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h sunshine - how we love those long, lazy days and sultry nights. And to celebrate this colourful time of year, we've put together our most vibrant and entertaining issue yet. In the PRIMO Home & Garden section, you'll find inspiration to sprinkle your home with glittering metallics, inject a splash of red, yellow and green in the kitchen and get the Hamptons look, thanks to the experts at Webb & Brown-Neaves. If travel is on your mind, Anna highly recommends the cheese-loving country of Switzerland while Trish just loved the revitalised Queensland city of Brisbane as well as that nature's paradise just off the South Australian coast - Kangaroo Island. No doubt many readers will be heading off to fish for their supper this summer so Matthew interviews the CEO of WA's peak body for recreational fishing, Recfishwest, just to make sure there are plenty more fish in the sea for you to catch. Gill meets Aussie hunk Liam Hemsworth as he prepares to star in the latest Hunger Games instalment while Ed Oxenbould is a young local star, destined for great things thanks to his starring role in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. We've got some pretty stunning competitions in this issue too, including the chance to win a year's worth of Larry Cherubino wines, as well as pasta-making classes to help you cook like an Italian mamma. Let's not forget too our gorgeous cover star. Guy Sebastian is bringing his Madness tour to Perth in 2015 and we can attest that he's not only one of the most talented performers around, but a pretty good guy to boot. All in all, it's a cracker, which, with Christmas just around the corner, is just the way we like it here at PRIMOLife. Enjoy this issue!
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PRIMOpicks There's plenty to keep the whole family amused in November as the city gears up for a summer of fun, games and Finn - Neil Finn, that is.
Fashion alchemy
Enjoy a stunning fashion show from WA’s own top flight brand ae’lkemi and meet designer, Alvin Fernandez. Enjoy a two-course lunch, flute of Pol Roger Champagne and a goodies bag for just $99 per guest. Parmelia Hilton Perth, 14 Mill Street, November 21, 12.30 to 2.30pm, call Mai Rodthong on (08) 9215 2484 mai. rodthong@hilton.com. For PRIMOLife readers, we've got a special offer of just $89 - mention PRIMOLife when you book the tickets.
Free f licks for kids THE FREE FLICKS for Kids film season is underway again, returning to the City of Perth’s Northbridge Piazza screen for its fifth year of free family entertainment, screening feature films every Saturday afternoon. Families are invited to bring the kids, a picnic, and enjoy the Piazza’s comfy beanbags. Everything is awesome this season with highlights including new releases The Lego Movie, Muppets Most Wanted and How to Train Your Dragon 2, along with family favourites like Lilo and Stitch and Up. And best of all? The totally brilliant Northbridge Brewing
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Company is right next to the piazza making it easy to refuel with some of their awesome bar snacks while the kids enjoy the show. Northbridge Piazza & Super
Screen, corner James and Lake Streets, Northbridge, 5.30pm (25 October and 13 December screenings start at 4:30pm), free, call (08) 9461 3368 or email events@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.
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ou call it facial hair ... we call it awesomeness escaping through my face.’ So says the marketing guff that accomapnies the neat bottle of magic designed to make even the bushiest man beard like silk. Despite its bushranger-esque nature, the ‘hipster’ beard should not be entirely free-range. Let’s trim a little. Let’s maintain it just a touch. Enter the saving grace of Cranmore Home’s Beard Oil. This little gem will help prevent ‘beard-ruff (for both him and the recipient of his kisses) and keep the beard soft and lovely. The ingredients are designed to please: grapeseed, argan, hemp, kukui nut and jojoba oils nourish the beard, making it soft and smooth. This special blend of oils will help with dry and/or itching skin under the beard. It’s also subtly scented with manly lime, cedarwood, lavender and rosemary essential oils. Head to Cranmore Home to snap up this amazing, hand-made product for the hairyfaced man in your life - cranmorehome. com.au primolife.com.au
Lest we forget To mark the Centenary of the outbreak of World War I, the Museum of Performing Arts: A Salute to the Anzac Coves highlights the part played by patriotic ballads in preparing a generation of young Australians for battle. Set beside posters, programmes and photos, 160 pieces of vintage sheet music dramatically illustrate the social, political and cultural pressures swirling around the newly coined word which would come to epitomise so much for generatiosn to come - ANZAC. A Salute to the Anzac Coves, His Majesty’s Theatre, downStairs at the Maj, Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm until November 28, admission by gold coin donation.Visit hismajestystheatre.com.au.
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The Nature of Love The Nature of Love is a jewel-like book of 24 paintings with poems by Fremantle artist Dawn Meader. It’s a book designed to connect readers to ‘the divine and human nature of love and to its wonderful possibility to set our souls free and wild in flight’. “I like to remind us of our brilliance and share my own journeys in love over the last 22 years of painting,” says Dawn. She’s also passionate about teaching art. “I believe it can open the heart to a divine wisdom and a more joyful life.” She runs art workshops in WA, and retreats in Bali and Italy for beginners and more experienced artists.
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Ease into your Saturday night with friends in the city on a delicious, fun, and surprising Foodi walking tour. It's the fun new way to dxplore the cream of Perth's after dark food culture through a mix of hidden bars, undiscovered restaurants, and cutting edge cafes. At each venue you will discover a new part of Perth which you may not have known even existed; taste a variety of flavours created by passionate chefs; meet and talk to the interesting people who work behind the scenes; and learn about the founding story and ethos of each restaurant, cafe, or bar and why the proprietors are so passionate about what they do. The nearly three hour walking tour starts on Hay Street St on every Saturday afternoon from November to the end of January at 4pm. All tastings are included in the price. Your host is Tommy, an experienced tour guide and Perth local and he advises participants to bring comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle and an umbrella if rain looks likely. "There is quite a lot of walking on the tour," says Tommy. "Although in no way arduous, we recommend that participants are mobile and at least 18 years of age." Meet on Hay Street at 4pm, call 1300 39 40 41 or visit foodi.com. au. Bookings are essential. Expect to pay around $39 per tour.
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The Nature of Love will be launched at her solo exhibition of pastels and paintings at Kidogo Arthouse, Bathers Beach, Fremantle, from November 8 to 14 as part of the Fremantle Festival, where she will be available for chats. For more info visit dawnmeader.com november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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a ticket for two to the Faulty Towers The Dining Experience (worth $190). The tickets are to see any lunch or dinner performance of Faulty Towers The Dining Experience during its season at Fringe World Perth January 23 to February 22, subject to availability. Winner buys own drinks; transport not included; no cash alternative. Visit primolife.com.au or PRIMOLife’s Facebook magazine.
after a year touring 20 countries, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is making a hugely welcome return this month. In true and time-honoured Fawlty fashion, absolutely anything can happen as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve guests in their ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant - especially with just a third of the show is scripted. Expect all the best gags, shambolic service and a '70s style three-course meal in a show that’s apparently ‘foodsnortingly funny’. This is fully immersive, highly improvised and site-specific comedy theatre at its best and it continues to be acclaimed around the world by audiences and critics alike. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience made its international debut in 2008
The light fantastic
Now in its third year, the City of Vincent and Leederville Connect will present a bigger and better Light Up Leederville Carnival on Sunday December 7. This free family event will be expanded this year, as it takes over Leederville's Town Centre with even more entertainment and attractions from noon to 8pm. Proving to be a strong favourite in the community festival calendar, the Light Up Carnival offers locals and visitors a diverse, vibrant and free event for all ages that represents the unique character of Leederville. The inaugural 2012 carnival attracted 24,000 people, doubling to over 45,000 in 2013. This year, organisers are expecting as many as 70,000 visitors to Leederville, with the scale and scope of the carnival also increasing to attract and cater to these numbers.
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at the Edinburgh Fringe, where it’s sold out every year since. It opened a residency in London’s West End in 2012 and continues there still, ranking consistently high in TripAdvisor’s Top London Performances and Attractions. Highlights from this year’s 20-country tour include soldout seasons at major festivals like Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringe, venues like Sydney Opera House and the UK’s Royal Albert Hall, and debuts in Iceland and Malaysia. Fautly Towers The Dining Experience, November 20 and November 22 at 7.30pm, Rigby’s Bar, Forrest Centre, 221 St Georges Terrace, party bookings are welcome. Call 1300 308 193 or visit interactivetheatre.com. au.Price: $95 pp which includes a three-course dinner and two-hour show.
Get your Santa on for a good cause As part of the Light Up Leederville Carnival, join in the 2014 Variety Santa Fun Run starting at Central Tafe, Oxford Street. Get there for 10am and the race starts at 11am sharp. It costs adults $40 and children $10 (under fives are free) - entry price includes a “One Size Fits Most” Santa suit. The adult Santa suits include a beard, hat, jacket and pants while the children’s
suit includes beard, hat and jacket. Children under five will receive a Santa hat as part of their registration – please feel free to dress your children in their best Christmas gear. Visit varietysantafunrun.com. au for more details. The 2014 Light Up Leederville Carnival, December 7, noon to 8pm, free. Visit leedervillecarnival.com.au for a full program of events.
In addition to the vast array of food, music, bars, fashion, art and children’s entertainment and the popular double decker bus stage, this year there will be more stalls, more stages, more children’s rides and activities, with a focus on art, health and sustainability. New areas this year include an Aboriginal cultural area, sustainability zone and community stage, and local music talent will be showcased across the day on The West Australian local music stage. The carnival will kick off at noon with a 4km Santa Fun Run raising funds for Variety WA, and will culminate at 8pm as the Christmas Lights and decorations are turned on in the trees in the precinct. Festival director Jimmy Murphy said: “The Light Up Leederville Carnival in 2014 is going to be the biggest and best yet. We are increasing the size of the carnival on the ground, with a huge range of new activities, stalls, entertainment and stages.” primolife.com.au
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McDonald’s new Family Store will be opening in Brighton on November 14 and it’s packed with brilliant high tech features like touchscreen games tables, free iPads for customers to use and free wifi loaded with McDonald’s apps and games. You’ll also find the largest McDonald’s Playland® in WA - the perfect place to spend time with the family.
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Greats of the British silver screen The Emirates British Film Festival has arrived at Cinema Paradiso this month, presenting a mix of wildly entertaining comedies, cinematic adaptations, first-time features and award-winning films. Now in its second year nationally, this is the inaugural year for Perth. The BFF will showcase the best and brightest Brit screen talent with an exceptional line-up of brand new films plus the top picks of British 60s cinema in a specially curated section - Six from the 60s. The festival kicked off with the Australian Premiere of Testament of Youth, an epic coming-of-age story about love, loss and war based on Vera Brittain’s memoirs of World War I. Contemporary highlights from the 2014 program include Mr Turner, which shines a light on British painter J.M.W Turner, one of the most prolific painters of the 19th century. It picked up two awards at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, including Best Actor for Timothy Spall. Another highlight is What We Did On Our Holiday, the first feature film from the creators of hit British sitcom Outnumbered. Featuring Billy Connolly, the film follows a couple in the midst of a difficult divorce who take three children on a trip to Scotland for a
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family reunion. The festival will also present the top picks of British 60s cinema in Six from the 60s, including Zulu (1964), the thrilling, action-packed adventure which stars Michael Caine in his unforgettable first major role. Catch Caine too in The Italian Job (1969), the iconic bank heist movie starring a very special Mini. Julie Christie stars in Darling (1965), a brilliant work about the result of excess, beauty, fashion and fame. Billy Liar (1963) is also unmissable. It's one of the most memorable and universally acclaimed films of the 60s about one man’s ability to dream big. Finally pull on your
monochrome 60s gear for A Hard Day’s Night (1964). Screened on the 50th anniversary of its release, it's a chance to take a trip back to the lively era of sensational music, marking the true birth of Beatlemania. The festival will wrap up with the expertly crafted The Imitation Game, a gripping tale adapted from the biography Alan Turing: The Enigm. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightly, the closing night film of the 2014 BFF program is not to be missed. The inaugural Emirates British Film Festival is at Cinema Paradiso until November 16. For more information visit britishfilmfestival.com.au.
here’s plenty to keep adrenaline junkies fired up this summer with a popular annual event set to draw bigger crowds than ever. Australia’s longest kiteboarding race is back and this year the competition will be hotter than ever for the top spots. The Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton kiteboarding race attracts a world-class field of competitors, making a little patch of ocean just off our coast the epicentre for some of the most thrilling waterbased action you’ll ever see. It’s the perfect event to watch too - just pack the beach towels and set course for Leighton Beach on December 6 – the finish line for the fifth annual race which takes just over 20 minutes to complete but a year to prepare for. Australia’s longest openocean kiteboarding race takes off from Rottnest Island and, in less than 25 minutes, 100 kite boarders will race to Leighton Beach in Fremantle. Competitors will take off from Phillip Point Rottnest mid afternoon once the wind is up, and spectators can watch them race into the finish line at Leighton Beach, chasing the record time of 23 minutes and 50 seconds set by Queenslander Marvin primolife.com.au
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Baumeister in 2013. As well as the action on the water there will also be plenty of fun on the beach with family activities including a beach volleyball competition, water safety activities, freestyle kite demos, and Learn to Kite sessions. ‘Frankie’ the Red Bull Events Vehicle will be pumping out the music to create a party vibe. Look out for the huge Red Bull wigwams on the beach and you’ll know you’re in the right spot.
WIN one of two double passes to Neil Finn with special guests Gurrumul and Megan Washington at Sandalford Estate and three copies of Megan Washington’s album. Visit PRIMOLife’s Facebook page or primolife.com.au for details. Closes November 20.
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Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton race The Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton is the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest open ocean kiteboarding race, covering 19km over the Indian Ocean. 100 Competitors will race across the Indian Ocean from Phillip Point on Rottnest Island to Leighton Beach in North Fremantle, a crossing known as Gage Roads. 2014 is the fifth year of the race. This year, the Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton will be held on Saturday December 6, with competitors expected to cross the finish line around 3pm (depending on wind conditions). The current record holder is Marvin Baumeister, with a time of 23 minutes and 50 seconds, set at the 2013 race. The Marc Sprod Commemorative Trophy, in memory of local kiteboarderr Marc Sprod, is a perpetual trophy awarded to the fastest Western Australian kiteboarder. Red Bull is proud to be returning as the naming rights sponsor for the 2014 and 2015 events. The Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton is also made possible thanks to the Fremantle Sailing Club, WAKSA, Rottnest Express, Kite Addiction and Cabrinha Kites. For more information visit lighthouse2leighton.com.au.
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Music, food and wine they go hand-in-hand and there are few things more pleasurable than experiencing them all at once. Kiwi legend Neil Finn, with special guests Gurrumul and Megan Washington, will bring to Sandalford Estate’s audience a very special one-off show, coinciding with the Margaret River Gourmet Escape Weekend. Taking place at one of WA’s most picturesque outdoor concert venues, this will be a spectacular evening under the stars, with a unique solo performance from Finn, playing all of his hits acoustically. From Crowded House, Split Enz, Finn Brothers and his solo work, Finn has produced a legacy of music that has seen him heralded as one of the world’s greatest songwriters. His current album Dizzy Heights is his first solo album in 13 years and has received critical acclaim across the country. Highly regarded indigenous artist Gurrumul Yunupingu is known for his extraordinary voice and has become something of a cultural phenomenon. The Multi-ARIA-award-winning and four-time Deadly Awards recipient for Best Male Artist of the Year, Gurrumul, has already made a huge contribution to the Australian music industry. Hailed as a national treasure, he is considered as one of Australia’s most important voices. And finally multiple ARIA-award winning Megan Washington burst onto the scene in 2009 and introduced us to her own brand of pure, eclectic, shining pop. She continues to connect with her live audiences in such a positive and special way and her highly anticipated new album There There, released in September has generated a lot of excitement. And if all that wasn’t enough incentive to pull up a picnic chair then how about this - in a terrific gesture of community support, Sandalford has announced it will donate all net profits generated from the venue income of the concert to charity. Neil Finn with special guests Gurrumul and Megan Washington, Sandalford Estate, Margaret River, November 22 (gates open at 5pm), general admission $95 with various VIP packages available including a hamper and show option for $299.Visit ticketek.com.au for details. november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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a Perth hour Segway WA tour for two. Visit PRIMOLife's Facebook page or primolife.com. au for details. Closes November 30. Good Luck!
The brother and sister team behind Segway WA had plenty to celebrate when they rcently scooped the New Tourism Development category of the Western Australian Tourism Awards. Despite being only 12 months old, the business has been in the making for more than 10 years. In 2004, coowner Owen Williams took his first Segway tour in the USA and envisioned the concept for WA With sister Belinda, they spent the next 10 years working to make the dream a reality, which included lobbying for transport legislative changes to allow Segways to be used by commercial tour operators in WA. After much perseverance, Segway Tours WA commenced tours from Barrack Street Jetty late last year, on the Swan River in Perth and on Rottnest Island - and Belinda and Owen haven't looked back. Owen said that he and Belinda couldn't be prouder. “It has been a long ride, but we have had such an amazing journey. The past 12 months has been hard work but we have been so buoyed by the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our patrons, the industry and our staff.
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“This award is the icing on the cake and will push us to continue growing the business and putting smiles on people’s faces knowing we have Western Australia’s tourism industry backing us. “We couldn’t have achieved this without our family, our talented team of tour guides and support staff and patrons.” In just 12 months, Segway Tours WA has achieved Number 1 ranking on TripAdvisor for Things to do in Rottnest and moved between number 1 and 2 on the list of Things to Do in Perth. A Segway is a two-wheeled self-balancing electric vehicle and is fun, easy and great for all ages and fitness levels. Each rider receives one-on-one training with a tour guide who’ll get them comfortable with the Segway and rolling in no time. Segway Tours WA can cater for individuals, families (kids 12+), and corporate groups. With Christmas party season just around the corner, don't miss out on booking your work group in for the most fun you will have in years. It’s also a unique Christmas gift, for young and old. For more information on Segway Tours WA visit www. segwaytourswa.com.au or call 1300 808 180.
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cclaimed actor, writer, TV travel documentary presenter, iconic comedian and member of Monty Python, Michael Palin is coming to Perth in February next year as part of a highly anticipated tour of Australia with a new show – Michael Palin – Live on Stage. To celebrate the publication of volume three of his Diaries, Travelling to Work 1988-1998, Michael takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the globe. Highlights and lowlights, adventures and cock-ups, beauties and beasts, wonders and wash-outs, all vividly illustrated with a special selection of photos shot during the eight travel series that began with Around the World in Eighty Days. In the second half of the show, Michael takes a freewheeling look back at the other side of his life - the love of comedy that took him from schoolboy in Sheffield to Monty Python whose sketches Argument Clinic, Dead Parrot, The Lumberjack Song and The Spanish Inquisition have taken on legendary status the world over. Michael was made a CBE in 2000 and in 2013 he was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship. Between 2009 and 2012 he was President of the Royal Geographical Society and, fresh from the success of a reunion of all his Monty Python cohorts on stage in London, he has just finished filming a starring role in a threepart drama for the BBC called Remember Me. Michael Palin Live on Stage, Riverside Theatre, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Saturday February 21, 8pm, $95 to $195.Visit ticketek.com.au or call 132 849.
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She’s one of Australia’s favourite daughters and like the Kailis jewellery collection she’s promoting, Natalie Imbruglia still shines like a star. During a recent whistle-stop tour of WA, including a weekend at the exclusive Injidup Spa and Resort, Natalie showcased the jewellers’ new Enlightenment Collection, which combines the natural beauty of Australian South Sea pearls with the ancient art of guilloché. A rare, detailed and time-consuming artform, guilloche has been used for centuries to create objet d’art like the world-famous Fabergé eggs. With no room for error, precise application is required to ensure lines are engraved evenly apart, at tenths of a millimetre, for a flawless, unique result. Kailis selects the most beautiful, untreated pearls sourced from the South Sea to complement each piece in the collection. Pearls are chosen for their size, colour, lustre and shape, to perfectly suit each piece of jewellery, making each piece a true one-off. “The Enlightenment Collection is so rich in colour, sophisitication and the craftmanship is amazing,” said Natalie during a photo call in Perth’s CBD. “I love Kailis pearls and combining them with the incredible craft of guilloche to provide extra sparkle and colour makes this my favourite collection to date.” The Enlightenment Collection is available in three gorgeous colours - Daybreak, Mediterranean Blue and Aurora Green, and is available from Kailis Jewellery stores in Perth, Fremantle and Broome. Visit kailisjewellery.com.au.
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Topshop Topman is here Credit cards at the ready, people. Topshop Topman has at long last opened the brand’s first flagship store in WA right here in Perth. Topshop Topman Perth is a stunning 2190 sqm flagship store, housing both brands across two floors in the newly revamped Carillon City. The location within Carillon City offers an impressive 102m store frontage, packed with more than 300 new pieces delivered every week. The popular UK brand's Aussie stores offer “a unique and unrivalled shopping experience,” bringing the latest and most sought-after trends all under one roof.
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Catch of the day
Dr Andrew Rowland and the team at Recfishwest, WA's peak body for recreational fishing, are working hard to ensure that there will still be plenty fish in the sea for all us amateurs to catch this summer. By Matthew Mills. .
Portrait of Dr Andrew Rowland by Crib Creative
Most of us would agree that Confucius had a fair point when he mused that if you choose a job you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. But, if you want proof of that particular pudding, meet Dr Andrew Rowland, an amiable, eloquent chap who just happens to have a job that, if you believe the statistics and bumper stickers, is quite likely to turn you green with envy. Andrew, you see, is the CEO of Recfishwest, WA’s peak recreational fishing
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body – which means that, when he hasn’t actually gone fishing, he’s at work thinking about fishing or actually doing things related to fishing. A big chunk of you, then, are reading this thinking that Andrew’s hit the jackpot, work-life-balance wise. To be exact, the statistics say about one in three of us would think he’s bagged a winner – of WA’s 2.5million population, 740,000 of us pick up a rod and reel at least once a year. And the bumper stickers, of course, back
up that story nicely – how long do you have to sit on the freeway before you pass a 4x4 with ‘I’d rather be fishing’ plastered over its spare-wheel cover or a ute kitted out with bespoke rod-holders? No, the 37-year-old’s definitely got it made – and he’s well aware of how lucky he is. “It’s a fantastic job,” he says. “I have to admit that sometimes the distinction between work and pleasure gets a bit blurry.” But while Andrew’s love of his career primolife.com.au
proves the old Chinese philosopher right about how easy it is for vocation and vacation to cross over, his position at the helm of Recfishwest definitely keeps him busy. “Our role is to oversee everything related to recreation fishing,” he explains. “We work to ensure fishing is maintained as an integral part of the WA lifestyle but at the same time we want to maximise
volunteering as a fish-tagger, catching fish, tagging them with a small plastic dart, and returning them to the ocean so their survival rates could be monitored. It’s the kind of process that is still carried out today – calling on people to give up their time to help out the experts – and epitomises the body’s hands-on approach to its calling.
benefits. “It’s been proved that fishing reduces stress and has very real clinical benefits,” Andrew explains. “Recent research has shown that it very effective in managing autism and fishing is now used in the treatment of war veterans with post traumatic stress – the simple fact of being out and being able to see to the horizon
WIN SEA TREASURE One of life's ultimate simple pleasures, fishing for fun, is big business in WA. Below Dr Andrew Rowland, CEO of Recfishwest.
enjoyment for everyone who loves to fish.” A key issue for the body is sustainability – their motto is ‘fish today for tomorrow’ – and Andrew describes the work they do as ‘a balancing act’. “We’re dealing with a highly complex environment,” he says, “which we want to preserve and maintain, but we want to do so using simple processes.” Research is key - Andrew, who has a PhD in marine biology - began his career at Recfishwest just over a decade ago
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“We represent the wider views of the recreational fishing community,” Andrew says, “so we want to talk to as many people as possible. That way, we can keep on top of the traits, values, behaviours and expectations of the people we work for.” As well as engaging the community in researching sustainable fishing, Recfishwest also keeps a close eye on how the pasttime effects us humans – and results show that regularly getting away from it all with a rod and line can have considerable health
helping them to come to terms with the condition.” American researchers looking into the impact of fishing on PTSD found that, after three days of fly fishing, survey participants reported a 32 per cent reduction in guilt and a 43 per cent decrease in feelings of hostility. Fear was down 30 per cent and sadness 36 per cent less – stats which prove scientifically how a few hours with a rod and line can help problems slip away. Recfishwest itself has acted on the stressbusting side effects of fishing, running Pink Fly Fishing clinics for women looking for support in recovering from breast cancer. They’ve proved successful and popular and more are on the way. There are health benefits too in simply eating what you catch – the well-document Omega 3 fatty acids found in oily fish such as mullet, herring and calamari having long been proved to play a role in cancer prevention, brain development, enhancing vision and building insulin resistance, which in turn reduces the risk of diabetes. And Andrew is all in favour of bringing your catch back to the barbecue for an evening feast after a long day’s fishing. “It’s part of the whole experience,” he says. Another of Recfishwest’s responsibilities november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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The statistics say about one in three of us would think he’s bagged a winner – of WA’s 2.5million population, 740,000 of us pick up a rod and reel at least once a year.
NEW DEPTHS Above, two artifical reef structures have been put in place off the coast of WA. Left and right, it's possible to strike it big in our waters.
is to oversee how some of the money generated by recreational fishing licences is spent. “You don’t need a licence to fish from a beach, but you do need one to fish from a boat. There are other licences too, to catch fish such as rock lobster, trout and abalone. All in all, this brings in between six and seven million dollars a year we now have a say on where some of that goes.” Recfishwest provide advice to the Government on how some of that money is spent and Andrew says that those who pay for their licences appreciate being able to see exactly where their cash goes. As well as day to day issues, the body takes on large projects to benefit fishing – one of the most dramatic in recent times being the creation of two artificial reefs of WA’s south west coast. Working with the State Government, Recfishwest oversaw the creation of these
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two impressive structures, one 5km off the Dunsborough coast, the other 3.5km from Bunbury, in May 2013. Each one is made up of 30 ten-tonne reinforced concrete modules placed in six clusters across four acres and, in all, the project cost nearly $2.4 million, $520,000 from fishing licences, the rest from government coffers. A year and a bit on, they have proved a great success, doubling the types of fish in the area and providing safe, accessible fishing areas for small boats. A great success, but Recfishwest’s responsibilities don’t end there – the body is key to advising Government agencies on safety issues surrounding rock fishing, for instance. So it’s surprising to learn that they get all this done with just Andrew and his dedicated team of eight full and part-time staff to oversee WA’s 13,000km of coastline – every inch of which, as Andrew points out, is fished from.
Like him, however, they see their jobs as a labour of love, helping to ensure the future of fishing. And, as Andrew says, it’s an important vocation as fishing is here to stay. “Fishing crosses the generational divide,” he says. “Tying a fish line is a skill that can be passed on, it connects generations. It’s about grandparents passing down their skills to the their grandchildren, which is something that, in this increasingly technological world, is becoming rarer and rarer. “But fishing will always be there, because its appeal is so great. It’s about escaping, adventure and getting away from it all, winding down.” And if you’re one of the many who regularly drift away looking forward to the next time you’re casting out over our beautiful ocean, you’ll no doubt be pleased that the future of fishing in WA is in good hands. PL For more information about Recfishwest’s work, visit recfishwest.org.au. primolife.com.au
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MY FAVOURITE THINGS ...
Greg Hire As the recent recipient of a Pride of Australia award, Wildcat and newlywed Greg Hire has plenty to choose from as he shares his most precious possessions.
My surfboard I’m a terrible surfer and really just use this longboard to paddle around in the ocean. It’s been a great way for me to relax though, especially when we were in the middle of training for the new season. We're into the new season now and despite my injury, I can't forget the feeling of winning the trophy at the end of last season.
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My dog Buddy He’s a year and a half and such a lovely character. He came with us on our wedding day which was lovely. He actually went missing the day after though, a friend who was looking after him let him out by mistake, but fortunately a neighbour found him and took him to a vet who called me saying “Is your dog an overweight Labrador wearing a bow tie?" Yup. That’s Buddy.
My coffee cup I’m a coffee fiend and go to Gipsy Boy Cafe on Blackfriars Road in Joondalup all the time. If my skin folds are a go, I’ll have a skinny latte double shot, otherwise if I’ve had a bit of a blow-out I’ll take a short mac. My wife’s a great cook and before a game I’ll have a very big lunch on the day and that’s it 'til the match that evening. I try to relax as much as possible before a match - no housework the day before and on game day, my body’s trained to take a nap. I’m also a bit OCD about my preparation and have a shower here, a shower before and then a shower after the match and always tie my left shoe first.
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Wedding photograph Ainsleigh and I got married in May at the Royal Freshwater Yacht Club and our photos were taken by James Simmons, a really talented photographer. We had to change the venue at the last minute because of really terrible weather forecast for that weekend, but it actually worked out for the better in the end too. My dog Buddy came too, wearing a bow tie.
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My camera I’m an aspriring photographer and I’ve treated myself to this Nikon. My wife hates that I take a million pictures of one thing - I’m trying to do every different treatment and filter on the one shot. Our weeding snapper James (Simmons) said I should start out with this model so we’ll see how I go.
My veggie garden My mum is a vegetarian and this is a birthday gift from her. I’m growing tomatoes, capsicums, kale and cucumber.
Chess Board Set Back in the day I was the chess state champion and even went to Europe to play. This set is a birthday present from my wife Ainsleigh so still pretty new. I’ve also played footy and played basketball since I was five and joined the Wildcats as a development player before winning a full-time contract in 2012.
Championship ring, net piece and pen After we won the 2014 NBL championship we were all given a piece of the net and a commemorative ring. I played my 100th game in 100 as a NBL player and was presented with the pen by Eric Watterson, who played 306 games, a legend of the club who wore the same jersey as me (number four).
My blender Me and two of my team mates - Drake (U’U) and Damian (Martin) car pool each morning and I’m in charge of making breakfast. At the moment we’re keen on smoothies with oats, blueberries, chia and flax seed - we rate them each time. I try to make green smoothies too with kale and avocadoes. Nathan (from Nova 93.7’s Nathan, Nat and Shaun’s Breakfast Show) bought me this Magic Bullet for a wedding present. I love going on their show and really enjoy the whole media side of things.
Pride of Australia 2014 Medal and certificate I’ve always been involved with working with kids at youth centres and Wheelchair Sports WA. I had some close friends and relatives with mental health issues too and wanted to become more hands on in this regard so I let Beau Waters (my mentor) know and that’s when I got involved with Youth Focus. After I was nominated for the award (anonymously), after I’d helped a couple of kids who had attempted suicide, attending the awards' ceremony was a very unreal experience. Hearing all the other nominees’ stories I thought I had no chance - I was a bit overwhelemed by it all. I was happy enough just to be nominated but to win it was amazing. We’re launching a new charity - Stitch in Time - in a few weeks so I’m looking forward to putting my energy into that too.
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BrisVegas Viva
Sunny Brisbane. BrisVegas. Brizzy. Whatever you call it, Brisbane has well and truly recovered from the devastating floods of 2011 and reemerged as a massive contender on Australia’s cultural scene. And, as it happens, it's the perfect spot for a weekend away. By Trish Gallagher.
It’s a curious wonder that wherever you are placed in this country, you are there for a reason – be it family, work or lifestyle. On a recent trip to Brisbane, I found that everyone adores this city for many reasons but on asking the question of their favourite part? A resounding response about the weather was heard. I can see their point. The weather is absolutely sublime in spring and settles into a state of humid bliss, come
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summer. Year round, Brisbane sits comfortably between an average of 20 and 30 degrees with a change in the humidity the most obvious difference. Great for party people, terrible for curly hair. It’s not just the temperature though that has seen Brisbane explode over the last couple of years, for now it is very much on the map culturally, gastronomically and economically.
