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From a jaw-dropping City Beach mansion to a charming Bayswater home, check out the houses you must know about this weekend.
Camera IconFrom a jaw-dropping City Beach mansion to a charming Bayswater home, check out the houses you must know about this weekend. Credit: The Weekend Australian

POOL WITH A VIEW

Where: 8 Bent Street, City Beach

Price: From high $5 million

Agent: , 0431 693 773, Excellence Property Specialists

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Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 4

Garage: 4

Best features: Within parkland; multi-generational living

The front of 8 Bent Street, City Beach.
Camera IconThe front of 8 Bent Street, City Beach. Credit: Supplied

Homes opposite or near parkland always command premium prices, but how much would one be worth if it was within an expansive park?

Close to $6 million, apparently, if you want a mansion and sought-after City Beach address to go with it.

Only a glass balustrade separates you from tranquil parkland on one side, and a whisper-quite street between you and Bent Park on the other. It’s no wonder the owners filled the impressive 1145sqm corner block with a house almost as big.

Only a glass balustrade separates you from tranquil parkland on one side.
Camera IconOnly a glass balustrade separates you from tranquil parkland on one side. Credit: Supplied

Who needs a big yard when you’re surrounded by 7ha of parkland commonly used for basketball, cricket training and exercising?

The house is on the biggest block on the street and follows the growing design trend of multi-generational living, easily accommodating more than two generations in separate, private zones.

Examples include the master and guest bedroom suites, each with their own living room and balcony.

The master and guest bedroom suites each have their own living room and balcony.
Camera IconThe master and guest bedroom suites each have their own living room and balcony. Credit: Supplied

There are also two fully equipped kitchens, including a commercial-grade kitchen next a 170sqm lounge area.

Bi-fold doors open to an outdoor entertainment area with a 60sqm pool, which includes a spa and 14m lap lane.

Additional features include a theatre room, gym, cellar, music room, lift and a four-car garage.

Additional features include a four-car garage.
Camera IconAdditional features include a four-car garage. Credit: Supplied

SLICE OF BIG APPLE IN PERTH

Where: 53 Paramatta Road, Doubleview

Price: High $1 million to low $2 million

Agent: Richard Clucas, 0400 412 824, Edison McGrath

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Garage: 2

Best features: Custom-designed; close to premium shopping precinct

The front of 53 Paramatta Road, Doubleview.
Camera IconThe front of 53 Paramatta Road, Doubleview. Credit: Supplied

You’d be forgiven for thinking you had stumbled into a chic New York City loft on entering this funky industrial-style four-bedroom home in Doubleview.

The reclaimed interior bricks were sourced from a home being demolished in Fremantle, with the owners going for a industrial loft vibe after living in the New York area and falling in love with the aesthetic.

The reclaimed interior bricks were sourced from a home being demolished in Fremantle.
Camera IconThe reclaimed interior bricks were sourced from a home being demolished in Fremantle. Credit: Supplied

They also incorporated concrete floors and high ceilings to achieve this look.

And not forgetting about Australia’s laid-back coastal lifestyle, they made the most of the ocean view by having the living area upstairs to soak in their idyllic surrounds.

The home was designed by Alina Iskenderian.
Camera IconThe home was designed by Alina Iskenderian. Credit: Supplied

The home was designed by Alina Iskenderian and the owners appreciate its thermal design, with big north-facing windows in the living area keeping the house warm in winter and cool in summer.

Working with the natural slope of the land, the home’s higher entry level makes the most of the views.

The family-friendly home has plenty of storage space and is close to schools, a freeway, the beach, parks, and Karrinyup and Innaloo shopping centres.

The family-friendly home has plenty of storage space and is close to schools.
Camera IconThe family-friendly home has plenty of storage space and is close to schools. Credit: Supplied

GUEST ROOM A LABOUR OF LOVE

Where: 8 Burnside Street, Bayswater

Price: Auction on Saturday, August 27th at 1pm, unless sold prior

Agent: Kim Findlay, 0404 461 174, Laurie Kelly Real Estate

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Garage: 2

Best Features: Separate guest room; lovingly renovated

An old shed has been converted into a guest room.
Camera IconAn old shed has been converted into a guest room. Credit: Supplied

Converting an old shed into a guest room with an ensuite proved to be the best decision the owners of this charming Bayswater abode made during renovations.

The character features of the 1930s home were carefully retained throughout and include ornate cornices and jarrah floors.

The character features of the 1930s home were carefully retained.
Camera IconThe character features of the 1930s home were carefully retained. Credit: Supplied

The owners, who have called this delightful pad home for the past 30 years, have had many friends and family members enjoy the separate guest room, while they will most miss when they embark on their next adventure overseas the light-filled living room that opens up to an outdoor area via bi-fold doors.

The tastefully renovated open-plan kitchen with granite benchtops overlooks the dining and living areas, while the outdoor kitchen and alfresco area allows for easy summertime entertaining.

The tastefully renovated open-plan kitchen with granite benchtops overlooks the dining and living areas.
Camera IconThe tastefully renovated open-plan kitchen with granite benchtops overlooks the dining and living areas. Credit: Supplied

Whether its sipping a coffee in the morning on the front verandah, or taking an evening stroll along Halliday Park, it’s not hard to see why the owners were happy to stay put at this address for so long.

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