118A Hope Street, White Gum Valley, WA 6162

Wrapped by the wide verges of a corner block, cool architectural lines of white-painted brick and black-framed glass hint at a mid-century vibe, but this brilliant home is absolutely of the moment. Built less than a year ago on solar passive principles and with care to retain existing mature trees, it is beautiful and totally functional. Open-plan living is relaxed and expansive, with glass walls to the north and south inviting the outside in. Upstairs are the sleeping and bathing zones, with large windows embracing serene treed views across the valley. A fine eye for design and materials has achieved an atmosphere that is a pleasure to experience, in a neighbourly location close to Booyeembara Park.

Through automatic gates, the lawn and timber deck under a shady tree create a lovely outdoor space safe for kids to play, with a recycled brick driveway and off-street parking.
A wide timber pivot front door is among a series of subtle timber features that add texture to the interiors, with polished aggregate flooring throughout ground level. The main living space is spectacular, with a double-height recycled brick wall and a big northern window up high welcoming the winter sun. A long timber waterfall bench is the centrepiece of the finely equipped kitchen, with extensive storage in white cabinetry. Walls of glass let you watch the kids at play the front garden and create a wonderful sense of openness inside; mirrored film offers daytime privacy, with electronic blinds for night time. The living space also flows to the northern courtyard, adorned with a mural by artist Ash Clarke, and the timber-lined alfresco opens to a playroom or office. Also on ground level is a powder room, generous laundry with laundry chute, and a workshop/utility room with a glass door through to the parking area.

Up the timber stair is a serenely stylish bathroom with freestanding bath, three delightful bedrooms, and the striking master bedroom with ensuite. A walk-through robe is concealed behind a dividing wall of deep green, echoing the green valley views from the oversized windows.

Architect Cleo Hart has designed a home that flows with ease to create a joyful indoor/outdoor feeling, with refined interiors that are restful and simply inspiring. And it all feels so new!

4 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms 1 office 2 cars

• Architectural design excellence, near-new
• Spectacular open-plan living, walls of glass to north and south
• Fine timber features, inc. waterfall island and custom cabinetry
• Beautiful kitchen and bathrooms, fine interior design
• Office or playroom opens to alfresco
• Walled northern courtyard with artist mural
• Polished aggregate floors downstairs, timber floors upstairs
• Ground floor powder room, workshop/utility room
• Laundry chute, reverse-cycle aircon, ceiling fans, sandpit
• Lovely front garden: lawn, timber deck under tree
• Smart-controlled gate for convenience and security
• Recycled brick driveway, off-street parking
• Wide treed verges, corner block near Booyeembara Park
• Walk to school, bakery; close to Freo and the beach