With sweeping river views on one of Mosman Park’s most prestigious streets you’d think we were about to show you one of Perth’s most lavish mansions… Instead, we’re taking a peek inside a unique ’70s stunner – complete with sunroom exposed brick and a retro swimming pool ready for your next groovy pool party perched on its sloping site above the river means that a lower floor with double carport and additional bedroom is able to be discretely tucked below the main floor of the home – and that’s where you’ll enter before trotting upstairs to the impressive sight of the living room and sunroom with floor-to-ceiling windows providing a spectacular view across to Blackwall Reach expansive sky is continued with the room’s high vaulted ceilings – you’re practically perched amongst the trees We can’t think of a better definition for the phrase “picture window” A split level positions the dining room above the living room – and maximises that stunning outlook the contemporary kitchen peeks out into the lush courtyard on the west side of the home The kitchen is the most contemporary part of the home we’re relieved to report that the ’70s vibes have been preserved – particularly across the four bedrooms with their original cabinetry or the lower level’s brick-tiled floors The primary bedroom manages to synergise all the home’s best qualities into one space to the mesmerisingly deep blue of the ensuite’s retro tiles is the primary bedroom’s balcony – which along with its river views Check out the listing for 8 Riverside Drive, Mosman Park here. Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe A Perth mansion owned by hedge fund manager Clayton Freind and his wife Annelise has sold for $25 million clocking the highest sale so far this year and putting it among the priciest residential deals recorded in Western Australia the contemporary compound set a local price record when the couple paid businessman John Rodgers $20.4 million for the 1768-square-metre parcel in 2007 SaveLog in or to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Read MoreLuxury property Sales Latest In ResidentialFetching latest articles We’ve been poring through the recommendations critiquing and delving deep into our hearts… All in order to bring you our comprehensive guide to Perth’s best cafes Recently moving from their long-time Subi spot to the gorgeous surrounds of Perth City Farm, we can’t get enough of Be Free and their wholefood offerings Utilising hyper-local produce (including veggies from the neighbouring City Farm garden and honey from its resident bee hive!) and making just about everything in-house their menu maximises flavour alongside feel-good nourishment – and plenty of plant-based and gluten free options if that’s your speed They’ve also got a stunning selection of house-baked treats alongside pastries from Teeter Bakery Those with a sweet tooth are well represented in Northbridge – especially at the aptly named Café Guilty Pleasure This charming Korean café only opens in the afternoon but you can stay into the evening and spend some quality time with plenty of adorable desserts from cakes that go perfectly with a cosy cup of tea or some refreshing bingsu It’s been earning a legion of fans for good reason expanded into a second Mount Lawley location that’s just as cute as the Northbridge OG This itty-bitty coffee window may be small, but it’s certainly mighty. Owned by Courtney Gibb and his wife Simone, the former head baker for Mary Street Bakery manages to produce an impressive daily selection of freshly baked bread, pastries and other delicious treats from Cheerio’s pint-sized kitchen – along with coffees that are worth the stop alone It’s been less than five years since opening their Subiaco flagship, but Community Coffee Co. has been going from strength to strength ever since they’ve expanding into another three locations two of which are in the Perth CBD – one a takeaway window Their latest addition has been their Duncraig spot slinging diner-style brekkies including a controversial yet delicious chip butty and bone marrow spag bol toast While the Dine by Arrival Hall menu isn’t extensive or a Black Angus tenderloin sandwich on offer the fact that it’s inside a furniture store would be a detriment except that Arrival Hall’s space is so stylish so serene… We’re happy for an excuse to linger The little sibling of beloved Bayswater brunch favourite tbsp. (RIP), Forklore is bringing the same deliciousness to City West An Japanese-leaning menu includes comforting dishes like tonkotsu porridge mentaiko udon topped with a slow-cooked egg temptingly golden curry pan and one of the best chicken katsu sandos we’ve had the pleasure of enjoying Tucked away down a Northbridge laneway, pint-sized Giant Coffee is well worth a bit of urban exploration the tiny spot is serving up some of Perth’s best coffee with beans courtesy of local roasters Daylight (batch brews feature Twin Peaks single origin) grab an einspanner – topped with whipped cream it’s a pretty darn excellent way to get through a chilly morning All of the expertise, experience, and passion for coffee-making accrued through years of running six other cafe ventures is distilled into Hemingway from the father and son duo behind Mo Espresso Group the CBD cafe is defined both by its excess Extravagantly whizz-bang gear – like the hypnotic Poursteady or the super-sleek Modbar espresso machine while both the menu and fit-out are pared-back perfection as well as legendary local roasters Twin Peaks the coffee is just as good as you’d expect – although you’ll definitely be tempted by a toastie The brainchild of champion barista Ziggy Varamulia (a friendly face you’re sure to have spotted across Perth’s best cafés), March Coffee Studio brings an experimental world-class approach to coffee to a CBD office block – not to mention great vibes While you can still get your classic flat whites and long macs those with a more adventurous palette can delve into rare beans experimental concoctions and designer lattes Perth (Lobby of Government Offices of Western Australia) We were pretty jazzed about Miller + Baker’s opening at the end of 2019 and our excitement hasn’t really abated since then you’ve got to be pretty committed to quality plus a coffee and pastry for right now – if you can resist one of those gourmet sammies You arrive, panting, at the top of Jacob’s Ladder… you probably deserve a pretty good breakfast now, right? Luckily, Mount Street Breakfast Bar is just around the corner A limited yet considered menu awaits – think crispy falafel with barley tabbouleh and poached eggs or crushed avocado and roasted tomatoes with labneh and za’atar When the sun is a-shinin’ and the birds are a-chirpin’, this Northbridge park becomes the hottest destination in town – and with coffees this good, it’s no wonder why. Parkside opened up back in September of 2022 and they’ve been brewing up a storm ever since becoming a community hub for locals and slinging some tasty treats from their neighbours at Miller + Baker We were awaiting the arrival of Preston’s with bated breath – and the Bulwer Street deli has not disappointed their stellar lineup of sandwiches blends a background in fine dining with nostalgic faves – think house-made fish fingers topped with a mountain of shredded lettuce and a caper-studded or breakfast muffins paired with the spicy tang of their signature “Preston’s sauce” the branding and fit out has brought together some of Australia’s best creatives into one very stylish space How could you resist those seductive eyes? Staring at you from Smooth Operator’s signature cups you’ll be ordering another round before you know it pint-sized interior is a gem amongst the slightly dusty west end of the CBD with a high-quality coffee game that draws a bustling crowd to Milligan Street every morning Shop 4/938 Hay Street (Enter on Milligan Street) We’ve said it before, but we’re a sucker for the opulent surrounds of the CBD’s State Buildings. We’d take any excuse to head there, but for Telegram timber-clad box is cranked open every morning to serve up some of Perth’s best coffee with a reputation for consistency and attention to detail – which now extends all the way to roasting their own beans out of East Vic Park’s shared roasting