389,995 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Rockingham 4/101 Parkin Street

From $349,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Rockingham 71 Leeuwin Parade

From $459,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Vibrantly modern and luxuriously appointed throughout this exemplary modern newly completed home redefines expectationno expense has been spared providing optimum privacy and luxury with a focus on quality, style and elegance perfectly configured for relaxed living and outdoor entertaining. Set in a quiet street, a short stroll to parks, schools & the beach! CONTACT Steve Wilcox

Quinns Rocks 3 Mary Street

IDEAL FOR TRADES PERSON & TOP VALUE FOR FIRST HOME / INVESTMENT OR MAYBE YOU JUST WANT TO DOWNSIZE! Super location within easy distance of QUINNS BEACH is this affordable home which represents top value buying in this highly regarded beachside suburb. Well serviced with schools for all ages & a bus service to Clarkson Train Station. CONTACT Phil Smith

This Luxurious 4Bed, 2 Bath, Theatre + Pool property has all Ridgewood features any family could possibly need.Perfect for 11 Hillsborough Parkway the entertaining family and friends the property features a

Step outside and all you'll hear is the sound of waves crashing on to the beach. This is the one. Walk just 300 metres and you'll be making footprints in beautiful white sand. This beautifully presented 2 bedroom unit with parking for 1 car and potential for a second from the rear access is a must see.

Rockingham 3/9 Kent Street

PHONE 0421 277 366 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au

PHONE 0411 411 276 EMAIL phil.smith@peard.com.au

CONTACT Tracey Ford PHONE 0469 332 823 EMAIL tracey.ford@peard.com.au

This lovely Home is very centrally located, within easy walking distance to Rockingham City Shopping Centre, fabulous estate parks with easy access to transport.Offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage and shedding galore.This family friendly home has plenty of room for the kids in the open plan family/dining room with an adjoining kitchen. CONTACT Tracey Ford PHONE 0469 332 823 EMAIL tracey.ford@peard.com.au

$949,000 - $999,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

From $490,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$439,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Rockingham 38 Merrimac Loop

$495,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Catch your breath at the spectacular permanent Ocean Views from this ocean front property on 741 sqm block located on the corner or Ocean Drive & Mary Street in sought after popular Quinns Beach. Live the ultimate dream with the beach & surf on your doorstep & enjoy mesmerizing sunsets! Location couldn't be better! CONTACT Sheila Stritch PHONE 0412 212 748 EMAIL sheila.stritch@peard.com.au

stunning outdoor alfresco area with covered, heated, LED feature Pool & Spa literally 100 meters from a beautiful park. This property will leave you impressed. CONTACT Tertius Du Toit PHONE 0416 239 306 EMAIL tertius.dutoit@peard.com.au

What a fantastic spot to do all or either of the above! This fully renovated unit is ready to move into and relax. Features include 2 bedrooms with BIR, beautiful bathroom, large kitchen with plenty of bench space & cupboards overlooking light and airy family room. Outside is a hug balcony overlooking pristine parkland and there is a roll up blind for all year round use. CONTACT Bill Penny PHONE 0433 373 505 EMAIL bill.penny@peard.com.au

Lovely cosy home with family room wrapped around the alfresco. Very light & bright with great kitchen, home theatre, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. There could be room for a boat of caravan with rear lane access. Very quiet location overlooking Stan Twilight Reserve. Built in 2007 and set on a 360m2 block its a perfect lock and leave. CONTACT Bill Penny PHONE 0433 373 505 EMAIL bill.penny@peard.com.au december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE Rockingham 4 McNicholl Street

From $549,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Rockingham 22 Daley Court

$489,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Safety Bay 47 Hawker Street

Offers Over $399,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

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Large Family Home Plus Pool in the Sought after Meadows Estate Rockingham. This spacious 5 bedroom 2 bathroom plus study home sits on 819m2 of Land, is well located in a quiet street in the Meadows Estate just minutes from Rockingham's popular cafe strip, shopping centre and pristine beaches. CONTACT Dawn Palmer PHONE 0406 827 494 EMAIL dawn.palmer@peard.com.au

Rockingham 8C Hymus Street

From $629,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This beautiful family home is located in a peaceful cul de sac, tucked privately away from the rest of the world! This gorgeous home is warm and welcoming and will be such a pleasure to call home. Venture outside and be captivated by your own tropical oasis, complete with a sparkling pool while relaxing and entertaining outside under your vast gabled patio area. CONTACT Jodie Lindner

Safety Bay 107 Rae Road

If you are looking for a four bedroom, two bathroom home within walking distance to beach, shops & primary school, then this one is worth viewing. There is access through garage to large powered workshop.Timber floors enhance the living room and dining room. Slow combustion fire in family room.

Safety Bay 13 Nevis Place

PHONE 0408 518 514 EMAIL jodie.lindner@peard.com.au

CONTACTS Fran Satherley/John Satherley PHONE 0414 447 343/ EMAIL fran.satherley@peard.com.au

Exciting Investment Opportunity 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms are just the beginning of this 1986 quality built home featuring formal lounge& dining, large kitchen overlooking family room and games. Outside is a large paved gable patio for the outdoor entertainer and side access for the boat of van.

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CONTACT Bill Penny PHONE 0433 373 505 EMAIL bill.penny@peard.com.au

Offers Over $390,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

EXPRESS SALE bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Safety Bay 109 Malibu Road

From $399,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Palm Beach Stunner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4x2+Study Town House Look at this one. So close but so secluded. Hurry and you can enjoy summer holidays here! Now is the time to take action if you have been wanting to move to Palm Beach. You won't find anything as nice as this - so close to the water - at this price. CONTACTS Rob Davis/Cheryl Davis PHONE 0439 843 776/0410 507 795 EMAIL rob.davis@peard.com.au

This lovely family home is nestled on a 809sqm block of land within walking distance to the local shopping centre and beautiful beaches. The home comprises 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, front living room home theatre, central kitchen overlooking very generous family room, which leads to beautiful outdoor area and delightful gardens. CONTACTS Fran Satherley/John Satherley PHONE 0414 447 343/ EMAIL fran.satherley@peard.com.au

With much lament, my sellers are saying good bye to their gorgeous home. Its ciao Safety Bay, we're shifting to the U.S.A. A career change is your fortune, because this magnificent residence has been finished to a quality my sellers envisioned for themselves, but they're leaving on a jet plane!! This is a rare find in Safety Bay! CONTACT Jodie Lindner PHONE 0408 518 514 EMAIL jodie.lindner@peard.com.au

Light, bright and airy is this lovely home situated close to shops in popular Safety Bay. Featuring 3 bedrooms, great separate lounge, and reconditioned kitchen with large enclosed patio living area. Outside there is a separate room that could be turned into a granny flat or teenagers retreat CONTACT Bill Penny PHONE 0433 373 505 EMAIL bill.penny@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Scarborough 91A Westview Street

$689,000 - $749,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

Scarborough 129b Herbert Street

From $699,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

If you are looking for something special that's not part of a complex but more like an independent home, oozing style & quality renovations & a to-die-for entertaining area then be quick to view this home! Safely tucked away from the hustle & bustle of traffic, this spacious 3 bed 2 bath duplex has been tastefully renovated with top quality fittings & fixtures & stunning appeal! CONTACT Namita Mehra

Scarborough 87a Northstead Street

This is a fantastic, modern home set on an easy care 322sqm block, set on a convenient location with shops, transport, schools, and all the benefits of this beach side suburb. The modern floor plan featuring an open plan living & dining layout with high shadow line ceilings and direct access to the private north facing rear alfresco area.