Having never been to Brisbane before, I held an open mind alighting from the plane into a wall of fresh heat. All that ever came to mind for me was that enormous akubra-wearing platypus from Expo '88. So what’s all the fuss about, Brisbane? This heaving metropolis sits in the south east corner of Queensland, built around the snaking Brisbane River, which was the scene of those shocking and unforeseen floods of 2011. They have only recently reopened the famous boardwalk on the southern side of the river and visiting this vibrant city, there are very few signs of the devastation that threatened to drown its essence three short years ago. If you are planning a trip to Brisbane, here are some tips on what is excellent in the big city.
Shopping Like any major hub, Brisbane boasts a pretty primolife.com.au
broad spectrum when it comes to flashing the cash. From High End designers to boutique one-offs, shopping here will not disappoint if this is your purpose for a visit. You can’t go past the West End for vintage finds in Brisbane. Dozens of recycled, second-hand and retro wares pour from little shops, sure to get this vintage lover's heart racing. Girl in a Box Vintage specialises in clothes and fashion, and Big Vintage will deck your house out in mid-century love. Retro and vintage clothing is becoming harder and more expensive to find these days - probably because most of it is in the vintage mecca of West End Brisbane. If designer threads are more your glass of bubbles, then Queens Plaza is overflowing with all the usual international suspects – Chanel, Salvatore Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton. This is nicely offset with some home-
grown talent too with the likes of Alannah Hill, Mimco and Leona Edmiston. When you are in Brisbane, it’s highly recommended that you step out of your comfort zone and seek out independent Aussie retailers because the talent here is incredible. The Young Designers Market takes place on the first Sunday of every month for offering one-of-a-kind millinery, dresses and shoes or cute crafts for your funky pad.
Eating & drinking Brisbane is booming when it comes to the food and drink stakes and there are literally hundreds of options from every end of the gastronomic spectrum to choose from. The degustation model has made its way north with executive chef Ryan Squires’ establishment Esquire. Touted as Brisbane’s best dining experience, the menu
RIVER CITY Brisbane is blessed by a sensational climate (if you ignore the humidity and occasional floods), brilliant city hotels like the Emporium and a foodie culture to die for.
is constantly evolving with seasonal and sustainable produce and flavours. Situated on the Brisbane River, window tables are highly sought after, so best to book before you go or it could be chips and gravy on the docks for you. If you are looking for something a little more casual, Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall is where you’re going to want to be, especially if you happened to have packed your chaps and braces. Giant chandeliers, intimate booths and a large curved bar look over a small stage that bangs out some of Brisbane’s finest tunes. When you have november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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efty’s Old Time Music Hall, L 15 Caxton St, Brisbane. Gerard's Bar and Bistro, 15 James St, Fortituide Valley, 07 3852 3822 Scrumptious Reads, 6/19 James St Fortitude Valley, 07 3852 6797 Queens Plaza, 226 Queen St, Brisbane, 07 3234 3900 Young Designer Market, Little Stanley St, South Bank 07 3844 2545 Laruche, 680 Ann St Fortitude Valley, 07 3666 0880 Death Before Decaf, 760 Brunswick St, New Farm
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SOPHISTICATED DIGS The Emporium Hotel is an awardwinning spot to lay your hat when in Brisbane, perfectly positioned to make the most of the city's many attractions. Below, the Brisbane River which flooded in 2011.
had your fill of craft beer and boutique whiskeys, po’boys, fried chicken and burgers will satiate your buds. Hidden behind an exit door at the top of Lefty’s is The Mermaid Bar. Decked out with life-like sharks, model ships and one-eyed waiters - or at least I assume there is an eye missing under that patch, the wall behind the bar is packed full of a Pirates delight – rum and lots of it, over 70 different varieties. Keep your eye(s) peeled for the smoke that emits from the ship when the capt’n rings his bell. If at all possible, do as I did and visit on ‘International Talk like a Pirate’ day, me hearties. A definite highlight of any visit is dinner or lunch at the dashing Gerard’s Bar and Bistro. A comfortable, mid-century space serving exceptional Middle Eastern inspired cuisine in the heart of New Farm., it's tucked in behind another small precinct of shops of which Brisbane seems to be favouring (and also opposite one of the best cooking related magazine shops in
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the country, Scrumptious Reads) Gerard’s is an elegant space without an ounce of pomposity. If you really want to get your dancing shoes on, Fortitude Valley is your destination. For a relatively small suburb, there is literally a nightclub on every street
and corner – over 40 in the district to be exact.Your instincts will tell you what type of venue it is by the punters spilling out onto the street – if you are after a classic cocktail, you won’t go past Larouche on Anne St, a stunning array of centuriesworth of cocktails. Sloe Loris martini is primolife.com.au
your best bet or one of the five different julips. Like any capital city in 2014, coffee is in abundance and Brisbane doesn’t disappoint. Death Before Decaf will sort you out any time of the day or night, serving up the mighty bean 24 hours a day. Another establishment with a touch of the Sailor Jerrys: these guys take their caffeine and their art seriously.
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Staying Just far enough from the hum of the city but close enough to walk to all the action is the Emporium Hotel and complex in Fortitude Valley. This opulent boutique hotel transitions comfortably between modern technology, sassy art and antique European styling, obvious by the German castle-bought chandelier in the bar to the monolithic glass sculpture chandelier in the foyer created by local artist Greg Royer. The hotel boasts 102 guest suites, all fitted out with the latest mod cons. In this day and age it’s important to know that the hotel practices meticulous sustainability practices, particularly with water and water recycling initiatives. All products used at the hotel are environmentally friendly which means your body and your conscience can have a relaxing holiday. Probably the most important point to make about the hotel is the stellar mini bar, one of the best I have come across with premium spirits (Hendricks Gin, Patron tequila, local wines) and small batch treats. If you are hungry and the hotel menu doesn’t take your fancy (hard to believe) Gomez y Gorman, Grill’d burgers and Belle Epoque patisserie are directly outside the foyer door.
Things to do If you are on foot, Brisbane is kind to you. Everything is in easy walking distance to fulfil a fun-filled day. There are roughly 13 ‘boroughs’ in the heart of Brisbane, each one bringing a distinctive flavour to its neighbourhood. Basing yourself in Brisbane city will give you easy access to Fortitude alley, South Bank, The West End and New Farm and all the activities that each borough represents. I’ll never forget the vision of debris hurtling down the Brisbane River, the boardwalk ripped from its mooring and heading out to sea. Three years later South Bank has been fully restored having the last plank laid in September. The entire South Bank has a renewed energy and happiness to it every day of the week at any time of day or night. The Epicurious garden is one for the food lovers among us. Open all year round and free, it’s an urban sanctuary right on the river bank. There are cooking classes and demos through the year or just come down and drink in the gastronomic atmosphere on a sunny weekend. It’s not recommended however that you bring zip lock bags to nick a few specimens for your bolognese. Trust me. One of the most famous landmarks in Brisbane now is ‘the Beach’. It’s the only city beach in Australia – man-made, white sands surround a sparkling water installation and tropical gardens. Again, like most things on the South Bank, the Beach is a free attraction and is fully manned by qualified life guards. The place is teeming in summer so get your towel down early. Brisbane has certainly come into itself in the last decade, more than just a connection point for Far North Queensland for the backpackers of Byron Bay to thumb a ride. Nowadays it’s a worldclass destination that is punching up with the big guys in terms of food and culture. A weekend allows you to taste the tip of the iceberg in terms of activities, dining and nightlife that pumps through the veins of this bright riverside city. There’s only one solution. Stay longer next time. PL Trish stayed as a guest of the Emporium Hotel, 1000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley. Call 07 3253 6999 or visit emporiumhotels.com.au
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winemaker Australia is riding the wave of a new-age ‘naked wine’ movement and WA is leading the charge, led by highly-acclaimed local winemaker Larry Cherubino who makes a virtue of creating wine the way nature intended. Leading WA winemaker Larry Cherubino’s new Laissez Faire wines are an expressive range of natural wines from the State’s Great Southern region - and they are turning the heads of some of the harshest wine critics nationally and abroad. The range, which features a riesling, a syrah, a chardonnay and a pinot noir from Porongurup; a fiano, a grenache and a syrah/ grenache blend from Frankland River; and a Field Wine blend from Pemberton – are made in ridiculously small batches of 50 to 80 cases per wine, using an approach that is very intentionally ‘hands-off ’. “These wines are as hands-free as we can make them,” says Larry. “They virtually make themselves.” The grapes are meticulously handharvested and sorted, naturally-fermented
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and rarely, if ever, subjected to addition in the winery. The fruit comes from well-situated vineyards with low-density plantings or dry-grown bush vines in favourable microclimates – in other words, vineyards in natural balance. “We make them with a conscious effort to reduce additions and maximise purity and quality. No yeast or sulphur is added, and we refine them using plant extracts. The range is also suitable for vegans.” “One of the main reasons for creating the Laissez Faire range was that I wanted a strong sense of place to come out in the wines. I wanted them to taste where they are from and to exude what the soil and climate delivers.” Drawing from as many as 20 different vineyards in the South West, Larry
Cherubino Wines makes more sub-regional and single-vineyard wines than any other producer in WA. And according to Larry, the path to purity and quality in natural winemaking, or any winemaking for that matter, always begins in the vineyard, which is where he spends much of his time. “Technique is important, but it’s not the main ingredient.The key to our wines is how we select fruit. The search for grapes with personality and unique traits is so important and is so aligned with region and site. “My winemaking heartland is right here and over the years I reckon I’ve got a pretty good handle on what works where,” he said. “Everything we do reflects our strong belief that when you get the right varieties in the right sites, you’re well on your way to making good wine.” primolife.com.au
By nature, Larry’s winemaking philosophy is all about minimalism and nonintervention. Carrying it off is a rare talent gained from a broad portfolio of more than two decades in large and small wineries in Australia and key overseas wine regions. In the highly-competitive world of wine, Larry is humbled to be one of the country’s most awarded contemporary winemakers. He was recently named in Australia’s Top 10, as voted by his peers, made up of a 100-strong panel of wine experts. Meanwhile, James Halliday – the undisputed authority on wine in Australia – credits Larry Cherubino Wines in his 2015 Australian Wine Companion with this: “...he might well have repeated his 2011 selection as ‘Winery of the Year’ if my selfimposed rule of only one such award did not preclude it.” A total of 37 wines by Larry Cherubino Wines scored 90 Halliday points or above, with 30 wines (or 81 per cent) receiving above or equal 94 points. Among his highest-scoring wines in Halliday’s 2015 guide are those from the Laissez Faire range. The 2013 Laissez Faire Porongurup Riesling features in the Best Wines by Variety, scoring an impressive 96 Halliday points. The Laissez Faire Syrah and Laissez Faire Grenache (both 2012 vintages) also notched up 96 points. PL Order Larry Cherubino Wines online @ larrycherubino.com. Join Larry’s Bottom’s Up Wine Club to receive regular wine shipments, plus exclusive deals and collector offers.
Larry Cherubino’s Laissez Faire Natural Wines Frankland River 2014 Laissez Faire Fiano An intense aroma of preserved lemon, along with a mineral, almost crystalline purity. The wine is typical of this Italian grape varietal. Flavours of lemon and lime combine with a mineral-like acidity and a long finish. Drink now or cellar for up to six years. ✔ Perfect with pizza bianco with garlic oil.
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2013 Laissez Faire Syrah A bright purple with crimson wine, featuring a highlyfragrant bouquet of violets, rose and black cherries. A powerful wine with a focused palate, controlled with soft, almost absent tannins. The palate shows concentrated fruit, length of flavour and an understated structure. Drink now or cellar for up to 15 years. ✔ Perfect with roasted game with lentils and a red wine gravy.
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Spectacular intensity, texture and density with an elegant bouquet of orange blossom, lime leaf and talc. Fine mineral nuances contribute to a silky, textured wine with good length and lively acid finish. Drink now or cellar for up to eight years. ✔ Perfect with prosciuttowrapped tiger prawns with pickled vegetable slaw.
2014 Laissez Faire Field Blend Strong aromas of citrus, passionfruit, mineral and rosewater. Layers of pear, nougat, Turkish delight and citrus all working together. The palate is soft and refined, finishing with a subtle but drying acidity. Drink now or cellar for up to three years. ✔ Perfect with roasted vegetable terrine with a creamy citrus aioli.
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beer with Brendan Varis
Brendan's six pack Feral Brewing Company's award-winning brewer Brendan Varis reveals number five in premier league of top beers. here's the second of my six pack of top beers - how are you going so far? Guessed the sixth one correctly? Why not join in with me and taste all six and decide which order I'll rate them. If you picked my fifth choice you’ll go into the draw to win dinner for two at Feral Brewery’s restaurant in the Swan Valley. And for one reader who guesses what the top choice is, there’s a special prize - a carton of each of Feral’s beers.Visit primolife.com.au for details. Good luck!
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An American classic beer with a new approach to creating the wonders of hop flavour without too much bitterness, hence the Torpedo Extra IPA was inspired like many famous beers in a bar over lots of drinks by fanatical brewers. The Torpedo is a stainless steel device packed with whole cone hops and sealed against pressure which the fermenting beer is circulated through - a drop to be reckoned with indeed. It's an aggressive yet balanced beer with massive hop aromas of citrus, pine, and tropical fruit flavours. On the high side in terms of alcohlic content at 7.2% volume, but with exceptional flavours that make it the ideal accompaniment for robust rib-sticking dinners of lamb, duck and rich, barbecued ribs. It also stands up well in the cheese course - try it with a wedge or two of bitey aged cheddar. If you're looking for a comparison
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If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make fresh pasta like mamma, head along to the Elementi Cooking School in Claremont, says Kami Ramini. It’s molto buona.
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It’s 2.30pm on a Saturday afternoon and I am one of 12 students gathered around the demonstration bench at Elementi Cooking School in Claremont, watching Simona Arcieri, our teacher, make pasta dough. She’s talking about her home in the small town of Pisticci, Basilicata, in southern Italy, and how pasta is a way of life there, how she, like all other girls in the town learned to make pasta pretty much before she could walk, standing up on a stool at the kitchen bench with her nonna. “It’s very important to us,” she says. “The women of the family spend days making and hand-rolling pasta.” I’m mesmerised.Yes, by what she’s saying, but more so by her hands. She is effortlessly mixing the egg into the flour from its little well, then reaching for the pastry cutter to scrape in the last bits before kneading rhythmically, all without even really looking. She makes it seem incredibly simple but I’ve had enough plates of tough pasta to know there is a science to it; and that sometimes even top chefs don’t get it quite right. But Simona’s pasta is silky and smooth with just the right bite, so she has me hanging on her every word. There are a few secrets, she says. The first is to use semolina instead of the more widely known 00 flour, as it gives not only a better colour but a much more satisfying texture. The second is to use your hands.
“Yes, you can make pasta in a food processor, but I am going to teach you to make it like the women of Pisticci,” says Simona, as she stretches out the pasta between one firm hand and another. “With our hands.” She says every handful of flour, every egg, every tablespoon of water, every pinch of salt
MADE BY HAND Simona Arcieri, above, teaches her students how to make pasta the old-fashioned way, resulting in a delicious, silky resutl.
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The dough done, it’s time to watch Simona roll out her pasta and pass it over la chitarra (the guitar), a traditional artisanal tool used to make perfectly square spaghetti.
WIN is slightly different, depending on where you are and where you got your ingredients from. So, above all else, you need to recognise the feel of the finished pasta dough. “You pass the orange peel stage and only stop kneading when it is smooth like a baby’s bum,” she smiles, continuing to stretch and work her dough. Once you’ve mastered that, you can use a food processor, she says, but the satisfaction is never the same. She pulls hard on the dough and it doesn’t break apart. “See - smooth, silky and elastic. It’s ready,” she smiles. Now it’s our turn.The class is entirely hands-on and that’s where Simona’s husband, Giovanni, has had a major role to play. Giovanni designs and imports Italian kitchens, the other leg of the couple’s Elementi Concept business, and is the man behind our immaculate workstations.We each have a hotplate, stove, and bench-top complete with a handmade wooden pasta board. We will all be making everything
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Good luck Simona does. There are two batches of pasta – one egg, one egg-less – two sauces and a bonus ‘pasta secche’, little almond biscuits that were a special request from Susan, up in the back row with her husband. The dough done, it’s time to watch Simona roll out her pasta and pass it over la chitarra (the guitar), a traditional artisanal tool used to make perfectly square spaghetti. You tune its strings like a guitar, tightening and strumming until it sounds just right, then you place your pasta sheet over it and pass a rolling pin over the top, gently applying pressure until the spaghetti fall through. Magic.
We each take our chitarra and shape our spaghetti, then we watch Simona make the sauce – cacio e pepe, a traditionally Roman sauce made of semi-hard sheep’s milk cheese (cacio) and lots of black pepper (pepe). Salty, creamy, tangy and with a great hit from the pepper - it’s yum and crazy simple to make. As she passes her finished dish around for everyone to smell and taste, Simona says really quite seriously: “The pasta waits for no man, so we will all now make it at the same time, then we can eat at the same time!” Excited smile. “Great! Back to your benches and follow my instructions.” primolife.com.au
I can’t help it - apron on, pasta in hand, recipe card poised, ingredients measured out, I feel like I’m on MasterChef. Ready, steady, go… “Drop your pasta in now,” she says. Done. “Stir well.” Yes. “Take your cheese and place into your bowl.” Bowl… yes, under the bench. OK. “Add pepper and mix.” “Stir in one tablespoon of the pasta water.” Yep, I’m with you. Someone at the back has let out a giggle. “Keep adding water gradually until you get the creamy consistency.” Mmmm. “Now pull out your pasta and add into your sauce, a little extra cacio… Done! Si mangia!” Phew! We each have our plate of pasta and, satisfied and victorious, we head to the dining table to taste our wares. Someone has brought wine. Nice. After the first course, we prepare our almond mix for the pasta secche and then we are onto pasta number two: cavatelli broccolini and paprika. Simona shows us how to make a whole heap of different shapes including the cavatelli, which are little circles rounded in
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Art, artefacts, and antique furniture from Tibet, Mongolia, China, Vietnam, Japan, Korea on themselves; orecchiette (little ears); farfalle (butterflies); penne; gnocchetti sardi … I’m feeling a little overwhelmed and I’m not sure I can remember how to make the cavatelli now, but that’s OK, Simona is there in a flash to give one-on-one tips once we’re back at our benches. The sauce is an easy extra virgin olive oil-based one with paprika, quick-fried garlic and broccoletti. All fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, just like Simona would have done in Pisticci. The class ends with us all around the table again, this time tucking into our cavatelli which we may or may not have made a little too al dente, but are delicious all the same. The smell of the baked almond pasta secche is filling the room and I can hear Simona charging up the coffee machine out back. I can’t wait for my coffee and pasta secche and am very, very happy there will be plenty of pasta and biccies to take home, too. PL
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Mountain high, yodel low Cheese is centre stage in the spectacular Alpine country of Switzerland, a land dedicated to retaining ancient traditions. Words and images by Anna HartleY
Before August of this year, I’d never knowingly tasted a drop of Swiss wine, and I haven’t tasted one since. It’s not that I wouldn’t like to, it’s just that Switzerland only exports one per cent of its yearly production, so it’s not terribly easy to come by. That’s Switzerland in a nutshell: full of interesting treasures which it's happy to share, but which you will have to go there to enjoy. Luckily, I got a whole week to explore some of this small but remarkable country. After an easy transfer from Lausanne, feeling smug about travelling first-class by rail through Europe, I almost missed one of the scenic train views of which
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Switzerland is so proud. Comfortable in my seat and staring out the window at a vine-riddled valley wall for a while, it occurred to me to see what the other side of the train had to offer, and there I was greeted with an astonishing panoramic view of Lake Léman, which we were whizzing by. Unseasonal weather had gathered low clouds among the ridges and over the dark blue water, but far from gloomy, the view was warm and grand and gave me the first true jitters that always accompany the beginning of a travel adventure. Travelling through Switzerland sometimes feels like being inside a great big scrunched up piece of paper, so
dramatic and steep are the mountain ranges. Coming from France, a country of ancient landscapes, long worn down to gently rolling plains, the shearing edges of Switzerland feel brand new, like some great hand had reached down and crumpled up flat pastures not five minutes earlier. We passed chalets, small vegetable gardens and grazing cows as we climbed, each one evidence of a civilization that had gradually crept further and further up the mountain. My train delivered me to the resort town of Zermatt, at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn, its distinctive hooked peak considered by many to be the symbol of Switzerland. When Lord Francis Douglas of England was killed in the first successful primolife.com.au
ascent of 1865, a mourning Queen Victoria tried to make mountain climbing an illegal sport and Zermatt a forbidden zone. Predictably, this led every Tom, Dick and Harry to don his crampons and throw a rope over his shoulders, and Alpinism was born. These days, although the town really booms in winter when the population jumps with thousands of snow bunnies and adrenalin junkies, it also thrives in summer when the stunning views, mountain biking and sheer ascents attract visitors searching for a piece of the glory that first put the town on the map. Having never climbed anything higher
GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND Below, traditional alp horn players, above right, Gruyeres main square and right, Täschalp cheese maturing
than Bluff Knoll in Australia’s southwest, I can only imagine what it must feel like to stagger to the top of a mountain fresh with sweat and achievement and be rewarded with an uninterrupted view of the Matterhorn lording over the horizon. I’ll have to experience that another time, because I cheated and took a cable car to enjoy a cheeky drink on the terrace of the Sunnegger Restaurant. Clouds moved dramatically across the sky and the famous peak itself as the sun went down, to the music of four traditional alp horn players. I was well and truly in Heidi country. After the grandiose evening of mountain
views and traditional music I’d had, it was somewhat a relief to be crammed inside a tiny, no-frills alpine hut the next day. Cheese production in the Swiss Alps is one of the most unique processes I’ve ever encountered. The Täschalp hut up in the mountains behind the small village of Täsch is capable of producing Alp cheese for approximately four months in summer from the milk of exactly 45 cows. Had I not been in the building as the cheese was being created, the odds are good that I would never have tasted it in my life. Each of the cows has an owner, and at the end of the season, the owner is given an allotment of cheese according to exactly how much milk said cow produced. The very little that is leftover goes to friends or family, with only a tiny fraction finding its way down to the village itself for sale. No one really makes much money out of this enterprise, but it is considered essential by the local community as a way of maintaining a storied tradition, the quality of the mountain pastures and employment for those that are dedicated to keeping the november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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industry active. A simple lunch was being prepared to my right as we were ushered into the hut, and two aproned men were busily stoking a blasting wood fire below an enormous copper cauldron. Anticipation was in the air, and I was correct to assume that we had walked in at a critical moment: cheese master Artur and his one-man team were about to start the second round of production for the day, Swiss Alps ricotta. After the first batch of curd which is destined to become hard cheese is extracted, all is not finished. Using large scoops, the two men shoveled out piles of white, steaming ricotta from the enormous cauldron into waiting molds. The hut quickly filled up with steam and the unmistakable smell of hot milk, obscuring the men to the point that their faces and rapidly moving hands were only just visible through the cloud. Once the containers were filled and capped, we took a moment to relax and chatted over local white wine and slices of matured hard cheese. Cheese master for eight consecutive years now, Artur spends the rest of the year in his native Poland, driving a truck. As a
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child he saw a picture of the Matterhorn in a school textbook, fell in love with it and decided to one day live in Switzerland. This boyhood ambition drove him to adopt the Spartan lifestyle that tradition demands. Working from daybreak to sundown seven days a week for the season, the cows the two men herd, milk and feed are sometimes their only other companions. While this style of production may sound outdated and quaint, it is not likely to disappear any time soon.There are currently more than 2,000 alp huts in Switzerland, each producing its own distinct cheese, under the careful eye of cheese masters just like Artur. The good news is that Switzerland is not short on mountains, and even its notoriously shy cheese has managed to earn itself some fame in the shape of
One thing that you just have to accept when you visit Switzerland is that you are going to eat a lot of cheese. Possibly more than you are really comfortable with. The French may have a greater number of varieties, but no-one can top the Swiss when it comes to creative ways to eat it. I refer of course, to the famous fondue. Moitié-moitié fondue happens to be a specialty of the Fribourg region, made with equal parts Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois cheese, simmered gently over a portable stove. At a restaurant at the top of Mount Molèson I gamely made my way through a large portion of the national dish, but to be frank, after a few days of a lactose-heavy diet, I was looking forward to a healthy, postlunch walk through the fresh air. primolife.com.au
Enter Cyril. A local mountain guide and life-long inhabitant of the region, who we met at the foot of the mountain. His explanation of the history of the area quickly gave way to a much more interesting discussion as his training and passion in life was revealed. An expert on all things mountainous, he is also a storyteller and medicine man. Trained by his father, who trained his father before him and so forth, Cyril possesses a veritable encyclopedia of botanical and medical knowledge. Mid-sentence he broke off to examine a tiny white bloom growing next to the trail we were taking. Digging through his rucksack to come out with a thumb-sized magnifying glass, he invited me to hold the flower up to my eyes. As it suddenly came into focus I gasped at its beauty and complexity, unseen to the naked eye.
No plant escaped his attention, and I learned the properties of everything from the tiniest berry to the stinging nettle growing all around us. As we rambled down the mountain side, the ubiquitous din of cowbells ringing between the valley walls around us, I began to look around me with new eyes, wondering how many dozens of natural remedies and healing plants I was blindly trampling on. I know my Aspirin from my Betadine and can read dosage instructions when I have a head cold, but it was sobering to realise that I would be utterly helpless if truly left alone in the wilderness. At least this small patch of the world is in safe hands, as Cyril is committed to sharing his knowledge, chatting to anyone who is interested, and training one of his own daughters to continue the family tradition. He also treats himself and locals from his garden pharmacopeia, home to an estimated 50 different plants, but says he would never take payment for his skills, which he considers to be a gift from Mother Nature herself. It seemed fitting that my final day in Switzerland would be spent wandering among grapes just like those I had spotted from my first train ride. I was eager to try some of this elusive Swiss wine, and Vully was calling. While the Geneva wine region is perhaps better known,Vully is more than 150 hectares of vineyards spread out on the slopes of Mont Vully, overlooking the Lake Murten, turning out principally Chasselas and Pinot Noir. The vineyards here are often small family run affairs, and dropping by you are likely to get a tour from the son of the winemaker himself, as I did at the charming
cellar of Le Petit Château Stéphane, a second-generation vigneron guided us through tastings and described the line of wines he and his brother are developing as we munched on the delicious regional specialty,Vully Pie, warm and fresh from his mother’s kitchen. There is little risk that Vully wine will flood the global market, but the locals seem to prefer it that way, sticking to tradition and enjoying the fruits of their labour themselves. Switzerland has chosen “get natural” for its tourism motto, and there is no doubt that the mountains, blue skies and clear lakes beckon, but after a week of pushing past the Saint-Bernard dogs, yodeling mountain men and enormous piles of fried potato rösti to see the lesser known sides of the country, I’ve come up with a motto of my own: “Switzerland. Look closer”.
RAIL EUROPE I really dislike flying. Not because I am scared of plunging into the ocean or being victim of a hijacking attempt (well, a little bit), but because of the hours lost getting to the airport, queueing, security checks, crammed planes and the overpriced food. If I can go by rail, I do and thanks to Rail Europe, getting around the continent is a dream. I positively wallowed in the opportunity to make my entire journey from France to Switzerland and within by rail. I took the high-speed TGV Lyria first class from central Paris directly to Lausanne, finishing my coffee and stepping into the carriage exactly 5 minutes before departure. A quick smile to my neighbour who was already busily tapping away on his laptop and I stretched out and started to read as the train pulled away from the station. No pesky metal detectors or miserable airport security in sight. The train apparently reached speeds of up to 300kmph but it’s a very smooth ride, and I was free to roam around, work on my laptop or simply stare out the window and watch the landscape rush by. Once inside Switzerland, I made full and gleeful use of my Swiss Pass. A simple concept, Swiss Pass gives the bearer unlimited and full access to the entire rail, bus and boat transport system of Switzerland as well as free access to hundreds of museums and exhibitions. Children under 16 travel for free with their parents, and it makes for an incredibly easy way to get around and visit the country without a lot of forward planning. PL Anna travelled to Switzerland from Paris and back courtesy of Rail Europe, and explored the country with a First Class 8-Day Swiss Pass. Visit raileurope.com and swiss-pass.ch for details. november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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Animal KINGDOM Kangaroo Island isn’t just all about those bouncy marsupials. Trish Gallagher also discovered this pristine natural paradise is home to all manner of creatures, great and small. Here in the Lucky Country, we’re not short of the odd jaw-dropping vista or two. From the Kimberley to Rottnest Island, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Bay of Fires, we have a landscape that’s so diverse and distinctive that some would wonder why anybody would travel overseas at all. Like, ever. Part of this tapestry of amazingness is that living, breathing broken-off chunk of Australia - Kangaroo Island. Over 4000 square kilometres of mostly untouched mallee scrub, leading right up to the world’s edge of the Southern Ocean, KI, as it is lovingly referred to by the locals, is rich in agriculture and aquaculture and it’s this that makes the island so Jurassic-like. Having no idea what to expect from my first visit to KI, I stepped onto the Ryan Airflight from Adelaide with exhilaration and apprehension pumping through my
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veins. Although I had heard that the island was fauna-heavy, I took this to mean that it’s beastie heavy-too - and this city girl is none too fond of arachnids and serpents. What I am fond of is sun-basking seals nestled into alcoves full of life and food and, on that score, I was in luck. Looking into the eyes of a baby seal from just three feet away is an incredible privilege – the tour guy told me to pipe down though when I screamed ‘PUPPY!’ in an excited and guttural voice. They are, after all, wild primolife.com.au
creatures and aren’t used to crazy folk testing out domestic pet calls. To be honest though, the little guy didn’t look too bothered. Further east on the coast lies the Seal Bay Conservation Park. Surprisingly few seals, but plenty – thousands in fact - of Australian sealions. These chubby, sweet-faced creatures spend their days swimming out into the ocean hunting for food before surfing back onto shore to feed their young, mate, fight and crash out, exhausted. If you translate this to human terms, all that swimming fighting and mating can mean that you are one cranky unit when people approach for a tickle and a coo and that’s why for almost 20 years, human interaction has been restricted to the boardwalks that snake along the coast. Fantastic for observing these beasts yet far enough out of harm’s way from a cranky sealion. A self-guided tour of the park is $40 for a family and, given that the kids can see the lions in their natural habitat, that’s money well spent. Because there are no natural predators on the island, many of the animals are pretty footloose and fancy free. The Cape Barren geese roam around without a care in the world and their pristine white relatives who live on Dave Torr’s goose farm are equally laissez-faire. These birds are the true meaning of free range, with Dave saying that sometimes the geese wander as far as two kilometres away, nesting and laying eggs under the scrub. “I know where they are because the neighbours let me know
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soon enough,” he says. How community-spirited, I think. Dave sells his happy geese on the island and mainland, and he makes incredibly buttery goose rillettes. And when not tending to his flock, he produces some of the most vividly green mesclun you are ever likely to see. Given the multitude of wild animals on the island, the road speed limits are surprisingly generous and I spent a good time white-knuckling across the terrain, unnecessarily as it turns out, as the locals seem to have it under control and the kangaroos are well atuned to oncoming vehicles. Mostly. But visitors need to be aware, especially if they are driving unchaperoned. Another unique creature feature you can’t miss is Island Beehive.
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When a baby seal smiles at you from a warm sunny spot, you know you are in a special place.
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ISLAND LIFE Left, one of the delightful local residents of Kangaroo Island, a true natural paradise just off the South Australian coast.