operation Modern Coffee Tucked away down a CBD arcade, and barely big enough for the few tables it does have, teeny-tiny Toffee is a little slice of Germany in Perth’s city centre Amongst the roster of home-style dishes you’ll find a bevy of baked goods they’ll also sort you out with coffee or a nourishing cold-pressed juice Artem has transformed over the years from a must-find coffee pop-up into a long-running must-visit for coffee-lovers – with two locations including a takeaway window in Highgate and lovely new digs in Applecross Coffee ain’t all they’re good at though – we’d recommend timing your visit to coincide with a weekend chef’s special which run the gamut from Korean-inspired Philly cheesesteaks to fried chicken burgers matcha mousse or a weekly changing focaccia… Not to mention that legendary Reuben which has remained a firm crowd favourite for years Nestled away down Arcade 669, it would be easy to forget about Bossman – if it wasn’t so damn good their focus is on delivering quality coffee; made using Leftfield beans the service is bright – sweetened by a locally-baked Greek treat to accompany your coffee Attached to skin and wellness mecca Fleur, Bridges expands their holistic wellness ethos into a nourishing café space next door pared-back fit out combines with nutrient-packed smoothies loaded sourdough toasts and killer Micrology coffee – take a deep breathe relax and let the tranquil vibes take over The almost-constant line out the door will attest to the fact that Chu has been killing it since opening their William Street bakery in 2015 You need to be an early bird to be sure to get one of their amazing loaves of bread loaded toasts and donuts are equally delish – not to mention their coffee Our favourite is the chilli passionfruit donut – filled with tangy passionfruit custard and then rolled in a chilli-sugar mix this donut caused us to exclaim to a friend “This is a flavour sensation!” The things you do for love North Perth’s amazing coffee per capita quota is almost getting out of hand – and Engine Room Espresso plays a big part First opened in 2014 by a group of coffee-loving firefighters Engine Room has maintained its commitment to quality coffee and friendly service through a change in ownership in 2018 bagel and schmear and soak up the NoPo vibes in their back laneway It just takes a morning spent down at Doubleview’s Folk & Merchant to see what a neighbourhood stalwart it is – whether locals are swinging past the window for their morning coffee on the go sitting down for a nourishing bowl or bagel browsing the goodies in their retail space or setting the kids loose on the great little kids’ play area out the back you really do feel like you’re In Good Hands From the same crew as the excellent Bossman (listed above and located just across the road), Beaufort Street’s Lady Annie for Mount Lawley’s coffee-seekers bright and perfect for soaking up some sunshine (watching the world go by out the front or making friends with some pups in the rear courtyard) with a stellar cuppa coffee Local & Aesthetic is one of Mount Lawley’s newer additions; a combo cafe and retail space that puts a big emphasis on local suppliers local ingredients and basicaly being local legends It’s always a great vibe for coffee and some eats – they’ll make you a polony and sauce sanga that’ll even make ya mum blush along with heaps of other awesome “bush-food” style offerings Supplying some of Perth’s best cafe’s for yonks, Micrology has built a reputation for being one of the best of the best the local roaster has made it even easier to get your hands on their delicious brews Since opening the doors to their Mount Lawley store at the tail end of 2016, Modus have really set the standard to what exciting things a teeny tiny coffee shop can do From their steadfast commitment to quality coffee to their collaborations with other top local producers… it was only a matter of time before they had to take it to another level in 2021 they expanded to a third location in Wembley Nogi Lane has become a smash (avo) hit with Dianella locals thanks to an all-day brunch menu that’s bristling with all the classics along with some very naughty extra offerings The baked sticky date pancakes with caramel popcorn will just about ruin any sweet tooth out there but we’re eyeing off that pork belly potato hash: crispy tangy and a truly stunning way to start off your day Plant Playground‘s colourful plant-filled warehouse is a funky delight amongst the industrial surrounds of Osborne Park The crew are experts at all things plants – from hydroponic gardening to ready-to-gift books and accessories – but they’ll also sort you out with a damn good coffee or kombucha while you’re there Since opening in 2018, Queen of Leeds has been quietly amassing a fervent following. With great coffee (via Proud Mary and Loaded) excellent sammies and some next-level cake action it’s no wonder – plus the friendly service that’s just as sweet Long-time hospo hero Josh McGinnity (Micrology Coffee Roasters, Laika, Hylin to name just a few of his previous projects) has head north! Now open, his latest venture is Runyeh Coffee – a light bright and pared-back space bringing excellent brews and brunch to Heathridge Micrology beans (of course) take care of the former while lunch offerings include stellar made-to-order sandwiches: a Runyeh twist on a Reuben a truffle mushroom melt on buttery slices of milk loaf If you could see just how many Satchmo bagels we’ve tallied on our delivery apps when you’re laying in bed on Sunday morning not quite ready to face the day… you gotta do what you gotta do Neighbourhood oasis Stomp Coffee is the perfect balm to a rocky morning Pull up a chair in the picturesque courtyard order a coffee made with beans from an impressive roster of featured roasters which has grown from hangover-curing breakfast bagels to include more elaborate offerings – think pan fried mushrooms and feta sumac scrambled eggs or quinoa porridge topped with fresh fruit The Little Bay really is pretty-as-a-picture Whether you’re an aspiring influencer or simply want a good view with your brunch The Little Bay’s layout and location is almost impossible to beat While you can still get your classics like big breakfast and eggs benny (served on a croissant!) the menu ups the ante with breakfast gnocchi and Turkish eggs… which would go really well with a Bloody Mary An espresso bar started by a property developer? It hardly fills you with inspiration… but Willing proves to be the exception. Joining forces with expert baristas, Willing is inspired by 1950s with coffee firmly the focus – although there’s still room for some cycling paraphernalia they expanded to Mount Lawley with a second cafe on the corner of Central Avenue and Clifton Crescent which transforms after dark into sultry Euro wine haven Bar Vino This welcoming café just opened in Myaree, but we’re already singing its praises. At Home Coffee Co. is dishing up Asian-inspired brunch – think creamy tamago or nori cheese toasties umami-spiked scrambled or their take on shakshuka Killer coffee? Holy Bagel Co bagels? Best Wishes keeps things simple this crew has built up a reputation as the best place in Freo to pick up your daily coffee – and in spite of their super-cool branding and merch The wholesale, big boy bakery of the Hot Bread crew (North Street Store, Little Loaf Lunch Bar, Wards Central Dining), Big Loaf is the epicentre of all things baked While the industrial setting may not scream “sit here and enjoy a leisurely breakfast” it has the same humble charm as a must-visit country roadhouse bakery with treats this delicious… The setting doesn’t really matter The team from Young George has ventured down the road to open up Ethos – a zero-waste Eastern European-leaning neighbourhood deli and dining room House made charcuterie and small goods and killer sarnies are just the tip of the iceberg with the bar’s offerings just as exciting a prospect if you’re there later in the day (or earlier Recently moving from their long-time Northbridge digs to a new location in Freo, Flora & Fauna continues to leap from strength to strength Vegan offerings run the gamut from banana bread (a huge wedge to tropical waffles topped with mango and raw salted caramel