Buy now off the plan and secure your beachside apartment Scarborough Perth’s legendary sunset coast. Ocenna29 is a boutique 27B/29 Hastings Street on development offering spacious, open plan with large

PHONE 0409 920 737 EMAIL namita.mehra@peard.com.au

CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

From $849,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

$995,000 bed 2 bath 2 car 2

Buy now off the plan and secure your beachside apartment Scarborough Perth’s legendary sunset coast. Ocenna29 is a boutique 21B/29 Hastings Street on development offering spacious, open plan with large

Scarborough 18/29 Hastings Street

bed 2 bath 1 car 1

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

$740,000

Scarborough 24/29 Hastings Street

$935,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

internal/external resort style amenities. Located in the rejuvenated Scarborough Beach precinct, this is the sea change you can afford, but can’t afford to miss out on. CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

Buy now off the plan and secure your beachside apartment on Perth’s legendary sunset coast. Ocenna29 is a boutique development offering spacious, open plan with large internal/external resort style amenities. Located in the rejuvenated Scarborough Beach precinct, this is the sea change you can afford, but can’t afford to miss out on. CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

$895,000

Scarborough 11/178 The Esplanade

From $460,000 bed 1 bath 1 car 1

Immaculate, generous, street front town house home boosting quality and style throughout. Well-designed gourmet kitchen with quality appliances, Caesar stone tops with breakfast bar and loads of bench space. This home is the complete lock and leave package with stylish and quality fittings throughout with little maintenance required and all the little extras included. CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT poolside unit in a resort style complex, on the stunning Scarborough Beach, start earning high returns year round. Ready for you or your guest to lay back and take in the stunning ocean views to Rottnest or one of our famous Sunsets. The renovated, beautifully presented complex features a pool and gym all with in a 100m stroll to the shops, cafe's, restaurants, picnic area etc. CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Scarborough 15/29 Hastings Street

$940,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Scarborough 25/29 Hastings Street

$970,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

WOW..... What great value this two bed apartment in Scarborough Rise Scarborough, with incredible views of R410/183 West Coast Highway Observation Scarborough, Trigg and Hillary's spectacular beaches. Located

Scarborough 3/92 Manning Street

bed 2 bath 2 car 2

bed 3 bath 1 car 1

$795,000

on the top floor, with NINE FOOT ceilings to give an amazing feeling of space; this apartment is simply awesome. CONTACT Mick Evans PHONE 0417 933 620 EMAIL mick.evans@peard.com.au

From $570,000

Enjoy the Coastal Lifestyle A fabulous beachside lifestyle is what’s on offer in this spacious 3 X 1 B & T rear villa in a small group of 3 located in walking distance to Scarborough Beach & Café strip. Top Spot! CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Scarborough 52/2 Brighton Road

$1,390,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Absolute Beachfront Simply Breathtaking Watch the waves and whales by day, sensational sunsets and the Fremantle skyline lights by night. Situated on a high floor of the popular CeVue building, is this immaculately presented as new, absolute beachfront apartment with views that leave you breathless. Generously proportioned luxury 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom plus powder room apartment is big enough for beachside living or a private holiday retreat. Huge main balcony facing South West, enjoy the warm sun year round while relaxing on your balcony overlooking one of the best views Perth can offer. Also secondary balconies overlooking pool and affording views to the North and Hillarys. Resort facilities including: large 25M heated outdoor pool, clubhouse with full facilities, barbeque area, lush gardens and not to forget the easy access to the white sandy beaches of Scarborough. Safe, secure, private with limited security access and parking for two cars plus storeroom. A must see! 112

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Marcus Lord 0417 911 107 marcus.lord@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Your Beachside Paradise â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fabulous 3 x 2 x 2 home located Scarborough the City Beach border in a group of three on approx 316b West Coast Highway on 1400sqm of combined prime blue chip real estate with

Secret Harbour 16 Mustique Mews

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$1,050,000

Secret Harbour 13 Sardinia Place

Buyers Over $649,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Secret Harbour 54 Turtles Bend

Buyers Over $995,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

UNINTERUPTED OCEAN VIEWS. Location Location!

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

WHAT A BEAUTY !! Attractive spacious Peter Stannard property on 890sqm block. Solar panels plus solar heated lagoon pool, study, large spacious theatre/lounge plus quality kitchen, dining family and sunken games. Lush gardens CONTACT Julie Pym PHONE 0411 436 537 EMAIL julie.pym@peard.com.au

The top end of town is on the move!! Are you seeking a two storey, North facing, very sleek, contemporary, beachside property with clean lines, easy living and quality finishes, superb pool and outdoor entertaining? CONTACT Julie Pym PHONE 0411 436 537 EMAIL julie.pym@peard.com.au

Buyers Over $549,000

Secret Harbour 23 Three Bears Loop

Buyers Over $699,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3

Secret Harbour 11 Nambucca Way

$799,000-$839,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Is this the best value unit on the market? Boasting a Shoalwater kitchen and bathroom all that is left for you to do is 12/4 Minchinson Street renovated move in and relax! Your new ground floor unit is located

Shoalwater 5/61 Frederick Street

bed 2 bath 1 car 1

$249,000

smack bang in the middle of the prestigious seaside suburb of Shoalwater. CONTACT Phil Carnaby PHONE 0418 910 824 EMAIL phil.carnaby@peard.com.au

$265,000

This lovely 4x2 property is situated within Secret Harbour Golf Course Links on a pretty, whisper quiet street. Spacious pitched living areas with a wood burner for winter and clever design for cool summers. Separate lounge/theatre, pool, games room and study will leave you pleasantly surprised at this roomy and family friendly design. CONTACT Julie Pym PHONE 0411 436 537 EMAIL julie.pym@peard.com.au

This beautiful home sits in a prime position on Three Bears Loop, close to beach and has all your heart desires. Thoughtful, quality build with lots of natural light & pool. This really is your first opportunity to scoop up this property and make this your great family home. CONTACT Julie Pym PHONE 0411 436 537 EMAIL julie.pym@peard.com.au

GLAMOUR HOME, GLAMOUR LOCATION! Situated overlooking the Golf Links is this 384.92m2 home that says WOW! 5 bedrooms, Study, Theatre, Dressing room, Double garage with storeroom, Large alfresco. This home has to be seen to be believed it is beautiful. Call Bill Penny today. CONTACT Bill Penny PHONE 0433 373 505 EMAIL bill.penny@peard.com.au

New to the market is this sensational 2 bedroom air conditioned unit with a recent renovation that is pure class! With quality fixtures and fittings throughout, this outstanding property also offers you a relaxing private courtyard. CONTACT Jodie Lindner PHONE 0408 518 514 EMAIL jodie.lindner@peard.com.au december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE Shoalwater 28 Gloucester Avenue

$1,150,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 3

Melissa Mendes 0400 459 411

Stroll to the Beach Location, Location, location! This sensational 5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom executive home just a stroll away from Shoalwater Bay is a dream come true to those that want big and beautiful with side access to park the boat and caravan, work shop, private garden to the rear for kids to play plus a pool and love entertaining all year round? Then this is the property for you. As soon as you pull up to the drive you will be swept away with the prime position and size of this 1012m2 piece of paradise.

melissa.mendes@peard.com.au

Features include: Brick workshop, ducted air-conditioning, modern bathroom, a stunning spacious dream kitchen, huge entertaining lounge room with a spacious balcony to enjoy the fresh sea air. Ensure you book in a viewing today as this property wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last long in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market.

