Buy Buy Home: The Perth houses for sale you must know about in City Beach, North Fremantle and Roleystone

From a sleek City Beach pad that caters for family living to a cosy Hills retreat you’ll never want to leave, these are the Perth property listings worth checking out this week. 3 Tumut Road, City Beach Set date sale: Offers by 5pm, February 28 Agent: James Heerey, Realmark Special Features: Versatile floorplan; ocean views Beds: 5 Baths: 3 Cars: 3 With rising house prices keeping kids at home longer, versatile floor plans that offer separate living zones are quickly climbing to the top of many homebuyers’ wish lists. This City Beach, Giorgi-built home caters to this growing demographic with a floor plan that gives parents a separate wing to retreat to for some peace and quiet, but some central living areas where the whole family can come together for quality time. “We have loved the space and freedom that the home has allowed us to enjoy,” one of the owners said. “I think what we always appreciated was having the minor bedrooms on both the upper and ground floors being clustered together and at the front of the home for kids.” The kitchen and open-plan living area is on the upper floor, allowing for sublime views out to the ocean. “The sunsets are ridiculously good and we get ocean views, but we love how we get a blend of tree line and water. It was important to us that we could see nature and, honestly, this is the best of both. In the late summer months its so nice, quiet and peaceful.” The lower patio area overlooking the pool has also been a favourite place to entertain family and friends. 6 Johannah Street, North Fremantle Price: On application Agent: Sharlyn Vermey Special Features: Architect-designed close to the river Beds: 5 Baths: 3 Cars: 2 Proving industrial chic can also be cosy, this North Fremantle home combines concrete, timber and vibrant pops of colour to create a warm and welcoming family abode. The home incorporates big windows to make its interiors bright and airy, and uses bold timber accents to soften the feature concrete throughout. French oak floors, a polished timber ceiling in the open-plan living area and built-in timber cabinets create a striking juxtaposition against the concrete floors and walls. “We love the sunken lounge and the flow of the home. There’s so much light and it’s great for entertaining,” one of the owners said. There is also an outdoor kitchen and dining area with cafe blinds to make summer entertaining by the concrete pool a breeze. The home is near the Swan River, cafes, restaurants and shops. “Having the river at the end of the street is also incredible,” the owner said. “We love the location just as much as we love the home.” 7 Mackie Road, Roleystone Price: Offers over $719,000 Agent: Tim Fidock, Harcourts Home Real Estate Special Feature: Peaceful Hills sanctuary Beds: 3 Baths: 1 This charming Hills abode perfectly embodies the phrase “home is where the heart is”. From its welcoming front porch and cosy fireplace to its elevated patio with a leafy outlook, this home was designed to evoke warmth and happiness in its inhabitants. “Within these walls, we’ve found joy in simple moments. There is something special about waking up to a quiet morning, hearing the bird song while looking out at the scenic view,” one of the owners said. It’s the simple luxuries the home has provided that have made it so special for the owners, such as sitting by the fireplace under a blanket with a glass of red wine or soaking in the deep claw-foot bath and reading a book. “We have loved entertaining friends on the veranda at sunset, while pointing out the native animals around the property, like a friendly possum or two, kangaroos and the many birds,” the owner said. “Living at the property feels like you are living down south or at a rural property, while only being 35 minutes to the CBD or 15 minutes to the airport.”