Peter Davis has been running the bee and honey business at Kingscote for decades, and it’s now one of the largest organic honey producer in Australia. Island Beehive produces roughly 100 tonnes of honey per year and exports around 30 tonnes to mainland China – how much pollen is that? These pure-bred Ligurian beauties are the stallions of the bee world, completely unique to this area and creating a product that is now craved all over the world.You
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may be familiar with Kangaroo Island honey from the Connoisseur range of commercially produced ice-creams blended together with pistachios. If you are, well, they’re straight from Peter’s hives. Kangaroo Island is no stranger to a tipple or two. It has a wide range of cellar doors and vineyards spanning from north to south. One of the largest, Jacques Lurton Islander Estate Vineyards, was established in 1997. A 300-hectare estate situated in Parndana, 11 of these hectares are dedicated to cabernet franc, malbec, sangiovese, shiraz, grenache, viognier and semillon. The wine is processed at the seven-tun winery with equipment that has all been made and shipped from a very curious craftsman in France whose main business is, well, making concrete mausoleum tombs. Don’t worry – the ones at Islander Estate are custom-made, not second hand.
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travel In stark stature contrast to Island Estate is Kangaroo Island Spirits. KIS is the only boutique distillery in South Australia and when they say boutique, they mean it. We walked into the shop on John and Sarah Larks property, open for guests to the island, and I asked where the still was, expecting to be tractored over to an enormous warehouse that was full of drunk oompa loomphas pumping out the juniper. “You’re looking at it,” he said and thumbed in the direction behind him. Perched on a retro-style kitchen cabinet stood a copper still. Big enough to be awkward in a domestic kitchen but small enough to be unobtrusive. My mind clicked into overdrive – how can I achieve this in my suburban pied-a-terre? The award-winning gins and spirits that the Larks produce bring a smile to any connoisseurs lips - the wild gin a particular favourite. Made with native Kangaroo Island juniper berries and other island botanicals, it
FOODIE HEAVEN Some of the country's best produce can be found on this tiny island, including worldclass wine and gin.
Southern Ocean Lodge In recent years, the island has welcomed Baillie Lodges Southern Ocean Lodge, one of the group’s luxury residences designed with the environment and sustainability in mind, and sympathetic to its surrounds on the edge of Hansons Bay. Southern Ocean Lodge is sophistication personified, yet with the feel and hospitality of a warm country home. Hosts Alison and John make you feel as though you’re an old friend and, with chef Tim Bourke on board, visitors are entranced at every meal with foraged produce from the island. Tim and his team spend their days off tracking down organic flora from their island surrounds to work their magic on the surface of every plate, creating stellar modern Australian cuisine. One thing you won’t ever find on the menu at Southern Ocean Lodge though? Kangaroo. One of the experiences available
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through Southern Ocean Lodge is Kangaroos and Kanapes. Whisked off in a minivan to history-rich Grassdale Cottage in the quiet scrub while you sip on champagne, the kangaroos come out at dusk for their own pre-nap nibble. Here we were served canapés in the form of island-caught oysters prepared on site by the Lodge kitchen. It’s a moment like no other in pristine surrounds before you head back to your stone coloured, soothing room and peer out into the inky darkness punctured with a million sparkling stars. Southern Ocean Lodge (although I am absolutely certain they wouldn’t cause a scene) is not the sort of place you pack your esky and inflatable orcas. It’s a serene, romantic and relaxing environment – designed to caress every part of your being. From the minute you walk into the appropriately-named Grand Room you’ll find yourself catching your breath because of its beauty. The
aesthetic, while endlessly fascinating is utterly relaxing, as though you are living and breathing every moment in the serenity of a day spa. There is a TV room for those who simply cannot bear to be away from the box, but if you’re like me, you won’t miss it one bit. After all, you have a 360-degree natural television screen from your balcony door out to the vast and timeless Southern Ocean. One of the beauties of Southern Ocean Lodge is that once you arrive by airport transfer, you leave your cares in the Land Rover. All room prices include dining, an open bar with premium beverages, including a bespoke gin made especially for the Lodge by KI Spirits and wine from Island Vineyard. The only thing you may pay for is your relaxed attitude when you return to the real world. ••
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has a distinctive herby taste unlike any other on the market. If you absolutely cannot wait to get to the island to try this drop, the Freo Doctor Liquor store is the only stockist in Perth where you can get your hands on Kangaroo Island Spirits. Driving further down the south coast along a road that looks like a bendy
liquorice stick through a green ocean of trees, you arrive at Flinders Chase National Park and Remarkable Rocks which, living up to their name, are pretty darn remarkable - huge smooth granite monoliths coloured in natural rusts and charcoals that change with the sun. Making conversation, I asked the tour
guide how long the rocks had been in situ for - “couple of thousand years or something?” He looked at me incredulously and said “about 500 million”. Little bit off there. To be in the presence of something so ancient makes you feel a bit insignificant on this planet of ours. There is nothing quite like seeing animals in their natural environment, doing what they do best on this planet as nature harmoniously intended. Visiting Kangaroo Island is a privilege. To be this close to our unique fauna - almost as they were millions of years ago - and in such a pristine and relatively untouched environment will not be erased from your memory easily. I can’t be absolutely certain as I am not versed on the ethology of baby seals, but I’m pretty sure these little guys were smiling at me. When a baby seal smiles at you from a warm sunny spot, you know you are in a special place. Whether you get here quickly by plane or gently by ferry (weather permitting) Kangaroo Island is a destination that can be as busy or relaxed as you like. Don’t come here if you are looking for rollercoasters, zoos and take-away food chains, but if you are after for a tranquil, sumptuous break surrounded by the very best food, spectacular wildlife and memorable experiences that our country offers, Kangaroo Island is your kind of place. PL
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First among (un)equals Matthew Mills is bowled over by the super smart Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the hybrid with style in spades.
There’s a hell of a lot to say about the marvelous Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, but let’s cut to the chase and ask the one burning question that t his clever, clever SUV demands be answered: Why don’t we make all cars like this? By ‘like this’, of course, I mean with the technology that earns this much-respected part of Mitsubishi’s fleet the four-letter acronym after its name. PHEV, to save you working it out, stands for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and, after four days behind the wheel of this remarkable car, I can’t help but wonder why this kind of tech isn’t the standard across the industry. I was, of course, cynical at first. A decade or so of writing about cars has seen me evolve into a bit of a petrolhead and, despite
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my best efforts, I have to admit that I have taken on a few of the prejudices of the species. As such, I was ready to be amused but ultimately unconvinced by the Outlander PHEV, to hand it back and nod knowledgeably about its good points but deep down know that an “electric car” could never really compete against the bastion of petrol motors. But how wrong I was. If you’ve clocked the advertising that Mitsubishi is putting out to push the PHEV, you’ll know that their big claim is that they have produced the world’s first hybrid SUV without making any compromises in drive, style and power. And that is no idle boast. Running the PHEV on pure battery mode is, frankly, amazing. It is virtually
silent, which can be initially unnervingly – more than once I had a wobble as to whether the car was actually turned on. You become aware that you are driving a different kind of car and, as such, you expect it to be a different kind of drive. But no, touch the accelerator and you’re away, with as much power, speed and control as you will find in any of its petrol-driven counterparts. What I’m saying, is that there is no difference when you drive it as an electric car. No difference, that is, apart from the fact that you’re using no petrol and producing no emissions. Oh, and if you don’t want to take my word for it, here’s proof – an Outlander PHEV recently took part in the Australasian Safari Rally and how did it do? Well, it won its class.
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Electric mode offers a range of 50km, all of which is fuel free. The battery can be either charged at home – you’ll need a sparky to upgrade a socket at home into the requisite 15-amp power point, but it’s not a big a job – or you can flick to petrol-mode and charge as you drive. So, to sum up, there is no compromise in drive or power but the technology the PHEV packs means you get a combined fuel economy of 1.9L/100km. And that, my friend is why it is difficult to understand why they don’t make all cars like this. There’s no compromise, but we have here a four-by-four SUV that is more than twice as efficient fuel wise than, say, a Hyundai i20. That, surely, is a massive selling point before we even get onto whether or not the Outlander PHEV is a good car. Perhaps I should just stop here and say buy one for the economic and green considerations alone? No, I can’t do that because, once you stop being wowed by the hybrid tech, you realise that the PHEV is also a very, very nice car. Inside, it is stylish and robust. There’s a feeling of strength to it, leather and chrome, the controls fit nicely in your hands and the sheer quality of the design simply washes over you. There are no gimmicks grafted on to say hybrid, the only way you’d know this car
wasn’t powered like its roadmates is the cool dashboard, rev-counter altered to display charge levels and a battery icon – pleasantly similar to the iPhone’s – showing just how much charge you have left. The entertainment console is a dream. If there wasn’t so much to say about the PHEV’s hybrid tech I could write you 500 words on the beauty of simply inserting a CD in this car – touch a button and the whole console flips around hypnotically in front of you to await the disk, a feature that mesmorised my teenage boy and his mate for hours. There’s sat nav too, of course, and all the other bells and whistles you could ask for. The interior is roomy and comfortable, the air con adjustable for passenger and driver. The tailgate opens onto a large storage area, big enough for the biggest family shop, and shuts with an automatic click that just shouts quality. All in all, then, simply as a car, the Outlander PHEV is a vehicle to love and be proud of – a leader in its class even if you don’t factor in its hybrid technology. And that is why, I can’t help but wonder why all cars aren’t made like this. To be fair, of course, it may be that it’s not long before the rest of the industry comes over to the hybrid cause. The Outlander PHEV is already taking Europe by storm, high sales levels and support from
governments – in the UK, for instance, grants are available to pay the socket conversion bill and owning a PHEV gives massive road tax discounts – are making converts across the continent. Maybe Australia will be slower to get on board, but as our bowser prices continue to rise and our children continue to warn us of the damage we’re doing to the planet, surely it can’t be long before we realise that we can change our motoring ways without having to compromise. PL * Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, $49,990. Southside Mitsubishi, 1261 Albany Highway WA 6107.Tel: (08) 9358 9518.
PHEV, to save you working it out, stands for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and, after four days behind the wheel of this remarkable car, I can’t help but wonder why this kind of tech isn’t the standard across the industry.
STYLISH MOVER The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a joy to drive, a leader in its class and even a winner on the rally track (above right).
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Plain sailing and palm trees If you’ve got a yachtie in the house, there are few more enticing local events than the 1440 nautical mile race from Fremantle to Bali, set to set off again next May.
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When the Fremantle to Bali yacht race was created by Fremantle Sailing Club in 1981, buoyed by enthusiasm for the America’s Cup in the port city, the goal was to create an exciting ocean racing event which would put Western Australia on the international sailing map. Thirty years, on the Wonderful Indonesia Fremantle to Bali race, with its superb sailing and exotic destination, has earned an international reputation as one of the ‘must-do races’ on the sailing calendar. And for Perth sailor and skipper Tony Mitchell, who scooped the fastest time in 2013 and will be vying to beat his record in next May’s 2015 event, it also fits with his new mantra of ‘only sailing to places where palm trees grow’. At 1440 nautical miles the race is seen globally as being one of Australia’s great
blue-water races. It’s also one of the longest international blue water classics on the Australian yachting calendar, more than twice the distance of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Held every two years, the 2015 event will have a staggered start for racing and rally boat divisions designed to enable both fleets to arrive in Bali at around the same time for the traditional end-of-race celebrations. A special farewell day on Fremantle waters on May 17 will create an amazing spectacle with both fleets on the water as rally boats depart, with racing yachts departing two days later on May 19. Bob Kucera, race chairman and immediate past commodore of Fremantle Sailing Club has sailed in the event several times including the inaugural event, said skippers and crews were lured by primolife.com.au
thrilling racing, Balinese celebrations, exotic landfalls and the option of the ‘Beyond Bali‘ cruising program which sees boats cruisein-company through Indonesian islands - an itinerary put together by experienced sailor and FSC member Ralph Newton. “The Fremantle to Bali is a fantastic event that combines the exciting challenge of long-distance sailing with a great Balinese welcome. It is distinguished by the impressive camaraderie among the sailors, the warm Fremantle farewell and the friendly welcome,” Bob said “The exotic destination and beautiful, friendly people are superb and the social events following the arrival of boats makes the Fremantle to Bali memorable not only SAIL AWAY Left, Tony Mitchell's yacht, Calm (image by Bernie Kaaks). Below, race chairman Bob Kucera and arriving in Bali after the race.
for participating sailors, but also for the many families and friends who fly up to greet the boats,” he said. Whether skippers are keen to race or to rally, the blue-water sailing event is on the radar of keen yachties from around Australia and has already seen 23 boats entered Once the boats set sail, the race is followed by international audiences via the impressive tracker on the event’s website. Tony set the race record last year in the sleek and impressive Super Sled yacht, a super maxi previously known as Nicorette, which he sailed to give some of the young people who regularly crew with him the opportunity to sail on a maxi yacht. He completed the race in five days 23.5 hours to break the 2011 race record of six days five hours set by Alan Brierty’s Limit. Handicap honours went to another WA boat, General Lee, owned and skippered by two of WA’s most competitive yachtsmen Paul Eldrid and Scott Disley (seven days 21 hours 53 minutes and 24 seconds) with the Rally trophy shared by Don Brooker’s Beneteau, Dorade and Ralph Newton’s Seawind 11 catamaran,Yandanooka-t. For the 2015 race, will be back aiming for the palm trees and to better his 2013 record, this time in an new 52 ft Calm, a speedy TP52 yacht named for its design for long distance races including the Transpac (TP) event. PL For anyone keen to sail in WA’s own great blue water race you can get on board (sorry - Ed) by visiting the event website which includes all details including information on Beyond Bali and a Crew Expression of Interest Registration form at fremantlebali.com.au
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Forget about those lazy, hazy days of summer - there’s enough action happening over the warmer months to satisfy even the most ardent sports junkie, so here’s your cut ‘n’ keep guide to what’s on, and where, around Perth over the next few months in elite sport. By NORMAN BURNS.
Aquatics HBF Stadium, Mt Claremont, is the setting for some serious action in the pool, with Australia’s elite swimmers and water polo players taking on the world’s best in the BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series, on January 30 and January 31. See ticketmaster.com.au for details.
Baseball National champions Perth Heat will be gunning for another Claxton Shield as they take on their Australian Baseball League rivals Sydney Blue Sox, Melbourne Aces, Canberra Cavalry, Adelaide Bite and the Brisbane Bandits at Thornlie’s Barbagallo Ballpark. Visit perthheat.com.au
Basketball Perth Arena is one of the hottest tickets in town, with the Perth Wildcats looking to defend their 2014 NBL crown. For details on tickets and fixtures, visit wildcats.com.au
Cricket The Perth Scorchers are Australia’s Twenty20 kings and will be out to make it two Big Bash titles in a row when they rock “The Furnace” (the WACA) with their first home match on December 22 against Adelaide Strikers. The Big Bash runs until January 28, with
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the grand final at Canberra’s Manuka Oval on January 28. See perthscorchers.com.au for more information. The WACA will also host Australia taking on South Africa, England and India in the Carlton Mid ODI series. See ticketmaster.com.au for details.
SOCCER Perth Glory is chasing A-League glory in the new season, with new coach Kenny Lowe at the helm and a host of new signings too. Check out all the action at nib Stadium. Visit perthglory.com.au
Rugby The toughest provincial rugby competition in the world, the Super 15, kicks off in February, with the Western Force out to make 2015 - their 10th anniversary - a season to remember. The Force face defending champion NSW Waratahs away for their first match but then will be out to make nib Stadium a graveyard for visiting teams, hosting the Hurricanes on February 27, the first of eight home games for the season. Visit rugbywa.com.au for details.
cracking on training to tackle the 19.7km open water swim from Cott to Rotto on February 21. Visit rottnestchannelswim.com.au for details.
Tennis With Perth’s own Casey Dellacqua (below) partnering teenage hotshot Nick Kyrgios, Australia has the best chance in years to claim the dazzling Hopman Cup crown. Eight nations (with two-time grand slam title winner Andy Murray and Heather Watson spearheading Great Britain's claims) will battle it out at the magnificent Perth Arena from January 4 with the final scheduled for January 10 at 3.30pm. Visit hopmancup.com for details and read Norman's feature on the Hopman Cup in the December issue of PRIMOLife.
Open Water Swimming It’s as Perth as, well, Cottesloe Beach and this year’s Rottnest Channel Swim, sponsored by Karma Resorts, promises to be bigger and better than ever. So dig out those budgie smugglers and get primolife.com.au
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We Guy Guy Sebastian is cut from a different cloth to other pop stars enjoying their moment in the spotlight something which, along with his talent, is the secret of his success. By Gabi Mills He’s got a reputation for having some of the highest moral values on the pop circuit, he’s an official ambassador for the Red Cross and World Vision and has also established, with wife Jules, his very own charity - the Guy Sebastian Foundation, directly helping change lives of the less fortunate. It’s all a far cry from his day job, you might think, singing around the world and regularly topping the charts following his life-changing win as the first ever Australian Idol winner in 2003, but somehow this self-effacing star manages to pull off the whole A-lister with a conscience thing with aplomb. Born in Malaysia in 1981, Guy moved to Melbourne at the age of six with his family, before moving to Adelaide for the duration
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of his teenage years. A boy who was born to sing, Guy would go on to win the hearts of his adopted nation after the TV show that changed everything, debuting at number one with the first of many solo singles Angels Brought Me Here. He has gone on to be the only Aussie male artist to achieve six number one singles and two number one albums in chart history, with 11 top ten singles, three top 15 singles and six of those singles achieving multi-platinum status. In August Battle Scars (featuring US rapper Lupe Fiasco) went platinum in the US, making Guy one of the few artists in Australian music history to win over the hearts of the notoriously difficult to crack US market. He’s won and been nominated for
multiple ARIAs and international awards, fathered two adorable sons with Jules and even provided the music (his single Get Along) as the backdrop to Prime Minister Tony Abbot’s address to the United Nations in 2013. That’s quite a pile of achievements on the mantlepiece for the 33-year-old who will finish his first ever national arena Madness tour here in Perth on February 28 at the Perth Arena. Despite the relentless pace of his career to date, it’s clear that Guy hasn’t lost the passion for his craft. “I love playing live,” he says. “For me, it’s probably one of the most rewarding aspects of being a musician. It was gratifying to win the ARIA Award for Best Live Act last year because we put so much effort and energy into our shows. “The Madness tour will be on a whole new level; we are really upping the ante and going all out.” There will be a number of different ticket options available for the Madness tour. Fans that want to get up close and personal and play a part within the show can buy tickets to ‘The Mad House’. This will be a dedicated standing area at the front of the stage where fans can dance and go wild while being involved in show. Fans can expect one of the most incredible live shows with outstanding production on the tour as Guy is working closely with Bruce Ramus, who has designed and directed countless international live shows and events including rock bands U2, R.E.M., David Bowie, Bryan Adams, David Byrne and James Brown as well as television shows including; the Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, MTV Awards, ARIA awards and Super Bowl Halftime Shows. Fans will also be able to see the recent winner of X-Factor, 15-year old Marlisa, perform with the ex-X-Factor judge too. Guy takes globetrotting to new heights, equally at home on US soil creatively as he is in Australia. For instance, his recent hit Come Home With Me was recorded between Sydney and LA, and mixed and mastered between Atlanta and New York, geographical evidence of the many cities Guy now splits his time between. The six-date tour in 2015 will no doubt live up to its name with Guy’s fans proving to be just as passionate as their hero madness then, but in a good way. Guy Sebastian, Madness Tour, February 28, Perth Arena.Visit ticketek.com.au for package details. PL primolife.com.au
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entertainment Ed Oxenbould is a young Aussie star in the making, taking his place next to some of Hollywood’s biggest names in his latest movie, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. By Gill Pringle
Alexander the great Last year, 13 year-old Australian actor Ed Oxenbould swapped his parents for Hollywood movie stars Jennifer Garner and Steve Carrell. The trade lasted almost three months, during which time he also got to hang out with Disney’s Shake It Up star Bella Thorne. Not that his real parents, renowned Aussie actors Jamie Oxenbould and Di Adams, had anything to worry about, proud
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that their son is following in the family tradition, even his uncle and grandmother are actors. “Steve Carrell is hilarious - but not as funny as my dad,” grins Ed when we meet in Los Angeles to talk about his new family comedy, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good,Very Bad Day. Selected from more than 500 American actors for the eponymous role of Alexander, he still can’t quite believe his good luck. “I kept thinking, ‘Why me?’” laughs this young Sydney-based actor. “When they said ‘out of the whole of America …’ I was thinking ‘What? Really!’ so that was a bit of a shock to the system. Hopefully they chose the right boy! If I hadn’t made this movie, I don’t know what my life would be like. I wouldn’t have met the people I met and I wouldn’t have done primolife.com.au
the things that I’ve done so who knows?” muses Ed who is actually doing just fine, already a household name from TV series Puberty Blues with an upcoming role in Paper Planes, filmed around Perth with fellow Aussie Sam Worthington. The film is based on Judith Viorst’s classic children's book, which was first published in 1972, some 29 years before Ed was born. By sheer coincidence, the character of Alexander is obsessed with all-thingsAustralian, resulting in a scene involving a menagerie of Australian animals. “It was actually really cool to see animals that were that docile that weren’t crazy
like most kangaroos and emus are in the wilderness,” he notes. But when the film-makers tried to offer him Vegemite to make him feel at home, he wrinkled up his nose. “I was brought up on it and then one day I turned away in disgust and never had it again. It’s the smell and the texture - it's one hard black lump and then it separates like jelly. I just hate everything about it. It’s like paint.” Fortunately he loves acting a whole lot more than he does Vegemite. “I was always interested in it. I’d go along to castings and auditions with my
parents and, especially a lot in recording booths so it became a habit to me. Channel Ten studio was like my second home. “And then one day I went on the set of Raggs, a big colourful TV dog show, and it blew my mind to see everything; people lifting boxes, the grips and everyone and my mum and dad doing the voices. "That was the moment where I went ‘I really want to learn more about this’. But then after I did Alexander, I went ‘this is what I’m meant to do.’” PL Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is released on December 4.
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Hungry for home By Gill Pringle
Liam Hemsworth is poised for greatness as his character Gale, takes centre stage in the penultimate episode of the smash hit franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part One. Meeting with Melbourne’s own Liam Hemsworth in a swanky Beverly Hills hotel, he passes on the gourmet fare, confessing that he’s craving some good old comfort food from Down Under. “Fish and chips, Tim Tams,Vegemite toast . . .” he says listing off the creature comforts of home. “I have some Vegemite over here, but it doesn’t taste the same; it tastes better in Australia. I’ve found a few places here that sell it, but it’s just not the same so I usually get friends to bring it over.”
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After catching his first break seven years ago with the recurring role of Josh Taylor in Neighbours and then as Marcus in The Elephant Princess, he struck Hollywood gold four years ago, starring in romantic weepie The Last Song where he would famously fall for his leading lady Miley Cyrus. Currently single, he looks every inch the movie star when we meet, despite efforts to downplay his good looks beneath shaggy hair and scruffy beard. At heart, he still feels like a surfer dude from Australia though. “Yeah, absolutely! I’ve spent most of the past six years in the States, and I miss Melbourne a lot. “I miss the simplicity of where I grew up, small town, no traffic lights, things like that. I miss being able to wake up and go surfing, being a little bit more disconnected from the general world,” says the 24-yearold actor who was raised with his two older brothers, Chris and Luke, on Phillip Island. He returns to the hugely popular Hunger Games franchise as Gale, potential beau of heroine Katniss. He saw very little action in the first two installments but now, in the third, audiences will finally get to see what all the fuss is about. His blue eyes sparkle as he describes all his action scenes. “I trained with all the stunt guys, doing
boxing, kick-boxing, running, sprinting and lifting things. “I’d done some handgun training and weapons training before, but for this I had so many different action sequences and fight scenes that I spent a few weeks rehearsing, trying to work out what fits best for each scene and how to do it best. I like to do as many stunts as they allow me to do, so I got injured a few times.” Any interesting scars, I ask, prompting him to immediately reach down to roll up his jeans, only his boots prevent him. “I had a hair fracture on my ankle,” he says revealing how he took a painful fall just three weeks before finishing the film. “We were doing a scene, running across a field that had a lot of rubble and I put my foot on a rock and it twisted and I heard a big crack and I went down. Everyone went dead quiet because I let out a large F-word after I did it and then the whole set came crowding around and nobody knew what to say because it was that moment of ‘Oh my God, we’ve got three weeks left… is he going to be able to walk still after this?’ because everybody thought it was broken. I thought it was broken. “It swelled up instantly and I was sure it was broken and then I got taken away in an ambulance. There’s a few funny photos primolife.com.au
of me getting into the ambulance,” laughs Hemsworth who was rushed into surgery, expecting the worst, but X-rays would reveal it to be just a hairline fracture. Director Francis Lawrence almost had kittens when he saw his leading man hit the deck so close to completing shooting. “Liam is tough, and I saw he wasn’t getting up so I knew it was really painful, but fortunately it healed quickly," he said. If Hemsworth can be a little reticent, then his co-star Julianne Moore, who debuts as President Alma Coin in Mockingjay Part I, sheds some light on the real Liam, revealing how the pair spent hours discussing Aussie TV series H20: Just Add Water. “My daughter is obsessed with that show and it turned out Liam was quite knowledgeable about it. He was so funny - we’d talk about the mermaids and which was the prettiest and which one he liked best. He even said he’d almost won a role on the show.” One of the most popular young adult franchises in film history, Hemsworth believes The Hunger Games offers an important message.
the youngest son of social services counselor Craig Hemsworth and his English teacher wife Leonie. He’s more proud of his dad’s achievements than anything he or his brothers have accomplished. “My dad worked for child protection services for 23 years and saw some bad family situations where children were abused. So now I’m an ambassador for the Australian Childhood Foundation which is all about protecting young kids and preventing kids from being abused, helping kids that have been abused and putting in place programmes to stop abuse.” He sees a parallel between this and the the central theme of The Hunger Games. “A big part of it is about children getting abused and then people band together, following a young girl who’s able to instill so much hope in so many people.” Along the way he has formed what he hopes will be lifelong friendships with his co-stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. “We’ve been pretty lucky, you’d hate to do something this long with people you didn’t get along with, but we’ve been together for
ON TARGET Left, Liam Hemsworth plays Gale in the new instalment in the Hunger Games series of movies, starring alongside Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss.
“I like the idea of hope throughout these stories. I like the idea of standing up for what you believe in. That’s something I was always taught by my mum and dad growing up, to have an opinion on something and believe in something that’s positive and how standing up for that is the right thing to do. “My dad was always the person I looked up to, who always inspired me. He is a good family man, stands up for what’s right. His job was protecting children from abuse and it always been something that resonates in all of us in the family. I don't think that any of us, my brothers, would have had the ambitions we do if it wasn’t for him,” says
years now and we’re all really good friends and it makes those long days a lot easier when you enjoy being around them.” In many respects the trio have grown up together, experiencing these formative years - first loves, first huge fame - in one another’s company. “We’ve been through some of the most important points our lives, we’ve been through so much together. I think we all have created such a strong bond because of the things we experienced together. I think we feel like we are being looking at by a lot of people, and we feel the effects first hand. It creates a really strong friendship.
“We can go a big amount of time without speaking to each other but we all know how important we are for each other.” If Lawrence has blossomed into a sophisticated young woman during the process, now dating much-older Coldplay singer Chris Martin, Hemsworth argues she’s still the same Jen. “She was always an open book, she says whatever pops into her head. She’s been like that since the beginning and she’s still like that.” Moore can’t get enough of her talented young co-stars. “What’s so amazing about Jen and Josh and Liam is, considering they’re a very tight group, how unbelievably inclusive socially they were. They always say hi and invite everyone to join them with whatever they were doing. “Jen is a great example of somebody who is incredibly gracious and generous and kind. For such a young person - when she started this franchise she was barely out of her teens - it's lovely how this very young girl has set a tone like that; just incredibly gracious, very funny and a lot of fun.” If Hemsworth, Lawrence and Hutcherson are the most visible faces of Hunger Games, then, on set, Woody Harrelson is the real rock star. “We can barely get through our lines when Woody’s around, he’s always pranking and making everyone laugh. It’s difficult to work together because we are like kids. He’s become my best friend,” says Hemsworth who can’t stay away from Harrelson, the pair of them currently filming a western, By Way of Helena, due for release next year. Liam’s still not entirely accustomed to life in the spotlight. By the time you read this, he and his co-stars will be on a plane traveling to one of several global premieres. “It’s nice to have people who are excited to meet you. The only time it’s really crazy is on the press tour, that’s really when you feel it, the adrenaline rollercoaster of different cities around the world, experiencing this kind of energy from people, but you know, it’s not like I live that life. “It’s not like I go everywhere and people are waiting for me to be there, screaming all the time - generally it’s pretty calm.” The downside to fame, he argues, is that it's sometimes difficult to express his real feelings - and of course missing those Aussie treats from home. “We become introverted and don’t say things we want to say because we worry about what people might think. "It’s hard to be yourself sometimes.” PL The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 is released on November 20. november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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Street smart Louise House shares her tips on how to make your house a stand-out star on its street as the real estate market gears up for a busy holiday season. There is only one chance to make a good first impression, so the appearance of your property from the street is important. Buyers tend to believe that the condition of the front of the house is a reflection of the interior. A home with strong street appeal will entice buyers inside, while a scruffy exterior may see potential buyers drive away. Here are my seven suggestions of how you can mprove the street appeal of your property:
Lawns Overgrown, dead or weedridden lawns are a turnoff. Green up the lawn by implementing a program of soil wetter, fertiliser, watering and regular mowing (fortnightly in the Perth summer). Remember that it takes several weeks to get a good improvement so start early.
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Gardens Take a critical look at the garden beds. Remove and/or replace plants that are past their prime, have grown too big for their location or are blocking access to paths, letterbox or driveway. Give all other shrubs a light trim, removing any dead branches and spent flowers. Mulch all garden beds.
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Paintwork Peeling or faded paint, rust and outdated colours will have buyers imagining that the property will be run down on the inside. Take a close and critical look at walls, doors, windows, gutters and downpipes and make a list of what needs attention. If you can DIY, painting is an inexpensive treatment that will have a big impact on the look of your home. Windows Check out how the windows look from the street. Trim bushes that are obscuring windows. This will allow more light in and generally give a more welcoming look to the home. Paint the frames if required and make sure the glass is sparkling clean.
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Front door and porch Clear the porch of clutter but consider whether a pot, bench or outdoor wall art will improve the ambiance of this area. For older homes, replacing the front door can boost street appeal and make a significant difference to the look and feel of the entrance. It can also be an opportunity to let more light in through the use of glass panelling within the door. If painting the door, choose a colour that fits with the rest of the façade but strong enough to draw attention to itself as the main entranceway. Check that the doorbell and exterior light works. PL
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1 Different Facets wall clock, $142, Down That Little Lane. 2 Web Etch pendant light, $569, Zanui, zanui.com.au. 3 Braid ceramic bottle in limited edition gold, $54, Indie Art and Design, indie.com.au. 4 Antique mirrored bedside table, $589, Strut Living, strutliving.com.au. 5 Watering can salt and pepper shakers, $55.18, Annabel James, annabeljames.co.uk. 6 FALK Copper casserole dish, $485, Copper Kitchen, copperkitchen.com.au. 7 Stag Wine Bucket, $62, Kush Living, kushliving.com.au. 8 Lovell Mirror, $899, Laura Ashley, laura-ashley.com.au. 9 Beautiful reasons copper art, $149, Lisa Sarah, lisasarah.com. 10 Gold glamour glass vessel bathroom sink, $345, Unique Sinks, uniquesinks.com.au. 11 London Free Standing Bio Ethanol Fireplace, $219, designerfire.com.au. 12 Bulldog Bookends, $59.95, Amalfi, amalfihomewares.com.au. 13 Jonathan Adler pop candle - Champagne, $62, Design Studio Home, designstudiohome.com.au. 14 The Storyteller ottoman, $199, Abode Australia, abodeaustralia.com.