Shoalwater 10/69 Safety Bay Road

$229,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Act quickly to secure this fantastic 2x1 unit in sensational Shoalwater. This roomy unit has 2 generous bedrooms, both freshly carpeted and the main bedroom is robed and boasts a R/C air conditioning unit. The kitchen and living areas are bright and open, and also serviced by a second R/C air conditioning unit for year round climate control. CONTACT Jodie Lindner PHONE 0408 518 514 EMAIL jodie.lindner@peard.com.au

Sinagra 91 Vincent Street

From $599,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

An outstanding opportunity presents itself here. 4x2 home Sinagra at $ 480 per week. The lease expires at the end of 22 Bibbulmun Entrance renting March 2014 and the tenants have requested an extension for

Singleton 31 Marlin Way

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $479,000

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another 12 months. 540 m2 approx block and is approx 163m2 of floor space. It boasts a kitchen, dining room, family/rumpus room a double lock up garage and air conditioning. CONTACT Brendan Williams

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PHONE 040 99 55 040 EMAIL brendan.williams@peard.com.au

$480,000

Amazing Summit Homes group current display home jam packed with the most amazing features imaginable. So much effort & no expense spared has gone into presenting this display home & is now available to buy DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE HERE! The Del Mar by Summit Homes group boasts 4 big beds, 2 baths, activity, home theatre & alfresco. CONTACT Ben Hanson PHONE 0402 785 410 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au

Quality Home with Great Side Access Only 2 years old this lovely home features large theatre, great kitchen, walk in pantry, huge living room, large bedrooms all with robes, theatre, ducted air conditioning and is only a walk to the beach. This is a quality home in a fantastic area. CONTACT Bill Penny PHONE 0433 373 505 EMAIL bill.penny@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Sorrento 6A Keans Avenue

Offers bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Sorrento 22 Bennetts Place

Offers bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Southern River 11 Big Springs Road

From $699,999 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Southern River 4 Michigan Turn

$799,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Your coastal lifestyle awaits with this beautifully presented light & bright 2 storey home in a highly sought after prime elevated Blue Chip location. Just a short stroll to Sorrento beach, Hillarys Marina & popular restaurants & cafes. A truly must see home with so many features, quality fittings, fixtures and extras not to mention an ambiance which is apparent every where CONTACT Kathy Clement you look! PHONE 0403 539 820

Sorrento 25 Hood Terrace

Welcome to this spacious family home in a dreamy, dress-circle location! Away from traffic hustle and bustle in this elevated cul-de-sac, and surrounded by million dollar properties this much-loved home is just minutes away from the Beach & Hillarys Marina. Completing this simply gorgeous home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the glistening below-ground pool & spa, along with the timber/colourbond patios, all add to the fun-filled days ahead â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whilst the functional floor plan, high ceilings, individual living zones plus large bedrooms CONTACT Belinda Lawrence make this the perfect PHONE 0432 547 921 family home. EMAIL belinda.lawrence@peard.com.au

South Perth 2/17 Hardy Street

Set in the prestigious Boardwalk Estate and strolling distance to magnificent parks and walk ways is this faultless quality Don Russell built home. Be impressed as you step inside the double entry doors with double security doors

Southern River 22 Sandleford Grange

EMAIL kathy.clement@peard.com.au

CONTACT Eric Fernandes PHONE 0421 074 963 EMAIL eric.fernandes@peard.com.au

Stunning Display Home opportunity in Bletchley Park Estate! Summit Homes The Geisha is your refuge from the world! Professionally crafted by Summit Homes, one of Perths premium master builders, this showcase in building excellence is a must see! CONTACT Alexander Moss PHONE 0423 919 066 EMAIL alexander.moss@peard.com.au

From $1,449,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

Offers bed 2 bath 2 car 2

From $639,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Southern River 3 Trumpet Street

$950,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Unique & contemporary 2 storey elevated home in one of old Sorrentos premium streets evoking the charm of Provence. Deceptively spacious & sitting on a 685 sqm green title block with permanent ocean views which can be enjoyed from the private walled front garden & both downstairs & upstairs living areas. CONTACTS Mary Peard/Kathy Clement PHONE 0407 151 153/0403 539 820 EMAIL mary.peard@peard.com.au

This apartment in a small complex of 6 with only one owner, used as a holiday home it is absolutely immaculate. The main bedroom is located at the entrance of the apartment and with its stunning en-suite is just the beginning of what is on show with this very special apartment. Be very quick, this apartment is the ONE!!! CONTACT Jemima Botha PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

Fabulous well designed big family home well located within walking distance to Coles, shops , schools, parks, t/port and the hub of Southern River. With 33 course ceilings throughout, quality bamboo and tile floorings, big bedrooms and cosy family and entertainment areas, this home is truly beautifully presented and will suit families. CONTACT Ginette Tan PHONE 0425 365 578 EMAIL ginette.tan@peard.com.au

The Pagoda built by master-builders Webb & Brown-Neaves, represents a pinnacle of modern building and design excellence. Built in 2011 this display home is now coming to the market! Live everyday like its a luxury holiday in this 4 bed, 2 bath home that takes tranquil Balinese style and blends it with contemporary living, comfort & prestige. CONTACT Alexander Moss PHONE 0423 919 066 EMAIL alexander.moss@peard.com.au december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE Stirling 8 St Anthony Drive

End Date Sale bed 4 bath 2 car 2

The Vines 24 Roxburghe Drive

From $649,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Waikiki 28 Bridgewater Court

$590,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

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It is with great pleasure we offer for sale this meticulously presented, spacious four bed plus study family home that boasts three living areas and an activity room. Suitable for an expanding family some of the features include: formal lounge & dining room, spacious kitchen, activity room & solid recycled flooring. CONTACT Shaun Pettit PHONE 0411 725 511 EMAIL shaun.pettit@peard.com.au

Tapping 144 Ashley Road

From $649,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This one has everything! Be proud to entertain in your fabulous new home with the lot. 891 sqm block with huge living areas, very generous bedrooms, loads of storage and a back yard to suit the whole family. Whether it is the heated saltwater pool, the large grassed area, powered shed, vegie gardens or double gated side access, you are sure to tick all the boxes. CONTACT Tiffany Bray

The Vines 9 Ackworth Grange

It just doesn't get any better than this! This exceptional family home is located in one of the most prestigious pockets of beach-side Waikiki. This home is warm and welcoming from the moment you walk through the front door, and with a sparkling pool will be a joy you and your family can call home!

