Buy Buy Home: The Perth houses for sale you MUST know about in Applecross, Kalamunda and Maylands

5 Flanagan Road, Applecross Price: $6.5m-$7.5m Agent: Meryl Carter, Meryl Carter Luxury Real Estate Special Features: Palatial, resort-style home 200m from the Swan Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Cars: 4 You would think with a floor plan of this magnitude it would be quite easy to get lost inside this palatial Applecross home, but the opposite is true. The open-plan layout with a pool at its centre makes it very easy to stay connected. “The most important thing is to see our grandkids from any part of the house, which ensures their safety,” one of the owners said. When privacy is needed, the multi-generational design offers the opportunity to retreat to your own quarters for some peace and quiet. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the internal courtyard, from which all main living areas spill out to. Here, the pool and huge jacaranda tree offer a perfect spot for entertaining. It even includes an outdoor living room with a bathroom, kitchen, cafe blinds, heating and roof louvres to ensure year-round comfort. Designed by Colliere Architecture, the property is just 200m from the Swan River and includes a theatre room with a fireplace, lift access to the upper floor, and luxurious finishes throughout. 72 Heath Road, Kalamunda Price Guide: High $1 million Agent: Susanne Broido, The Agency Special Feature: Serenity in the city Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Cars: 4 Working in the city doesn’t mean you have to live in an urban jungle, as the owners of this tranquil Kalamunda home have proven. Their sprawling 1549sqm block has provided a relaxing oasis after a long day of work in the CBD. “As professionals working in the city, this place has been our quiet escape from the hustle and bustle. It’s in a beautiful, peaceful location,” one of the owners said. Just a 30-minute drive from the city centre, the home offers luxurious living and a huge outdoor area for entertaining friends. “After a busy day in the city, coming back to this tranquillity is just what we need. We love the community here and it will be hard to leave. We built this home for our family and every detail has been carefully chosen.” The home is close to schools, 15 minutes from the airport and within walking distance of shops, coffee shops and restaurants. 22 Stuart Street, Maylands Price Guide: High $800,000s Agent: Shaun Pratt, Bellcourt Property Special Feature: inner-city gem Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Cars: 1 Maylands would have to be one of the most underrated inner-city suburbs when you consider its riverside location just 5km from the CBD and the fact charming character homes can still be nabbed for less than $1 million. Framed by a picket fence on a tree-lined street on the border of Inglewood, this home is a prime example of why the suburb is still something of a well-kept secret. “The location of the house is just perfect. Not only is the street community so welcoming, it’s a short walk away from the train station, with easy access to the city, sporting events and the beach,” one of the owners said. “We love walking down to the Maylands coffee strip in the mornings and the bars at night-time.” The home has sought-after character including wide timber floorboards, tall skirting boards, feature fireplaces and soaring ceilings. “The bedrooms are a fantastic size for some quiet time and the living areas perfect for coming together as a family,” the owner said.