A stunning new home could be on the cards if you win big in the $40 million New Year’s Eve Lotto Draw. Here are 10 gorgeous options to get you dreaming.
Splurge on this David Hartree-designed home boasting modern industrial style. Set on 908sqm at the highest point of Catesby Street it is a short walk from the beach, has ocean views, lush gardens, two ponds, a mosaic tiled pool and multiple living and entertaining areas. Enjoy the luxury of the top floor suite with master bedroom, dressing room, hotel-style bathroom, lounge and striking observation deck.
Old meets new in this 1915 home with a superb modern extension inspired by Bali getaways. Celebratory parties will be a breeze with the commercial-style walk-in cool room in the kitchen and alfresco area with wood-fired pizza oven, built-in barbecue, teppanyaki plate, concrete bench, built-in bench seating and café gas heaters. And when everyone leaves, unwind in the adults retreat with spa and risqué mural.
When people talk about inner-city living at its finest, they could be referring to this opulent apartment. Not only does it offer stunning views of Kings Park and Perth CBD, but both are within easy walking distance. Then you have the complex’s amenities, which include a mosaic-tiled pool, well-appointed gym, hot tub, rooftop entertaining terrace with 360-degree views of the Swan River, Hills and northern suburbs, and cooking and dining facilities.
28 Thomas Street, South Fremantle
Jarrah floors, Oregon trusses, stone walls, north-facing open-plan living area, vine covered alfresco, two studies and an underground cellar are among the delights of this Keith Cameron Brown-designed home. Olive trees on the verge, a stone and wrought-iron wall, gothic arches and soaring stone portico create a Moroccan feel. Not only is this home one of a kind, it’s within walking distance of South Beach.
If the beach isn’t your thing but you like the water, why not splash out on this two-storey home. Set in an elevated position neighbouring the Blackwall Reach cliffs and near the Point Walter Golf Course, it offers breathtaking views of the Swan River and surrounding suburbs from an alfresco area, balcony, light-filled open-plan living area and Juliet balcony off the master wing.
1850 Woodlands Road, Stoneville
Share your good fortune with the whole family in this expansive Hills property. It comes with a huge main residence with 5/6 bedrooms, a separate two-bedroom home and a self-contained studio all nestled in parkland-style gardens. You can enjoy peace and privacy in your own home(s) and gather together to celebrate the good times at the superb alfresco area overlooking the pool. Plus there’s a workshop and shed where you can indulge your hobbies or learn something new – you’ll have the time, as you won’t need to work anymore!
156 Lakeview Drive, Gidgegannup
Your lotto dollar will stretch a little further the more you move away from the CBD. Treat yourself to a change of lifestyle in this 2 hectare Gidgegannup property. The kids can get the horse they’ve always wanted, and you can enjoy the permaculture life – adding some new seedlings to the established apple, nectarine, plum, apricot and citrus trees. The large residence has a country homestead vibe with timber features, high raked ceilings and bush pole in the open-plan living area. Kick back on the elevated wraparound deck and enjoy the bush views.
If your dream home must have some character head to York, where The Mount showcases heritage design. Built in 1915 it has all the period features you could want including fireplaces, ceiling roses, chandeliers, timber flooring, ornate archways and cornicing, and original stained glass windows. There’s also a stone-paved terrace with panoramic views across the rolling hills and historic town of York.
Treat yourself to a holiday home in Old Dunsborough and indulge in some beach and bush walking, fishing and mountain biking. In winter why not share a bottle of local red with friends around the stone clad fireplace in the sheltered alfresco area. There’s plenty of added extras make holidays a breeze, including a hot-and-cold outdoor shower for rinsing off after a trip to the beach, a fish cleaning area and large storage areas for canoes, fishing gear and more.