Waikiki 8 Urchin Mews

PHONE 0412 930 820 EMAIL tiffany.bray@peard.com.au

CONTACT Jodie Lindner PHONE 0408 518 514 EMAIL jodie.lindner@peard.com.au

Stunning Display Home opportunity in Honeywood Estate, Wandi! Summit Homes The Woodlands is your refuge from the world! Professionally crafted by Summit Homes, one of Perths premium master builders, this showcase in building excellence is a must see! True opulence, charm and exclusive style.

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CONTACT Alexander Moss PHONE 0423 919 066 EMAIL alexander.moss@peard.com.au

From $735,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 2

AUCTION bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Wanneroo 32 Kulindi Crescent

$449,000-$469,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

It is with great pleasure I present this absolutely stunning home with no expense spared. Built by Domination homes in 2007, with a massive luxury living area of over 256sqm. Situated on an easy care 608sqm block. Close to a lovely park, bus route & located in Ashton Heights Estate. Short walk to schools & shops. CONTACT Sandy Watts PHONE 0412 448 891 EMAIL sandy.watts@peard.com.au

An outstanding home on an elevated block overlooking conservation reserve land with a pool and the added bonus of five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Whether its a dip in the pristine pool, backyard cricket, cooking up a storm in the chefs kitchen or taking in a movie in the home theatre this ultimate family home has something for every member of the family. CONTACT Rod McDougall PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

Location, Location, Location - Opportunity Knocks by the Sea Will be sold by Auction Onsite 12 NOON 7 December 2013 Property Features include: 700sqm Block, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Patio, Central Kitchen, 400m to Beach, Double Garage, Single Carport CONTACTS Rob Davis/Cheryl Davis PHONE 0439 843 776/0410 507 795 EMAIL rob.davis@peard.com.au

IMMACULATE Renovated and presented to perfection, this beautiful home is positioned in a wonderful lakeside location in northern Wanneroo. Modernised kitchen and bathroom, added on games room, beautiful gardens & bore reticulation. This one wont last long! CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

FOR SALE

The Vines 22 Portmarnock Drive

$1,350,000 bed 5

bath 3 car 3

Luxurious Resort Living! Be the envy of family and friends and live the life you deserve when you move into this luxury Beaumonde Home of 550sqm total living, individually designed 5 bedrooms, 2 Master suites, 3 bathrooms, 4 toilets with panoramic views of The Vines Championship Golf Course, lake and hills on a large 832sqm block. With the resort style parents retreat upstairs and separate kids and guest wing downstairs, this five bedroom three bathroom Home offers more than luxury alone with its unique design that encapsulates both social and entertaining aspects of your lifestyle while allowing the opportunity for privacy and intimacy when required.

For more information, please contact:

Rod McDougall 0418 909 954 rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

So whether it's cocktails by the pool, a glass of wine on the balcony, movie night with the kids, cooking up a storm in the 5 star kitchen or having a round of golf to unwind, this property offers unlimited choices and opportunities.

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FOR SALE Warnbro 14 Carmana Lane

Buyers Over $399,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Warnbro 4 Capella Pass

Offers over $595,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Warnbro 31 Indigo Circle

$359,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Watermans Bay 20 Margaret Street

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Absolutely beautifully presented 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home, has just come available in Warnbro. You will be pleasantly surprised on how tastefully decorated the well laid out this home is. Rooms include spacious front lounge, wonderful kitchen with great cupboard, bench space and dishwasher. Family, dining and separate activity room. CONTACT Mitch Russell PHONE 0430 574 655 EMAIL mitch.russell@peard.com.au

This family home is within walking distance of beautiful Warnbro Beach, only a short stroll down the road and you are there. Built by Peter Stannard Homes and finished to perfection with top quality fittings, high ceilings, French doors, huge galley kitchen with gas cooking, large breakfast bar, dishwasher and family size pantry. CONTACTS Fran Satherley/John Satherley PHONE 0414 447 343/ EMAIL fran.satherley@peard.com.au

This well sized 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is on a 540m2 block which is located in a quiet area and close to schools, shops, transport and parks. Inside this home you will find the master bedroom with WIR and ensuite and two of the three minor bedrooms with BIRS. Also inside is formal lounge, dining, family and games room. CONTACT Graham York PHONE 0467 773 977 EMAIL graham.york@peard.com.au

This spacious double storey home with 4/5 bedrooms is positioned on a 1024sqm duplex potential block with enough room for all the toys, boats, trailers & business vehicles & located in a whisper quiet street one minute from the Indian Ocean.This elevated location offers ocean views & tranquil surroundings, an excellent lifestyle with room to grow & potential to add value over time.

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CONTACT Carl Freeman PHONE 0408 793 037 EMAIL carl.freeman@peard.com.au

Warnbro 30 The Avenue

Buyers Over $449,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Warnbro 2 Manta Court

From $349,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

Warnbro 32 Clovelly Way

From $399,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Watermans Bay 53 Flora Terrace

Offers Over $1,695,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Have you ever wanted to enter a home and immediately feel the welcoming atmosphere? You have found it in this beautiful immaculately kept home. From the entrance hall through to the formal lounge room with the well-appointed open plan roomy living area, which has the kitchen overlooking a dining room, family and TV area, you will feel right at home. CONTACT Graham York PHONE 0467 773 977 EMAIL graham.york@peard.com.au

Fantastic opportunity to get into the market or add too your property port folio, by purchasing this very neat and well presented 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home plus study centrally located in Warnbro. To view be quick and call Mitch today. CONTACT Mitch Russell PHONE 0430 574 655 EMAIL mitch.russell@peard.com.au

Old Warnbro Workshop Winner Must Sell Owners Moving East. Are you looking to put down roots in Old Warnbro? Tired of all the copy cat designs? Come and look at this one. From the moment you pull up you'll know that this is something different. There are many sought after features in this family friendly home. CONTACT Mitch Russell PHONE 0430 574 655 EMAIL mitch.russell@peard.com.au

The Meridian, a classic design by Novus Homes features luxury, lifestyle & location, minutes from the Indian Ocean & cappuccino strip. This double storey home enjoys several large living areas & enough room to entertain both inside or out. The stunning location & spacious layout of this well appointed home features quality floors throughout, stone bench tops & stainless steel appliances in the well equipped kitchen. The large alfresco lounge & lap pool give you the best of both worlds by the beach. A fabulous opportunity CONTACT Carl Freeman available on the Sunset Coast. PHONE 0408 793 037 EMAIL carl.freeman@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Wellard 9 Sunstone Drive

From $479,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Wembley 100a Alexander Street

End Date Sale bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Wembley 53 Essex Street

End Date Sale bed 3 bath 2 car 1

West Leederville 124 Northwood Street

CONTACT AGENT bed 3 bath 2 car 1

A almost new 4x2 home sooooo close to freeway and shops. The master room is huge with walk behind robes with storage and racks, Split system A/C and ensuite with corner bath and 2 basins. There is a theatre and study opposite each other and this leads into the massive open plan kitchen, dining and living area that is air conditioned. CONTACT Michael Mocnaj PHONE 0437 907 150 EMAIL michael.mocnaj@peard.com.au

Wembley 1/54 Moondine Drive

$469,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Enter your own private oasis with style and personality to match. This property features an extremely sunny, cheerful outdoor entertainment area, pool and low maintenance surrounding grounds. Large bedrooms, a separate TV lounge / games room, open plan living and dining. A wonderful location, close to schools & 10 min drive to the city & beach. CONTACT Ryan Benade

Wembley 111 Harborne Street

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms plus a study and choice of spacious living areas, this beautiful home in Wembley is perfectly suited to the family. The home seamlessly combines both classical and modern features, from the beautiful decorative ceiling light roses throughout to the modern day household necessities.