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Blueprint for success Building or renovating a home can be a fraught process, especially if you’re going it alone or have never embarked on a buliding project before. Thankfully, Neil Cownie and architects like him are on hand to take you step by step from the drawing board to moving day. By Gabi mills
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It’s an exciting process, building your own home or modifying an existing structure, but it’s also a process which should be handled with care. For too many, it’s an experience that can break budgets, bust deadlines and ultimately leave homeowners with a sour taste in their mouths. To help people through the buying, building, renovating and maintenance of their home, a new website has been launched by the Australian Institute of Architects - askanarchitect.com.au. As an independent source of information and advice, the website aims to help consumers understand what’s involved in renovating and building a home from the perspective of the very people who design homes - architects. It’s a treasure trove of guidance, tips
and tools to help make the house-building process for even first-timers less stressful, and is designed to promote the use of architects in the first instance, potentially even before the land for the new home has been purchased. For local award-winning architect Neil Cownie, the website is a much-needed introductory resource for those new to building and potential clients who already recognise the benefits of working directly primolife.com.au
with an architect. “As an architect, I’ve got a very rounded experience, having been the director of Overman & Zuideveld Architects for 10 years before running my own practice for the past six years,” says Neil. “I’ve found that people often don’t appreciate what they are missing out on when they don’t engage architects when starting out on the process towards home-building. It is sad to see some of the resulting misguidance resulting in homes completed without an architect’s involvement.” Neil cites a recent conversation in which a graphic designer said it amazed him how many people go, in the first instance, to a printer and then through the printer arrange for graphic design work rather than working with the graphic designer first on the custom design before arranging for the printing through the most competitive quote based on the graphic design provided. “I can see a parallel with this in the building industry where many people seem drawn to seek the advice of a builder in the first instance rather than obtaining the
design for their custom-designed house from an architect prior to discussions with builders,” said Neil. To some people embarking on the design of a new home going directly to a builder may seem to them to be a ‘one stop shop’ solution. In contrast starting the process of designing a new house by engaging an architect first provides the advantage of considered specific design solutions for the owner's circumstances and lifestyle, and specific solutions to suit the site and climatic factors along with providing an independent design of a new home that can then be tendered between several builders to ensure the most competitive current market cost for the construction of their home. “Seeking the advice of an architect can start even before the property has been
purchased as they can advise on the most suitable available site from which the clients are choosing on which to build,” says Neil. Many people are surprised to learn that not only can an architect’s service commence before the land has been purchased, but that it can also extend beyond the completion of the home when the architect carries out a construction contract maintenance review of the building
input in the form of imagination, technical knowledge and experience, to the final reality of the built form. “Firstly the client's brief is determined which includes a ‘wish list’, states the lifestyle, how the family will relate in the house and provides an indication of budget,” says Neil. “Then I talk to the client about their budget, what they require from the house and where they are in their life journey - it’s all relevant to what kind of house we create together.” From there the architect will determine the specific parameters of the site which would include council regulations, climatic factors of sun and wind orientation, views, levels, vehicle traffic and the neighbouring properties. With all of this information the architect is then equipped to commence the design of a home that will suit all of these parameters. “The design of the home is shaped by the DESIGN FOR LIFE Neil Cownie (opposite) has worked on some of the city's most prestigious buildings, both domestic and commercial. Left, the brief to create a holiday home on the Mandurah marina has been a rewarding project.
six to 12 months after the construction has finished. At that time, the architect compiles a schedule of any outstanding items that are required for rectification in accordance with the building contract thereby ensuring the best outcome for the new home owner. Architects develop relationships with each new client and guide the way through the journey from a blank canvas, with
site's parameters and the client's requirements making each new home unique." After that initial briefing session, Neil puts together a sketch design which, once agreed upon, proceeds to design development and more detailed plans and elevations incorporating the various materials which will be used throughout the new house, both inside and out. At this stage the anticipated construction cost is november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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determined by a quantity surveyor. “The benefit to the client in working with an architect and a quantity surveyor as a team is that they can have reassurance that as they develop the design of their new home it will be to their budget. “I’ll then submit the plans to the local council for development approval - and some councils have more stringent specific requirements than others,” says Neil, who has worked on some of Perth’s most notable residential builds, including a new threestorey home on Mandurah’s marina and the prestigious corner restaurant development, Duende, in Leederville. Once development approval has been obtained, the detailed working drawing stage commences in which drawings and supporting documents are produced from which a building licence can be obtained and from which a builder can build the new home. Once a building licence has been approved, it’s time for the architect to tender the construction of the new home with several builders. “Tendering ensures the best market rate is obtained for the cost to construct the house - another benefit to initiating the process with an architect.” “It can take 12 months from our first meeting before building begins depending on approvals,” says Neil. “During this time the architect will have designed all of the cabinetwork, selected all of the internal and external materials and finishes, lighting and tapware etc. “In some of my completed homes the design service was extended to include the selection of soft furnishings and artwork”
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ELEGANT DESIGN Engaging an architect like Neil Cownie ensures that a build will proceed from the start with an expert's eye over the entire project.
"Because the client and I have worked together from the very start, the same thread of creative thought follows through from the initial design to the last detail.” An architect also brings extra creative
The concept too of having a design professional ‘in your corner’ from the outset cannot be underestimated, says Neil. “Building a home, after all, is a huge investment and the design of the home must maximise the benefit to the homeowners before it develops into reality.” Visit neilcowniearchitect.com.au for information about Neil’s practice and examples of his work.Visit askanarchitect.com.au for more information about engaging an architect, a renovation cost guide, Pinterest tools to help you start scrapbooking ideas and details of architects in your area. PL •• Read Neil's new Ask an architect column in 2015. primolife.com.au
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Laid back living The relaxed luxury of Hamptons-style homes is soaring in the current property landscape, and it seems homeowners just can’t get enough.
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As one of Australia’s finest and most awarded home building companies, Webb & Brown-Neaves is embracing the current trend here in WA for the east coast American style with a range of new designs that invite a lifetime of elegant living. PRIMOLife asked general manager Simon Birkhead about the growing popularity of Hamptons-style homes in Australia. PL Why do you think the Hamptons trend has become so popular lately? SB: We have found that Western Australians are keen to adopt the lifestyle associated with this style of home. The Webb & Brown-Neaves Hamptons range incorporates designs that are welcoming and warm, while remaining stylish in their approach to facilitating a modern family lifestyle. It is a new and current style for Australia, yet it remains conducive to the coastal lifestyle that we all embrace.
Seasonal Trends
from Webb & Brown-Neaves The expert interiors team at Webb & Brown-Neaves, have their finger on the pulse of trends for Summer 2014. We asked the group’s interior designer, Melissa Redwood, to offer a few hot tips on what’s happening this season: Metallics are once again in vogue but should be used with caution. Gold and brass accents in the home can bring warmth and a touch of glamour to any interior space. Unique wall pieces are popping up all over the place, with macrame making a comeback. It gives texture to a room and creates a unique focal point or conversation piece.
COASTAL ELEGANCE Above, the refined design of Webb & Brown-Neaves' the Providence and below the Montauk. Left, the interior designs of the Grayson show off the Hamptons-style vibe which so many residents in WA love.
Rich, saturated colours like navy, indigo, turquoise and emerald green are very popular at the moment. Paired with crisp whites and soft greys, these beautiful and calming colours can make for a stunning feature in any room.
All About the Webb & Brown-Neaves Hampton Range: Due to overwhelming response to Webb & Brown-Neaves initial flagship Grayson design, the team has a dedicated Hamptons range, featuring an additional three design choices for sprawling single- storey sites, narrow lots and views. The Montauk, the Grayson and the Providence are all offered off-the-plan and evoke the Hamptons theme and lifestyle.
PL What sort of elements characterise this look? SB Features such as the layering of interior spaces, soft hues, weatherboards, high ceilings, timber and white painted elements tend to characterise this range of homes and contribute to the informal, relaxed feel that is so appealing to the WA market. PL Why is it such a great look for WA homes? SB It reminds locals of holidays down south and Cottesloe-inspired architecture - a
simple, uncomplicated design with a feeling of under-stated wealth. PL What elements or features does your flagship Hamptons home,The Grayson, have that appeal to the modern-day family? SB The layering of the interior spaces along with the soft furnishings, tie the whole home together. The Grayson is richly textured and perfectly proportioned. The terraces and French style doors and
windows are particularly appropriate for our Mediterranean climate. The ‘upside-down’ living also takes full advantage of all views, creating a home that sits beautifully in both an urban or coastal setting. The Grayson is a flagship design for Webb & Brown-Neaves. While it sits at the higher end of our price spectrum, it is a showcase piece that speaks to the broad capability of our team’s craftsmanship.” PL november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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Belite Pentdant, Beacon Lighting, $295
These days, kitchens can be colourful, popping in fuscia, egg-yolk yellow and turquoise. Whatever you choose, there’s no excuse for boring benches anymore.
Apron, Annabel Trends, $31.95
Ella Pineapple Jar, Elisium, $26.50
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Circular Hemp Rug, hot pink stripes from Vavoom, $157. vavoom.com.au
Turquoise Clouds Napery set, Elisium, $19.20
Mason Drinking Jar - Fluro Pink, from Down that Little Lane, $14, downthatlittlelane. com.au
White Magic Coasters, Believe, $12.95 4-pack Ovela Multicolour Ceramic Knife Set, Kogan.com, $39
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Yolkfish egg separator, $19.90, Peleg Design, from isgift.com
WIN Zoo Portrait Mug, $12.95, Zoo Portrait Tea towel, $12.95, from Annabel Trends
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WIN WIN Key ring sparrow duo, $24.95, from Hart + Heim
Chickens plastic bag tidy $45 each from Etelvina
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Woven seagrass storage hampers, set of 3, from Annabel Trends, $220
Single oven mits from Annabel Trends, $15.95; Pot Holders from Annabel Trends, $9.95
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Shut Up and Kiss Me Tea Towel, Down That Little Lane, $22, downthatlittlelane.com
Assistent, Elecrolux, $599, elecrolux.com
Little Gem Tea Towel, Jasper & Eve $26, jasperandeve.com.au
WIN Scarlet Fondue Set, Lorraine Lea $29.00, linenparties.com
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Original Bentwood Chair yellow, Vavoom Emporium, $229, vavoom.com.au
Spatula Bookends, Down That Little Lane, $49, downthatlittlelane. com.au
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Soapstone serving slab, Sparq Home from Beyond Cool, beyondcool.com.au, $59.95
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Kelly’s Café & All Palms Garden Centre Have lunch with Curtin Radio’s Jenny Seaton and guests.
Live broadcast here on Thursday December 4 from noon to 3pm.
The place to be Huge range of plants & wall art • Gift shop • Antiques & Collectables • Delicious new menu at Kelly’s Café & Restaurant • Family business Open 7 days, breakfast & lunch • Wednesday night roasts, Friday & Saturday dinner
KELLY’S CAFE & ALL PALMS GARDEN CENTRE 163 Birnam Road (cnr Campbell), Canning Vale 6155. T: (08) 9455 1235 or visit allpalms.com.au Like us on Facebook
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What's new, inside and out
View to (making a) killing compromise they’ve decided to go it alone. The idea is tempting, but in practice there are problems and challenges to be overcome and without careful planning and good advice, they risk their money, their security and their future. With insider advice and top tips, Building The Dream tracks each project from start to finish, pointing out pitfalls and celebrating success along the way. Foxtel’s The LifeStyle Channel and LifeStyle HOME have got a whole clutch of new shows for would-be renovators, gardeners and property investors. Here’s a taste of the best: Tom’s Fantastic Floating Home
Thursdays at 9.30pm from November 13 (The LifeStyle Channel) Inventor Tom Lawton devises new imaginative ways to improve everyday living as over a summer he transforms a derelict old boat into a fantastic floating home. Tom works tirelessly to complete his fantastic floating home before taking it for a maiden voyage down river, re-imagining the settee as a star-gazing sofa, bringing light below deck with a fibre optic solar jellyfish, and making an inflatable bed out of tennis ball Income Property
Wednesdays at 9.30pm from November 12 (LifeStyle Home Channel) Real Estate investor and contractor Scott McGillivray leads buyers through the house hunt and renovation of their first income property. Scott partners with homeowners who want to purchase an income property to make their financial dreams a reality. He guides them through the entire process; buying the house, building the suite, and banking the rental cheques. Building The Dream
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Tuesdays at 9.30pm from November 11 (The LifeStyle Channel) What Bake Off did for cakes and Sewing Bee did for needlework,The Big Allotment Challenge hopes to do for growing vegetables. Nine pairs of “allotmenteers” are given seeds and a patch of earth in a beautiful Victorian walled garden. Over 15 weeks of temperamental spring weather followed by a very hot summer, they will be challenged to produce the best fruits, vegetables and flowers. They will also have to make food with their freshly grown ingredients. My Dream Home
Mondays at 9.30pm (LifeStyle Home Channel) Those handsome property brothers combine brawn with brains in their quest to find and fix up incredible dream homes. Drew, the real estate expert, tracks down hidden gems of houses that have untapped potential while his identical twin brother Jonathan is a contractor who overhauls the interiors with ambitious renovations. Together, they use plenty of charm and humour as they help families find, buy and transform their homes into the ultimate budget-friendly dream house.
EnviroTrend, the brainchild of Brisbane mum and entrepreneur Janina Byrne, has launched their new Pack & Go Collection just in time for summer. Featuring five stylish, practical and lightweight bags in two unique prints, the Pack & Go Collection takes you from a family day out to a trip away without the need to swap bags. These cute, durable and lightweight bags are useful for so many occasions, but here’s just a few ideas from PRIMO H&G: · EnviroChill Maxi Keep your groceries cold, pack a picnic or get ready to party; · EnviroChill Mini Keeps your lunch or six cans of pop cold; · PAKitToMe Bigger, stronger and almost waterproof fabric, it still folds up small; · FoldAway Traveller Perfect for that unexpected purchase on a school holiday shopping trip, small enough to go in your suitcase yet large and strong enough to be checked luggage; · SAKitToMe The old favourite from the groceries to the beach - totes awesome. Whether you’re going on a family picnic, planning a camping trip with friends, travelling or just need spacesaving bags, the Pack & Go Collection is a must-have. It’s available in two eye-catching designs, Apple Blossom and Stripes, so there’s no excuse to pack anything less than a punch with your choice of bag. Visit envirotrend.com.au for more information.
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Wednesdays at 8.30pm from November 5 (The LifeStyle Channel) Do-it-yourself is taken to the extreme in the show which follows the trials and tribulations of self-builders, making their dreams come true brick by brick. The trend for self-build is growing, as many find that they can’t afford the home they’ve always wanted and rather than
The Big Allotment Challenge
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Pre-loved is the new new Industrial, reclaimed furniture continues to evolve in the most magnificent designs, especially when it’s done as well as Vavoom’s New Nordic Range.You’ll find a cool industrial aesthetic in reclaimed boatwood combined with drum metal, delivering a real wow factor that feels so countrified and solid. The range includes TV units, buffets and consoles in the most beautiful, earthy, natural colours that bring soul into your home. In contrast, the New Spectrum range, also derived from reclaimed boatwood, has added digitally enhanced Perspex pieces to create furniture that would appeal to those who appreciate a bit of quirkiness around the home. And the best thing of all? Because the pieces are sourced from used wood, your eco-alarm bells won’t go off. Vavoom.com.au has been an Australiawide online business for several years and opened their first store in St Kilda in
Melbourne a year and a half ago. With a VIP customer option and free delivery, it’s easier than ever to Vavoom up your home. Visit vavoom.com.au for the full range and prices.
Win this beautiful Nordic Consol from Vavoom, valued at over $800. Visit primolife.com.au or our Facebook page for details on how to enter.
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RARE BEAUTY Using reclaimed boatwood, the Vavoom New Nordic range of furniture is colourful and eco-friendly.
Northbridge Brewing Company (NBC) is Perth’s latest brewery, bar and restaurant located in the heart of the city at Northbridge Piazza. We wanted to provide a new and relaxed alternative venue in Perth’s entertainment precinct, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. The custom built brewery currently produces four beers onsite including Beerland Lager, Beerland Pale Ale, Beerland Wheat and Beerland Mild. The amber liquid is only available over the bar, straight from the tank. 44 LAKE STREET, NORTHBRIDGE T (08) 6151 6481 | WED - SAT 8AM ~ 12AM | SUN - TUES 8AM ~ 10PM
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banking on a holiday home For many it would be a dream come true to own a holiday home somewhere beautiful by the coast. Warren Littlefair shows us how to do so without it turning into a nightmare.
It's that time of the year when most of us start thinking about our Christmas holiday on the coast. Whether it is down south or up on our northern coastline, there is nothing better than sitting back on the veranda with family watching the kids play on the beach. It’s usually times like this that the conversation drifts to buying a property in our own special holiday town. “Wouldn’t it be great to have our own special piece of heaven?” we muse. I am sure we have all had these thoughts or heard these words spoken. Owning a holiday home is a very common thing to do for Australians. I have read that there are over 500,000 of us who have done exactly that. But before we all rush out and buy that fantastic place on the beach let’s have a look at some of the questions you need to ask yourself. One of the first things to consider is whether you can actually afford to buy it and what you plan to do with the house. Once the dream turns into a bit of reality you need to work out how you are actually going to pay for the house. If you can afford to pay cash for the property then there are not too many problems, but most people tend to take out another mortgage to pay for the new place. This is where you need to be very clear on what you want to get out of the property. Many people buy a holiday home with a view to renting out the property when they are not using it. Sounds like a great idea - “we only will be using it for a couple of month’s of a year so we will rent it out to holidaymakers for the rest of the time” - you say. This is great in theory but have you considered that the time that you want to use the property is no doubt the time other people will want to rent it off you? Summer holidays are a peak time for holidays for a reason. This is the time you will earn peak rent on the property, after all, and if you are
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occupying it yourself, no rent is coming in to pay for the property. Also consider that non-peak months tend to have a very low occupancy rate for holidaymakers - again it is called non-peak for a reason. If you plan to rent the property out, you need to get advice from your accountant on what tax claims you can and can’t make on the property. You need to make sure that you are making the correct claims for the correct time periods. As a very general guide you cannot claim a tax deduction for something you are using for personal use, which means when you are using the property for your own purposes. You will also need to get professional advice on insurances to ensure you are covered if something goes wrong with the property or to people occupying it. If you need to rely on the rent coming into the property to make it work from a financial point of view, then you could possibly
better off by purchasing an investment property and renting it out normally. One of the reasons some people buy a holiday home is to have a place to live once they retire and the holiday home is a trial run for this time. Just make sure if this is the case, that the town you choose has all the facilities to cover your retirement plans. As we get older we become more reliant on having good infrastructure such as health facilities around us, so make sure you take this into your plans as well. However, this can be a great way of slowly moving into a new community. These are only a few of the considerations to be made when looking at a holiday home. Many people have invested in a holiday home over the years and have had a fantastic experience and have made lifelong great memories with their friends and family. These are things money cannot buy. Done correctly, a holiday home could be one the most enjoyable investments you make. PL
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It can make even the most self-assured person quake, but, says Phil Schibeci, co-author of a new book for start-up businesses, feel the fear and do it anyway. Speak with passion To give an inspiring, motivating presentation you need to speak on a topic you are passionate about or at least have an interest in. Public speaking is not the time to be cool or reserved, so don’t be afraid to show your passion. Don’t hold anything back and just say it as it is for you. If you can’t be passionate about your topic, how can you expect the audience to have any interest in it? If you mean what you say you will enjoy presenting it. If you enjoy it, so will the audience. Don’t fall into the trap of just presenting the information as cold hard facts, instead speak from your own experience and learn to weave relevant stories and anecdotes into your presentations. Everyone loves a good story because they evoke emotions. A good way to become a great storyteller is to develop some personal stories where you or someone else triumphed in a challenging situation. Practice by telling these stories to family and friends whenever the opportunity arises.
presentation. Mark Twain said, “The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.” Pausing is something that most people do not use very well when they are making a speech or presentation. Moments of silence when speaking are very powerful especially, as Twain said, if they are used at the right time. A great time to use a pause is just before, or just after you make a bold or important statement. This either prepares the audience for what’s coming or it gives them time to absorb and process what you have just said. Pausing also gives the speaker a chance to think about what they are going to say next or to check their notes. There are many benefits of effective pausing when speaking to groups of people or even one to one, so this certainly is a skill worth developing and using. It’s the gaps between our words that often have the greatest impact, so don’t forget the power of the pause.
Use the power of the pause
Harness your nerve power
Although you need to be excited to inspire and motivate your audience, you also need to take a breath to pause throughout your
When people ask me how they can get rid of the nerves before a presentation, I tell them if they don’t feel nervous before a
presentation to check their pulse because something is terribly wrong. In 21 years of presenting to audiences of all sizes, I’ve always felt varying degrees of anxiety or nervousness beforehand. The feelings that everyone experiences before speaking to a group of people are actually positive energy. This is the type of energy you need as a speaker to inspire and motivate your audience. Instead of seeing these feelings as a liability use them to your advantage. Don’t try to suppress or worry about what you are experiencing as it’s normal and healthy to feel this way. Get used to this heightened state as much as you can because it won’t hurt you, in fact if don’t feel like this beforehand you may come across as flat and lifeless. It’s just the little voice in your head telling you that you are about to do something that requires lots of energy and focus. The feeling I get prior to speaking to an audience is similar to when I’m waiting to get on a fast rollercoaster ride at an amusement park. I’m scared and excited all at the same time. If I let go and enjoy the adrenaline rush as soon as I start speaking it’s a wild, fun ride. If I worry about it I get very tense and it’s not enjoyable. Instead of fighting or trying to suppress these feelings, learn to harness this energy by accepting it. If you are able to do this you will enjoy public speaking because the audience will respond to your enthusiasm and excitement. All good speakers don’t try to be anything or anyone but themselves. Using the ideas presented here will help you be an authentic speaker that can inspire and motivate any audience. PL Phil Schibeci is a renowned corporate speaker and workshop facilitator. He teaches professionals in various businesses and organisations the skills to create positive, productive workplaces to help them achieve the goals of their business. He is the co-author of Self Made: Real Australian Business Stories and How to Get Out of the RUT Race. For more information visit philschibeci. com or contact phil@ therutrace.com. november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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Horoscopes by Patsy Bennett | Astrocast.com.au Horoscopes by PATSY BENNETT | ASTrOcAST.cOM.Au
ARIES
GEMINI
March 21-April 20
A brand new financial phase will begin for you this month, if it hasn’t already. Negotiations or new agreements could feather your nest, and talks around the full moon on the 7th and the new moon on the 22nd could reveal refreshing new ways ahead, providing you with more stability and security.
TAURUS
CANCER
April 21-May 21
The full moon on the 7th will kick-start a dynamic phase in which your looks, vitality and even your daily work schedule will benefit from a boost, as you’ll feel motivated to review the best way to self-nurture on a daily basis. Agreements which you make in November could prove to be long-standing, so ensure you’re happy with the details.
July 24-Aug 23
Your level of contentment and fulfillment will depend largely on the way you communicate this month (more so than usual), especially as a fresh circumstance or even a new location will ask that you become much clearer about your intentions. If you’re careful about agreements, November could be a breakthrough month for you.
VIRGO
June 22-July 23
Mars meets explosive Pluto in your opposite sign this month, and this celestial meeting may lift the lid on the pent-up emotions of someone close, illuminating all kinds of feelings or notions which, until now, have remained unacknowledged or simply ignored. You’ll benefit by considering a new arrangement at home very carefully.
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LEO
May 22-June 21
Sharpen up your negotiating skills, as you’re likely to be in a position to ask for something you’d only, until recently, considered an option, rather than the reality it will rapidly become. With care, you could provide more long-term security both for yourself and for the people you care about. Avoid gambling and under-estimating your potential.
Aug 24-Sep 23
Get set to consider a new way to share and to care for the people you love and work with; and to fairly divide duties, responsibilities or finances in the most practical ways. A personal or a domestic circumstance will encourage you to turn a page regarding a particular property, and to move forwards within an agreement or a relationship.
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SaGITTaRIUS
Sep 24-Oct 23
you’ll feel motivated this month to put your ideas into action; to seek new ways to accomplish the goals you wish to attain, especially within your personal and domestic life, and also financially. This process will entail being more practical or methodical in your daily routine. you may also consider a way to share resources.
CaPRICORN
Oct 24-Nov 22
the full moon on the 7th will signal a fresh chapter within a significant partnership (business or personal), especially if it’s your birthday early november. A more consistent and less erratic daily routine will appeal to you. your decisions may not suit everyone, but should at least please you, as you’ll feel increasingly motivated to find stability.
PISCeS
Dec 22-Jan 20
you risk becoming stuck on particular ideas - and yet if you would approach matters this month with a little more flexibility, you’d get better results. Luckily, you could gain the stability you crave this month, and simultaneously enjoy an enlightening or breakthrough moment towards the end of november, especially at home or with family.
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4. In what city is the film Terminator 2: Judgement Day set? 5. What meat is used in a traditional Reuben sandwich? 6. What is the real name of the Bush Tucker Man?
8. What variety of supernatural creature is parodied in the recent film What We Do in the Shadows? 9. Who directed the 1992 visual documentary Baraka? 10. What are the names of the two sisters in folk-rock band The Waifs?
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3. What is Anne Erin Clark’s (pictured) stage name: Lorde, Rayenne or St Vincent?
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1. Kakadu plum. 2. Werner Herzog. 3. St Vincent. 4. Los Angeles. 5. Corned beef. 6. Les Hiddins. 7. Pierre-Auguste Renoir. 8. Vampire. 9. Ron Fricke. 10. Vikki and Donna.
7. Which famous French Impressionist painter was the subject of a 2013 film?
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2. Actor Klaus Kinski was known for his lead roles with which director?
Feb 20-March 20
you’ll breathe a sigh of relief by the end of the month, as matters which have been firmly stuck in the mud; or issues which have been convoluted or difficult, will begin to shift in a harmonious direction, especially regarding travel, study or legal matters. you may benefit by side-stepping a stalemate; even if it means cutting your losses.
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1. What native Australian plant is believed to have the highest vitamin C concentration of any known fruit?
Jan 21-Feb 19
you’re able to see outside the box and yet, this month, you may be tempted to state your opinion and to not budge one iota, especially regarding domestic, family or relationship matters. Luckily, an enlightening solution to issues is likely, so keep an open mind, and fresh ideas will spotlight an ideal way forwards.
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SCORPIO
aQUaRIUS
Nov 23-Dec 21
Life will take a positive twist as an existing work or health matter will turn a corner, as the full moon on the 7th will close the door on long-standing issues. by the end of the month, you’ll find you’re in a position to capitalise on a wonderful opportunity, or at least to find a secure and more adventurous way forwards.
aCROSS: 1 Cove; 3 Penchant; 8 note; 9 Standard; 11 inconsistent; 13 Canopy; 14 Stupor; 17 Discourteous; 20 initiate; 21 Weir; 22 extended; 23 edge. DOWN: 1 Convince; 2 Vatican; 4 entail; 5 Constitute; 6 Again; 7 tidy; 10 inspection; 12 Preserve; 15 Proceed; 16 Subtle; 18 idiot; 19 Rife.
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Welcome to the property section of PRIMOLife
PEARD REAL ESTATE OFFICE LOCATIONS
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dampier 11 Bateman 65 Broadhurst Crescent roebourne
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onslow Welcome to the November issue of PRIMOLife magazine. It’s no secret that the Perth property market has experienced Luxury, Location, Lifestyle! 65 Broadhurst Cres, Bateman has to be one of the most beautifully presented homes in Bateman. The degree of a downturn since the beginning of this year. The cold and excellence, thought and attention to detail that has gone into creating this masterpiece is immediately apparent. Style, class and quality abound! With so many reasons to view, it has to be top of your list. rainy winter didn’t help either when a slow in sales and high quality fully renovated home, in sort after Bateman is situated on a 698sqm block. A very peaceful and negative press resulted in a subdued market for the winter This serene location, this beautiful home is located close to schools, Murdoch University, St John of God Hospital and the quarter. Last month we looked to spring in hopes of a market upcoming Fiona Stanley Hospital, major transport, shopping centres and parks. to purchase homes of this calibre in the area are rare, so don’t delay! To view this property call Marg lift with the season typically known for an increase in activity. Opportunities Kudla today on 0457 515 007. The warmer weather certainly delivered for our Group, with September becoming our company’s highest listing month to date. A big congratulation’s to everyone on their hard work and dedication. Looking to the long-term market as a whole, there seems to be an overall acceptance that things have changed in Perth - for now. The media will always jump onto any negative press about real estate, but I always say, don’t read too much into the headlines. If you’re thinking of buying or selling in any market, conduct your own research first. I’m looking at the glass as being half full. WA’s population growth is leading the nation and our unemployment rate remains to be well below the national average. These two aspects alone should serve as positives for homeowners in Perth. Yes, the market has slowed, but as the city expands and population numbers follow, we should inevitably see a lift in housing demand. If you are looking to buy a property in this current market, my advice is to be a savvy buyer; know your area and its long-term demand. Look for future council developments, accessible schools, parks and infrastructure which will make the area appealing for years to come. While bull creek 7 some parts of the state are reporting a decline in property 8 prices, it’s important to note that many suburbs across Perth remain resilient. In company news, we were thrilled to be involved in Telethon yet again, when we sponsored the “Peard Real Estate Fitness Challenge” at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Matt Fuller took on the challenge of riding a whopping 500km in 24 hours non-stop! Matt didn’t disappoint, and we were very proud to present Telethon with a cheque for $50,000 for his achievement. The much-needed funds will go towards continuing the wonderful work of Princess Margaret Children’s Hospital and their partners. 9 On a smaller scale, most of you would have heard about the ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ which has been circulating the web for some weeks. There was no hiding when I received a nomination from Peard Real Estate Joondalup to take on the challenge myself. It turns out, a lot of people wanted to see a bucket of icy cold water poured over my head with over $2,000 donated by colleagues, family and friends to see it happen. The donation will go towards much needed funds for Motor Neuron Disease (MND). The end of the year is fast approaching and If you are thinking of selling your home before the festive season begins, I encourage you to chat to your local Peard Real Estate area expert. Christmas can often be a time of delays with 10 many businesses closing and potential buyers taking holidays. Make sure you take the festive season and any possible hiccups that could accompany it, into consideration! I hope you enjoy this edition.
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High hopes for the new guys in town
Wayne Hocking and his Peard Real Estate team are yet to celebrate their first birthday, but they are confident they will succeed in their mission to become Bull Creek’s number one real estate office. By Dea Lalvoic
Make no mistake, says Wayne Hocking, his bold “guarantee” that clients will receive the best area knowledge and real estate expertise is backed by a team of professionals who are passionate in offering the highest level of service to their clients. A premium brand and unique team culture are contributing to the success of the Bull Creek office, which is already making its mark on the area’s real estate scene.
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Licensee Wayne has worked in real estate for many years spending the last five in search of a new and promising venture. Exploring the option of opening his own office for some time, Wayne knew that timing and the right location would be imperative to its success. “I was watching the Peard brand closely while working for a competing real estate agency and thought to myself,”these guys are doing something different”.” He describes Peard Real Estate as being “everywhere” at the time, and says not noticing them would have been impossible. “The modern and well-designed office frontage and premium marketing really stood out from the sea of real estate agencies,” he says. “It was clear that Peard had an edge, they were doing something right and I wanted to be a part of it,” says Wayne. The Bull Creek area and surrounding suburbs had been experiencing some notable growth and, with only a select number of real estate options for residents to choose from, Wayne was quick to seize the opportunity to make an impact.