to savoury treats like Mexican mac n cheese And not that gram-worthiness is the ultimate barometer of food but we absolutely dare you to resist photographing these technicolour As coffee roasters, Grouch & Co. are committed to a high standard of quality roasting in small batches and curating seasonal blends that are sure to delight It’s no wonder that the cafe side of things reflects the same approach Tip top customer service takes the experience from great Absolutely adorable. That’s the first thing that comes to mind stepping into Fremantle’s Hinata Café rustic space serves up cosy Japanese home-style plates – with the main star their monthly rotating brunch sets: a plate of nourishing goodness straight out of a Studio Ghibli film The excellent Livid Skate Cafe has practically become a part of the Scabs furniture, and the crew have now expanded their easy-breezy empire with another cafe in Freo’s new FOMO precinct, Kokomo’s The new location continues the celebration of skate culture and great coffee with the added inspiration of Japanese architecture and the friendly vibes of the Port City Get a petit taste of Paris at Little French Nest The charming café opened at the start of the year and has earned legions of fans already with its decadent crêpes home baked pastries and other French treats that will have you saying “ooh la la!” in no time Yet another Hot Bread hot spot, Little Loaf is a lovely little spot for South Freo locals slinging the classic North Street faves alongside some truly tempting just-for-Little-Loaf specials While they were once a tiny hole-in-the-wall just for takeaways and kerbside perching they’ve since expanded into the dining space next door – making it the perfect spot for cosy sit-down brunches as well We’re head over heels for this retro-inspired diner that just opened in White Gum Valley from the same team as Good Things and Double Double coffee. Lovers brings a new-wave nostalgia to life – not just in the speccy diner-ish fit out but in its interpretation of North American classics through an antipodean lens There’s something about North Freo… the sun always seems to be shining, everyone’s just a bit more beautiful and carefree… and there, in the middle of it all, is Ooh Coffee This petite espresso bar is pairing great coffee with easy breezy service that is perfectly suited to its chilled out surrounds This Market Street sandwich bar has been a fast favourite, drawing fans from north and south for their next-level sandwiches and batch coffee that’s almost as good. A must-visit anytime you’re in the south, Peggy’s just do it all so well This Preston Street space has seen a number of (beloved) iterations over the years, including Little Matcha Girl and more recently, Kopi Seru. Opening in December 2023 as Preston Street Coffee they’re taking things back to basics: great coffee The former is thanks to Blacklist Coffee Roasters and the latter focuses on well-executed toasties This itty-bitty bagel shop operating out of a South Terrace shipping container had us immediately on board… Was it the South Freo sunshine Each alone would have made a compelling case – together Attadale’s The Neighbourhood has become a firm favourite for locals with their consistently stellar coffee and delicious brunches – which are as delicious as they are Instagrammable Beans are courtesy of bi-coastal roasters Dukes plant-filled bottle shop makes this one you can’t miss Fine dining meets brunch Add in a dash of Middle Eastern influences and a partnership with burger hotshots Juicy Buns Even better than all these great elements though is the community-building and philanthropic approach they’ve fostered since day one Venn manages to blend their top-tier coffee game with almost astonishingly friendly vibes Their original location was first established in 2021 before they expanded with “Little Venn” across the road and then a new outpost in burgeoning foodie hub Bicton Central – where you’ll find more of their signature house-roasted beans available to take home 965 Albany Highway East Victoria ParkBicton Central One of our favourite bakeries, Wild is hitting home runs on more than just their funky Head into their South Freo bakery (or new North Freo location!) and feast your eyes on their cabinet of treats – from tarts and pastries pies and slices of pizza bigger than your head… We know where we’re heading this Sunday for lunch Sisters Victoria and Annabella La Pegna have put their continental twist on a Claremont corner store, just around the corner from where they grew up and their family’s landmark eatery Bellissimo. Stop by Bottega Deli for crowd-drawing panini prosciutto or mortadella and overflowing with stracciatella cucina povera-inspired rotating pastas or perch out the front with an espresso and sfogliatella and watch the world go by One of Perth’s cafe stalwarts, Boucla has become a Subi institution over the two decades it’s been open leafy courtyard out the back!) is super cozy for your next coffee date but their cakes are the real star of the show – with a daily roster that includes a sweet soufra that keeps us up at night West Leederville bottle shop The Wine Thief boasts a lovingly curated collection of wine, beer, cider and spirits – but if it’s a bit early in the day to crack open the vino, their attached café The Coffee Thief is well worth a visit While their stellar coffee will certainly steal your heart you can also ward off hunger with some tasty baked treats or their cabinet full of sammies It’s been less than five years since opening their Subiaco flagship, but Community Coffee Co. has been going from strength to strength ever since. Stop by for stellar coffees (they’re also the brains behind roasters Loot Coffee) sausage and egg muffins) and some great opportunities to pat Subi’s cutest dogs Opening in the middle of 2023, Glyde has been quietly establishing itself as a Mossie Park must-visit Settle in out the front for top-rate coffees in the sunshine or grab one of the seats inside the bright and airy cafe and dive into a classic brekkie plate: smashed avo or nasi goreng topped with an enticingly gooey fried egg It should come as no surprise that Goods would make its way onto this list. Arguably our current obsession, the new spot has been cooked up by the crew at Modus – it serves as the central bakery for the group’s three other cafes as well as a stellar destination of its own restrained retro fitout completes the vibe Make sure to grab a homemade chutney for the road Brunch favourite Hylin has gotta be your next Sunday morning destination Pull up a chair under the trees out the front and take in their lush menu – whether you’re after a quick bagel or their impressive smashed avo the bar out the back (appropriately called…Back Bar) is a leafy oasis with great bar eats After finally making it down to Kith over the summer break it’s easy to see why every man and his dog is all over this Nedlands café the gram-friendly fit out definitely took up a chunk of our camera roll – but we were also compelled to return two days in a row for another taste of that hot honey focaccia and a side of curly fries Super friendly service sweetened the sting of having to wait for a table mingling out the front along with the rest of Perth We’re already concocting an excuse for another visit… It’s no secret that we’re big fans of a pancake stack, any day of the week. Luckily, so is Mellow Coffee Taking over the space that used to be Yellow Pancake (RIP) they’ve wasted no time in drawing crowds eager for their impressive list of indulgent brunch items including fluffy buttermilk pancakes crunchy chicken waffles and a Greek bowl featuring a yoghurt stuffed tomato and in 2021 they expanded to a third location in Wembley We can’t shut up about North Street Store – not that anyone really needs telling at this point In spite of a few particularly vocal locals when they first got going With the addition of an ever-increasing roster of sister stores (Little Loaf Bakery in South Freo and Wards in Shenton Park) these guys are pumping out even more of the good stuff Subi’s Obi has been the talk of the town becoming one of Perth’s most well-loved coffee spots even in its earliest iterations as a pop-up They kept things simple while they worked on a more