Wembley 6/100 Salvado Road

PHONE 0451 070 945 EMAIL ryan.benade@peard.com.au

CONTACT Dean Bradley PHONE 0411 110 779 EMAIL dean.bradley@peard.com.au

This Federation styled home is located minutes from the city, & offers something for everyone. Meticulously maintained & ready to enjoy, this is the ideal place to call home; with jarrah floors, stylish finishingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, high ceilings, spacious bedrooms & a huge rear yard with timber decked alfresco area, this stunning character home has all the features to satisfy the most astute of buyers. CONTACTS Sam Mannino/David Lynch PHONE 0402 822 457/0409 955 554 EMAIL sam.mannino@peard.com.au

Buyers Low $1m's bed 4 bath 2 car 2

End Date Sale bed 3 bath 1 car 2

West Perth Malcolm Street

High $2M's bed 5 bath 3 car 2

This is a fantastic, modern home set on an easy care 322sqm block, set on a convenient location with shops, transport, schools, and all the benefits of this beach side suburb. Featuring an open plan living & dining layout with high shadow line ceilings and direct access to the private north facing rear alfresco area. CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

This beautiful family home set back from the road on a huge 890sqm block features 4 bedrooms + study, 2 bathrooms and a selection of both indoor and outdoor living areas this supreme two storey home in Wembley is the perfect family abode. It presents as a modern house with classical stylings. CONTACT Dean Bradley PHONE 0411 110 779 EMAIL dean.bradley@peard.com.au

Featuring three bedrooms, one bathroom and a choice of spacious living areas this residence is perfectly set up for those looking for city living without the hustle and bustle. The design is modern and stylish with a flowing layout and tantalising outdoors courtyard that will provide a perfect additional living space. CONTACTS Dean Bradley/Ivan Helman PHONE 0411 110 779/0421 416 144 EMAIL dean.bradley@peard.com.au

City living with the charisma of a suburban lifestyle. Travelling often and frequently?? Lock and leave knowing your home is secured with no annoying maintenance issue to worry about. Dont be the one to miss out on this old but beautiful Penthouse with Kings Park down the road and fabulous Swan river views all year round. CONTACT Ginette Tan PHONE 0425 365 578 EMAIL ginette.tan@peard.com.au december 13 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE West Perth 43/4 Delhi Street

End Date Sale bed 2 bath 2 car 1

West Perth 20/8 Prowse Street

$599,000-$639,000 bed 2 bath 2 car 2

Woodvale 17 Heysen Crest

End Date Sale bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Woodvale Lot 3 Bluegum Close

End Date Sale

Immaculate 2-bed apartment. Walking distance to public transport lines - giving you free access into the city, shopping, cafes & bars. Features spacious open plan living, a modern, tidy kitchen, ample cupboard space, a massive storage unit, secure car-parking. Complex features pool & equipped gym facilities. CONTACT Ryan Benade PHONE 0451 070 945 EMAIL ryan.benade@peard.com.au

$589,000-$629,000 bed 2 bath 2 car 2

This beautifully kept city fringe apartment is truly immaculate. Within the complex itself - an equipped gym, swimming pool. Double bedrooms & large bathrooms, open plan living, fine fittings & 2 balconies. Having been owned by one owner since new, and never lived in full-time, you can guarantee that this apartment has been well looked after. CONTACT Ryan Benade

Woodlands 47/52 Liege Street

Positioned at the head of a highly sought after cul- de- sac in a child friendly location this style of 4x2 home is traditionally sought after. This large family home offers space for the largest of families spread over two well laid out levels. With the impressive Yellagonga Park at the bottom of the street the kids or pets will have plenty of room to grow, rest and play. CONTACT Tony Mullen

Woodvale 37 Trappers Drive

Yes folks this is over 580 sqm2s of very very very rare Woodvale land. Located in a sought after whisper quiet cul de sac location. In my 5 years of selling real estate this has to be the rarest piece of prime Woodvale land that has hit the market.Title is still a couple of months away. So if youre dreaming of building what you want then dont snooze on this cracking opportunity. CONTACT Tony Mullen

Yanchep 30 Foreshore Vista

PHONE 0451 070 945 EMAIL ryan.benade@peard.com.au

PHONE 0402 020 331 EMAIL tony.mullen@peard.com.au

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From $286,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

From $599,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$599,000 - $649,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Located in the midst of some exciting developments, yet on one of the quietest streets in West Perth. This modern, secure complex of only 4 years features gym & pool. 2 double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, 2 car bays, a generous storage unit, open plan living & fine fittings combine to make this apartment excellent buying & an even better home. CONTACT Ryan Benade PHONE 0451 070 945 EMAIL ryan.benade@peard.com.au

2 Bedroom upstairs apartment in a well-managed & maintained “over 55’s” retirement complex. Other facilities include – bowling green, pool, snooker room and much more. CONTACT Sacha Daniel PHONE 0414 501 109 EMAIL sacha.daniel@peard.com.au

This wonderful home has been very well cared for by the current owners and is conveniently located within easy reach of parks, schools, transport and the local shopping precinct. Secluded behind a feature wall with plenty of driveway parking, the property offers a double carport and a separate driveway to a rear double size garage/ workshop. CONTACT Rob Nicholls PHONE 0407 442 222 EMAIL rob.nicholls@peard.com.au

Perfect for those seeking the ultimate beach lifestyle so close to sea & surf!Superb property featuring a stunning, supersized family home with 4 beds, plus activity/study, plus games room, plus theatre/lounge, garage plus extra bricked workshop, room for pool it has it all! ocated in the prestigious Ocean Lagoon Estate only 50m from the waters edge. CONTACT Peggy Middelveld PHONE 0415 566 825 EMAIL peggy.middelveld@peard.com.au

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wembley office suites for sale or lease

151 herdsman parade (corner selby street) wembley

key landmark nestled in the western suburbs The Western Suburbs has emerged as one of Perth’s most desirable business addresses. The latest offering is a significant business precinct in the heart of Wembley. Wembley 151 is a new key landmark office development is offering a unique opportunity for business operators and investors, to invest in a maturing blue ribbon business enclave.