“Bull Creek has always been my ‘real estate’ backyard and I felt the quality, image and professionalism of the Peard Group would be a great fit for the area, especially at the Stockland Shopping Centre where no other agency existed. “After several discussions with Peter Peard, it was clear that there would be a lot of value in opening a Peard office in the area.” Located in the heart of Bull Creek at the Stockland Shopping Centre, the office offers listed properties unmatched exposure, with foot traffic remaining at a constant level throughout the day. With a staff of 11, Peard Real Estate Bull Creek is still in its early growth stages, but has already made an impressive impact in local property sales, currently holding roughly 25 per cent market share. Wayne and his team remain hopeful that this figure will only continue to rise, cementing them as the area’s first choice in real estate by this time next year. Aside from its notable central location, Wayne credits much of the office’s success to a professional and hardworking team who are dedicated to making the office primolife.com.au
PRIMOcareers ‘number one’. Marg Kudla, the office’s Leeming area expert has been with the team since the beginning and says the office gives residents a fresh approach to real estate. “For years, the area offered quite a standard and traditional real estate service with the same agencies controlling the market for some time,” says Marg. “We are new, passionate and most importantly we’re excited to be here, and that really comes across when we are speaking with our clients. “We offer the whole package, a premium brand, in-house broking services, a professional approach and innovative marketing. “I’m regularly receiving comments about our point of difference and eye-catching marketing, which tells me we are certainly being noticed out there,” says Marg. Despite the market downturn over the past few months, Bull Creek and the surrounding suburbs seem to have dodged any negative impact, reporting steady sales and an abundance of keen buyers. Highly regarded Rossmoyne, Willetton and Leeming high schools continue to attract many families into the area, particularly from Malaysia and Singapore where education is high on the priority list. The area also offers higher education facilities with the Murdoch University campus
located on South Street allowing students to continue their further education locally. Sales Associate Megan Stone has lived and worked in the area for a number of years and says the area has much to offer families. “We have families coming to buy in the area from all over the world and we are starting to see a real trend in families from Asia who are moving to Perth and choosing the area for its family-friendly features. “Many see the value in low-density living, and the facilities and public transport options offered by the area are second to none. “Education is on the top of many parent’s lists and the Bull Creek area offers some of Perth’s best private and public schooling options.” Broad, well-maintained streets, awardwinning schools, quality medical facilities, a heap of cafes and restaurants, dozens of parks and sporting facilities for the whole family to enjoy are just a few attractions adding to Bull Creek’s allure. As the area expands and new infrastructure is built, including the worldclass Fiona Stanley Hospital, Wayne remains hopeful that the Bull Creek area will only become more appealing to potential buyers. “There are a lot of reasons why people want to live in these areas. “The local government is committed to creating more options for housing within
walking distance of our railway stations as well as the re-zoning of areas to make way for subdivision opportunities. “The area is growing and as more buyers come to the market, we will be there, offering the most professional real estate experience available." The office is looking forward to finishing their first year of business with a bang as they work towards their goal of making next year’s REIWA Top 100 Offices list. “With hard work, I think we will get there,” says Wayne. And judging by the Bull Creek’s team’s strong start so far, who’s to say they won’t? PL Are you looking to take your real estate career to the next level? Peard Real Estate is always looking for premium property people to join their growing team. Phone Melissa Farrell, Business Resource Manager, for a confidential chat on 0404 084 244
Peard Real Estate Group's September figures show a strong determination to be leaders in their field. REIWA September 2014 Statistics
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peard real estate HILLARYS 46 Listings sold
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FOR SALE Alexander Heights 31 Truscott Elbow
From $489,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Alkimos 18 Grasswren Way
From $579,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Ardross 24 Leverburgh Street
$1,350,000 - $1,450,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Ashby 2 Castagno Approach
$549,000 - $569,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3
HONEY, THIS IS HOME!! With beautiful street elevation, this home is in an established and serene neighbourhood. All the required amenities are close by. Alexander Heights Shopping Centre is less than a km away, public transport is on the next road. Also, close to Highview Park and schools. Excellent value! CONTACT Sanjoy Pradhan PHONE 0421 541 260 EMAIL sanjoy.pradhan@peard.com.au
Get in quick! This brand new home is nearing completion, and will be finished to a super high standard. Call Heather Leach on 0451 062495 to register your interest.
CONTACT Heather Leach PHONE 0451 062 495 EMAIL heather.leach@peard.com.au
If you are looking for the perfect home for you and your loved ones, look no further! These three triple storey luxurious homes are brilliantly located in the heart Ardross, facing Applecross Senior High School and only approximately 100 meters walk to Garden City Shopping Centre! Don't miss this opportunity! Contact Vince today. CONTACT Vince Tong PHONE 0409 186 068 EMAIL vince.tong@peard.com.au
This amazing property boasting excellent parkland location has absolutely everything for a growing family. Comprising4 beds 2 baths, study, huge open plan family, theatre, 3 car garage (drive through ) AND activity. Local for public transport & new Ashby neighbourhood shops plus just a short journey to Joondalup CBD & Burns beach. CONTACT Diane Williamson PHONE 0431 112 750 EMAIL diane.williamson@peard.com.au
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Alexander Heights 55 Greenpark Road
From $529,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 4
Alkimos 43 Topsail Loop
From $639,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Ashby 10 Patenier Street
$499,000 - $529,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Ashby 4 Vann Court
$639,000 - $669,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
This gorgeous exdisplay home is located on a massive 747sqm corner block with beautifully landscaped gardens and is located directly across from the beautiful Ian Robbins Park this is your opportunity to become part of a very special community. Set on a massive 747m2 corner block, Brick and tile home originally built in 1980, 4 car secure garage with electric panel-lift-door & access to the rear of the property. CONTACTS David & Gemima Mead/Gemima Mead PHONE 0428 814 407/ EMAIL david.mead@peard.com.au
You found it! This Aveling Homes residence, on a 527sqm block on the coastal side of the popular Shorehaven Private Estate, is designed to perfection with flawless presentation and oodles of space. CONTACTS Heather Leach/Gemma Andrews PHONE 0451 062 495/0424 821 615 EMAIL heather.leach@peard.com.au
Fab family 4x2 - Whisper quiet street. 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms, huge open plan family living & lounge. More details & professional photos to follow Call Diane now to register your interested & sneak a peek CONTACT Diane Williamson PHONE 0431 112 750 EMAIL diane.williamson@peard.com.au
Exceptionally spacious family home located in a whisper quiet Cul-de-sac. This resort style home is simply perfect for a growing family. Enclosed study, purpose built theatre, hotel style master suite with luxurious en-suite bathroom, light bright family room & modern kitchen overlooking the decked alfresco entertaining area & sparkling below ground pool. CONTACT Diane Williamson PHONE 0431 112 750 EMAIL diane.williamson@peard.com.au
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FOR SALE Ashby 43 Hennessey Drive
$535,000 - $549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Aveley 5 Tondoon Bend
From $549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Balcatta 2/353 Main Street
$409,000 - $430,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1
Baldivis 19 Herbert Meander
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Huge 4x2 with separate lounge, open plan family room, enclosed games room AND study. Easy maintenance garden boasting luxurious gazebo covered spa & pizza oven. Private walled front garden space for caravan/boat. Excellent parkland location. Call Diane to register your interest NOW!!! CONTACT Diane Williamson PHONE 0431 112 750 EMAIL diane.williamson@peard.com.au
This fantastic home situated on elevated 640sqm block with hill views represents outstanding value for money. This quality family home has all the features and creature comforts your family deserves and is priced and positioned to sell. This property is sure to get quite a lot of attention from astute buyers so do not hesitate to book your essential viewing. CONTACT Rod McDougall PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au
Aveley 35 Halcyon Crescent
From $540,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Aveley 5 Yarwood Nook
From $449,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
3 SOLD / 3 LEFT!!! Main floor to living, meals, Kitchen, passages, w/c & laundry Alarm Systems Down lights through out Paved drive ways and alfrescos colour charcoal Full landscaping Carpets to all bedrooms CONTACT Gayle Fitzmaurice Split Systems to living areas PHONE 0437 180 094
Baldivis 13 Chapel Street
Welcome to 19 Herbert Meander Baldivis! A home of exceptional size, quality, presentation and appeal - your search ends here! It is an entertainer's delight, perfect for the fussiest buyer, yet also the ultimate family home where the worries of the world just slip away in this quiet location.
Baldivis 9 Sunbeam Approach
EMAIL gayle.fitzmaurice@peard.com.au
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CONTACTS Ashley Beard/Kim Lindsay PHONE 0433 323 717/0407 137 062 EMAIL ashley.beard@peard.com.au
From $429,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
From $489,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Step inside this stunning home located in the thriving Aveley community and you will wonder why you ever thought of building yourself! All the hard work has been done with custom light fittings, neutral tones, and an amazing flow from the front door through to the alfresco this home is a must see for anyone in the market. This is a stunning home that will not last long, CONTACT Adam Mist so don’t delay! PHONE 0438 079 649 EMAIL adam.mist@peard.com.au
You wont find better quality and finish than this lovely home on a low maintenance 418sqm block. The owners have recently renovated this home to its top quality presentation. This beautifully presented home comes complete with excellent tenants and they would like to stay on, if possible, paying $450 per week until 19th December 2014. So dont delay, whether you CONTACT Angie Pearce are an investor or not! PHONE 0499 775 046 EMAIL angie.pearce@peard.com.au
Welcome to 13 Chapel Street Baldivis! 4x2 well presented home on the market awaiting your inspection! Perfect for a first home buyer, a downsizer looking for low maintenance and comfort, an investor to achieve a great rental yield or a great place to start a family, with parks and schools nearby. CONTACTS Ashley Beard/Kim Lindsay PHONE 0433 323 717/0407 137 062 EMAIL ashley.beard@peard.com.au
Like new and located in the highly sought after Settlers Town side, this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is finished to perfection and ready for new owners. With 2 master sized bedrooms with walk-through-robes, separate theater and alfresco, there is plenty of room for a growing family or those who often have stay over guests. CONTACT Michelle Dasborough PHONE 0403 939 430 EMAIL michelle.dasborough@peard.com.au View more properties online at domain.com.au
FOR SALE Baldivis 23 Segovia Street
From $489,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Balga 6A Hepburn Way
$399,000 - $419,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Welcome to 23 Segovia Street Baldivis! An opportunity awaits! Brand new! No waiting times to build! Never been lived in! Absolute quality! All of the Extras! Ducted Air conditioning, Large open plan living, Deluxe kitchen with stainless steel extra large oven and range hood, microwave, fridge dishwasher recess, and breakfast bar. CONTACTS Ashley Beard/Kim Lindsay PHONE 0433 323 717/0407 137 062 EMAIL ashley.beard@peard.com.au
Fully Rendered Home PANASONIC REVERSE CYCLE Air-Conditioning fully installed throughout the property Fully fitted Kitchen Master bedroom features an EnSuite Alarm System 3 Large Bedrooms CONTACT Gayle Fitzmaurice PHONE 0437 180 094 EMAIL gayle.fitzmaurice@peard.com.au
Modern DĂŠcor throughout both thoughtful and practical. Balga Render to Exterior of Properties 111A,B,C Balga Avenue Featured Quality LG Air-Conditioning to Main Living
$399,000 - $429,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
From $429,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Banksia Grove 2/3 Floral Road
bed 3 bath 2 car 2
bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Banksia Grove 38 Leschenault Loop
From $485,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
design 3 Large Bedrooms all queen sized Master bedroom features and EnSuite Alarm System CONTACT Gayle Fitzmaurice
From $389,000
Outgrowing your nest? That will be a problem of the past with this exceptionally spacious home in the booming suburb of Banksia Grove. Offering the lucky new owners three separate living areas, four generous bedrooms, stunning kitchen and a backyard waiting for your imagination to run wild! You don't want to miss this!
Bellevue 12 Harold Street
PHONE 0437 180 094 EMAIL gayle.fitzmaurice@peard.com.au
CONTACTS Ben Hanson/Esmari Bradley PHONE 0402 785 410/0422 279 396 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au
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CONTACTS Gayle Fitzmaurice/Ray D'Costa PHONE 0437 180 501/0403 165 936 EMAIL gayle.fitzmaurice@peard.com.au
This modern townhouse has been practically designed as an Balga living, low maintenance home. Built in 2010, this home 79B Fernhurst Crescent easy consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms upstairs and main living
Quality Air-Conditioning to Main Living Balga Fisher & Paykell Stainless Steel, Rangehood, 91A,B,C Finchley Crescent Matching Cooktop, Oven & Dishwasher really compliment the stylish
$409,000 - $439,000
Modern lighting to Kitchen & Living Area Quality Doors throughout the interior of the property Fully fitted Kitchen
$395,000 - $420,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
area/kitchen and laundry (plus additional toilet) downstairs. High ceiling double garage with drive through access to courtyard. CONTACTS David Mead/Gemima Mead PHONE 0428 814 407/ EMAIL david.mead@peard.com.au
Don't delay, this just built and finished 3x2 in fantastic location now available! Perfect presentation to this one and is ready to move straight into for the new lucky buyer.Three good sized bedrooms, one main living area plus home office. With newly completed schools and ovals at one end of the street and fantastic parkland the other, the location is second to none. CONTACT Ben Hanson PHONE 0402 785 410 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au
Three bedroom, one bathroom home close to transport, shops and the new hospital. With wooden floorboards, new carpet to bedrooms, high ceilings in all rooms, a modern kitchen with outlook to back yard, enclosed front veranda and two storage sheds. Call today to arrange your viewing. CONTACT Catheryn Wright PHONE 0432 371 067 EMAIL catheryn.wright@peard.com.au november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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FOR SALE Belmont 30-32 Raleigh Street
Buyers over $565,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Bibra Lake 6 Farmhouse Drive
Expressions of Interest bed 3 bath 1 car 2
6 new town houses has location and style all wrapped in one. Estimated to be completed in Feb 2014, these quality built Ventura homes have 3 different designs to choose from. Well-appointed open plan kitchen/living area, Bedrooms with BIRs, Additional upstairs living area, Upstairs covered balcony, High quality fittings throughout. CONTACT Lidia Messina PHONE 0422 279 833 EMAIL lidia.messina@peard.com.au
STUNNING FAMILY ENTERTAINER! Just footsteps from the fantastic walking trails along Bibra Lake Drive & easily accessible to Bibra Lake Primary School,public transport & other amenities,this wonderful family home offers low-maintenance living with a strong emphasis on relaxation & outdoor entertaining. CONTACTS Megan Stone/Wayne Hocking PHONE 0407 120 166/0414 863 854 EMAIL megan.stone@peard.com.au
Bertram 2 Koomba Rise
$420,000 - $430,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Bicton 13A Milne Street
Expressions of Interest bed 4 bath 2 car 2
This 3x2 home is an ideal opportunity for first home buyers, investors and FIFO workers. It is situated across the road from beautiful park land and has an updated kitchen with living area off the kitchen, dining, lounge room and study area. The activity room is situated at the rear of the home and leads outside through a sliding door. CONTACTS Graham York/Helen York PHONE 0467 773 977/0407 727 732 EMAIL graham.york@peard.com.au
PEACEFUL, SECLUDED & IMMACULATE! Tucked away on a peaceful, private 586sqm block this easy care home has everything that busy families, professionals, downsizers or retirees could want. You will always love coming home to this beautifully presented residence as you savor the wonderful river and ocean views whilst approaching and entering CONTACT Julie Forrest your driveway. PHONE 0428 821 338 EMAIL julie.forrest@peard.com.au
Brigadoon 22 Barcelona Drive
From $1,385,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 5
Jennifer Jones 0409 684 213
ON TOP OF THE WORLD Showcasing contemporary style and sophistication, this architecturally designed 376sqm home with high quality finishes and generous proportions, combines free flowing interior living areas with spacious accommodation. The vast kitchen, superb heated pool and entertaining areas offer the ultimate fusion of indoor / outdoor living with a tranquil bush backdrop. Additional features include genIII air conditioning, multi room audio, home theatre with screen & projector, scheme water and 125,000litre rainwater tank, 78sqm triple garage plus 54sqm colorbond workshop. Every detail in this stunning 3.75 acre property has received meticulous attention, ensuring a relaxed yet luxurious lifestyle.
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jennifer.jones@peard.com.au
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FOR SALE Booragoon 10 Miller Place
From $899,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Bull Creek 3 Stott Place
From High 900K bed 4 bath 3 car 2
Bullsbrook 132 Jess Road
$659,000 - $679,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Burns Beach 18 Clearview Avenue
From $1,150,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 2
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Situated in a quiet cul de sac,this newly refurbished 4 x 2 home won’t disappoint.The spacious kitchen with butler’s pantry/laundry will make cooking a treat.All beds have BIR's with the master bed having a large WIR with shelving & an ensuite with a spa bath.You'll be the envy of all your friends when hosting your CONTACT Julie Forrest summer bbqs around the pool. PHONE 0428 821 338
Bull Creek 1 Lefroy Road
RHSZ Modern family home, minimum maintenance !
Bullsbrook 1166 Almeria Parade
EMAIL julie.forrest@peard.com.au
Fabulous well designed home with great energy efficient features of 18 solar panels and gas solar HWS! Great location and walking distance to schools. Great location to settle down in. CONTACT Ginette Tan PHONE 0425 365 578 EMAIL ginette.tan@peard.com.au
From $770,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
$449,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Positioned in a peaceful tranquil 2.22HA (5.4 acre) setting. Tucked away and hidden via the meandering driveway towering trees and brushes is this charming captivating and cosy country style homestead blending into its natural environment. With views from every room, wrap around verandas, shaded sun deck/entertainment area PLUS beautiful well CONTACT Jenny Treloar established gardens. PHONE 0427 012 729
Bullsbrook 40 Bluewren Close
DREAM LOCATION !! Just one street back from the beach front sits this versatile 5 bed 3 bath Atrium built stunner. Located an easy stroll to the beach, the home maximises family entertaining with a theatre, games room and outdoor bbq kitchen. This abode represents excellent value and should not be missed !! CONTACT Todd Utley
Burns Beach 9 Kianga Crescent
EMAIL jenny.treloar@peard.com.au
PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au
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$595,000 - $615,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
$1,100,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
A Corner Cracker! Occupying a highly-enviable location within the much sought-after Rossmoyne Senior High School and the very popular Oberthur Primary School catchment zones, this charming 3 bedroom 1 bathroom family home is surprisingly comfortable and has plenty to offer. CONTACTS Wayne Hocking/Megan Stone PHONE 0414 863 854/0407 120 166 EMAIL wayne.hocking@peard.com.au
A viewing is essential to appreciate what is on offer here. Character uniqueness and functionality are all present in this reverse cycle air conditioned family home. Located on large 1013 sqm block. The home accommodates all the needs for the young family. No need to drive the kids to school or worry about traffic as the school bus picks up and drops off at your front door. Wont CONTACT Jenny Treloar last long at this price!!!! PHONE 0427 012 729 EMAIL jenny.treloar@peard.com.au
Come and appreciate these magnificent panoramic views from this 3.2 HA (8 acres) property. This is an enchanting and charming country style home surrounded by a picturesque setting, perched high on the hill blending into its natural environment. A brook meanders through the property with acreage on the other side whats not to like?! CONTACT Jenny Treloar PHONE 0427 012 729 EMAIL jenny.treloar@peard.com.au
Welcome to this lovely 2 story home, situated in this prestigious Burns Beach Estate. If you are looking for SIZE then this is the home of you! Sep lounge, open plan family living, theatre or 5th bedroom, games, alfresco with pitched patio overlooking sparkling BGP with glass fencing, ducted R/C air con, block size approx 589sqm. CONTACTS Lyn Stowe/Anne Dearson PHONE 0405 109 113/0417 773 490 EMAIL lyn.stowe@peard.com.au november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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FOR SALE Burns Beach 32 Backwater Circle
From $1,2000,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Canning Vale 17 Geranium Place
From $739,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Carine 10 Edlaston Road
From $725,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
Carine 2A (Lot 2) Godecke Rise
$540,000
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“ FOUR SEASONS” Stunning “Ross Griffin” built 4 x 2 ex-display home constructed in 2008. Ross Griffin Homes specialize in Luxury 2 story property that offer the best in design and quality construction. This superb family home showcases all the qualities that Ross Griffin Homes promote in interior trends, specification and concepts. CONTACT Name PHONE 0411 411 276 EMAIL phil.smith@peard.com.au
Butler 23A Fintona Crescent
From $359,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 2
WOW WOW WOW..... A Peter Stannard signature series home 4x2 + study, sep games/theatre Amazing Granite Kitchen Fantastic Granite bathroom Entertaining area with sparkling b/ground pool Too many features to list a CONTACT Karen Willis must see home! Be in for PHONE 0437 704 427 Christmas EMAIL karen.willis@peard.com.au
Canning Vale 8 Aviemore Green
An absolute gem of a property here in a prime Carine location, at entry level pricing. An immaculate, much loved family home in superb condition throughout, on large North facing 682sqm block, with quality homes surrounding. Location offers easy access to schools, Carine open space and quality beaches nearby. Look high and low you wont find better. Dont miss this rare offering!
Carine 11 Amethyst Way
CONTACT Marcus Lord PHONE 0417 911 107 EMAIL marcus.lord@peard.com.au
Be the creator of your own home by building exactly the style of home you want. This rare Carine block is priced to meet the market & is a rare find in this well sought after pocket in Carine. Surrounded by well looked after family homes, this is a great opportunity to live within close proximity to the Carine Primary & High School. 563sqm proposed survey strata lot (Lot 1 of 2 Godecke Rise) with existing house to be demolished. CONTACT Karen Riches PHONE 0408 646 651 EMAIL karen.riches@peard.com.au
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$650,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2
From $899,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Carine 4 Godecke Rise
From $999,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
No expense spared here! sit back and enjoy the sophisticated lifestyle that this magnificent residence has to offer impeccably presented throughout lies this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom terraced cottage home. CONTACTS Paul Turner/Steve Wilcox PHONE 0400 072 005/0421 277 366 EMAIL paul.turner@peard.com.au
Modern Home with Parkland views Here's a rare opportunity to secure a modern home with easy care gardens and a pool to entertain the kids & friends! This home is perfect for the busy family with 5 spacious bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms facing surrounding parkland, plus an updated laundry room & kitchen. Just move in and live. CONTACT Seroja Kasli PHONE 0404 036 333 EMAIL seroja.kasli@peard.com.au
Set in beautiful gardens & comprising 4 living areas with renovated kitchen & bathrooms this really does tick all the boxes. Light & bright with French doors throughout, the beautiful outdoor areas compliment the stunning internals of this delightful property. A short stroll to Carine schools & with easy access to the beach, Reid Highway & Marmion Avenue. CONTACT Chas Paridis PHONE 0418911289 EMAIL chas.paridis@peard.com.au
A truly gorgeous double storey home, immaculately presented with a wonderful family friendly floor plan to promote separation of living, is perched in an elevated position on a beautifully landscaped 787sqm block at the end of a very quiet cul-de-sac. Complete with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, double garage, multiple living spaces including; formal dining, formal lounge, family room, meals area & a massive billiards/games room with built-in wet bar. CONTACT Karen Riches PHONE 0408 646 651 EMAIL karen.riches@peard.com.au View more properties online at domain.com.au
FOR SALE Carine 14 Wessex Street
From $999,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Clarkson 1 Wales Court
From $369,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
Clarkson 42 Pomelaa Way
From $445,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Built by luxury home builder Atrium Homes, this modern beautifully designed residence is as practical as it is stylish. As you step inside the double door entry you will instantly be impressed by the quality construction, attention to detail & well considered floor plan which maximises the use of natural light & space. CONTACT Karen Riches PHONE 0408 646 651 EMAIL karen.riches@peard.com.au
Carramar 122 Golf Links Drive
From $645,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2
Perfectly placed in a quiet cul-de-sac location with scenic inland views this neat and tidy 3 bedroom x 1 bathroom home on it's 'super-sized' 704sqm block provides loads of space and opportunities to spread out! With side/rear access possible to both sides of the property - there is room to extend plus room for a pool....just add some TLC today to prosper tomorrow but be quick as it's going, CONTACT Belinda Lawrence going... PHONE 0432 547 921
Clarkson 12 Pebbly Way
Master bedroom features an EnSuite Spacious living area Galley kitchen with loads of bench space, pantry, gas hotplate, electric oven, dishwasher recess Master suite with his and hers spacious walk in robes, ensuite Three good sized bedrooms sharing a main bathroom Paved courtyard with garden CONTACT Alba Gurney Dbl garage with rear access PHONE 0400 097 760
Clarkson 44 Pomelaa Way
EMAIL belinda.lawrence@peard.com.au
EMAIL alba.gurney@peard.com.au
$559,000 - $579,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
From $445,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
A home of generous proportions oozing quality class and Connolly in the family friendly suburb of Connolly. Boasting 15 Harbour Town Heights style brilliant access to freeway, golf course, beach, shops & quality
Connolly 21 Sottogrande View
bed 4 bath 2 car 2
bed 4 bath 3 car 2
$929,000 - $949,000
local schools.... This stunning two storey home will suit the most discerning of buyers. Please call to view this very appealing property ... You will not be disappointed. CONTACT Berny Wales PHONE 0407 994 052 EMAIL berny.wales@peard.com.au
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$ ALL OFFERS PRESENTED
Just listed do not miss this beautifully crafted home situated just footsteps from the prestigious Carramar Golf Course and a short drive to the beach. Built in 2011 and sitting proudly on a 634sqm corner block, this home must be viewed. This impressive four bedroom, three bathroom home is meticulously presented and offers something for all the family. CONTACT Gemma Andrews PHONE 0424 821 615 EMAIL gemma.andrews@peard.com.au
Packed with family friendly features. Exceptional and impeccably maintained home with stunning backyard oasis! This home is located in the golden triangle of Somerly. Features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious living areas plus a west-facing backyard oasis, enjoy entertaining your family and friends and embrace the views of Somerly from the elevated position. CONTACT Alba Gurney PHONE 0400 097 760 EMAIL alba.gurney@peard.com.au
Spacious living area Galley kitchen with loads of bench space, pantry, gas hotplate, electric oven, dishwasher recess Master suite with his and hers spacious walk in robes, ensuite Three good sized bedrooms sharing a main bathroom Paved courtyard with garden bed Dbl garage with rear access CONTACT Alba Gurney PHONE 0400 097 760 EMAIL alba.gurney@peard.com.au
Dont miss your chance to secure this quality Peppermint Grove design home built by Artique in the sought after suburb of Connolly. This spacious and elegant family home is in a prime location, moments from the Joondalup resort, schools, shops, parks and world class beaches. CONTACT Carl Freeman PHONE 0408 793 037 EMAIL carl.freeman@peard.com.au november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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FOR SALE Coondle 139 Caladenia Drive
From $159,000
Get the kids away from the hustle & bustle with this fabulous rural block perfect for a quick getaway over the weekend and truly enjoy the outdoors, ride the dirt bikes and enjoy nature. Only 15 minutes to the Toodyay town site this 5.5 acre block is perfect. With bitumen road and power available at the boundary be quick. CONTACT Jemima Botha PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au
Currambine 8 Luxor Place
Mid $600,000's bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Doubleview 116 Holbeck Street
From $850,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
Doubleview 207 Wilding Street
END DATE SALE bed 3 bath 2 car 2 90
Craigie 39 Malabar Crescent
OFFERS INVITED bed 4 bath 2 car 1
Family residence perfectly positioned in cul-de-sac to enjoy a wonderful suburban lifestyle! Close to Parklands, primary school & fine shopping it is ideally located! Master with parent retreat, activity / 5th bedroom, 2 bathrooms & powder room, sunken lounge with fire place feature, huge open plan family/dining. Kitchen including Bosch dishwasher, gas hob. Laundry, all weather pergola, below ground pool, air con unit, gas points, double remote garage, blk size 701sqm, built approx. 2000 CONTACT Stephen Simpson PHONE 0408 944 282 EMAIL stephen.simpson@peard.com.au
Doubleview 1/45 Beatrice Street
POT OF GOLD – DEVELOPERS DREAM !! Golden opportunity to secure this rare 1950’s cottage situated on a sought after potential triplex site. To be sold ‘as is’, the property is zoned R40, the block is 683sqm with a 15.09m frontage and depth of 45.26m. Motivated seller says “present all reasonable offers” on or before 14th November 2014 !! CONTACT Name
Doubleview 136 Herbert Street
An absolute stunner with this quality built home, representing style, comfort and has a strong emphasis on entertaining and lifestyle; the perfect mix of all the good things in life! Exuding class and still maintaining a homely feel without compromising on space, practicality or privacy, it’s packed with design features, multiple living options and loads of storage; this home is geared for modern family living.
Doubleview 263 Ravenscar Street
PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au
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CONTACT Adam Mannino PHONE 0411 962 383 EMAIL adam.mannino@peard.com.au
From $399,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1
From mid $900's bed 4 bath 2 car 2
From $829,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
This neat and tidy duplex is perfect for those wanting to downsize, purchase their first home or simply invest in the much sought after suburb of Craigie. Situated in an ultra-convenient location, close to all amenities you cant go wrong with this home! CONTACT Gaylene Bicheno PHONE 0419 929 616 EMAIL gaylene.bicheno@peard.com.au
Awesome opportunity with this fully renovated villa located in an attractive group. Immaculately presented, perfectly positioned and only meters to local shops, parklands. This home offers open plan spacious living, plus with many features that are not often seen in a property of this kind. Live in, or rent out with fantastic rental returns. CONTACT Adam Mannino PHONE 0411 962 383 EMAIL adam.mannino@peard.com.au
Near new, very appealing with quality and style to impress. A must see, packed with style and sophistication throughout this fashionable two storey home which offers a functional open plan layout, street frontage, vogue décor and the best quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Not only offering a modern lifestyle, but also glamorous entertaining indoors and out all year round under the private large all weather patio area. CONTACT Adam Mannino PHONE 0411 962 383 EMAIL adam.mannino@peard.com.au
Duplex Development Potential, Quality Location! Here’s your opportunity to secure this fantastic home, on a 645sqm block zoned R40, in popular North Doubleview location. With handy rear lane way access and sensational parklands only meters away, this makes for a great development proposition. Super Doubleview location with easy freeway access with both Innaloo and Karrinyup shopping centres nearby. Register your interest today!! CONTACT Sam Mannino PHONE 0402 822 457 EMAIL sam.mannino@peard.com.au View more properties online at domain.com.au
FOR SALE Duncraig 12 Greenlaw Street
From $789,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Duncraig 4 Joslin Place
From $685,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 1
Ellenbrook 106 Charlottes Vista
$669,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3
Beautifully maintained 3 bed 2 bath plus study with generous bedroom sizes will really appeal. Set in manicured gardens with its own bore this home internally & externally is a credit to the original owners. Your choice of Carine Glades or Glengarry shops for neighbourhood shopping is hard to beat along with nearby primary schools & Carine High school. Make no mistake as this home will really appeal & inspection is a must. CONTACT Chas Paridis PHONE 0418911289 EMAIL chas.paridis@peard.com.au
This gorgeous, immaculately maintained, 4 bed 1 bath family home with a pool has a new kitchen, new bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, has been freshly painted throughout & has an extensive new contemporary aggregate drive & patio area. With air-con, insulation, built in gas heater in the lounge/dining room, security screen doors & caf blinds on the front windows, this stunner wont last long. CONTACTS Paul Middleton/Sue Middleton PHONE 0419939391/0422046457 EMAIL team.middleton@peard.com.au
Duncraig 2 Curbur Road
From $849,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Duncraig 89 Sycamore Drive
$1,195,000-$1,235,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
This exceptional, contemporary home has been beautifully renovated throughout. Situated on a 700sqm block, inside the councils proposed sub-division zone, this property represents sensational value. Ducted air-conditioning & ducted gas heating, smart wired lighting, security system, cameras with TV monitoring and an alarm. CONTACTS Paul Middleton/Susan Middleton PHONE 0419939391/0422046457 EMAIL team.middleton@peard.com.au
Down a picturesque maple-lined avenue & opposite lush green Juniper Park stands this commanding 2-storey house offering space, quality & the envious life-style of magical Carine Glades! You can tell this home was built to a high standard & with focus on creating spacious living! The current owners have fastidiously maintained the property & added modern touches, making it a beautiful home you'll enjoy! Sitting on a large 854m2 block CONTACT Namita Mehra PHONE 0409 920 737 EMAIL namita.mehra@peard.com.au
This character Mediterranean Style home situated on an elevated 1234sqm block with uninterrupted views of hills is fast becoming a very rare property. Homes in this very sought after Dress Circle location on this size block are coming on the market few and far between as home owners realise that what they are sitting on is very special indeed. CONTACT Rod McDougall PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au
Duncraig 10 Megiddo Way $799,000 - $849,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Ellenbrook 5 Dowlan Way
$579,000 to $599,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Don't look any further; this is the buy of the year!! 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom property with nothing to do. You have to be quick, as this home will definitely not last long. So much room for cars, trailers, caravan under cover area. Located in Charlottes Vineyard on a 676sqm block, you couldn't ask for anything else. CONTACT Fiona Moir PHONE 0429 294 850 EMAIL fiona.moir@peard.com.au
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Kids Paradise! This beautiful 4 bed home is so perfect for young kids! With lots of room inside & out for all their fun & frolic! Multiple living areas, huge undercover spaces, as well as a big grassed area for footy or a pool! Add to this a renovated kitchen, modern bathrooms, high raked ceilings, double garage & a short fun walk to Poynter Primary School‌ & you have a home with all the trimmings of a wonderful lifestyle!
