“Trainwhistle blowing, makes a sleepy noise”, the Seekers sang. But according to the vendor of this West Parade home, the heritage-listed East Perth station blocks train noises. And there are plenty of pluses living across the road, including easy access to rail, and having the station’s cafe/deli almost on the doorstep. Apparently the coffee is…

JANE AUSTEN would have felt at home in this two-storey Georgian-styled abode in Maylands. And should there be a single gentleman residing nearby, in possession of a handsome fortune and in want of a wife, there’s even a ballroom to help romance blossom. Rough red bricks give a pleasing weathered appearance to the exterior, while…

‘There’s a staggering array of shops, cafes and restaurants nearby.’ PEAK hour should have been over but here it was 9.30am and the freeway was a parking lot. Canning Highway was moving at a crawl, but at least it was moving, so a quick lane change had me on my way, albeit at a snail’s…