Open homes to explore in Perth this weekend

Step inside these home-opens this weekend to sample some beachfront bliss in Marmion, resort-style living in the Golden Triangle or a taste of nature in a semi-rural spot.

32 West Coast Drive, Marmion

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 cars
Open: Saturday 11-11.45am and Sunday 12-12.45pm
Auction: Saturday April 9 at 1pm

You’ll be able to enjoy coastal living at its finest in this architecturally-designed tri-level home with lift access between the floors. The open-plan living and dining area has a feature fireplace, a kitchen with scullery, and floor-to-ceiling windows to capture that impressive ocean panorama. This zone opens out to an alfresco area with heated plunge pool.  Also on this level is a home office behind double doors and a carpeted theatre room.

The sleeping quarters are upstairs, including a spacious main suite with fitted walk-in robe and fully tiled en suite with bath. “This is a brand-new home that has complete water frontage with double glazing and offers amazing lock-up-and-leave living with plenty of space for cars as well as sustainable living with a lift,” agent Sean Hughes says. 

Agents: Sean and Jenny Hughes, of Realmark Coastal, on 0402 453 899

12 Carron Road, Applecross

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 cars
Price: From $3,999,000
Open: Saturday 12-12.40pm

The resort-style backyard adds an extra element of luxury to this glamorous tri-level abode on a 1229 square-metre block. It features a solar-heated pool with water feature, a flood-lit tennis court, an alfresco area with outdoor kitchen and a timber-lined poolside cabana for soaking up the atmosphere.  “This is a quality-built home situated in a prestigious position with tennis court, pool and an impressive garden area – a perfect family home,” agent Colleen Gandini says.

With a mix of blackbutt timber, carpet and travertine flooring throughout the home, the top floor caters to the parents, with a private lounge plus a main suite fitted with a dressing room and an en suite with corner spa. The minor bedrooms, a level down, share an activity room, while the open-plan living and dining area is on the ground floor.

Agent: Colleen Gandini, of Colleen Gandini Residential, on 0421 842 954

30 Stone Street, Maylands

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Price: Offers over $849,000 (until March 30)
Open: Saturday 1.15-2pm

This renovated home has had modern features added while retaining the charm and elegance of its period style. It presents well with high ceilings, decorative arches, chandeliers, ceiling roses and leadlight windows – there’s even a clawfoot bath in the main bathroom. Agent John Caputo says the renovations have made a huge difference to the overall appeal of the property.

With new jarrah flooring throughout, the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area flows out through timber bi-fold doors to a deck with pergola. The home, behind a white picket fence, is close to the river, parks and cycleways.

Contact: John Caputo, of Harcourts Integrity, on 0433 158 384

23 Reserve Street, Bicton

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 cars
Price: From $4 million
Open: Saturday 2-2.45pm

Set over three levels, this exclusive residence offers 740 square metres of internal living space, with spacious formal and informal living areas on the ground floor. The home is close to Point Walter and capitalises on its riverside location with stunning views from many rooms. Outdoor living is catered for with several undercover alfresco areas and balconies, and lush landscaped gardens.

Four bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, are upstairs, along with a sitting room.

Wine lovers will adore the underground wine cellar, while there’s plenty of garage space to park your cars.  “The amazing location combined with a cleverly built home on a huge block make this residence picture-perfect in every way,” agent Mark Dimmock says.

Contact: William Porteous, 0439 880 242, and Mark Dimmock, 0404 048 277, of William Porteous Properties International

25 Leaver Way, Cardup

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 cars
Price: $950,000
Open: Saturday 3.30-4pm  

If you are looking for a country-style retreat, this charming two-storey home is set on two hectares behind electric gates. “The property has a rustic flair to it with lovely views surrounded by the call of nature,” agent Marlene Drummond Smith says. “It is semi-rural living at its best with the city on your doorstep.”

The swimming pool area is set up for entertaining with a spa, bar and gazebo, and an undercover alfresco area nearby. The fenced special-rural property also has a workshop and two stables. Inside, there is an open-plan family living area overlooked by the kitchen, plus another lounge upstairs. Doors from the main suite lead out to a balcony.

Agent: Marlene Drummond Smith, of Mallison Real Estate, on 0418 276 308