Namita Mehra 0409 920 737 namita.mehra@peard.com.au
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FOR SALE Ellenbrook 25 Bundaleer Avenue
$435,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Ellenbrook 7 Lavinia Crescent
From $439,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Glendalough 4/17 Pollard Street
From $575,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
Gosnells 25 Homestead Road
From $499,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1 92
This trendy home is perfect for you if you are looking for something Contemporary and Stylish. Situated amongst other quality homes in whisper quiet location with a fantastic park metres away, walking distance to school, public transport and minutes from the town centre this property has so much to offer buyers from all demographics. Fantastic tenant in place CONTACT Rod McDougall at $480pw until July 2015. PHONE 0418 909 954
Floreat 111 Grantham Street
Come home to this beautifully presented 3 x 2 Aussie living home, sitting up on the high side of the road with views across the hills, your family will feel safe and secure with roller shutters on all three bedroom windows. 391sqm block with a gabled patio and plenty of grassed area for children to play. Call to arrange your viewing today!
Gosnells 18 Quarram Way
EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au
CONTACT Angie Pearce PHONE 0499 775 046 EMAIL angie.pearce@peard.com.au
From $1,100,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1
AUCTION SAT 1st NOVEMBER @ 11am bed 5 bath 2 car 1
THIS IS IT! DON'T LOOK ANY FURTHER... 3 Bed + 1 Bath villa Freshly painted all around / Kitchen with breakfast bar, oven, & gas cook top with lots of storage. Bedrooms with BIR + bathroom with bath and shower, laundry with storage, paved area outside Room for 2 cars & It’s a CONTACT Pierre Leroy Self-managed propertyPHONE 0406 473 048 No strata fee EMAIL pierre.leroy@peard.com.au
Greenwood 23B Blackbutt Drive
PROPERTY WITH POTENTIAL, OPPOSITE PARKLANDS!! * Spacious formal lounge room * Four good size bedrooms + two well-appointed bathrooms * Large manicured gardens * Open plan living/kitchen & meals area
Greenwood 8 Tingle Court
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CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au
From $499,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
From $579,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2
Perfect for the young family or investor this 4x2 home has been partially renovated and is a perfect entry point to the Floreat lifestyle. Featuring open plan kitchen, lounge and dining, timber decked alfresco, timber floors and a large family friendly 882sqm block with mature trees. Walking distance to schools, transport and shops. CONTACT Annabelle Purser PHONE 0413 885 604 EMAIL annabelle.purser@peard.com.au
AUCTION SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2014 AT 11AM. This amazing 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom plus study & games room family home. With summer around the corner why not cool down in your swimming pool, ready for summer entertaining, just in time for Christmas. Perfectly positioned with part shade over the pool area from the large gable patio in the paved CONTACT Jemima Botha outdoor area. PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au
Stunning spacious duplex with three bedrooms, one bathroom plus two separate living areas, the home has a huge garden with pitched patio plus a separate studio which would be perfect for a teenagers retreat, home business or future granny flat. Close to schools, shops, parks and transport. CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au
This semi reno'd home with cul de sac location is in the heart of Greenwood & enjoys the outlook of an open green playing field opposite. Two living areas, attractive modern dcor, flooring & lighting along with ducted air con ensures comfortable living, kitchen is well positioned, all 3 bedrooms have built in robes, master has a wall of storage, bathroom includes floor to ceiling tiles, front court yard & huge out door entertaining area. CONTACTS Julie Vincent/Ron Vincent PHONE 0403 809 445/0403 809 209 EMAIL julie.vincent@peard.com.au View more properties online at domain.com.au
FOR SALE Greenwood 25A Bottlebrush Drive
From $499,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
Guildford 47 Swan Street
$580,000 - $620,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2
Heathridge 18A Ashburton Drive
$399,000 - $439,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
Heathridge 8 Wodjil Court
OFFERS INVITED bed 4 bath 2 car 2
This beautifully renovated 3 bedroom duplex home offers comfortable living both inside & out. Features of the home include a spacious kitchen with ample storage, breakfast bar & laundry nook which includes more storage space. Open plan living area includes more built in storage as well as a built-in entertainment unit. Huge outdoor entertaining area & a lush reticulated garden, Caf blinds as well as ceiling fans ensure the patio space can be enjoyed all year. CONTACTS Julie Vincent/Ron Vincent PHONE 0403 809 445/ EMAIL julie.vincent@peard.com.au
Harrisdale 10 Gallinago Corner
Come home to your own little piece of heaven, centrally located next to Guildford grammar school, shops and public transport. You will love this renovated 3 x 1 home, completely finished and ready for you to move in. Solid wooden floors throughout, double lock up garage/shed and wood decking to outdoor entertaining area, all on a 627sqm block. CONTACT Catheryn Wright
Heathridge 3 Lebeo Court
This well-loved duplex is the perfect starter! There is plenty of potential to make it your own. Enjoy the view of the front garden and parklands with a cuppa on the decked porch or how about the enclosed back patio for more privacy? This is situated in a fantastic location opposite the parkland of Poseidon primary school and has plenty of yard for kids and pets to play. CONTACT Gaylene Bicheno
Hillarys 10 Canarias Way
This spacious family sized 4x2 plus study, plus play room or 2nd study home has been recently renovated throughout to include a touch of modern class and style. No stone has been left unturned in this stunning transformation and there is an abundance of living space both inside and out including a fantastic entertainers alfresco area.
Hillarys 12 Clearwater Place
PHONE 0432 371 067 EMAIL catheryn.wright@peard.com.au
PHONE 0419 929 616 EMAIL gaylene.bicheno@peard.com.au
CONTACT Gaylene Bicheno PHONE 0419 929 616 EMAIL gaylene.bicheno@peard.com.au
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From $778,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
From $549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1
From $2,200,000 bed 6 bath 5 car 2
From $1,750,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 3
SHOW HOME PRESENTATION Built by Scott Park homes, this amazing and stunning house will grab your attention from the moment you walk through the front door and you will be impressed 4x2 + study, as it has the WOW factor! Solar Panels, intercom, LED Lights, alarm system & R.C A/C CONTACT Karen Willis PHONE 0437 704 427 EMAIL karen.willis@peard.com.au
Get in quick to snap up this freshly renovated 4x2 family home boasting an amazing front yard ideal for all of your outdoor entertaining, providing plenty of space for the kids and pets to play while the parents sit back and enjoy! Live in comfort with two large living areas, bamboo flooring and ducted air conditioning throughout. CONTACT Gaylene Bicheno PHONE 0419 929 616 EMAIL gaylene.bicheno@peard.com.au
This Lifestyle location offers you a multiple of choices to enjoy while residing in this stunning 6 double bed 5 bath residence in excess of 800 sqm of floor area on a 673 sqm corner lot, allowing loads of natural light & privacy. Quality throughout is immediately evident from the granite portico upon being greeted by the grand entrance with its sweeping staircase & the beautiful porcelain floors. There are no words that can truly describe this amazing family home, the only way to truly absorb & take note of the CONTACT Jeff Coghill prestigious quality. PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au
5 x 3 (Studio/Granny Flat), 3 Car Garage, 914 sqm Block and Views, Views, Views. With an abundance of the character and charm in this highly sought after area. This delightful family home set on a potential development block, will be sure to impress. CONTACTS Maggie Pawlik/Paul Sharry PHONE 0438 876 727/0417 174 180 EMAIL maggie.pawlik@peard.com.au november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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FOR SALE Hillarys 11 Tahiti Lane
From $1,790,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Hillarys 5 Hyde Court
From $1,295,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Hillarys 314/68 Southside Drive
$365,000 - $385,000 bed 2 bath 2 car 1
Iluka 1 Maracas Cove
From $1,295,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2 94
This exquisite residence is the home of one of the coasts most sought-after builders and was the winner of the 2008 Housing Industry Award in the Display Home Category and the winner of the 2009 Housing Industry Award for the Bathroom Project of the year. Built without compromise, the home reflects only the very best and is wrapped around a central alfresco courtyard, which provides a protected environment for outdoor entertainment. CONTACTS Kathy Hamilton/Simon Neilson PHONE 0408 950 085/0403 909 256 EMAIL kathy.hamilton@peard.com.au
Hillarys 201 Waterford Drive
It is a pleasure to present this very unique property, offering a relaxed 5 star lifestyle. Be sure you experience the private & charming atmosphere upon entry you are greeted by all the lavish extras. Great home theatre with big bi-folds, massive open plan kitchen beautifully finished in lacquer with granite bench tops elevated overlooking the main living & meals areas. All weather alfresco, relaxing outdoor lounge, pool & water feature entertaining area. This property is one in a million & will suit the most fastidious CONTACT Jeff Coghill be sure you inspect. PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au
Hillman 59 Calume Street
Are you looking for a great no hassle investment well here it is! Two bedrooms, two bathroom apartment for sale in the Hillarys Harbour Resort complex. The apartment is on the third level with great lounge and balcony views across Sorrento beach and down the coast. For investors the resort guarantees a return of $475 per week minus outgoings. The variable outgoings are approx $5000 per annum.
Iluka 19 O'Mara Boulevard
CONTACTS Simon Neilson/Kathy Hamilton PHONE 0497 333 000/ EMAIL kathyandsimon@peard.com.au
Beautifully designed & built Webb Brown Neaves taking advantage of a unique elevated corner lot, capturing beautiful ocean views from the majority of living & entertaining areas, from both the second & ground level. The home has beautiful crosscut bamboo floors throughout the main living areas & quality carpets to all bedrooms, ducted r/cycle air-con & for the cars you CONTACT Jeff Coghill have a huge lock up garage PHONE 0412 928 643 with store room. EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au
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From $799,000 $849,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1
$339,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2
From $819,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Iluka 4 Vero Court
$829,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2
Unique 2 storey family home on elevated 684 sqm ocean view block in walk to beach location. glass fenced below ground pool, patio alfresco entertaining area plus a single garage with small workshop area. Extras include split system air cons, ceiling fans, solar pool heating, pool blanket, 2 drive ways for extra parking plus more! CONTACT Kathy Clement PHONE 0403 539 820 EMAIL kathy.clement@peard.com.au
High quality properties that present this well are hard to find, so you will have to be quick to secure this perfectly located affordable home for yourself. Your new home is located in a quite leafy suburb on a generous 698m2 lot, so there is plenty of back yard left over even though comfortable patio area and HUGE workshop are already included. CONTACT Ken Gosper PHONE 0447 741 974 EMAIL ken.gosper@peard.com.au
STRESS-FREE LIVING !! Quality built and spacious Webb & Brown-Neaves built abode located close to parklands, with a study, 2 separate living areas, soaring gabled ceilings and beautiful timber floors. The private outdoor oasis is the icing on the cake for this low maintenance winner !! CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au
Situated in a quiet cul de sac close to Iluka's famous park, shops, restaurants & the beach, this elegant home offers the beauty, charm & grace of classical styling with the benefit of a light filled modern interior. Let yourself in & let the romance begin! 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, family, dining, games/theatre, conservatory, upstairs living (teenagers retreat!) & pool. CONTACT Jay Dass PHONE 0407 205 421 EMAIL jay.dass@peard.com.au
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FOR SALE Iluka 3 Malibu Entrance
From $1,075,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Iluka 8 Santos Vista
From $759,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Innaloo 23 Morris Road
From $485,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1
Joondalup 14 Kazan Close
$569,000 - $599,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2
BEACHSIDE STUNNER SET IN A QUALITY LOCATION !! Stylish and functional with an abundance of natural light, this well-built Seacrest home with ocean views includes a study, 3 separate living areas, meticulously landscaped gardens with room for a pool and a beautiful roman style gazebo for outdoor entertaining. Sensational value – not to be missed !! CONTACT Todd Utley
Iluka 42 Atlantic Avenue
This uber chic home commands your immediate attention! Completed with quality fixtures and finishes throughout, this home is immaculately presented & with a surprising list of additional features, all that's left for you to do is move in & start your enjoying your new lifestyle! Homes of this calibre are always in demand, so act fast to secure today!
Innaloo 38B Bates Road
PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au
CONTACT Jay Dass PHONE 0407 205 421 EMAIL jay.dass@peard.com.au
Less than 10kms from the city, Innaloo offers it all! With the bustle of two large retail centres 2 km away, under 10 minute drive to world class beaches, golf courses on hand and easy access to freeway plus Stirling train station. Perfect for Investors, retirees, FIRB buyers, first home buyers seeking $10,000 grant, FIFO workers and those seeking an easy care lifestyle. CONTACT Marcus Lord PHONE 0417 911 107 EMAIL marcus.lord@peard.com.au
A spacious family home in sought after Joondalup in a quiet cul de sac location. With an oval nearby plus candlewood shops , primary school, freeway link, train station, hospital and the city of Joondalup just a short walk / drive away this will appeal to most families and investors alike. CONTACT Pauline Lyon PHONE 0427 968 070 EMAIL pauline.lyon@peard.com.au
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$1,490,000 - $1,590,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 3
From $649,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Joondalup 7/42 Moondarra Way
From $349,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1
Kallaroo 22 Lindfield Retreat
From $1,150,000 bed 5 bath 4 car 2
TH EPITOME OF LUXURY AND STYLE !! This architecturally designed residence with its impeccable finishings will surely take your breath away. Generously sized yet comfortable, the home boasts room for all with a study, home theatre, games room, third bathroom and a grand alfresco. This abode will inspire you !! CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au
Appealing, young, well maintained single level strata home located in a quiet park side position, a short walk to local shopping and Stirling train station. A rare offering in a group of only two and ultra handy, central Innaloo location, situated within easy reach of Perth CBD and Scarborough Beach. CONTACT Marcus Lord PHONE 0417 911 107 EMAIL marcus.lord@peard.com.au
Gorgeous villa in highly sought after over 55s complex - no common walls, spacious living, separate dining, full size laundry & very low strata fees. Enjoy the lock & leave lifestyle now or invest & rent out until you are ready to downsize. Spacious central kitchen, King size master Easy outdoor entertaining with two private courtyards surrounded by extensive paving. Block size 208 sqm CONTACT Shane Capelli Year built 1994 PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au
This imposing individually designed 2 storey Roman/Federation styled property, facing onto Belrose Entrance in North Shore Estate, has so much space for family living with generous proportioned living areas and bedrooms and an added bonus of a Granny Flat with separate entrance. Suitable for extended family or as an extra income earner. Packaged for carefree living on a low maintenance 1029 sqm block. Walking distance to the Beach, Whitfords Shopping Centre, North Shore Country Club & St Marks School. CONTACT Sheila Stritch PHONE 0412 212 748 EMAIL sheila.stritch@peard.com.au november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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FOR SALE Kallaroo 10 Bantry Court
From $1,350,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2
Kallaroo 8 Woonona Place
From $699,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Karrinyup 4B Murray Way
$999,000 to $1,049,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Karrinyup 91a Pascoe Street
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Directly overlooking Edmondson Klein Reserve this stunning 3 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 & carpeted bedrooms.
HOME FOR A LIFETIME !! Luxuriously positioned in the quietest of cul-de-sacs sits this generously sized & meticulously maintained Zorzi built residence. The home is stylish, functional & elegantly presented yet exudes a relaxed resort-like ambience due to its magnificent alfresco ent. area & enclosed front wall which maximises private CONTACT Todd Utley outdoor living. PHONE 0417 910 967
Karrinyup 3a Klein Street
Amazing location to this super low maintenance 4x2 in sought after quiet cul-de-sac location. Renovated & spacious open plan kitchen combines with the meals & family which all open onto the secure courtyard/enclosed entertaining area. Ducted R/C A/C, Dble enclosed c/port at front opens into huge man Cave/workshop gge perfect for tradies. CONTACT Ben Hanson
Karrinyup 8 Clevedon Way
Precisely finished to perfection this sleek 4x2 family home offers a unique luxury just minutes from the coast. This property has been specifically constructed to take full advantage of its rear position and presents a low maintenance, fashionable yet comfortable place to call home with inland views that will excite.
GORGEOUS CHARACTER HOME Kensington you love charming character houses be quick to secure this address available on request Iflovely 1930s home.A warm,welcoming ambiance is evident
EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au
PHONE 0402 785 410 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au
CONTACT Ben Keevers PHONE 0404 056 010 EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au
EASY LIVING IN KARRINYUP This delightful three bedroom street front duplex house is on an easy care block, opposite Lake Karrinyup Country Club. This lovely home has a very large living area with higher ceilings and good size bedrooms. Great schools to choose from and easy transport to Perth just 10K away.
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CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au
From $949,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2
$799,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
From $779,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1
Kingsley 3 Douro Court
From $749,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2
CONTACTS Paul Middleton/Susan Middleton PHONE 0419939391/0422046457 EMAIL team.middleton@peard.com.au
Overlooking the treed canopy of the Hamersley golf course, Central to some of the most sort after attractions in the region. Short walk to Karrinyup shopping centre, Karrinyup primary school. Close to St Marys Anglican school,Karrinyup Country Club Short drive to some of Perth’s iconic beaches. CONTACT Jeff Parkes PHONE 0438 280 949 EMAIL jeff.parkes@peard.com.au
as you enter with original features including soaring ceilings & ornate cornices,leadlight windows,picture rails,custom designed fretwork & jarrah flooring.This is a wonderful opportunity to secure a CONTACT Julie Forrest gorgeous home in a sought PHONE 0428 821 338 after suburb. EMAIL julie.forrest@peard.com.au
WOW WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE THIS IMMACULATE 5 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM FAMILY HOME ALL SET ON A 824M2 BLOCK IN A SUPER QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION WITH LOADS OF FEATURES & BENEFITS & A GREAT AUSTRALIAN OUTDOORS THIS PROPERTY IS THE PERFECT ENTERTAINER! CONTACT James & Kylie Kennedy PHONE 0421 420 450 EMAIL james.kennedy@peard.com.au View more properties online at domain.com.au
FOR SALE Kingsley 3 Balloch Street
From $729,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Kingsley 5 & 5A Koolyn Grove
Lot A - $449K, Lot B $459K
The home is fully renovated, well located with 4 big beds, 2 baths plus a separate study. Complete with three spacious living areas. The home has an open plan kitchen, meals, family and games room with access out to a pitched patio and neat, tidy garden. There is a double lock up garage and a double undercover carport, all up there is under cover parking for up to four cars. CONTACT Lee Parkinson
Kingsley 11 Dalton Crescent
Build your own dream home in the established suburb of Kingsley on these survey strata blocks. Lot A and B sold separately. A as follows –from $449,000 street front level block in prime location. B from $459,000 great sized block in prime location.
Kingsley 19 Dalton Crescent
PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au
CONTACT Name PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au
Kingsley 14 Edmonton Place
From $565,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2
Kingsley 24B Barridale Drive
From $499,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
A beautiful, light n bright 3x2 plus two separate living area home. Open plan kitchen, meals & family room. There is plenty of room to move on this large 761sqm block. The home is nestled cosily in a quiet cul de sac location and has beautiful established gardens, a pitched patio and a double lock up garage. CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au
Located on the high side of the street, this is a tidy duplex home that has an open plan kitchen, meals and lounge room plus three spacious bedrooms. The home is renovated throughout including the kitchen, bathroom and laundry. There is a huge pitched, paved, colour bond patio plus drive through double gates to the backyard. CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au
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From $739,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
From $799,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Big, bold & beautiful and I mean BIG! Four big bedrooms, two big bathrooms, huge kitchen, three separate living areas, a big pitched patio and sparkling below ground pool. Plus a man sized double lock up garage. The home is in a fantastic location, close to primary, parks and in Woodvale College catchment area. CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au
Sitting on the top of one of the best locations in Kingsley with commanding views, is this big, beautiful, two storey home. Complete with 4 decent size beds, 3 sep living areas & separate study. With an open plan kitchen, meals & family area that overlooks the spacious patio and back garden. Walk to primary school, parks and located in Woodvale College catchment area. CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au
High on the hill, sits this beautifully renovated four bedrooms Kingsley a study or fifth bedroom, two bathrooms home. 83 Moolanda Boulevard plus Complete with stunning open plan kitchen, two decent size
From $619,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 4
Lancelin 80B Gingin Road
From $799,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 3
separate living areas, a second study area or dining room, plus renovated bathrooms, laundry, a large undercover paved patio, and huge outdoor entertaining area. CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au
Enjoy the magnificent ocean views from the moment you wake. Cook breakfast on the balcony while checking the surf. If lifestyle, holidays with family and friends and rental income could be wrapped into one amazing holiday home, this is it! Spread over two floors, this brick and tile 5 beds, 3 baths, and 2 kitchens home has it all. CONTACT Dean Bradley PHONE 0411 110 779 EMAIL dean.bradley@peard.com.au november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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FOR SALE HOT NEW PRICE!! MUST BE SOLD!! Langford peaceful & quiet rear survey strata block 119A Langford Avenue ** ASpacious o/p living/kitchen/meals area
Kinross 10 Ossian Way
bed 4 bath 2 car 1
bed 5 bath 2 car 2
From $465,000
Langford 34 Ruby Avenue
From $559,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Langford 32 Meyrick Way
From $399,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2
Leeming 6 Kershaw Gardens
High $800,000's bed 5 bath 2 car 2 98
* Large low maintenance b/yard with artificial grass * Great size b/rooms + two well-appointed b/rooms * Ducted a/c + Solar h/w system & 3KW solar panels CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au
Offers over $619,000
SUMMER IS COMING! MAKE THIS NUMBER ONE ON YOUR WISHLIST!! *4 well-appointed bedrooms + 2 bathrooms *BIR in all bedrooms *500 SQM of land *Double lock up garage & Easy maintenance garden *Access to Nicholson Road CONTACT Stefen Chitra & Spencer Road PHONE 0403731 014
Landsdale 13 Malmaison Way
FIRST HOME BUYERS OR INVESTORS ALIKE!!
Mandurah 4 The Ridge
EMAIL stefen.chitra@peard.com.au
3 Well-appointed bedrooms + 1 Bathroom Sitting on 771 SQM & situated on a corner block Local amendment of re-zoning plan is currently waiting Evap cooling A/C system O/plan kitchen & dining area CONTACT Stefen Chitra 2 single lock up garage PHONE 0403731 014 EMAIL stefen.chitra@peard.com.au
Location, location, location! Walk to West Leeming Primary School,Murdoch Train Station,minutes from Fiona Stanley Hospital,hop,skip & jump to Bull Creek shopping centre,within minutes to Garden City Shopping Centre.This 5 bed,2 bath home on 762m2 lot is not to be missed. If you're looking for a BIG home to fit your big family, you must come see CONTACT Seroja Kasli this one! PHONE 0404 036 333
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EMAIL seroja.kasli@peard.com.au
From $585,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
$495,000 - $525,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3
Mandurah 8 Gray Road
$459,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Location! Location! Situated in one of the best streets in Kinross, this 5 bed plus Study home needs a family. Sunken formal lounge, huge open plan casual living with high ceiling, double French doors to separate games room, activity area, ducted evap a/con, split system to family & meals area, double lock up garage, block size 635sqm. CONTACTS Anne Dearson/Lyn Stowe PHONE 0417 773 490/0405 109 113 EMAIL anne.dearson@peard.com.au
Why go through all the hassle & stress of building, when it's already done for you! This fantastic 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom plus theatre is the perfect start for the family. Low maintenance easy care modern home located in the ever popular Corimbia Estate. With an open plan family and meals area with 31c high ceilings and large paved alfresco with built in seating, CONTACT Fiona Moir great for extra guests. PHONE 0429 294 850 EMAIL fiona.moir@peard.com.au
HALLS HEAD Located in the popular estate of Seascapes in Halls Head. Master bedroom with ensuite. Open plan kitchen/living/dining area with added bonus of theatre room and study. TRIPLE!!! garage. Huge undercover entertainment area. Solar panels, auto reticulation, reverse cycle ducted air conditioning, security system. CONTACTS Michael Klyne/Helen Clark PHONE 0426 502 023/0433 621 468 EMAIL helen.clark@peard.com.au
Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home set on 989m2 of rare earth, zoned R60. Open plan, well designed kitchen. Good sized bedrooms. Air conditioned and roller shutters. Gardens, fruit trees, vegie patch maintained from your own bore. 11m x 3.5m powered workshop. Quiet area close to Train Station andCentro Mandurah Forum. CONTACT Julie Isherwood PHONE 0499 778 496 EMAIL julie.isherwood@peard.com.au View more properties online at domain.com.au
FOR SALE Mandurah 4/490 Pinjarra Road
From $199,000 bed 2 bath 2 car 1
Mandurah 9 Tylney Loop
$489,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Mandurah 16 Casuarina Drive
From $349,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
FURNISSDALE This 2 bedroom, 1 bedroom with separate ablution block with laundry, shower and toilet. Situated in the River Glades Resort minutes from the centre of Mandurah. Beautiful grounds with swimming pool, bowling green, tennis court and club house with a host of activities. Low strata fees of only $165 per quarter. CONTACT Dee Russell PHONE 0418 112 154 EMAIL dee.russell@peard.com.au
MEADOW SPRINGS- Immerse yourself in a natural setting as you peer out to the trees lining your back fence. A quality built, two storey home, this is perfect downsizer or first home for a couple. Lined with beautiful hard-wood floors that lead into the main living areas and kitchen which is complete with quality appliances and big island bench. CONTACT Aaron Boud PHONE 0432 028 483 EMAIL aaron.boud@peard.com.au
HALLS HEAD Freshly renovated 3 bedroom1 bathroom brick and tile home. Formal and informal living areas. Tandem carport. Undercover entertainment area and garden shed. Situated in the popular suburb of Halls Head close to schools and shops. CONTACTS Michael Klyne/Helen Clark PHONE 0426 502 023/0433 621 468 EMAIL helen.clark@peard.com.au
Mandurah 10 Frankland Place
From $349,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1
Mandurah 17 Phillips Way
EOI bed 3 bath 1 car 2
Mandurah 27 Hanson Way
$429,900 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
COODANUP Spacious, family home features tranquil Estuary Mandurah from all living areas. Secure side access to park boat 26 Placid Waters Parade views and van on huge 1,000m2 land. Full verandah to BBQ or take
Mandurah 9 Walpole Way
bed 4 bath 2 car 2
bed 4 bath 2 car 2
From $595,000
in the water views whilst watching the kids kick the footy on adjoining reserve. Picturesque Estuary and river walks. Be quick! CONTACT Maureen Parsons PHONE 0413 033 144 EMAIL maureen.parsons@peard.com.au
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GREENFIELDS A gem of a property set minutes away from the Serpentine River complete with boat ramp. Set on a 702sqm corner block with side access to powered shed and combined “Man Cave�. Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home complete with huge gabled patio for entertaining all year round. Close to schools, shops etc. CONTACT Dee Russell PHONE 0418 112 154 EMAIL dee.russell@peard.com.au
NORTH YUNDERUP Country lifestyle home. 1053m2 sized block zoned 12.5, sewerage connected. 8m x 5m shed for the boys toys. 200m to Murray River, 300m to boat launching ramp. Parking for the van and boat. Reticulated gardens and fruit trees. 5 minutes to freeway entries. CONTACT Julie Isherwood PHONE 0499 778 496 EMAIL julie.isherwood@peard.com.au
DUDLEY PARK Located in a sought after location with nearby parks and schools. You can watch the kids play from the kitchen window or living area. The kitchen has a lovely country feel with secure access from the double garage and walk into an open plan living area of which adjoins large patio o/looking the well manicured gardens. CONTACTS Paul Harris/Lisa Harris PHONE 0419 730 732/0407 093 838 EMAIL paul.harris@peard.com.au
ERSKINE One of Mandurah Quays most sought after estuary locations, this fantastic large home could be your dream home. Set on 634 sqm of land, which backs onto the foreshore of the Peel estuary. This superb home in this great location offers a tranquil and relaxing lifestyle with Mandurah Quays with the estates own private Mariner. CONTACTS Paul Harris/Lisa Harris PHONE 0419 730 732/0407 093 838 EMAIL paul.harris@peard.com.au november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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FOR SALE Mandurah 34 Melaleuca Terrace
$415,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1
Marangaroo 100 Berkley Road
From $699,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Merriwa 1-26 Dalvik Avenue
From $365,000
HALLS HEAD We welcome to the market this beautifully presented brick and tile home in this wonderful location close to shops, schools, public transport, parks and the beach. This beautiful property set on a 775m2 block with drive through access offers spacious accommodation with immaculately kept gardens front and rear, powered workshop. CONTACT Pauline Bill PHONE 0487 832 539 EMAIL pauline.bill@peard.com.au
A very rare and unique opportunity presents itself here with a much loved 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home set on a huge 1207sqm block. This type of property is sure to capture the attention of growing families, astute investors and developers with the unlimited potential that it offers. CONTACT Ben Keevers PHONE 0404 056 010 EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au
Position! Potential! Profit! These wonderful and stylish, standalone 3 bedroom x 2 bathroom x 2 car garage residences, by Impressions the builder, offer a lifestyle second to none and are set in highly sought after location.
bed 3 bath 2 car 2
CONTACT Steve Wilcox PHONE 0421 277 366 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au
Mariginiup 67 Conductor Retreat
From $998,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2
Merriwa 16 Sandon Elbow
$419,000 - $439,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Mindarie 19 Midland Elbow
$629,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Located in the heart of Mindarie overlooking the magnificent Mindarie & Indian Ocean this property is for you, with an easy 11/185 Anchorage Drive Marina care lifestyle this spacious villa will blow you away with its
Mount Hawthorn 17A Lynton Street
bed 3 bath 2 car 2
bed 3 bath 2 car 3
From $689,000
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amazing views alone which needs to be seen, to be believed.