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Axia Corporate Property Matthew Hopkins M: 0410 724 972

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HETHER IT’S THE town’s legendary laid-back appeal or the chance to explore the coastline’s beautiful coves and beaches, Dunsborough is hard to beat if you’re in pursuit of happiness. Thanks to the idyllic Mediterranean climate the southern section of coastal WA enjoys, the draw for many when making the move to Dunsborough is a no-brainer. With its calm, north-facing bay, just perfect for a dip or a turn in a little dinghy on a summer’s evening, Dunsborough has drawn those seeking an alternative to the urban rat race in droves for decades. Stocker Preston agent Louis de Chiera believes there’s more to the move down south than just the chance to chase the sunseeker lifestyle. “We’ve got a strong sense of community down here and a growing, family-oriented population,” he says. “We’re in the heart of the Margaret River wine region, famous the world over for its glorious collection of graceful vineyards and homesteads, award-winning vintages and cellar door restaurants second to none.” Dunsborough itself is no slouch when it comes to offering a bite and a slice or a glass of something chilled as the sun dips behind the horizon. “Artezen Espresso Bar is a favourite of mine,” says Louis. “It brews great coffee

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and offers the best brekkie in town, in my opinion.” But if it’s lunch you’re after, Louis suggests a visit to the Eagle Bay Brewery - the perfect spot for a leisurely family lunch, with great space, a playground and, of course, million-dollar views over Eagle Bay. Louis is well placed to offer advice on which areas of Dunsborough would suit various family dynamics considering moving to the town. “For a mixture of families and older couples, I’d recommend Quindalup. It’s a popular choice as it’s close to the beach and

not far from town - it’s also a bit quieter than other areas. “Meanwhile, many families have settled in Dunsborough Lakes, Naturaliste Heights and Cape Rise. They’re close to town, convenient for the schools as well as the beach and have a great neighbourhood feel to them.” If you’re after something a little more rural, however, then there are some good options available too, says Louis. “Yallingup and Yallingup Hill are great for those seeking the rural idyll,” says Louis. “The larger blocks out of town in the rural residential area of Yallingjup are favoured by

families who are maybe looking for a little more space, peace and quiet. And if surfing’s your thing, then Yallingup Hill is the top choice.” If a property with a little character is your dream, then Louis suggests Old Dunsborough. “That area’s surrounded by pretty beaches as well as being close to schools.” For those keen to invest in an up-andcoming area, Louis recommends a new development, Lakes Entrance. “There are 60 lots up for grabs in this subdivision and it’s got lots going for it. It’s close to town, the community centre and the beach, with a great selection of lots ranging in size from 300 to 1412 sqm.” There is plenty of choice for schooling options too, if you’ve got little ones in tow. “Our Lady of the Cape is a Catholic primary school, there’s a state primary school (Dunsborough Primary School) and Yallingup Steiner School (a private primary school).” With so many daytrip and weekend getaways right on Dunsborough’s doorstep, Louis is in no doubt why those who

PICTURESQUE The area around Dunsborough is particularly blessed, with many beautiful sights, including (left) the Cape Naturaliste lighthouse, below, towering forests and of course many unspoilt, white sandy beaches

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• Laid-back, relaxed beachcomber lifestyle, coupled with the finer things in life (eg vineyards on your doorstep)

• Younger crowd attracted to the town during the holiday season as well as families returning year after year for their annual break

Average house prices DUNSBOROUGH LAKES A 4x2 house is typically priced from $400,000 through to $800,000 for a fairway-fronting house on large blocks of approximately 1000sqm OLD DUNSBOROUGH You’ll pay $800,000 for a small cottage close to the beach or a modern home a few streets back from the ocean. Expect to pay up to $4m for luxury beachfront houses

have chosen to put down their roots in Dunsborough are such a contented bunch. “Whether it’s a weekend down in the forests of Pemberton, exploring Hamlin Bay or even a glamorous break in Perth, Dunsborough is perfectly placed to offer a wealth of opportunities to explore the region.” PL To discuss properties and Dunsborough’s lifestyle, contact Louis de Chiera at Stocker Preston’s Dunsborough office on 041 909 899 or email louis.dechiera@stockerpreston.com.au

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QUINDALUP You’ll find entry-point houses from around $450,000 for a 3x1 home, while beachfront houses typically range from $1.5m upwards depending on views and quality of house (recently one sold for more than $4m) YALLINGUP HILL Expect to pay from $1m (for a strata block), up to $3m (depending on the quality of house and views) EAGLE BAY Have a slice of this beautiful bay with residential houses starting from $1.5m to anywhere from up to $4.5m for absolute beachfront

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Pretty as a Picture $495,000 Delightful gardens and a back drop of the Leeuwin Ridge are the settings for this spotless home. Space is one of the features with an open plan lounge/dining area overlooked by the generous kitchen. Add to that a separate games room, 4 bedrooms, R/C air to the living area and main bedroom, double garage with rear access to the back garden. It all adds up to a very comfortable home. Augusta

Gordon Junor M: 0427 552 017 P: 9758 0300

Suberb Location! $695,000 Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac a mere 75m from the banks of the Hardy Inlet. The 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 living space home is designed to take best advantage of the superb water views. Downstairs has an entry hall with slate floor, a family room, queen sized bedroom, bathroom, laundry and carport. Upstairs is an open plan living/dining/ kitchen area, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and covered deck. Augusta

Alf Fandry M: 0407 441 140 P: 9758 0300

Architectural Splendour $549,000 Augusta is known for its wonderful river and ocean views, relaxed lifestyle, great fishing and mild weather. This luxury unit captures the essence of all the area’s attributes and offers 2 living areas, 3 bed, 3 bath and an entertainment deck all centred around superb water views. The architect designed unit uses simplistic lines and clever choice of materials to create a bright, spacious environment. Augusta

Gordon Junor M: 0427 552 017 P: 9758 0300

Front Row! $895,000 Enjoy this fabulous location opposite river foreshore reserve and never look at another roof top. This appealing, modern, spacious home comprises 3 bed, 2 bath, open plan living/kitchen area, dining room, walk-in pantry, laundry and alfresco deck upstairs. Downstairs is a guest studio comprising a sitting area, bedroom and ensuite as well as an extra large double garage and large workshop space. Augusta

Alf Fandry M: 0407 441 140 P: 9758 0300

Looking for a Rural Lifestyle with Excellent Income? $4.5M + GST One of Margaret River’s most exclusive boutique tourism businesses set on a stunning 26.63ha rural property. 6 uniquely designed and luxurious private villas surrounded by landscaped European style gardens overlooking 2 beautiful lakes. A quality, newly renovated 2 bed, 2 bath managers residence is included and the current owner will provide full training to the new owner.

Beachfront Opulence

$680,000

Be inspired everyday and wake up to these fabulous ocean views - all just a short stroll away from town centre. The main bedroom resides in a private upstairs retreat, complimented by a breakfast bar, ensuite, living and meals area. The lower floor is comprised of the remaining 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 WC, lounge, meals and kitchen - but that’s not all. Low maintenance and manicured gardens offer a lush view as you pull into the large and secure double garage. The alfresco dining area will make entertaining a breeze this summer, while the R/C air will keep you cool 24/7. Located on a well maintained 321sqm block with NO corporate body fees and nothing to spend! Bunbury

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Digby Shepherd M: 0411 611 957 P: 9792 1888

DUNSBOROUGH

Bramley

Morena Bamber M: 0407 203 072 P: 9780 5777

Sought After Street in Lovely Parkwater Estate $213,000 There’s something about the lifestyle of Holly Place that just makes you feel happy. Lovely homes already established, and a community feel. This is a big 1037sqm of lightly-timbered space with a solid rectangular shape (25m frontage) that means building choice should be a breeze. Fully serviced, west side of Cowaramup, with walk trails, recreation areas, playground, BBQ, all close by. Cowaramup

