A ROW of frangipanis form a sweet-scented guard of honour at this View Street home in North Perth. Tucked behind a 1930s cottage on a subdivided block, this two-storey abode is somewhat of a surprise, with a fresh contemporary facade, featuring white rendered walls and slender, chocolate-brown brick. The entire three-bedroom property is bathed in light,…

THERE aren’t many homes that can boast a fireplace in the bathroom and a library in the attic, but then this beauty in Inglewood isn’t your run-of-the-mill house. More than 100 years old, it’s a gorgeous time capsule of a bygone era, while still catering for all the needs of a modern family. In a…

BEING able to hear the Foo Fighters live in concert while enjoying a barbecue in your back yard is one of the many pluses of this Grant Street home. This two-bedroom, semi-detached abode is all about location, the owner says, with NIB stadium almost across the road, city views from the street, and a heap…

JUST between you and me, land banking can be a good thing sometimes. I know councils and neighbours really hate big, empty blocks of land sitting around like a missing tooth in a beauty queen’s smile, but for buyers there are obvious benefits. The owners of Verge Apartments bought their chunk of Bronte Street 15…

I WAS in a bit of a Zen mood when I walked around this delightful Third Avenue home in Mt Lawley. There were only a few empty berths in the conspicuous wine rack in the living room, and I pondered the joy of a full rack, versus the sense of loss the gaps represented. I could…

THE carpet cleaner didn’t bat an eyelid when I rocked up early to the otherwise empty house on Salisbury Street, Bayswater. He simply requested that I didn’t walk on the carpets, then regaled me with his travel stories as I waited for the agent. Avoiding the damp carpets was easy as I stuck to the…

I DON’T like dogs,” the cute three-year-old declared, as talk turned to the pooch park near this Bayswater home. She usually does apparently, but not when she has more important things on her mind, like showing mum how she can count to 10, and that five fingers plus one makes six. This three-bedroom Grosvenor Road home…

OLD and new are in perfect harmony in this lovely Mt Hawthorn art deco home. Despite being on the busy London Street, it was so quiet the sound of my annoyingly squeaky shoes was deafening—so I ditched them. Aged jarrah floors were cool and soothing as I wandered barefoot from the two bedrooms and formal…

ONE of the most interesting and enjoyable aspects of doing home reviews is meeting owners who’ve transformed their homes into something special. There’s pride and excitement in their voices as they talk about the challenges and achievements along the way, while the house becomes more than just a roof over some walls: it becomes a…

FUNKY industrial architecture and clever use of space ensure this two-storey North Perth home has oodles of livability and appeal. Despite being on busy Charles Street, as you close the front door and step inside, it’s whisper quiet. Polished concrete floors contrast perfectly with crisp white walls, a theme you’ll find throughout this three-bedroom abode.…