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CONTACT John Cowup PHONE 0411 37 36 35 EMAIL john.cowup@peard.com.au
$835,000
"For sale" a lifestyle change that will change your life. The home feels like Margaret River in Mariginiup strangely you really do feel transported. The home is made from rammed earth & sits on 5 special rural acres. The front of the home looks over natural bush land while the back yard is a gardeners/cooks dream come true with an abundance of organic fruit and veg. CONTACT Deb Treloar PHONE 0402 472 006 EMAIL deb.treloar@peard.com.au
For those looking for affordable quality, style & security, then look no further than this fabulously renovated 4 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom home positioned at end of a whisper quiet cul-de-sac. CONTACT Tertius Du Toit PHONE 0416 239 306 EMAIL tertius.dutoit@peard.com.au
Immaculately presented, perfectly located in a secluded pocket of the popular suburb of Mindarie and only a short stroll to shops, restaurants, bars, parks and the beach. A light filled, 4 bedroom home that has been recently painted throughout with new carpet, tiled open plan lounge and dining room, cosy family room and stylish renovated kitchen. CONTACT Kim Riley PHONE 0449 781 685 EMAIL kim.riley@peard.com.au
This home is ideally situated for close transport links to the city and cafe strips of Leederville and Mt Hawthorn. This lovely home exudes warmth and tranquillity. The open plan living areas downstairs opens onto a private courtyard. The home has a very retreat like feel, with established gardens, limestone pillars and shaded areas. CONTACT Phyllis Gemelli PHONE 0407 386 501 EMAIL phyllis.gemelli@peard.com.au View more properties online at domain.com.au
FOR SALE Mindarie 41 Rothesay Heights
$699,000 - $749,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3
Mount Hawthorn 9B Gibney Avenue
From $649,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Mullaloo 25A Iluka Avenue
$459,000
This is a home that needs to be seen to be appreciated for the sheer size and space it has to offer. With high ceilings throughout & room for the largest of familys boosting 4 generous bedrooms, 2 newly renovated modern bathrooms, open plan study, 3 separate living areas, formal dining, a well-positioned modernized kitchen with granite bench tops. CONTACT John Cowup PHONE 0411 37 36 35 EMAIL john.cowup@peard.com.au
Don't miss this opportunity to purchase an affordable home in this most sought after suburb. Located close to all the amenities required for today`s living this property is not to be missed. Featuring an Open Plan, a large outdoor entertaining area, a separate lounge area & a separate dining area. CONTACT Phyllis Gemelli PHONE 0407 386 501 EMAIL phyllis.gemelli@peard.com.au
$445,000 - $465,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Mid $600,000's bed 4 bath 2 car 0
Nollamara 183 A&B Nollamara Avenue
$495,000 - $515,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
You'll be singing to yourself 'I do love to be beside the seaside ' once you build your dream home to maximise the ocean views on this piece of rare earth approx 450m to the beautiful blue Indian ocean. This battle-axe block is located close to Tom Simpson Park, Dome cafe, Mullaloo Beach Hotel & Mullaloo surf club. Sewerage & water connected to the main services. CONTACT Pauline Lyon
Nollamara 2a Braewood Court
START OUT HERE! Relaxation time takes centre stage in the 3 bed, 2 bath home, drenched in sunlight from the open rear courtyard. The open plan dining and living will have you cooking in this stunning chefs kitchen ready to entertain your family and friends. Watch the benefits and reap the rewards in with this fantastic home or start your portfolio growing investment.
Nollamara 61a Milford Way
PHONE 0427 968 070 EMAIL pauline.lyon@peard.com.au
Nollamara 23c Mirrabooka Avenue
Mullaloo 22 Charonia Road
CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au
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$619,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
From $469,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Superb location within the heart of this booming suburb. Close to parklands, school & fine shopping. The home presents a very affordable entry level for Mullaloo so do not miss a golden opportunity to enjoy a fabulous lifestyle. lounge, dining, family, games, kitchen, laundry, W.C. new floor coverings, freshly painted, air-con units, gas heating, shed. CONTACT Stephen Simpson Block size 535msq PHONE 0408 944 282 EMAIL stephen.simpson@peard.com.au
Supersized Homes! Enter through the double feature doors to your impressive new home or investment!Larger than life living areas with high class finishes including porcelain tiling, quality carpets & top class light fittings. GLAMOUR kitchens with stone bench tops and premium fit outs are just a few reasons why these BRAND NEW villas are a MUST SEE! CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au
REGAL 2 STOREY HOME WITH BIG VIEWS! This truly unique estate offers more than a regal lifestyle with endless sunsets from your private balcony taking in the breathtaking views across Balcatta and Stirling.Sensationally located in a quiet cul-de-sac corner block, with all amenities only a short drive away.The large open plan living and chefs kitchen ensures you have plenty of room to live and entertain with ease. CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au
OASIS LIVING! This street front home will leave you feeling like youre on holiday every day of the year! Enjoy its low maintenance living, with a tranquil and calming vibe, only minutes from amenities and shopping and situated in the South Western corner of Nollamara.Sit back and enjoy the finer things in life with an ideal and relaxing outdoor entertaining area with stacks of room for a big bunch of guests! CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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FOR SALE Nollamara 39 Almurta Way
$409,000 -$439,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
Charming character home‌ Want space while still maintaining a low maintenance lifestyle? This rare street front character home with Jarrah floorboards sits on 333sqm of land and is just short stroll away from Des Penman Reserve which is perfect for the starter or small family. CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au
Nollamara 426 Flinders Street
From $419,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2
Modern Masterpieces! Nollamara the moment you step inside, expect to be impressed 95 A&B Nollamara Avenue From these elegant properties have been built to perfection, with
Ocean Reef 12 Crowther Elbow
bed 3 bath 2 car 2
bed 4 bath 2 car 2
From $539,000
Ocean Reef 1/12 Shoran Court
From $599,000
Ocean Reef 12 Vigilant Terrace
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generous floor plans and top of the range fixtures and fitting, you can look forward to coming home from work every day! CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au
From $775,000
Build your dream home with outstanding ocean views on one of the best located blocks available in Ocean Reef - situated at the end of a quiet culdesac, this block offers panoramic, ground level ocean views from one of the highest points in Ocean Reef. With a 9m frontage, widening to approximately 20m & over 40m in length. The existing home will be removed, block leveled & subdivided ready to build on. Block size 585 sqm CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au
Ocean Reef 18 Courageous Place
Imagine awakening to sailboats cruising on the ocean or watching a phenomenal sunset from the comfort of your kitchen. The time has come for one lucky family to stop having to imagine and to start living their coastal dream in this truly unique Des Res perfectly settled footsteps away from our glorious coastline.
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CONTACT Berny Wales PHONE 0407 994 052 EMAIL berny.wales@peard.com.au
Offers from $1,300,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 2
$795,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Let this surprise you! Neat as a pin, 3x1 home features solid timber flooring throughout, along with a modern chefs kitchen and ready for your Summer entertaining, this is the complete package! The stunning and very low maintenance front yard allows you to enjoy the space without the effort! The elevated entry will be the introduction to impress your friends and family, following into the homely living, dining and kitchen. CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au
THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN DREAM !! Beachside cul de sac location on a whopping 806 sqm block with a sun drenched swimming pool and a workshop all within an easy stroll to schools, shops and parklands for under $800 000 !! Be quick to secure this one !! CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au
This is truly an outstanding family home in immaculate condition. Covering 3 levels with glorious ocean views this quality Rapley Wilkinson home sits on a huge 910 sqm block. This magnificent home presents as new with the current owners having completed an extensive refurbishment. CONTACT Annabelle Purser PHONE 0413 885 604 EMAIL annabelle.purser@peard.com.au
Its time for the owners to downsize from this much loved family home. With 3 spacious living areas, separate study & big bedrooms, this home is ready to welcome another large family. Enjoy the space this huge 917sqm block provides or subdivide for profit as this property has subdivision potential now. The elevated block has a wide street frontage & would provide fabulous views from a second storey. CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au
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Ocean Reef 19A Resolute Way
From $1,149,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 4
With an inspired design to maximize views, elevated location & restrictions on a neighboring property, extraordinary panoramic ocean views are here forever! Built in 2004, this immaculate home will suit new home buyers, with stunning living spaces, 5 outdoor entertaining areas, high ceilings, polished timber floors & quality finish throughout; this is easy care family living at its best. CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au
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From $589,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2
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From $599,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1
Osborne Park 2/143 Edward Street
$409,000 - $439,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1
With 3 spacious living areas, 2 workshops & big bedrooms this gorgeous home is an ideal start into Ocean Reef for young families or tradies. Galley style kitchen has great outlook to the outdoors, stainless appliances, breakfast bar, twin fridge space & dishwasher space.King size master bedroom, easy outdoor entertaining under the new pitched roof patio, lush gardens reticulated by own bore. Ducted air con, 2 gas points, solar panels, garden shed & so much more!! Block size 755 sqm CONTACT Shane Capelli Year built 1987 PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au
YOU LITTLE RIPPER !! Ideally located backing onto lush parkland and close to shops and schools, this immaculately presented 3x2 with study, air con and security on a 700m2 block is a golden opportunity for buyers seeking an affordable coastal living location. A great home in a well cared for street – be quick !! CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au
Kitchen with ample storage Generous size dining Separate living room with reverse cycle Air Con Master bedroom with built in robes Generous sized and low maintenance courtyard Foxtel satellite & antenna point CONTACTS Ray D'Costa/Gayle Fitzmaurice PHONE 0403 165 936/0437 180 094 EMAIL ray.dcosta@peard.com.au
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The popular conveniently located city suburb is swiftly becoming one of Perth’s most vibrant areas to live, says Peard Real Estate’s Wembley office director, Dean Bradley.
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With an average age of 35, Wembley has a population of just under 10,000 and has been around as a suburb since 1924. It’s peppermint tree-lined streets make a welcoming place to lay your hat, and being just 5km from the Perth CBD, Wembley is a savvy choice for those who want to be close to the attractions of the city but outside of the main hub. Wembley is broken up into different areas and types of properties which suit different demographics. To say there is a ‘most popular’ area in Wembley would depend on who you are talking to and what they’re after in terms of a home. For instance, there are apartments on Moondine Drive and Herdsman Parade (from $300k to $600k) which appeal to investors and first home buyers. and primolife.com.au
then there are lifestyle apartments also on Moondine Drive for the over-55s as well as resort-style living for downsizers and/or executive couples. The subdivided properties which comprise either side-by-side or front and back duplexes are the perfect entry level property choice for people wanting to get their foot in the door in Wembley. The highly desirable 1930’s bungalows which are yet to be renovated are also hugely popular in the suburb, and then you have a selection of character homes which have been renovated and extended to give the perfect combination of old and new which appeals to a lot of families in Wembley. november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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Why I love... Wembley
If something more modern is your thing, then Urban on Cambridge is a stylish new development currently being built at 336 Cambridge Street in Wembley. The design looks exquisite and will bring new life to the High Street. Six storeys of residential apartments, a basement car park as well as ground floor mixed commercial and retail spaces make up the development and apartments are on sale now. With 11 different apartment floor plans to choose from (floor dependent) these high end apartments (starting in price from $395,000) won’t last long. The developer, Qube Developments, has
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decided to take an “environmentally sound initiative” by including solar power, motion sensors, LED lighting and the like as well as using quality fixtures and fittings in all apartments. With this development set to be one of the biggest and newest mixed use developments to hit Wembley in a little while as well as many brand new homes popping up around the suburb Wembley is in for a little bit of a facelift. For those moving to the area with kids in tow, the local schools are a definite plus with Wembley Primary and John XXIII, Newman and Hale, all private schools, as well
as Lake Monger Primary, Shenton College and Churchlands in the public sector. Wembley residents make the most of their close proximity to the beach, as well as being close to the attractions of a now-buzzing CBD and other high streets shopping and cafe hubs like Leederville and Subiaco. Thanks to its great location too, public transport and easy access to the freeway make Wembley hard to beat in terms of accessibility. Nearby Lake Monger is obviously very popular with its gorgeous picnic spots and variety of wildlife. All this makes a property investment in Wembley a good bet for capital growth. There’s a wide variety too of cafes and restaurants in Wembley with the Stanley being the best known local watering hole while Alexander’s is another local favourite. There’s also Flipside, Lawleys, the Wembley Hotel, the Ingredient Tree, Mooba, and Woolley Lattes. The area is well served too with health care options including St John of God, PMH in Subiaco and the new Children’s primolife.com.au
CITY OASIS Wembley is fast becoming a real magnet for residents keen on living close to the city but with room to enjoy the nearby lake and open space. Left, the new Urban on Cambridge development. There are plenty of local cafes and bars too to enjoy, like Flipside, below right.
Hospital not far away near UWA, as well as multiple private and public surgeries to choose from. Thanks to stress-free freeway access residents can head north to Lancelin or south to Busselton, making a weekend getaway just a matter of a few hours away. Day trips include a snag by Lake Monger, live music and theatre at the Quarry Amphitheatre, Bold Park Aquatic Centre, a day at Floreat or City Beach or giving the credit card a bashing in Leederville or Subiaco. Wembley could be said to have it all, something which residents know all too well but don’t worry, there’s plenty of opportunity for you to join this friendly community. Give me a call and I’ll let you know what I’ve got available in this fantastic Perth spot. PL Call Dean on (08) 9202 6700 or visit peard.com.au
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FOR SALE Padbury 1 Hubbard Drive
From $639,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1
Padbury 16 Andrews Court
From $559,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 1
Padbury 5 Nile Court
From $549,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
Parkwood 4 Harrow Place
From $549,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 2 108
Situated on an elevated 724sqm corner block this quality home is sure to please! From the moment you enter this property you will feel completely at home. Offering premium comfort and practicality. located close to shops, transport & the beach, Whitfords Shopping Centre and Hillarys Marina only a short drive away. For further information please call Jarrod O'Neil - Padbury's # 1 Selling Representative (7 years in a row).
Padbury 25A Mason Way
Situated in a whisper quiet cul-de-sac in one of Padburys most sought after streets, this immaculately presented home is perfect for those who want to simply move in & enjoy what it has to offer. Positioned nicely on a large 742sqm block this home offers plenty of space for the growing family. All of this within close proximity to local parklands, shops, schools, transport & the beach, Whitfords Shopping Centre & Hillarys Marina only a short drive away. CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au
Padbury 7 Sweeney Way
Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac on a large 739sqm block, this newly renovated home is perfect for those looking to simply move straight in, pour a glass a wine & start enjoying life. All of this located within close proximity to parklands, schools, shops, transport & the beach, Whitfords Shopping Centre & Hillarys Marina only a short drive away.
Parkwood 5 Harrow Place
CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au
CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au
SIMPLY STUNNING!! * Large theatre room & spacious games room * Sparkling swimming pool * Efficient solar panels and solar hot water system * Four good size bedrooms * Good size kitchen * Ducted evap a/c CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno
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PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au
From $599,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
From $619,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2
From $549,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 2
Pinjarra 52 Country Road
$579,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2
Only 7 years young this immaculately presented 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is sure to impress. Located in a quiet, elevated street this property is perfect for those looking for a modern home thats ready and waiting for you to simply move in and enjoy. CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au
Situated in the city of Joondalups proposed re-zoning area (Proposed R40) this beautifully presented split level home sits proudly on a 683sqm elevated block. Nestled in one of Padburys best streets & boasting generous living areas, luscious gardens and ocean views this home will be sure not to disappoint. For further information please call Jarrod O'Neil - Padbury's # 1 Selling Representative (7 years in a row). CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au
RENOVATED PROPERTY!! MOVE IN STRAIGHT AWAY!! * Four good size b/rooms and well-appointed bathroom * Spacious formal lounge room * Sparkling swimming pool for summer entertainment * Open plan living/meals/kitchen * Manicured garden *Split system A/C CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au
Spacious 5 bedroom 2 bathroom home on 834sqm block. Large master bedroom with walk in robe & en-suite. Separate theatre, activity, study & games rooms. Modern kitchen with shopper’s entry. Air conditioning, tile fire. Hard stand for boat or van, powered 6m x 6m shed. Fabulous alfresco, sparkling pool with spa and shade sails. CONTACT Julie Isherwood PHONE 0499 778 496 EMAIL julie.isherwood@peard.com.au View more properties online at domain.com.au
FOR SALE Pearsall 49B Matta Way
From $439,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Port Kennedy 1 Avignon Retreat
From $449,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Quinns Rocks 23 Bellana Place
$449,000 - $479,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
SUPER LOCATION, SENSATIONAL VALUE!! This one is ‘on the market’ and available immediately so whether you are first time buyers, downsizers, astute investors or just know a good deal then you best make a move. Set on 270m2 low maintained lot this 3x2 home has a great floor plan and has served the current owner well. CONTACT Rob Nicholls PHONE 0407 442 222 EMAIL rob.nicholls@peard.com.au
This very neatly presented 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home is just ideal for the growing family and perfect for people who like to entertain. Located in a super location in St Claire opposite a park this property will impress upon inspection. All of this and more on a 715m2 block, to view call Mitch today. CONTACT Mitch Russell PHONE 0430 574 655 EMAIL mitch.russell@peard.com.au
Quality, style and elegance best describes this magnificent Dale Alcock home. Located only minutes from the beach and local amenities, and impeccably presented throughout, lies this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence, set in whisper quiet cul-de-sac location, in sought after pocket of Quinns Rocks Estate. CONTACTS Steve Wilcox/Kathy McGurk PHONE 0421 277 366/0451 669 139 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au
Quinns Rocks 19 Dennis Street
$699,000 - $749,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Quinns Rocks 230 Ocean Drive
From $999,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Rockingham 2 Brindabella Avenue
$590,000 - $620,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Fantastic opportunity to secure a large, neat and tidy family Quinns Rocks in the beachside suburb of Quinns Rocks. Tucked away 24 Little Green Gardens home in a cul de sac with Little Green Park only steps away and
Rockingham 9 Lyttleton Street
bed 4 bath 2 car 2
bed 4 bath 2 car 2
$429,000 - $449,000
close to schools, transport and of course the Indian Ocean and pristine beaches! This home is ideal for the First Homebuyer, retirees looking for an easy care block. CONTACT Tish Thomas PHONE 0430 141 343 EMAIL tish.thomas@peard.com.au
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$679,000
Rarely do opportunities become available like this one! Come and visit the character and charm this beautiful 2 storey home has to offer, nestled in the sought after pocket of old Quinns Rocks, on a elevated 910sqm block enjoying Panoramic Ocean Views to the South. CONTACTS Steve Wilcox/Kathy McGurk PHONE 0421 277 366/0451 669 139 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au
On ascending through the doors of this residence you will be impressed by the meticulous use of colours, vibrantly modern and captivating throughout This home has been perfectly configured for relaxed living and outdoor entertaining. Boasting a coveted location, set on the absolute beach front in Quinns Beach Estate. CONTACTS Steve Wilcox/Kathy McGurk PHONE 0421 277 366/0451 669 139 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au
Set in The Anchorage, this 2 story well designed home is a must see. Walk through the double door entry that takes you through to the main living areas. The main living areas consist of a large fabulous kitchen overlooking the spacious meals and family that bring everyone together. CONTACTS Graham York/Helen York PHONE 0467 773 977/0407 727 732 EMAIL graham.york@peard.com.au
If you have been looking for an investment that ticks all the boxes then this elite property has it all! With a fantastic lease in place the astute investor will see value in this. Currently tenanted until April 2015 with a 3 year option to lease again. CONTACT Michael Mocnaj PHONE 0437 907 150 EMAIL michael.mocnaj@peard.com.au november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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FOR SALE Rossmoyne 18 Glennon Way
Expressions of Interest bed 3 bath 1 car 1
Scarborough 1/7 Joyce Street
End Date Sale bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Scarborough 6/23 Stanley Street
$689,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
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This 3 bed, 1 bath (semi-ensuite) home is a five minute walk to Rossmoyne High school. Don't miss this rare opportunity to purchase this property at virtually block value in the very popular location of Rossmoyne. CONTACTS Megan Stone/Wayne Hocking PHONE 0407 120 166/0414 863 854 EMAIL megan.stone@peard.com.au
Beautiful Parkland Vista Superb street front townhouse in a small well-presented group of 5 showcasing a fabulous entertaining area with spa. The home is located opposite Abbett park, min away from Scarborough beach and cafĂŠ strip. Location Location!! CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au
This amazing 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom 3 month new villa will certainly impress! Double garage, open plan living , stunning kitchen with all the goodies, Awesome cedar lined alfresco ducted reverse cycle a/c, alarm to name a few. With its high quality fitout and just a seconds to famous Scarborough beach, restaurants, transport and major shopping it really does have it all. CONTACT Sacha Daniel PHONE 0414 501 109 EMAIL sacha.daniel@peard.com.au
Great Investment Opportunity Invest for the future with this very neat and tidy 2x1 villa, freshly painted and showcasing renovated bathroom, new carpets. Perfectly positioned in a group of 16 on a shared 3704m2 of prime land Zoned R160. The villa falls under the Amendment 458 subzone offering a strong land hold for the astute investor or a comfortable lock up leave beach pad.
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CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au
Safety Bay 23 Benton Way
From $390,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1
This is a stunning three bedroom, two-bathroom home on a beautiful block of land close to beach, schools and shops. It has been beautifully looked after and the owners have renovated the bathrooms and the kitchen and other parts of the home. Must see today! CONTACT Fran Satherley PHONE 0414 447 343 EMAIL fran.satherley@peard.com.au
This 2 bedroom unit is a fantastic investment opportunity. Scarborough just seconds from Scarborough beach, shops & 4/3 Westborough Street located restaurants and public transport right outside the door.
From $375,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1
Scarborough 6/27 Scalby Street
$575,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
Scarborough 8D Edgehill Street
From $899,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
CONTACT Sacha Daniel PHONE 0414 501 109 EMAIL sacha.daniel@peard.com.au
Behind the front wall of this street-front villa is an almost magical place; a sunlit sanctuary of beauty and colour where high tea on the deck seems perfectly appropriate. Excellently presented and exceptionally well cared for, this 3x1 home will delight you. One of only six in the complex, it offers three bedrooms, a near-new kitchen, and several desirable features. Located in Scarborough,close to the borders of both Doubleview and Wembley Downs, a lifestyle of convenience awaits. CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au
If you are looking for an exclusive address in the heart of this lifestyle precinct then look no further than this stunning tri-level townhouse located atop of one of Scarboroughs highest points. Set in a private rear position in a secure complex at the end of a cul-de-sac this immaculate home enjoys amazing north-facing ocean views from every level. CONTACT Ben Keevers PHONE 0404 056 010 EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au
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FOR SALE
Scarborough 14b Oliver Street
High $1,000,000’s bed 5
bath 4 car 4
Bedazzling on Every Level Designed by the renowned Anthony J. Casella Designs, only the best of the best has gone into creating this exceptional Scarborough home. With a massive 554m2 of luxurious build space, including five bedrooms and four bathrooms, this home will not just meet your needs, it will raise the bar to a new level and make you crazy about features you never knew you wanted. A swish Italian-made lift servicing the four levels? Bedazzling ocean views from Rottnest to the Rendezvous? A pool with spa jets? You’ll never go back.
For more information, please contact:
Mandy Bizzaca 0409 915 210 mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au
Located in an elevated position on desirable Oliver Street, this Scarborough home is exceptional in every way. Close to the beach, top schools, parklands and shops, it is the kind of place you can fall in love with.
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FOR SALE Secret Harbour 25 Three Bears Loop
$699,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3
Seville Grove 7 Murphy Road
From $399,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Sorrento 17 Delambre Place
From $1,450,000 bed 4 bath 4 car 4
Sorrento 48 Kempenfeldt Avenue
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This beautiful triple garaged home sits in a prime position at the top of Three Bears Loop, close to beach and is truly beautiful,Resist me if you can - this stunning natural light filled beauty has soaring lofty ceilings to the stunning main living room with gorgeous solid NSW spotted gum wooden flooring which brings a real luster to this property. CONTACT Julie Pym PHONE 0411 436 537 EMAIL julie.pym@peard.com.au
Secret Harbour 7 Turtles Bend
$850,000 - $880,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2
NEST OR INVEST - Master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe / Bedrooms 2, 3, and 4 are single size with built in robes - Separate lounge room at front of the home - Kitchen overlooking meals and family area opening up to paved alfresco / Main bathroom with single vanity and bathtub CONTACT Tanya Hawtin
Sorrento 11B Padbury Circle
Just metres from the beach and Marina lifestyle and secluded away amid Sorrentos finest homes. Warm and welcoming renovated luxury home designed for relaxing, entertaining and family friendly living. Ducted reverse cycle air-con, reticulated gardens, split system air-con units. Approximate land area 717sqm
Sorrento 42 Marine Terrace
PHONE 0403 518 782 EMAIL tanya.hawtin@peard.com.au
CONTACTS Maggie Pawlik/Paul Sharry PHONE 0438 876 727/0417 174 180 EMAIL maggie.pawlik@peard.com.au
In the heart of Old Sorrento, this stylish 4 bed, 2 bath PLUS STUDY home sits on level, generous sized block with a delightful private walled garden. Large spacious living areas, high raked ceilings, character features such as solid jarrah trims, a modern kitchen meals area, extra generous bedrooms with built in robes, 2 bath + a big separate study/home office with own access. Neutral decor plus French door garden access from the 2 living areas & the master bedroom. CONTACT Mary Peard PHONE 0407 151 153 EMAIL mary.peard@peard.com.au
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$1,169,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
$969,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2
Quality, Location and Good Looks-Built by Jaxon homes in 2009 this stunning quality two storey property with all the extras is situated in the Break extremely close to Secret Harbour beach with beach access directly at the top of Turtles Bend Featuring solid marri floors throughout all living areas this stunning property could be yours for summer. CONTACT Julie Pym PHONE 0411 436 537 EMAIL julie.pym@peard.com.au
An elevated coastal home over two levels dominated by spectacular uninterrupted ocean views that stretch across Sorrento Beach out towards our stunning coastline. Desirably positioned in arguably one of Sorrentos most sought after pockets, this immaculate property has undergone a quality renovation and extension by Dale Alcock Home Improvement in 2009. CONTACT Ben Keevers PHONE 0404 056 010 EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au
A very rare opportunity presents itself with the introduction of this fine property, located in one of the best coastal streets in the area. The prime location allows for easy access to the beach, Hillarys Marina, shops, schools, public transport and MAA Club, with the added bonus of being positioned in the defined area for potential redevelopment under the City of Joondalup Draft Planning Scheme 2011. CONTACTS Bob Edmiston/Ian Gardner PHONE 0409 990 850/0408 910 417 EMAIL bob.edmiston@peard.com.au
This is your opportunity to enter the Sorrento market Im a Sorrento untidy but I was very well built in the 1970s & solidly 55B Kempenfeldt Avenue little constructed of double brick and tile. Located on a 480 square
$525,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
meter survey Strata lot. I deserve at very least a lick of paint & a quick makeover, perhaps a total renovation or you may even want to demolish me to make room for the construction of your new home.CONTACT Jeff Coghill PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au
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FOR SALE Sorrento 70 St Helier Drive
$1,540,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Stirling 40A Coatelan Drive
$649,000 - $679,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Tapping 14 Egretta Road
From $519,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
The Vines 34 Longview Way
From $1,199,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3
Amazing transformation with completed renovations! Reno’s include new floors, new kitchen, new tiling, paint etc – must see! BEACHSIDE LIVING AT ITS BEST! Amazing feature packed home in equally impressive beachside location. Built by the quality and renown multiple award winning Oswald Homes Group comes this super impressive luxury beachside home. CONTACT Ben Hanson
Stirling 6D Cherrytree Gardens
Fully fitted Kitchen with quality appliances Master bedroom with walk in robe Second bedroom has built in robe with semi-ensuite access Undercover afresco Ducted evaporative air-conditioning Foxtel connectivity
The Vines 1 Kildare Lane
PHONE 0402 785 410 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au
CONTACTS Ray D'Costa/Gayle Fitzmaurice PHONE 0403 165 936/0437 180 094 EMAIL ray.dcosta@peard.com.au
From $575,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
From $749,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3
Truly immaculate home built by Affordable Living in approx 2008. Large & spacious 3x2 with approx 176sqm of living! The master bedroom sits behind the double gge, ideal for shift workers, complete with private ensuite & separate wc. Awesome open plan living areas, family & meals looks out to alfresco area. Massive games or theatre has lovely built in wood bar. Well appointed CONTACT Sandy Watts kitchen & much more!! PHONE 0412 448 891
Thornlie 99 Lyrebird Way
From the moment you enter, the sheer size and contemporary design are impressive, but couple that with the stunning high ceilings, exceptional finishes and a stunning view of the 3rd hole of the Ellenbrook course, its begging to be explored! Boasting over 450sqm under the main roof, this Nulook designed home has everything to offer including CONTACT Tiffany Bray a sparkling pool. PHONE 0412 930 820
Trigg 105 Arnott Street
EMAIL sandy.watts@peard.com.au
EMAIL tiffany.bray@peard.com.au
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From $439,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
Auction bed 3 bath 2 car 1
You wont find a better value opportunity to surround yourself with the stunning properties and picturesque lake of sought after Roselea Estate. This near new, low maintenance property with no strata fees, on a quiet street is ideal for first time buyers, investors, or downsizers. CONTACT Damien Lloyd PHONE 0410 574 626 EMAIL damien.lloyd@peard.com.au
There is no doubt that this magnificent family home in The Vines is the absolute best value for money family home available in today’s market.This outstanding home has all the essentials that that your family requires along with all the creature comforts that they deserve. Situated on a 1009sqm block opposite a park, your family will be at home as soon as they come CONTACT Rod McDougall through the front door. PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au
RENT, NEST, OR BUILD!! SUB DIVIDABLE!! YOU CHOOSE... *3 Bedrooms + 1 Bathroom *Enclosed patio with two extra rooms *Separate lounge room *ZONED R20/40 *Car port CONTACT Stefen Chitra
PHONE 0403 731 014 EMAIL stefen.chitra@peard.com.au
A rare opportunity to secure this great site with a generous 16 metre frontage on 522 square metres of land. Solid reasonable condition 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with timber floors & high ceilings also makes this good renovation potential. Good separation between master & minor bedrooms. Approximately 500 metres to the beach & backing onto Trigg Bushland Reserve, the location says lifestyle. CONTACT Chas Paridis PHONE 0418911289 EMAIL chas.paridis@peard.com.au
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FOR SALE Waikiki 8 Coniston Bend
$549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Wanneroo 28 Dandaloo Crescent
From $465,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
This beautiful 4 x 2 home has quality and luxury throughout. Featuring a theatre room, open plan kitchen, NSW Blackbutt hard wood floors, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, state of the art alarm system, quality light fittings and the extra finishes you would come to expect from a superior home. CONTACT Phil Carnaby PHONE 0418 910 824 EMAIL phil.carnaby@peard.com.au
HOME SWEET HOME !! Located a short stroll to the lake and close to parklands and scenic walk trails, this lovely home includes a family room, powered workshop, air conditioning, 4 rainwater tanks and energy efficient solar panels. A lot of extras for a little price !! CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au
Warnbro 7 Juania Place
Buyers over $359,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1
Watermans Bay 46A Beach Road
All Offers Presented bed 4 bath 3 car 2
Welcome to this spotless 2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom villa, Warwick placed within a quiet complex opposite Warwick 6/86 Ellersdale Avenue perfectly Shopping Centre and footsteps away from medical centres,
Wembley 67 Lake Monger Drive
bed 2 bath 1 car 1
bed 5 bath 3 car 3
$435,000 - $455,000
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public transport, cinemas etc.With quality retirement living becoming hard to find you will need to act quickly! CONTACT Belinda Lawrence PHONE 0432 547 921 EMAIL belinda.lawrence@peard.com.au
A beautiful home suited to a busy family, entertainers & downsizers alike. With multiple living areas, a great entertaining area to the rear and a secure place for the family to play out the front this property. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & a great sense of space in the home, this 1950s Wembley residence is low maintenance & well-matched to a range of people. CONTACT Dean Bradley
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From $2,395,000
Wembley 84 Harborne Street
End Date Sale bed 4 bath 2 car 2
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This 3 bedroom home in a popular location on a 519m2 block, offers a great opportunity for a first home buyer or an investor to get into the market. The kitchen over looks the open plan area that brings the family living together. Must View Today. CONTACTS Graham York/Helen York PHONE 0467 773 977/0407 727 732 EMAIL graham.york@peard.com.au
This recently completed double storey treasure, features quality finishes throughout, clean lines and a timeless colour palate; with solid timber floors, stone bench tops & quality appliances in the well equipped kitchen. The flexible floor plan has enough room for the whole family & guests, & is located in the sought after Watermans Bay suburb. 471 sqm block approx CONTACT Carl Freeman PHONE 0408 793 037 EMAIL carl.freeman@peard.com.au
PRICELESS PANORAMIC VIEWS! Set on 1,161sqm of blue chip land overlooking the tranquil and iconic Lake Monger, this large family home in one of Perths premier locations has stunning day time views across the tranquil water of Lake Monger and picturesque green parklands plus the twinkling lights over the suburbs in the evenings. CONTACTS Simon Neilson/Kathy Hamilton PHONE 0403 909 256/0408 950 085 EMAIL simon.neilson@peard.com.au
Step through the doors of this 1930s bungalow and you are greeted with all the stunning character features of yesteryear; Lead light windows, Jarrah floor boards, high decorative ceilings and space, this home has an abundance of it! 4 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a delightful extension which will wow you as you walk into it. CONTACT Dean Bradley PHONE 0411 110 779 EMAIL dean.bradley@peard.com.au
FOR SALE Fully Fitted & Ultra-Modern Kitchen; including Glass Westminster & Stone Bench Tops 29A,B,C,D Hartfield Way Splashback Stainless Steel Dishwasher, Oven; Cooktop & Extractor Fan
Westminster 4B Ungaroo Road
bed 3 bath 2 car 2
bed 3 bath 2 car 2
$429,000
Westminster 4B Ungaroo Road
$449,000 - $479,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Winthrop 11 Harper Place
Expressions Of Interest bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Quality Carpeting to All Bedrooms; 3 Bedrooms with Mirrored Sliding Robes; All Queen Sized Spilt System Air Con Alarm System CONTACT Gayle Fitzmaurice
$449,000 - $479,000
Fully fitted & Modern Kitchen; including Stone Bench top Breakfast Bar Stainless steel Dishwasher, Oven; Cooktop & Extractor Fan Open plan living room and dining, larger than most. Master bedroom features an EnSuite Bedrooms 2 and 3 are spacious Ducted reverse cycle A/C CONTACT Ray D'Costa Alarm system PHONE 0403 165 936
Winthrop 19 Johnson Close
FAMILY LIVING IN SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION Situated at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in sought after Applecross HSZ, you will find this spacious and well-designed 4 bedroom (plus study) family home on a generous 830sqm. The numerous features of this property along with its fantastic location makes this a terrific home in which to raise your family. CONTACT Julie Forrest
Woodvale 19 The Ridge
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Set Date Sale – 5th November bed 5 bath 2 car 2
From $629,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
This is a fabulous opportunity to secure a large home with WINTHROP of accommodation for the extended family in this address available on request plenty most sought after location. Peacefully situated in a quiet
Yanchep 11 Spiral Flag Road
bed 5 bath 3 car 2
bed 4 bath 2 car 2
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street in the AHSZ and close to parks and amenities. Two master suites both with ensuites & walk in robes, 3 additional bedrooms PLUS a home office & numerous living areas makes this home extremely CONTACT Julie Forrest good value for money. PHONE 0428 821 338 EMAIL julie.forrest@peard.com.au
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From $539,000
Fully fitted & Modern Kitchen; including Stone Bench top Breakfast Bar Stainless steel Dishwasher, Oven; Cooktop & Extractor Fan Open plan living room and dining, larger than most. Master bedroom features an EnSuite Ducted Air Con Alarm system CONTACT Ray D'Costa PHONE 0403 165 936 EMAIL ray.dcosta@peard.com.au
This is a fantastic family home comprising 5 bedrooms (all good size), stunning renovated kitchen, three living zones including a separate games room opening out to a paved, covered alfresco entertaining area with sparkling pool. Too many features to list here. Call me today for more details! CONTACT Julie Forrest PHONE 0428 821 338 EMAIL julie.forrest@peard.com.au
A beautiful family home with four decent sized bedrooms, two separate bathrooms and three separate living areas, plus a separate study/dine room. The home has an open plan kitchen, meals, family it overlooks the large sunken games room and out to the paved patio. You can walk to Whitfords train station plus you are close to schools, parks and shops. CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au
Modern, quality home - located in award winning Capricorn Estate close to brand new school and short walking distance to the beach, parks and playgrounds.The property has been designed with low maintenance and modern family living in mind, finished to a high standard.Extra parking space at the front, allows to store a caravan, trailer or small boat. CONTACT Peggy Middelveld PHONE 0415 566 825 EMAIL peggy.middelveld@peard.com.au november 14 | PRIMOLIFE
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FOR SALE Yanchep 15 Windy Lane
$485,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2
Yanchep 5 Le Buse Cove
From $489,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Yokine 115 Flinders Street
From $679,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 2
Beautifully located in a peaceful pocket of Yanchep's Capricorn Estate, directly opposite parkland. This 3x2 APG home should not be missed! Offering two storeys of family living with an easy to maintain garden and within a very short walk to the shops, local cafs, primary school and the beach! CONTACT Gemma Andrews PHONE 0424 821 615 EMAIL gemma.andrews@peard.com.au
Fantastic value for money here as owner has priced to sell today! Top spot at the end of cul-de-sac just meters from shops, cafs and the school within Yancheps sought after The Village precinct, less than 10min walk to the famous Yanchep Lagoon. CONTACT Peggy Middelveld PHONE 0415 566 825 EMAIL peggy.middelveld@peard.com.au
They certainly dont build homes like they used to however the European influence of construction and design in this much loved family home will take you back in time. Welcome to 115 Flinders St Yokine where generations and history has been etched into the foundations of this property that has been in the same family for a very long time. CONTACT Rob Nicholls PHONE 0407 442 222 EMAIL rob.nicholls@peard.com.au
Yanchep 120 Beachside Parade
From $589,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Expect the best! This exquisite Dale Alcock home was built with modern, quality family living in mind and features high end specs all around, high ceilings, ducted rev/cycle aircon, polished porcelain tiles, bamboo floor - just to name a few.The tropical inspired outdoor area will allow for entertaining all year round and there is even room for a pool if desired. CONTACT Peggy Middelveld PHONE 0415 566 825 EMAIL peggy.middelveld@peard.com.au
Yanchep 27 Cobia Vista
From $950,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
This magnificent property offers the ultimate in sophisticated beachside living, finished to perfection with a massive 400sqm of living, 2 stunning outdoor entertainment areas with pool, fantastic Ocean views, parking for boat and/or caravan, short walk to beach it has it all! CONTACT Peggy Middelveld PHONE 0415 566 825 EMAIL peggy.middelveld@peard.com.au
Yanchep 9 Sugarbush Way
From $399,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2
Move in & relax in this stylish, affordable four bedroom, two bathroom home with a home theatre room, open plan kitchen meals and family area, double lock up garage and outdoor alfresco. The home is close to transport, shops and close to local beaches. CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au
Want to upgrade your listing ad? Green titled Block. 435m2 - Fully serviced. Level building site. Yokine opportunity to secure a parcel of land in this much 1A Wordsworth Avenue Great sought after area. May have possible city views from second
From $599,000
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River Views $449,000 Solid 3 bedroom brick home close to town. Sep lounge, bright meals/ family area looking out to river, built in pantry to kitchen, wood heating, solar HWS, carport and garage, under croft storage room, colourful gardens, excellent location.