COWARAMUP

Mark Murray M: 0407 030 301 P: 9755 5123

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Magnolia Magic - and a Suberb View too $499,000 Terrific family home in quiet Cowaramup cul-de-sac. With only 2 neighbours, this 3 bed, 2 bath home has a private backyard and entertaining area. Soaring high ceiling with central bush pole in the light and bright open plan living area is a feature. 2 bedrooms open onto the rear verandah, and main bedroom also includes a walk-in robe and ensuite. Plenty of features. Cowaramup

Jill Turton M: 0418 933 345 P: 9755 5123

Only Metres to the Beach $649,000 2 storey villa with only a short path between you and the beach. 3 double bed, 2 bath, spacious family area, private easy care, reticulated garden. This villa has all furniture etc included in the price, so it is ready for summer holidays. Live in permanently or use for holiday let. Spotless presentation inside and out. Dunsborough

Tony Branch M: 0408 921 812 P: 97568 888

Live The Dream $1.285M This property is the complete package, with room for the family and the animals too it will provide you with the lifestyle you have always dreamed about. This 2.02ha (5ac) beautifully landscaped property overlooks Crown land with Ferguson Valley hill views and the Equestrian Centre nearby for all the horse people. Only a few mins drive takes you into the local town of Dardanup with the City of Bunbury also just a short drive way. Sweeping bitumen driveway leads past manicured lawns and water features to the stunning home surrounded by jarrah colonial style verandahs with Secretfix polished jarrah floorboards. Double garage with automatic roller doors, 5ac of space and tranquility, zoned smallholding. Rosemary Lynch M: 0418 932 546 P: 9792 1888

Dardanup West

Beach Road Retreat, Old Dunsborough $835,000 Charming, modern, spacious home on a 542sqm block with downstairs living, kitchen and dining with a north facing outdoor area, master suite and upstairs 2 queen bedrooms, second bathroom and family room. Beautiful gardens. This immaculately presented property is close to the beach and the town centre, and has great appeal for either permanent or holiday living. Dunsborough

John Reid M: 0418 931 100 P: 9756 8888

Absolute Beachfront Luxury Residence $3.7M Magnificent and superbly designed Zorzi Grandwood Homes luxury beach residence on a 846sqm absolute beachfront lot with panoramic ocean views of Old Dunsborough coastline. Includes fabulous 4 bed, 4 bath accommodation and wonderful indoor/outdoor entertaining areas. A dream holiday residence in top development. It is available for immediate vacant possession. Dunsborough

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Luxury Beachside Living, Old Dunsborough $1.85M - $2M High in Old Dunsborough, designed to maximise the ambience of beachside living and overlooking the tranquil waters of Geographe Bay. The exclusive double storey home was built and crafted by Jason Springate featuring upstairs living, kitchen, dining, master bedroom suite and downstairs 3 queen size bedrooms, family living, study, triple garage and luxury entrance foyer. Dunsborough

Debbie Bridges M: 0417 186 018 P: 9756 8888

Enjoy, Renovate, Subdivide - Potential Plus From $640,000 Set on 2.02ha (5ac) amongst stunning gardens is this unique family home, with a bonus 1 bed self contained guest studio, with sub-division potential! 3 bed (ample size), 2 bath, formal and casual living and dining areas that flow naturally. An â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;open roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; overlooks stunning gardens of exotic and native plants. Outside pavilion area that overlooks B/G pool, bbq, pizza oven and paved alfresco area. Gelorup

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Larisa Tomuli M: 0438 272 932 P: 9792 1888

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$995,000 Secluded FIFO, Globetrotter or Beach Home Beautifully landscaped and presented home with a great ‘beachy” feel. Down in the valley, close to the beach and out of the wind, the property has 4 bed, 2 bath and 2 living areas, with Short Term Use approval and can be used residentially or to generate an income in between your own holidays. A short walk from family beaches and world class waves. A separate studio caters for guests. Gnarabup

Bob Scott M: 0438 907 656 P: 9780 5777

$329,000 Central Living Convenient location + private + comfortable + low maintenance + affordable = perfect investment. Solid, 3 bedroom, low maintenance unit at the top of town. Double brick and colourbond, generous driveways and double carports, these units are well-managed and in excellent condition. All bedrooms are carpeted with built-in robes, and there is a spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area. Margaret River

Clare Andrews M: 0448 023 265 P: 9780 5777

$699,000 The Dream Starts Now! 1.02ha in an idyllic location in between the beach and town. A skillion roofed abode with open plan kitchen/living area sits at the highest point of the land so you can sit back and look down through the trees to the little creek. Situated at the rear of the building envelope lending itself to extensions or it would work well as a holiday home, for the FIFO worker or a couple looking for their hideaway. Margaret River

Shane Galbraith M: 0407 579 286 P: 9780 5777

From $405,000 Choice of 2, Unique Riverfront Bush Blocks 2 stunning lots in picturesque Metricup – of either 15.2ha or 16.5ha, each with a 1600sqm envelope at a price more synonymous with a suburban block! These stunning bush blocks feature river frontage to the Carbunup River. Ideally located less than half an hour’s drive from both Margaret River and Busselton, these 2 lots have conservation covenants in place, and are a nature lover’s dream! Metricup

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Mark Murray M: 0427 030 301 P: 9755 5123

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$200,000 WIWO New Owners Needed! Wild Thyme café is in an excellent location in the centre of town with parking close by, and a good lease with further extensions available. The owners have operated this business since 2006 but for health reasons need to move on. Trading 6 days per week - Monday to Saturday, from 7am to 3pm. Some new energy is what is needed to see it reach its full potential. Financials/floor plans available upon request. Margaret River

Susan Millar M: 0417 958 028 P: 9780 5777

$699,000 Country Style Home This is a very rare, large special rural lifestyle block with a further share in a 12ha rehabilitated wildlife reserve. The home is a near new Country Builders design with 3 bed, 2 bath plus 2 separate office/ study rooms, open plan living/dining area and a large timber decked alfresco. Features an extra large 8m x 9m powered, concrete floored shed and a 150,000L rainwater fed tank and pump. Margaret River

Steve Harry M: 0428 933 327 P: 9780 5777

$935,000 Interesting Combination This property features a converted shearing shed with classy additions created by a Melbourne architect. Enjoy comfortable accommodation of 4 bed, 2 living areas, with underfloor heating by way of Hydronic heat pump. A shed and fenced paddock are some of the outside improvements. The subdivision guide plan has been approved but the formalities to obtain separate titles will take approx 6 months. Margaret River

Ken Preston M: 0418 932 747 P: 9780 5777

$599,000 Beachside Beauty North facing, 4 bed, 2 bath brick and Colorbond home, located only 500m from Quindalup’s beaches. Features include open plan living flowing through to the outside alfresco, high cathedral ceilings in main living area, R/C air, king sized master bedroom, queen sized minor bedrooms with BIR, big alfresco, double lock up garage and easy care gardens. Enjoy your summer strolls to the beach. Quindalup