permanent iteration with top notch Micrology brews and Toastface sammies to cure any rumbling tummies – and their expanded café is now open with extra bites on offer and the same great vibes From the same crew as beloved Subi coffee spot Obi (above!), hole-in-the-wall spot Slow Daze ups the ante with the same killer coffee and even more brekkie choices for rumbling tums but we dare you to resist the call of that sausage and egg muffin… OK, perhaps this is cheating given that we’ve already, technically, included North Street Store. But having just enjoyed a delightful full Irish brekkie and some “Hollandaise Delights” over the weekend, we can’t keep quiet! The latest from the Hot Bread crew, Wards are taking a slightly fancier approach to their solid-gold food offerings a charming historical setting and all the deliciousness we already know and love Charming and unpretentious, 3.8 Baysie exudes community Named after the hungriest gal of all (the Bayswater Bridge you can look forward to tucking into hearty and wholesome fare from a seasonally rotating menu – think crab omelettes with crispy garlic and chilli dressing charred ciabatta topped with whipped ricotta and tomato ancho-spiced fried potatoes with slow cooked beef mince No guilty pleasures here – just plates you can feel very good about Sweet tooths and coffee fiends are well looked after with this new addition. Hop Café has quickly been making fans with their cellar-door style coffee tastings featuring a rotating roster of local roasters as well as their decadent dessert pairings that are all made in-house Their Vic Park outpost has all the things you love about Modus can be happily enjoyed lounging in the sun in the neighbouring park Tucked away down a suburban street in Kensington, the Little Banksia is a delightful hidden gem This cosy cafe is plating up some truly impressive fare whether it’s some of our favourite pancakes in Perth or a truly breathtaking fried chicken burger It feels like the sun’s always shining at the Little Banksia – due in no small part to their always smiling We’ve been kept awake each night by the menacing presence of the polyphagous shot-hole borer leaving a trail of condemned trees in its wake… But another winged nemesis has entered the chat The Queensland fruit fly (or Qfly) has been spotted in Willagee and Palmyra as part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) routine surveillance program Native to subtropical coastal Queensland and northern New South Wales the invasive pest lays its eggs inside fruit – posing a significant threat to Western Australia’s horticultural industry The quarantine red zone can be viewed on the DPIRD website and extends from Bicton down to Coolbellup with the western border East Fremantle and Hilton and the eastern edge including Booragoon and Bull Creek parts of Mosman Park are also included in the red zone To check if your home is within the red or orange zones, type in your address into the DPIRD’s interactive map eat or destroy all fruit and vegetables grown in your garden – including unripe and fallen fruit or through a technique called “solarising” in which the fruit is placed within black plastic and left on a hard surface in direct sunlight for at least seven days fruit and vegetables should be secured in a plastic bag and disposed of in the general waste bin – definitely not in your FOGO bin that moment arrived after a decade in their beautifully renovated Federation worker’s cottage in Swanbourne It was a home they had thought would be their forever home one that witnessed the birth of their two daughters Not only had it been lovingly transformed throughout the years with luxuries like a butler’s pantry to a large kitchen and an en suite to a main bedroom but it was also within walking distance of shops and restaurants and conveniently close to the train line for work commutes It was the perfect family home until life nudged them in a different direction we realised we wanted a larger backyard and a quieter street,” Jasmine says I also decided to pursue my art career full-time instead of returning to a secure job so we decided to sell our finished home and buy another renovator’s delight at a slightly lower price point.” the small room she used as a studio and the kitchen counter for pottery wasn’t cutting it anymore How this family’s big move got them everything they were looking for How the right artwork can help attract buyers and sell your home which sparked a frantic search for a new place in Perth’s rapidly escalating property market their luck turned when a 1950s cottage in Mosman Park popped up “I loved the look of this house from the pictures but what really excited me was the mention of a huge workshop out the back,” Jasmine says but things were selling so quickly that I drove around Mosman Park hunting for the house based on the image and description and though it was smaller than their previous home The largest poinciana tree she had ever seen graced the front yard The moment she stepped into the workshop during the first open house “It was a dream come true,” she says. “The studio has given me the freedom to take my art to the next level, with plenty of space for all my projects. The icing on the cake was discovering it had three-phase power, which allowed me to invest in a kiln for my pottery and even start running small classes.” Of course, the move wasn’t without its challenges. Ben, who loves to cook, misses the more spacious kitchen of their previous home, while Jasmine misses the ample storage, forcing her to be more selective about her belongings. Yet, despite the smaller space, they’ve found that the trade-off was more than worth it. “One thing that surprised us was how much more comfortable we are living in this house with kids,” Jasmine says. “Our last home was so beautifully finished that we felt like we were walking on eggshells, trying to prevent the girls from damaging anything. Here, we can relax and not worry so much.” Looking ahead, Jasmine and Ben have big plans for their little cottage. While major renovations aren’t on the immediate horizon, they foresee the need for more space as their daughters grow older. “I think the first thing we’ll invest in when we have the money is a pool,” Jasmine says. “Then, down the track, we might add a second storey so we don’t lose too much of the backyard. In the meantime, I’ll be busy with smaller projects like painting the kitchen and adding new curtains – I do love a bit of DIY.” In the meantime, the Raisbeck family is relishing the trade-offs they made, embracing their new home with no regrets and a renewed appreciation for what truly matters. “You have to decide what’s important to you, and that’s different for everyone,” Jasmine reflects. “We lived in a bigger, newly renovated home, but I’m much happier here in our little cottage, with my art studio, a veggie patch, and our family thriving.” The neighbourhood, too, has become a source of joy. Their girls have made fast friends with other kids on the street – something Jasmine considers invaluable. “We don’t have a front fence, so I often come home to find all the kids playing in our front yard, climbing our poinciana tree, or setting up bike jumps,” she says. “It’s like stepping back in time, and we feel absolutely privileged that our kids get this kind of childhood – it’s pretty rare these days.” Deciding to sell your home is one of the biggest property decisions you'll ever make, but the right preparation and research will make the process as smooth as possible. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Have you somehow stumbled onto an episode of Selling Sunset staring at this absolute stunner in Mosman Park Located at 177 Wellington Street the four-bedroom home is perched above what’s known as Millionaire’s Row and comfortably situated within one of Perth’s most exclusive post codes Practically every room in the home has a stunning outlook but why not soak up the unimpeded vantage point over the river from the comfort of your infinity pool or while playing a game on your own full-sized tennis court if you can drag yourself out of the bath with possibly Perth’s best view… Of course, the rest of the Giorgi-built home’s features are just as luxurious as you’d expect – from the expansive stone kitchen with scullery that flows out to the alfresco terrace or the internal lift that connects all three floors To discover more about this positively palatial home, check out its listing here. When we innocently sent an email to the crew at Pep’s… Little did we know we’d be uncovering such exciting Of course, we knew that the team had opened Stuart St. Cellars back in December of 2023 just down the road from the Peppy Grove wine bar But we’d heard whispers here and there – something about a pizza spot called Aggie’s – and we wanted to get to the bottom of it “We would love to let you in on all the goss!” came the reply curious sense of intrigue that was wander our way into the cellars on a sunny autumn afternoon – sitting down with owners Charlie and Natarsha Galbally and Operations Manager Kitty Usher just before Glyde Street,” Charlie explains and prior to that it was a place called Suburban Table So it’s always been a hospitality type space.” Between the closure of O Brother and the arrival of Aggie’s the space has been the aptly-named in—between utilised for community events and private functions “But the idea behind it was always that it would be a pizza bar Really just a delicious offering but low key.” At the kitchen’s helm will be Sunny de Ocampo The chef with a disposition as sunny as his name has been taking up residency at Pep’s three nights a week since February and will be the executive chef across all of the group’s venues “We’re in the process of designing the menu which already looks pretty delicious,” Kitty continues “Initially the vibe will be takeaway pizzas but people can also sit and have a glass of wine Eventually we’ll have a few little things to nibble on while they wait for their pizza.” one sparkling – all under 60 bucks so that it’s that approachable Sliding Doors moment: you come in with a group of mates And you can sit down to have a night out and not spend $200 a head which is bloody hard to do at the moment.” (They’ve also got plans to combine Stuart St Cellars and Aggie’s online ordering in the future – which means pizza and wine delivered straight to your door.) Charlie attributes some of this approachability and community focus to reliability “I think realistically we’ll be open five days to start with probably shutter on Monday I don’t think you can be a community based business if you’re shutting one or two days a week you have to be there for the people every day.” you heard right – that’s the other Mossie Park news they’ve been keeping under wraps: that they’ll also be taking over the long-standing neighbourhood café on the corner of Gill and Solomon Streets to the Community Wine Group banner came about through neighbourhood chit-chat while popping in for a coffee and the next thing you know… Their new spin on Gill St “It’ll be a corner store-type delicatessen delicious breakfast offering – grab and go as well as dine-in And then go into a daytime menu: three pastas So you can sit down and have a really nice lovely lunch – not in a licensed environment not in some way that you feel need to dress up for Just somewhere that you can casually duck in and get a cheerful bowl of pasta.” (“We’ve just locked in a really cool chef for that place who I won’t mention just yet,” he teases.) “And walking into a space that’s just alive with product – a really good pantry offering we want to have our own cheese supply offerings we want to be able to be that place in the afternoon come down here [Stuart St.] grab your wine and grab an amazing offering of delicatessen items.” not disrupt the big boys in supermarkets… But you look at the bottle shop offering around in our immediate catchment Boatshed do an amazing job of an independent style of offering “But there’s a huge opportunity for us to be servicing the community differently so tacking in the pizza delivery tacking in delicatessen items that we’re producing at Gill St. everyone gets into business to make money,” Charlie muses “But I think our businesses don’t exist without our community I think all of our businesses are within a kilometre of each other… It’s pretty rare to have that opportunity to start your day with somebody and finish your day with that same customer “There’s a guy that lives up here in Peppy Grove you’ve really stitched me up: I have to come get my coffee from you And then you can sell me glasses of wine at nighttime!'” “It’s a pretty cool little lineup of businesses that will harmonise and talk to each other and bookend each other (This ethos extends to the surrounding businesses and those further afield – during our chat praise is heaped upon neighbouring Rodney’s Open Book… Even the nearby Domino’s: “Competition is great,” Charlie insists the better we’re going to become as an as a precinct.”) “We’ve started calling ourselves Community Wine Group,” adds Kitty “Because the main aim is to service the community the open bottle nights that we do at Stuart St the main or long term goal for that is to have people just coming in from business and neighbours coming in having a chat with each other “We have lots of people coming in on their way home from work and they just come and sit down and some of them just want to debrief and chat about their day because we’re getting to know people’s faces and people’s stories and being able to cater the service to those people “And the thing that I think is so special about these businesses is that we’re all so close that we really can draw on that community and create a bit more of a community hub.” Gill St. Deli is scheduled to open in June with Aggie’s scheduled to open later this winter Aggie’s will be located at 622 Stirling Highway All images (unless stated): Sally Hall / Perth is OK And yet, the vibe check of this coveted suburb is coastal casual. Its relaxed character is influenced by its proximity to Australia’s finest beaches and Western Australia’s sunny climate, where locals commonly sport shorts, thongs, or athletic wear regardless of their walk of life. Trent Vivian of Vivians Real Estate further describes Mosman Park as a suburb rich in contrasts and conveniences. He depicts a wide range of housing, from one-bedroom apartments priced at $250,000 to extravagant homes valued at $40 million. “It seems unlikely, but it surprisingly works well,” says Vivian. “The suburb’s charm is sweetened by numerous public parks managed by the council, access to excellent schools, efficient public transport, and easy commutes to Fremantle and the city centre.” Mosman Park is also known for its sense of belonging, which is encouraged by numerous local events. One example, Sunset Eats, captures the suburb’s communal atmosphere, where residents gather for street food and live music as the sun sets. “These occasions reinforce the suburb’s family-oriented nature,” adds Vivian. “Bolstered by everyday joys, like beach mornings when the ocean is as flat as a pancake, and riverside afternoons with a coffee in hand.” Kate Brady, the owner of Darling & Domain, echoes these sentiments. She chose to open her retail fashion and homewares store in Mosman Park, filled with beautiful, colourful things that reflect the area’s trendy setting. “I grew up in Melbourne and agreed to move here with my Perth-born husband, with the agreement that we’d move back after five years,” says Brady. “That was 20 years ago now – I absolutely fell in love with Perth and can’t imagine living elsewhere.” Fremantle: The jewel in Western Australia’s crown Unley Park: Adelaide’s prestige pocket delivers a family vibe with stately homes on large blocks Broome: It’s summer year-round at this affordable beach town After moving around Perth with the kids in tow, Brady and her partner settled here seven years ago, drawn by its easy access to great schools and the prime location between stunning beaches and the river. “Having grown up in Victoria’s seaside suburb, Mount Eliza, I find Mosman Park similar, except with much better weather,” Brady laughs. “Most of the time, I feel like I’m living in an overgrown country town, but right next to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches.” the forecast says rain and we’re on the lookout for the closest fireplace to cosy up next to… preferably with a delightful drink in hand Here are some of the cosiest