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Gordon Junor M: 0427 552 017 P: 9758 0300
Family Living at its Best $465,000 Flexibility abounds - 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 living spaces, studio, 2 decks, double garage, carport, loads hardstand parking, fabulous tree outlook, just 1.5kms from town and many special features to explore at inspection. Call now to make an appointment!
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Alf Fandry M: 0407 441 140 P: 9758 0300
Joshua Brook - Among the Gum Trees $590,000-$610,000 Summer is coming, beautiful shady leafy trees to laze under on the hot sunny days and listen to the birdsong. Stunning 4 bed home has high ceilings, study and a theatre or living room. Spacious open plan kitchen/family/meals area overlooks the terraced lawn, outdoor alfresco and gabled patio. 5508sqm of land surrounded by trees, gives a peaceful and leafy setting and space for all the family. Boyanup
Rosemary Lynch M: 0418 932 546 P: 9792 1888
Winning Formula for Horse Owners or Investors $699,000 Sensational duplex pair, each side on a huge 2370sqm. Duplex A has been partly freshly refurbished with paint and new carpet (to bedrooms) new oven, shower and vanity. Duplex B was refurbished over 7 years ago and is still in mint condition. Both have good tenants with periodic leases, large individually fenced yards with back patio’s and good income. Bringing in a combination of $750/week. Carey Park
BUNBURY 9792 1888
Larisa Tomuli M: 0438 272 932 P: 9792 1888
DUNSBOROUGH 9756 8888
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Ocean, River and Bush $465,000 Yes, the trifecta! 4 bed, 1 bath home, massive 1315sqm block. With local authority approvals potential subdivision to build a second home at rear to take advantage of river and ocean views. Come and see the possibilities now!
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Alf Fandry M: 0407 441 140 P: 9758 0300
Well... Well... Well... From $410,000 Well located, well presented and well priced. You can’t help but fall in love with this immaculate 3 bed, 1 bath (semi ensuite) with spa, 2 living areas, R/C A/C, alfresco/entertainment with pizza oven, zip up blinds and town gas to bbq, tool shed and beautiful pool. The 951sqm block allows a generous poolside area, a sizable veggie garden and room for future extensions. Owners are prepared to rent back for 12 months. Australind
Alf Mainstone M: 0402 026 608 P: 9792 1888
Owner Will Lease Back To Continue Business $2.9M These executive appointed offices are close to the CBD. Zoning is special use and are currently used as business offices, with the opportunity to change at a later date to residential apartments or both residence and offices in a prime location. A unique location on the Bunbury waterfront in the upmarket Marlston area with outstanding water views across the Jetty baths and Koombana Bay. Bunbury
Rosemary Lynch M: 0418 932 546 P: 9792 1888
Sitting Pretty $1.2M 7.99ha small farm haven perfectly positioned pretty between Cowaramup and Caves Road, an easy jaunt to Gracetown. Comfortable 3 bed, 2 bath home with plenty of room to entertain family and friends, fabulous water, great soils, fully netted orchard, olives with a ready made market for Alchera Farm’s production of olive oils and delicious apricot jam. Sheds plus more room to develop other interests. Cowaramup
COWARAMUP 9755 5123
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Brookwood Estate, Built With Love $2.85M WIWO PSAV This well reputed and established winery and cellar door allows the astute business person to own an irreplaceable asset. Features include a winery, cellar door and cafe with an impressive outlook over the vineyard, farm land and large feature dam. Accommodations abound with 2 houses, living quarters within the winery and an in-shed dwelling. With excellent soils and an abundance of water. Cowaramup
Mark Murray M: 0427 030 301 P: 9755 5123
The Room with a View $685,000 A modern 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 WC, 2003 custom built home located in the Country Club Estate in a quiet cul-de-sac. The ideal private positioning has a captivating outlook through the trees onto the golf course with its abundant birdlife and plethora of kangaroos. This property would make a fantastic permanent home or an ideal low maintenance lock and leave holiday getaway. Dunsborough
Chris Stott M: 0477 091 371 P: 9756 8888
“The White House” - Beachside, Old Dunsborough $1.75M A luxury beachside home in the heart of Old Dunsborough, close to the beach (only a few mins walk) and beach bike/walk path, walk to town along the beachfront. Enjoy a beachside holiday or live permanently. A modern, stylish home with open plan living, family room, outdoor entertaining areas, 5 bed, 2 bath, double garage and easy care, easy living gardens. A dream location in the popular Old Dunsborough. Dunsborough
Debbie Bridges M: 0417 186 018 P: 9756 8888
Forested Privacy Close to Town $475,000 Tucked into one of Margaret River’s best locations, next to a recreation bush reserve, this attractive partly cleared 1.09ha block features location, privacy and appeal. The property has town water and a fully cleared building envelope which invites northern winter sun. The private battleaxe entry is prepared, with underground power and landline available too. Margaret River
BUNBURY 9792 1888
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Bob Scott M: 0438 907 656 P: 9780 5777
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Creek Reserve Outlook $359,000 Located in one of Dunsborough’s most sought after locations, this 379sqm vacant lot is in close proximity to Old Dunsborough, beaches, town centre and native creek reserve. Walk to the Old Dunsborough Country Club for a round of golf, tennis or just enjoy a quiet beer. With native tree surrounds and overlooking a creek reserve, this block is ready for you to build a lock up and leave holiday home. Dunsborough
Ross Sorgiovanni M: 0419 949 852 P: 9756 8888
Stylish Holiday Home $849,000 With no roads to cross to the beach and short walk to Dunsborough’s town centre this immaculate custom designed and built home epitomises the “Downsouth” holiday home. With a practical internal design but stylishly finished, this 4 bed, 3 bath home creates a relaxed holiday feel the moment you walk through the door. Sprawling over 2 levels, multiple living zones and large bedrooms perfect for 2 families. Dunsborough
Louis De Chiera M: 0418 909 899 P: 9756 8888
Opportunity Knocks $399,000 Here is your opportunity to restore an original weatherboard/fibro and iron character cottage offering extensive possibilities. Set on a generous 1012sqm sub dividable lot, you can enjoy the benefits of being on a large block, build another home on the back of the property or subdivide. The possibilities are endless and the rewards will be many. Margaret River
Bec Hannan M: 0409 988 593 P: 9780 5777
West is Best! $775,000 Highly desirable west of town location. Comprising 4 double bed, 2 bath, 2 living area plus study home, with a large screened alfresco area on a 2056sqm block. The entertaining and accommodation areas are quite separate ensuring multiple options for practical and social pursuits! A double garage and plenty of off street parking for boats, caravans, trailers... or all of the above. Margaret River
COWARAMUP 9755 5123
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Tree Top Outlook on 3620sqm $845,000 Spacious modern 3 bed, 2 bath home in beautiful Hermitage Drive. Built on 2 levels with extensive covered decks taking advantage of the amazing forest outlook. Registered to operate as short stay accommodation, offering a holiday home with income and tax benefits.
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Susan Millar M: 0417 958 028 P: 9780 5777
Secluded Botanical Retreat $1.075M Hidden away on a majestic 3.01ha (7.4ac), you will barely notice your neighbours in your own private oasis, with its own winter creek. A beautiful and tranquil garden matched with a substantial rammed earth and timber home and plenty of infrastructure, make this a truly unique property. With a low carbon footprint, the home has solar panels, solar hot water, Jarrahdale wood stove with wetback and multiple water tanks. Margaret River
Chris Jarrott M: 0402 906 726 P: 9780 5777
Low Maintenance Rural Lifestyle Offers Above $499,000 If you are looking for privacy and space in a bush setting, but don’t want a workload, then this 30ha block could be the solution. You can spend tranquil hours exploring the beautiful protected bushland, nearby surf, or enjoy the bounties of the region, with wineries, breweries and restaurants on your doorstep, all from a centrally located position only 8 minutes drive to Cowaramup or 15 minutes to Margaret River. Metricup
Mark Murray M: 0427 030 301 P: 9755 5123
Bunker Bay Villas From $140,000 Lavish beachside villas at the 5 star Pullman Resort and Spa in stunning Bunker Bay! Reward yourself and enjoy your holidays by the beach, the pool and fine dining at the restaurant. Have a hit of tennis, followed by a massage at the spa then sample some of the great SW wines. This is a premium location and a brilliant lifestyle choice, all at an affordable price! Naturaliste
BUNBURY 9792 1888
Joe Jordanoff M: 0498 935 086 P: 9756 8888
DUNSBOROUGH 9756 8888
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A Country Charmer $998,000 This property will tick all the boxes. Comprising of a main residence with 4/5 bed, 2 bath and 2 living areas, a self contained studio, a workshop, sheds, water tanks, and a garden area on 3.3ha and all located within minutes of the best wineries our region has to offer. For more detail call or email anytime. Margaret River
Shane Galbraith M: 0407 579 286 P: 9780 5777
Style, Simplicity and Seclusion $1.295M An opportunity exists to secure this beautiful property for a reduced price – all offers over $1M considered. This classic rammed earth home, beautifully modernised, faces north overlooking tall timbers and is surrounded by private gardens. Located between town and beach, and including additional features such as jarrah studio, large shed with accommodation, and access off Caves Road. Margaret River
Clare Andrews M: 0448 023 265 P: 9780 5777
Escape the Stress $325,000 Come to peaceful Molloy Island and put your feet up. Large living area with wood fire and A/C. 3 good sized bedrooms, double length carport and garage/workshop, verandahs, all on a huge 2569sqm block next to reserve. Great opportunity to get away from it all.
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Gordon Junor M: 0427 552 017 P: 9758 0300
Top of the World - Panoramic Indian Ocean Views $995,000 Old Prevelly’s best and most prestigious address. This elevated 2000sqm block is tucked away up behind the Greek Chapel with sweeping ocean views from the north to the south and an easy walk to the cafes, shop and some of the best swimming beaches and surf breaks in the south west. Take this opportunity to invest and live a lifestyle that is enjoyed by a few but aspired to by many. Prevelly
COWARAMUP 9755 5123
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John Mondy M: 0427 440 671 P: 9780 5777
MARGARET RIVER 9780 5777
AUGUSTA 9758 0300
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Spotlight on ...
Quindalup
It’s the little beach community just a short drive from the major tourist spots of Yallingup and Dunsborough but, says Stocker Preston’s Louis De Chiera, being quieter than its neighbours is just the way the locals like it. Images by Peter Hughes Photography.
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Everywhere you go in the Margaret River, newcomers are struck by the multitude of trees and in the case of Quindalup, its these trees which contributed to its existence. Established at the end of the 19th century, the little town has a proud histroy of being one of the earliest hubs for the timber industry in the state. Timber mills were built in the area and the logs were exported out of the area using a jetty which was built on the coast in the 1860s. The town, quaintly located along the beach front, was officially gazetted in 1899 and thanks to the shallow inlet which is still a popular spot today, the timber could be safely faerried out to transport boats anchored in deeper waters offshore. Some of the historic early buildings still remain including Harwoods Cottage, built around 1860 and probably connected to the original timber mill. The slab cottage group includes a gaol, post office, telephone exchange and Customs House, all restored about 14 years ago. Modern-day Quindalup includes the beachside areas along Geographe Bay Road east of Dunsborough and also the rural and rural residential areas south of Dunsborough primolife.com.au
and east of Yallingup. The beachside areas particularly towards the end of Geographe bay Road towards the yacht club and boat ramp is a popular area for swimming boating and fishing for locals and visitors alike. With a small permanent population (around 1100), Quindalup makes a virtue of being a practically perfect little slice of the legendary south west lifestyle, without the crowds associated with some of its more popular neighbouring areas. The rural residential areas have mixture of hinterland pasture and native bush blocks elevated and some with spectacular ocean views. Due to its diversity in properties Quindalup attracts a broad mix of age groups depending on whether they are looking for a property by the beach or more space from a typical two and a half plot right up to a 50 acre property. For those who are looking to invest in an area with future potential, the streets one or two streets back from the beachfront with older houses on big blocks are good value at the moment (from around $599,000 compared to houses along Geographe Bay Road starting from $1.495million).
This may be the only option available for the foreseeable future for people seeking a seaside base; there are no new subdivisions available on the beachside of Quindalup so these old established properties will hold and increase their value. Rural residential subdivisions in Quindalup such as McLachlan Ridge have the final release of two and a half
NATURAL BEAUTY Quindalup is the perfect bolt hole to make the most of the beautfiful Indian Ocean. Above, there's the chance to explore an underwater wreck just off the coast of this gem of a spot in the south west.
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Spotlight on... Quindalup acre blocks available, a rare chance to snap up a last opportunity to purchase a rural residential lot under $500,000 in a prime location. The pros of living in Quindalup hardly need pointing out; it’s all about the quiet beachside lifestyle.
Even in the height of summer the beaches are relatively quiet compared to other areas, with plenty of room to spread out for the day with a picnic and the kids. Thanks to its shallow contours, the bay is calm nearly all year round, making it the perfect spot for families to bring young kids
SPECIAL SPOT Home to just a small community of residents, Quindalup is blessed in terms of its position on a languid shallow bay and the nearby attractions of Margaret River.
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to enjoy a paddle. The public boat ramp is a minute or so down the road from the beach, and from there you can join tours to spot whales or go on a wreck dive to explore the HMAS Swan. Meanwhile for keen boaties the yacht club and boat ramps are nearby and if you fancy a latte or a spot of shopping, then you are only about five minutes drive out of the popular country town of Dunsborough. Despite choosing to live in a rural residential area like Quindalup, for a place where it is possible to feel removed from the hustle and bustle of the Margaret River area,
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compared to other rural residential areas, residents are still very close to the facilities of Dunsborough,Yallingup and the beach. And when the cafe culture gets all to much, just remember that you can be away from town on your two and a half acres with the convenience of only being just ten minutes from the town centre. To be honest there’s probably only one negative about living in Quindalup; there’s no surf but even that problem is solvable. Yallingup and its world famous breaks are just ten minutes drive from your front door. The many wineries along Caves Road and Margaret River beyond are on Quindalup’s doorstep too as well as artisan producers, gourmet delis and local produce outlets. One thing’s for sure - there’s no excuse not to eat and drink like a king if you live in Quindalup. If you’ve got kids in tow, then there’s there are a couple of primary schools in Dunsborough (Dunsborough Primary and Our Lady of the Cape) and Yallingup (Steiner School). The new Busselton hospital is about to open too with a wide range of new facilities. There are also doctors’ surgeries and pharmacies in Dunsborough. With the beautiful swimming beaches
of Geographe Bay and the wildlife magnet that is the Toby Inlet Reserve (expect to see ducks, magpies, kookaburras, pelicans and rabbits in abundance), Quindalup is a special spot indeed. A popular holiday destination for generations, Quindalup (named after the Aboriginal word for a small local bandicoot, the quenda), still manages to retain its charm. PL For more information about Quindalup, call Louis De Chiera, principal/director of Stocker Preston Dunsborough on 0418 909 899, email louisd@stockerpreston.com.au or visit stockerpreston.com.au.
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Ultimate Beachfront Escape $695,000 Exciting beachfront opportunity nestled on the shores of Geographe Bay within easy reach of Dunsborough town centre. The crystal clear waters of Quindalup literally lap on the shoreline only footsteps away from your front door. This wonderful low maintenance escape will provide you with many memorable holidays in the premier holiday destination of Dunsborough - Quindalup. Quindalup
Tony Farris M: 0417 951 838 P: 9756 8888
Hidden Gem in Meadow Landing From $795,000 Feel like you are miles away from it all when in fact you are only minutes away from all facilities including schools and major shopping centres. This immaculately presented 4 bed, 2 bath home a hop and a skip to the Collie River has all the trimmings for the family. And dad will have the shed and space he’s always dreamed of with enough room for boats and caravans. Roelands
Rosemary Lynch M: 0418 932 546 P: 9792 1888
Stylish Unit in South Bunbury $359,000 This near new private and stylish 3 bed, 2 bath modern unit offers both owner occupiers and investors an affordable entry point into this popular South Bunbury locale. Spacious kitchen, living/dining areas and plenty of storage. A paved alfresco at the rear of the and a double garage with remote control door provides direct internal security and easy access into the property. Currently tenanted at $360/week. South Bunbury
Larisa Tomuli M: 0438 272 932 P: 9792 1888
R15 Zoned Site with Rear Street Access $570,000 1688sqm block located opposite the future Busselton Hospital. This property is ideally suited for consulting rooms or a future 5 unit site – subject to City of Busselton approval. Also includes spacious 3 bed home with separate lounge, dining and family rooms, double carport, large caravan/boat port and powered workshop. Fantastic development opportunity conveniently close to beach, shops and transport. West Busselton
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Classic Beach Residence $1.35M In leafy cul-de-sac just off the magnificent Quindalup swimming and boating beach, this solidly built 2 storey, 5 bed, 2 bath residence is situated on a 961sqm block with fabulous authentic Balinese cabana and timber deck entertaining area plus big private courtyard area and below house underground wine cellar. Terrific family home for permanent or holiday living. Quindalup
Peter De Chiera M: 0418 931 206 P: 9756 8888
Sound Investment $349,000 This property has much to offer and is located on a popular street in close proximity to all amenities and the city. The brick and tile 3/4 bed, 2 bath features spacious living area, polished jarrah floors, high ceilings, picture rails, gable patio/alfresco with reeded decking and a high roof double carport. Double French doors opening out from the lounge/family and 2 level front lawn and garden area. South Bunbury
Alf Mainstone M: 0402 026 608 P: 9792 1888
‘The Woods on Rendezvous’ From $295,000 Busselton’s premier rural residential estate. Consisting mostly of 2000sqm blocks, this new development really appeals to those who want a perfect combination of space, nature and close proximity to town and the beach. 10 of the 48 blocks have sold, so there’s still plenty on offer. With sprawling bushlands of Jarrah, Redgum and Peppermint trees there isn’t a new estate in Busselton that compares. Vasse
Justin Geracitano M: 0423 524 524 P: 9755 5123
Everything You Need $335,000 This 3 bed (large), 1 bath, much loved family home is looking for new owners. Boasting remodelled kitchen, large bathroom and separate toilet. It is walking distance to the beach, Minninup Forum Shopping Centre, library and schools. The front native garden is easy care with a small lawn in the back yard and an impressive covered veggie garden. Ceiling fans, SS A/C, solar panels and large powered workshop. Withers
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Susan Langoulant M: 0403 216 230 P: 9792 1888
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Assured Hotels hosted their annual colourful National Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Breakfast at the 150 EAST Riverside Bar Restaurant at Assured Ascot Quays Apartment Hotel. Guest speaker and breast cancer survivor Alison Warmsley addressed the crowd and the event was a huge success, raising over $1000 via the onsite auction and raffle with more donations continuing to flow in during the month of October.
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One of the UK's most popular clothing brands came to town with a Karen Millen styling event. Led by Andrea Tonkin, one of Claremont Quarter’s personal stylists, guests enjoyed the exhibition The Story of…Karen Millen, part of The Story of... series that began with Professor Jimmy Choo's visit in August. Andrea took the crowd through Karen Millen’s latest street style collection showing how each piece could work and how to wear it.
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Belinda Cipriano, Des Eddy & Denise Cahill Ross McRae, Adam Worling & Pip Christmass
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Renee Bergere & Annie Brunvoll Brigitte & Julian Barry
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The gorgeous Enlightenment Collection from Kailis Jewelery was launched in style by the brand's ambassador Natalie Imbruglia in Perth. The Torn singer and actor was in fine form, mingling with some of Perth's most jewel-loving VIPs at a beautifully dinner at Frasers in Kings Park, organised by the 3AM Thoughts PR team, led by Holly Hands. Rings and necklaces were tried on - well, Christmas is coming ...
From left: Dr Patricia Kailis AM OBE, Maria Kailis, Katina Bacopanos, Natalie Imbruglia, Eleni Bacopanos, Nathalie Kailis & Amanda Kailis
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Guillaume Brahimi & French golfer Victor Dubuisoon
The annual Bethanie Medallion awards ceremony took place in October at the University of WA Club. PRIMOLife's very own writer Matthew Mills (below) was a finalist in the media category while other high achievers in the field of aged care were celebrated over a delicious lunch. Verity James was a convivial compere during a fitting celebration of Bethanie's sixty years at the forefront of caring for the elderly.
South African golfer Charl Schwartzel with Sunshine the koala from Caversham Wildlife Park
Perth Glory Pro Am team: Andy Keogh, Jacob Burns, Pro Nathan Green & Scott Jameison
PERTH INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH The great and the good of the international golfing circuit gathered at the Crown in Burswood as the players prepared to face off at Karrinyup's challenging course. The richest tournament in Australia, the Perth International drew thousands of spectators over three days before Thorbjorn Olesen won overall.
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home truths
by matthew mills
Professor Plum did it
Board games may have evolved since I was a lad, but rolling the dice is still a sure-fire way to have fun.
Look, as much as I don’t want to come across as one of those slightly unnerving families that insists on living in a bygone era, I have to admit that we do love a good games night in our house. I’m talking the kind of games that are played on a board or with a pack of cards, that necessitate tracking down pens and paper, hardback books to lean on, a dice or a thimble or some-such to replace a missing counter. Real games. IRL games.You know the kind of things – ones where you need at least one other person to play rather than simply a computer and a decent Wifi service. Don’t get me wrong – we absolutely embrace the whole CPU-based entertainment thing under our roof. The eldest and middle children have both been known to disappear for hours on World of Warcraft marathons, Daisy, our 11-year-old daughter, is a massive Sims fan and our sixyear-old, horror upon horrors, has a games console in his bedroom. But, despite all this, we all still love to regularly step away from virtual amusement and actually get our hands dirty around the games table – a fact that, as a long-confessed game addict, I’m very, very grateful for. We’re quite faddy about what we actually play – games come and go, become firm favourites, get dismissed as boring then resurface again all the time. Currently, Cluedo is back to the fore. As the age suggestion on the box will tell you, it’s not really one we can involve our youngest in, but once he’s safely tucked away in bed on a Saturday night, we all rush to Dr Black’s mansion to battle to be the first to find out who knocked the old boy off his perch. I don’t know if you’ve seen Cluedo nowadays, but it’s had a modern update, which is, I suppose, actually quite cool in a ‘did you really have to do that’ kind of way. The characters have been given modern visages – all trendy and up to date, none of
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them old any more – and have lost their honorifics. Professor Plum is no longer a wizened academic, for instance, but simply Plum, a handsome twenty-something with glasses. And the house itself has been updated, with fewer squares and redesignated rooms – the ballroom’s been replaced by a games room, the hall by a courtyard and there’s no place for a library any more. But, despite Hasbro’s best efforts, the game basically remains as it was, so my wife and I ignore the attempts to gild this classic lily and enjoy the intrigue while providing chips and fizzy drinks to stave off the inevitable sulks when one sibling uses their guess to pull another from the study to the living room for no other reason than they know they’re desperate to get to the bathroom. Oh, and we insist on reinstating the protagonists’ titles – as such Daisy is always Miss Scarlet, my wife Mrs Peacock, Sam Colonel Mustard, Felix Reverend Green and I get to keep my scholarly allusion as the fusty purple one. For some reason, it’s still the case that no one wants to be Mrs White, despite that fact that she’s no longer the sour-faced cook but, ironically, a very pretty black woman. It’s not always a board game on games night, though – cards play a big part in our evening routine too. For me, handling a deck correctly is a vital life skill – my goal is for all my children to be able to fall back on the poker table if all their other money-making schemes don’t pan out. As such, we’ve introduced them all to cards from a very young age – starting at snap and sevens, through rummy, whist and blackjack as we work our way towards Texas Hold ’Em. And it’s not just the difference between a straight flush and two pair that we’re trying to teach – the culture and language is vital too, we reckon. After all, who can’t see the importance of their offspring calling a two a ‘duck’, a Jack a ‘Johnny Cake’ or knowing
exactly why three kings should always be referred to as ‘a pack of Marlboro’? Also of course, having a pack of cards at hand gives Daisy a chance to practice her close-up magic, a skill which I like to think she has inherited from her old chap. Her distraction skills are coming on a treat – you’ll be looking the wrong way when she pulls those four aces from the pack. Other mainstays in our games catalogue include the kind of pastime that doesn’t even cost you the price of a deck of cards. Consequences is a favourite – that game where you pick a subject for a story, write the first line on a piece of A4, fold it over and hand it to the player on your left to add the next paragraph. Results vary from the hilarious to the poetic – Daisy’s tale of pre-teen crushes working well alongside Sam’s zombie apocalypse recount and their mother’s longheld love of haunted house yarns. Simpler still, though, are the word games, which need not board, cards, pen or paper, just a bit of imagination. The alphabet game, for example – pick a subject and go round the table naming a thing beginning which each letter, while waiting to mock the poor sap who has to provide an animal beginning with Q – and the classic ‘I packed my bag and in it I put’. How do you actually get that elephant, the canoe and granma’s knickers into one holdall? We love these – and have taken things a stage further with the invention of a game we’ve dubbed simply ‘The Hardest Game In The World’. The rules are simple – with no hesistation at all you go round the table just saying a word, any word as long as it’s a noun. The only thing you can’t do is repeat a word or um and ah in anyway. Sound simple? Try it. I’ve never lasted more than two rounds – but the belly laughs and good times it and all the other games we find to play more than make up for, this time at least, not coming first. PL primolife.com.au
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