COWARAMUP

Ross Sorgiovanni M: 0419 949 852 P: 9756 8888

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Panoramic Bay Views $895,000 Opportunities to secure land with views like this are very hard to find. This 5018sqm block is perfectly situated on the high side of this quiet little cul-de-sac. The ideally positioned building envelope will enable you to keep the tall timbers at the rear of the block and capture the stunning views out over Dunsborough to the sparkling waters of Geographe Bay. Quindalup

Chris Stott M: 0477 091 371 P: 9756 8888

Take the Next Step... $925,000 â&#x20AC;Śinto a life on a lovely secluded rural property. Protected by bushland and high on a hill with some lovely rural views, this 30ha property includes a simple 3 bed, 2 bath home and 5ha of productive vines. Delightful undulating country and standing timber combines with vines to create a lovely vista from the home. Work the vineyard, run a few cattle, relax on the verandah and admire the view. Bliss! Rosa Glen

Jill Turton M: 0418 933 345 P: 9755 5123

Ultimate Lock n Leave Retreat $899,000 Innovative escape amongst an inspiring forest setting with an eco friendly footprint. Combines the freedom of indoor and outdoor living, relax inside in comfort with a modern floor plan offering a gorgeous living, kitchen and dining zone, 3 bed, 2 bath plus a wonderful alfresco platform which connects to the expansive deck wrapping the home and taking advantage of the elevated timber views. Quindalup

Tony Farris M: 0417 951 838 P: 9756 8888

Prime Beachfront From $675,000 Ocean views, walks on the beach, beautiful sunsets. Not many properties offer the same idyllic lifestyle as this 3 storey townhouse. With an alfresco balcony, rear courtyard and observation turret you will have magnificent ocean views in total privacy. A huge double garage with extra space and lift shaft for the future will always be a bonus. This luxury property will always be a great investment. South Bunbury

Alf Mainstone M: 0402 026 608 P: 9792 1888

Rural Lifestyle with Options $1.225M Your rural lifestyle awaits with this 55ha cleared property bordered on 2 sides with state forest. There are 2 substantial homes located side by side with 1 registered as a B&B, giving you the convenience of operating the B&B/farmstay while living separate. 2 dams, large sheds and a stock ramp mean running livestock are part of the numerous options on this property. Only 8km from Margaret River.

Pizzazz and Shiraz

$1.3M

Situated on 6.07ha (approx), Pepperwood Estate is just 20mins drive south of Bunbury and has to be seen to appreciate its great potential. A well designed modern home with a proven income earning capacity from the 2.2ha (approx) boutique winery with award winning Shiraz wines of vigorous spirit. Everything you require to create boutique wine whilst enjoying the abundant and vibrant country lifestyle. Features include: adjacent to the Tuart Forest National Park, impressive cellar door with planning approval for private functions of up to 80 guests, 3 bed (double), 2 bath, 2 studies, double garage with large storage area. Large patio overlooking manicured gardens and vineyard, established customer base, large 4 bay shed, remaining wine stock valued in excess of $100,000, special water permit. Stratham

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Witchcliffe

Chris Jarrott M: 0402 906 726 P: 9780 5777

6.43ha with Fantastic Water $1.295M The ultimate rural lifestyle property with a character 2 storey main residence plus additional self contained bunkhouse/granny flat set on a beautiful mixture of cleared pasture, native bush and olive grove. 2 bores plus a year round dam ensure plenty of water for the well maintained gardens and olives throughout the year. Situated in a fantastic location close to Dunsborough and Yallingup. Yallingup

COWARAMUP

Louis De Chiera M: 0418 909 899 P: 9756 8888

MARGARET RIVER

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by MATTHEW MILLS

ONE MAN’S

couple of days ago, the family across the street put a lounge on their front lawn. Now, I like to think of myself as a live-andlet-live kind of guy, but I have to admit I felt the first vestiges of panic. Had this lovely, friendly young household - she’s a nurse, he does something in IT and their three little ones are regular faces playing alongside our brood in our backyard suddenly decided to channel their inner bogan? Would I wake up one Saturday morning to find David and Sarah sprawled on their al fresco sofa, stubbies in hand, he in a wifebeater, her in too-short shorts and inappropriate bikini top watching the world go by? Would their new approach to life be followed by the acquisition of a luminous green Falcon ute, with double-exhausts and nightclub-standard sound system? No. Thankfully, all was explained when I spied the sign strapped to a streetlight - bulk collection had reached our suburb and this battered old three-seater was simply the first thing they decided they wanted whisked away by a council pick-up. Relief flooded me, but was quickly replaced by the knowledge that I too must now join in. Quick, to the shed, I told my wife, we have tat to unload. Within hours, I’d decorated my front lawn with a mattress and the oven and hob that had died in September and had been quietly rusting in the far reaches of our half-acre. On top of this base I piled a sordid collection of unwanted extravagance - last summer’s punctured inflatable dolphins, the garden chair that had given out under the weight of portly Uncle Colin, the cheaper of the plastic toys bought for the little ones last Christmas that had given up the ghost by the time they went back to school. Soon the pile stood proud - a modern art sculpture in praise of Western consumer extravagance. And I wasn’t alone. The sofa’s appearance, along with the arrival on top of it of the other bits and pieces our opposite neighbours no longer treasured, sparked a domino effect of domestic activity. Similar heaps of unloved iron and plastic blossomed on front lawns up and down our street. Day one, then, and the piles stood neat and correct, waiting for that local authority ute that would spirit them away to who-knows-where. But, inevitably, in the same way that the beautiful advent

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of summer comes with the unwanted onset of houseflies, the bulk collection vultures sniffed the air, smelled our trash, and descended on our street. Within hours, a steady convoy of utes, sedans with trailers, vans and even the occasional small truck was slowly cruising past, rough-looking types defiantly eyeing our unwanted possessions. We lost our oven in that first sweep. The broken vacuum cleaner went too. What was the fate of this dead detritus? Was the bearded bloke in the boardies going to renovate our hob? Would it finish up once more heating noodles in a happy home? You’d like to think so, but who knows. And, of course, the vultures are welcome to their booty. Take it, if you want it, but, oh, but I wish they would do it with a touch more care. The householder’s trial is to regularly rearrange their heap after it has been roughly sifted through, restacking it in a way that won’t draw disappointed looks from the suburbs more houseproud residents. Vigilant monitoring too, is essential. Who hasn’t returned from work to find their 11-year-old has propped his new BMX up against the broken bed frame out front rather than putting it away properly, meaning, for maybe hours, that $500 bike had become an unexpectedly high value give-away for a lucky looter? I’ve explained the ramifications too often now to do anything but quickly tuck it away in the carport and thank the domestic gods that we got away with it again. But, hey, the downside of these collectors is just a necessary evil needed if you want to enjoy the upside of avoiding the countless tip-runs that would be needed to unload a year’s worth of heavy garbage yourself. And, when you see your daughter proudly come home with a beaten-up dolls house that she’s rescued from number 21’s front lawn, you can just about understand their mindset. The key is to make sure you can hide that new acquisition among your own pile once she’s tucked up in bed and hope the trash fairies make it disappear before she wakes up the next morning. And, of course, it does go eventually, leaving nothing but a patch of dead grass and the year-long task of building up another pile, ready to be rooted through, poked at and blown around this time next year. PL

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