bars and pubs around Perth perfect for winter Like the platonic ideal of a neighbourhood pub, Mrs Brown is perfect year-round… But there’s something extra special during winter about those exposed bricks Curled up in the corner under the warm light of a charming vintage lamp with a glass of red… is there a better way to bring in winter We haven’t even mentioned the courtyard fireplace – so don’t worry Northbridge’s (almost) newest hang might have one of the best internal fit-outs in Perth’s bar scene but did you know it’s beaut little courtyard has a fireplace out the back cocktail in the other both warming your tummy… Ah we can picture it now This inner-city oasis is always a welcome escape from fluorescent office lighting and the hustle and bustle of the Terrace – but in winter? The cosy crackle of the venues multiple fireplaces is a welcome accompaniment to the Stables‘ daily rotation of lunchtime specials we’ll be taking a few long lunches this week… As far as top quality pubs out in the Swan Valley, the Hen is right at the top of the pecking order Even when they’re flat out (which is often) the service is impeccable and their hearty pub fare is outstanding they’ve got a toasty fireplace inside that’ll keep you feeling very warm and cosy during the winter months We’re a little bit in love with Patio’s charming courtyard tucked out of the way amongst Freo’s leafy streets The cold weather doesn’t stop the easy-breezy vibes – in fact the crackling pot-belly stove transforms it into a toasty spot to enjoy a restorative cocktail and plate of focaccia While a fair shake of this Irish pub’s warmth comes from its friendly neighbourhood vibes… The crackling pot-bellied fireplace certainly helps Curl up with a Guinness (or three) and soak up the live music – and make sure to treat yourself to a pie roast or parmy depending on what day of the week you find yourself there After a ripping summer of Sunday sessions in the Windsor’s garden bar attention turns indoors to their multiple fireplaces for a toasty winter with good food and better brews enjoyed even better with one of their huge $32 Sunday Roasts There’s something about the Bread and Circuses gang that just knows how to nail a homey neighbourhood spot. With the aforementioned Mrs Brown’s Bar already under their belt, they took over what used to be the Stanley back in 2021, transforming it into Albert’s Respite and Refreshments it’s still got some of that living-room feel a little bit more refined – maybe the living room of your bougie friend Throughout the years, Picabar manages to keep itself at the top of our list and our hearts – whether we’re people watching in the courtyard or enjoying the roasty A historical building really adds to those fire-side vibes, and the almost 140-year-old Guildford Hotel has history coming out its wazoo the pub emerged like a phoenix with a refurbishment in 2016 that restored the old girl to her former glory Grab a cocktail and a seat by the fireplace and maybe even a barbecue platter to complete the smokey vibes Decked out with plenty of antlers, faux fur and Chesterfield sofas, the aptly-named Cabin really nails the winter vibes Sidle up to the fire with a restorative nip of bourbon and you can practically feel the lumberjack beard growing If you love the outdoors even in the midst of winter the Cabin also has a sizeable balcony with plenty of heaters It’s hard to notice anything else, what with the bar built into a 30-foot fishing boat. But if you can tear your eyes away, you might spot that Rodney’s is also home to a double-sided fireplace warming our gills by the fire… the sea-faring life might be for us A Chesterfield and an open fire is evidently a winning winter combo…and this one is right up there. We’re fans of Percy Flint’s courtyard on a warm afternoon (who wouldn’t be but a seat by the fire on a cold winter’s night… oof Paired with one of their top-notch steak sangas With those seashell cocktails and coastal vibes, it would be easy to forget about SKØL until next summer – but that would be a mistake the menu leans towards the comforting and the Scandi-inspired fitout becomes all the more appropriate Samson’s Paddock has been a Mosman Park mainstay since 2014 thanks to a fantastic booze selection to go with their seasonal share plate style dining Their bougie steak and whiskey pairings are levelled up by nabbing a spot next to the crackling open fire This family-friendly brewpub has been the talk of craft beer fiends and West Perth locals since opening back in January of 2023 As well as their signature boundary-pushing award-winning beers that are brewed on site Phat Brew Club features a kid’s play area and a toasty fire for the cooler months Another beachside bar we more closely associate with the summer months, the Cottesloe Beach Hotel still brings the vibes when the mercury drops but three fireplaces to keep you cosy as you sip while the Verandah Bar offers fireside views of Cott Beach and a warming menu of chilli mussels This former Mosman Park pub may have no beer but owners of the hotel-turned-apartment have called last drinks on their heritage home Once part of the Oceanic Hotel, the unique apartment at 2/54 Glyde Street is one of just two two-storey units in the complex of six the Federation building served as a local hotel for eight decades initially as the Oceanic Hotel catering for farmers and visitors from the country In the 1940s the hotel housed military operations during the war before it was bought by the Swan Brewery and renamed the Mosman Park Hotel It was converted into luxury apartments in the mid-1990s The building is named on the Town of Mosman Park’s municipal inventory and is considered “an important part of the social heritage of Mosman Park” Apartment two has retained the hotel’s original fireplaces and colonial verandas while the former gent’s toilet has been converted into a powder room A pair of handmade Art Deco doors conceal the hotel’s original cloakroom Among other standout features is an entire wall completely covered with beautifully crafted timber bookshelves which leads through a 30m void to the first floor There is a privacy wall and remote-controlled gates which screen an enchanting courtyard garden The apartment has been listed for sale for $1.695 million third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A Perth businessman running for council in Mosman Park wants all public housing tenants in his suburb dumped into neighbouring Fremantle But Fremantle mayor Brad Pettitt swiftly shut-down the radical plan saying it's the first he had heard of the move and wouldn't support it Town of Mosman Park council candidate Andrew Wilson wants to move public housing in the area to Fremantle.Credit: Andrew Wilson Mosman Park resident Andrew Wilson sparked controversy when he claimed his suburb - which has a median house price of around $1.2 million dollars - was beset with break-ins and anti-social behaviour due to public housing residents "It's time to address the elephant in the room Every day a break in occurs in Mosman Park and we all know it's due to the housing commission," Mr Wilson said in a statement that accompanies the video and retirees living in Mosman Park who deserve to feel safe walking the streets I have a background in law and I am running for local council this October If elected I will ensure that we get rid of the housing commission blocks ASAP." The video's tag line reads "We have to GET RID of the housing commission The video points out the proximity of housing commission flats to a local private school and Mr Wilson says "many crimes and disturbances are reported here Defending his stance to Radio 6PR's Oliver Peterson on Friday afternoon Mr Wilson said it was a serious issue the area needs to address "Every day a break in occurs in Mosman Park We will be working closely with police and state government to develop a relocation solution for these people they're getting dumped out here and it's just not working out we're going to work with the state and the police to get it done "They're going to be better catered for there and they're really looking forward to it." Fremantle mayor Brad Pettitt told Radio 6PR he had no idea about the idea until contacted to appear on the program It's not something that we would support," Mr Pettitt "I think good policy indicates that everybody's got to do their fair share - I mean government's aim is to have between nine and eleven per cent social housing spread broadly across suburbs and I think that's the right way to go." According to the latest crime statistics compiled by WA police Mosman Park had 75 burglaries on dwellings two instances of graffiti and sixteen motor vehicle thefts in the past twelve months Mr Wilson's comments kindled plenty of reaction online with one person saying "apart from the fact you are an intolerant elitist you wouldn't actually be able to DO this All suburbs need to have their fair share of public housing for many reasons; I don't think the Department of Housing is going to care that you think Mosman Park is too good for "them"." Not everyone who needs state housing is a low life crim[inal] "The push these days is to spread state housing throughout the metro area instead of lumping them all together and creating slum areas as in the days of where I grew up Housing Minister Peter Tinley was even more direct "I am reluctant to dignify this proposal with a response or sink to the level of a member of the "lunatic fringe" who aspires to local government," Mr Tinley said in a statement to WAtoday "Suffice to say that even if Mr Wilson is elected to the Mosman Park Council the council has no power to forcibly relocate tenants from public housing provided by the State Government." But Fremantle mayor Brad Pettitt swiftly shut-down the radical plan saying it's the first he had heard of the move and wouldn't support it \\\"It's time to address the elephant in the room and we all know it's due to the housing commission,\\\" Mr Wilson said in a statement that accompanies the video If elected I will ensure that we get rid of the housing commission blocks ASAP.\\\" The video's tag line reads \\\"We have to GET RID of the housing commission and Mr Wilson says \\\"many crimes and disturbances are reported here \\\"Every day a break in occurs in Mosman Park they're getting dumped out here and it's just not working out we're going to work with the state and the police to get it done \\\"They're going to be better catered for there and they're really looking forward to it.\\\" It's not something that we would support,\\\" Mr Pettitt \\\"I think good policy indicates that everybody's got to do their fair share - I mean government's aim is to have between nine and eleven per cent social housing spread broadly across suburbs and I think that's the right way to go.\\\" Mr Wilson's comments kindled plenty of reaction online with one person saying \\\"apart from the fact you are an intolerant elitist All suburbs need to have their fair share of public housing for many reasons; I don't think the Department of Housing is going to care that you think Mosman Park is too good for \\\"them\\\".\\\" \\\"The push these days is to spread state housing throughout the metro area instead of lumping them all together and creating slum areas as in the days of where I grew up \\\"I am reluctant to dignify this proposal with a response or sink to the level of a member of the \\\"lunatic fringe\\\" who aspires to local government,\\\" Mr Tinley said in a statement to WAtoday \\\"Suffice to say that even if Mr Wilson is elected to the Mosman Park Council the council has no power to forcibly relocate tenants from public housing provided by the State Government.\\\" It’s only been six months since Tiffany Wan escaped a murder conviction over the death of her mother who was brutally bashed with a blunt object and her lifeless body stuffed into a suitcase and thrown into the Swan River who was sentenced to four years and 10 months behind bars for being an accessory to the killing could get access to a multi-million dollar trust left behind by her mother Annabelle Chen Tiffany Wan on the left with her father Ah Ping Ban who was found guilty of Annabelle Chen's murder An investigation by WAtoday has found Ms Chen did not have a will when she died in 2016 But she did have a trust fund which held real estate and land believed to be worth several millions of dollars who cried in the dock as images of her late mother’s head injuries were shown in court Supreme Court documents show the administration of Ms Chen's estate was granted to an Osborne Park based law firm - Haynes Leeuwin - who specialise in wills and inheritance matters confirmed to WAtoday he'd been appointed as the administrator of Ms Chen's estate stood trial in the WA Supreme Court last year accused of murdering Ms Chen in 2016 after her body was found stuffed in a suitcase in the Swan River on July 2 that year Both denied the murder and blamed each other for the killing Annabelle Chen was described as a private and very spiritual person was bludgeoned to death at her Mosman Park home before being dumped in the river A Supreme Court jury spent four days deliberating before finding Ban guilty of murder and acquitting Wan of murder but finding her guilty of accessory after the fact Ban was jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years Wan received a four year and 10 month prison term for being an accessory She could be released on parole in late July Upon her release Tiffany Wan could get access to her late mother's multi-million dollar trust.Credit: ABC News/University of Melbourne It's understood she is currently serving her sentence at the Boronia Pre-Release Centre for Women a minimum-security facility south-east of Perth designed to "prepare women for re-entry into the community." Justice Joe McGrath - who presided over the jury trial last year - sentenced her for helping her father in covering up the murder by washing his clothes removing footprints from Ms Chen's home and sending text messages to her mother "Your assistance was prolonged and sustained," Justice McGrath said of Wan's conduct "You told persistent lies to the police...you knew your mother was dead." Wan had offered to plead guilty to accessory before the trial started but this offer was rejected by the state It's understood plans are under way to sell Ms Chen's four-bedroom two-bathroom Mosman Park house on Meath Mews It\\u2019s only been six months since Tiffany Wan escaped a murder conviction over the death of her mother who cried in the dock as images of her late mother\\u2019s head injuries were shown in court Supreme Court documents show the administration of Ms Chen's estate was granted to an Osborne Park based law firm - Haynes Leeuwin - who specialise in wills and inheritance matters confirmed to WAtoday he'd been appointed as the administrator of Ms Chen's estate It's understood she is currently serving her sentence at the Boronia Pre-Release Centre for Women a minimum-security facility south-east of Perth designed to \\\"prepare women for re-entry into the community.\\\" removing footprints from Ms Chen's home and sending text messages to her mother \\\"Your assistance was prolonged and sustained,\\\" Justice McGrath said of Wan's conduct \\\"You told persistent lies to the police...you knew your mother was dead.\\\" It's understood plans are under way to sell Ms Chen's four-bedroom two-bathroom Mosman Park house on Meath Mews Daniel Ashley was shot twice during the siege and is now a paraplegic. (ABC News: Rebecca Trigger) Link copiedShareShare articleA Perth man has been sentenced to six years in jail for taking five people hostage as part of a plan by him, to make a public statement and be fatally shot by police. Daniel Ashley, 27, was shot twice, but he survived and is now a paraplegic and partially blind in one eye. In June last year, he armed himself with a replica gun, and other items including cable ties, gaffer tape and a baton and forced his way in to a Mosman Park house where his former girlfriend was living with four other people. Ashley tied the hands and feet of the hostages and used the tape to cover the mouths of three them. He assaulted his former girlfriend with a baton and threatened to shoot the hostages in triple-0 calls. Ashley also posted on social media that he was going to die that night and he would be shot by police. He was shot when he walked out of the house and refused repeated demands by police to drop the replica gun. Ashley pleaded guilty to a string of charges including aggravated burglary, deprivation of liberty and assault. The District Court was told he was depressed and upset about the breakdown of his relationship and wanted to die in a dramatic way and make a public statement. Judge Simon Stone described Ashley's offences as "premeditated, planned, deliberate and persistent", saying the hostages and police did not know Ashley's gun was a replica and said he had subjected his victims to a "terrifying and horrific ordeal". Judge Stone "commended" the police negotiators who talked to Ashley as well as the two officers who shot him, with the court hearing they had feared for their lives and the lives of others, when they fired their guns. The judge accepted that Ashley would require life-long care because of his physical disabilities and his time in jail would be more difficult because of that, however, he said the offences were very serious and only a jail term was appropriate. Ashley will have to serve four years before he can be released. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) this Mosman Park mansion is memorable in more ways than one 1 Masson Mews ticks lots of boxes with its stunning interior décor and stylish new wallpaper sweeping elevated views of Perth’s Swan River and high-end inclusions like the wine cellar “It’s gorgeous – and the views are so much better than what the photos represent. People walk in and are really taken aback,” says selling agent Jody Fewster, from Ray White Cottesloe-Mosman Park A modern facade is just the start of the appealing features of this Mosman Park property Perched high overlooking the Swan River and set on a 676sqm corner lot the 2007-built multi-level home has undergone recent renovations including new jarrah floorboards internal doors and wallpaper to several rooms The home is owned by tech businessman Damian Cook and wife Melissa Fewster says the spaciousness and zoned areas makes the four-bedroom four-bathroom property an attractive proposition for families with a range of communal spaces and plenty of room for solitude “It’s got a wonderful swimming pool and outdoor entertaining area and there’s fantastic separation,” Fewster says with a couple of bedrooms at the bottom – with its own entrance and beautiful outdoor entertaining spaces “There are great places where people can either be together or take time out and enjoy some personal space.” which heralds a home theatre with a kitchenette and two bedrooms The home also has a separate study with a private balcony Outside there is an entertaining area with an outdoor kitchen heated swimming pool and spa with a waterfall feature There is also a garage with capacity for three vehicles as well as a built-in sound system through the house and plenty of storage Fewster is taking offers for the sale of the property Daniel Ashley could now be released late in 2018. (ABC News: Rebecca Trigger) Link copiedShareShare articleThe jail term imposed on a man who took five people hostage in a dramatic siege in Mosman Park has been cut by Western Australia's highest court. Police shot Daniel Ashley twice to end the siege in June 2015, and he is now a paraplegic and partially blind in one eye. He was originally sentenced to six years in jail, but today in a majority decision, two out of three Court of Appeal judges ruled the term should be cut to four-and-a-half years. Ashley armed himself with a replica gun and forced his way into Mosman Park house where his former girlfriend was living with four other people. Ashley bound their hands and feet with cable ties and used gaffer tape to cover the mouths of three of them. Ashely also posted on social media he was going to die that night and that he would be shot by police. He was shot when he walked out of the house and refused repeated demands to drop the replica gun. At his sentencing hearing last year the court was told Ashley was depressed and upset about the breakdown of his relationship and he wanted to die in a dramatic way and make a public statement. He now needs life-long care because of his injuries. Two of the judges, including the Court of Appeal president Michael Buss, said the injuries suffered by Ashley "were a mitigating factor attracting very significant weight", and described the six-year term as "unreasonable" and "unjust". "The appellant is, and is likely to continue to be, highly dependent on others in many respects. The appellant's injuries significantly moderated the importance of punishment, retribution and personal deterrence." The third appeal judge, Robert Mazza, said he would have reduced the six-year sentence even further, to one of three-and-a-half years. He said while Ashley's offences were "very serious", the "severe and permanent disabilities" he suffered would make jail for him "much more onerous than for others". Justice Mazza also said Ashley had pleaded guilty to the charges against him, was remorseful and had good prospects for rehabilitation. Ashley was due for release in August 2020, but could now be free in November 2018. We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Police have charged the man who allegedly held five people hostage at gunpoint in a July siege in Mosman Park, and declared officers' actions in twice shooting him were lawful. Police will allege that about 8.30 on June 23, a 23-year-old friend of the accused, Daniel Ashley, opened the door of the Samson Street home to his knock, after which he pointed a gun and a baton at her and knocked her down. The normally peaceful Mosman Park street was thrown into chaos by the siege.Credit: Emma Young Police will allege that Mr Ashley, 27, then forced her into the living room, where three other men in their 20s were sitting. "Hearing the commotion, a 59-year-old woman entered the living room. All five were ordered to comply with his demands," said a WA Police spokesman. Alleged gunman Daniel AshleyCredit: Facebook Mr Ashley allegedly bound his hostages' hands and feet with cable ties and gagged them with duct tape. Riot police and a police negotiator attended for a stand-off lasting until 11.15pm, when Mr Ashley emerged from the front door and approached police, who shot him when he allegedly ignored their orders to drop the gun. The spokesman said Mr Ashley continued pointing his gun at police even while on the ground, and they shot him again, finally disarming him. One shot was to the face; the other to his "upper body". The gun was later revealed to be a replica. Mr Ashley was allegedly confronting his ex-girlfriend at the home and had reportedly posted a string of messages to Facebook about his intentions. "Tonight I am going die [sic]," one post reportedly stated. It was followed by another post reading "I will be shot police [sic]" Mr Ashley spent months in hospital before his discharge and is still receiving treatment. The young woman involved in the incident suffered minor injuries, though the others were physically unharmed. The internal affairs investigation has now cleared police of any wrongdoing and the investigation into the siege has ended in Mr Ashley being charged with one count of aggravated burglary, one count of being armed in a way that may cause fear, five counts of kidnapping and one count of aggravated assault. He is due to appear at Fremantle Magistrates Court on December 18. Police have charged the man who allegedly held five people hostage at gunpoint in a July siege in Mosman Park, and declared officers' actions in twice shooting him were lawful. \\\"Hearing the commotion, a 59-year-old woman entered the living room. All five were ordered to comply with his demands,\\\" said a WA Police spokesman. Mr Ashley allegedly bound his hostages' hands and feet with cable ties and gagged them with duct tape. The spokesman said Mr Ashley continued pointing his gun at police even while on the ground, and they shot him again, finally disarming him. One shot was to the face; the other to his \\\"upper body\\\". \\\"Tonight I am going die [sic],\\\" one post reportedly stated. It was followed by another post reading \\\"I will be shot police [sic]\\\" A large infill development site in the prestigious Perth suburb of Mosman Park has been listed for sale, with the current owner occupiers moving to another site. 60 McCabe Street, a 27,924 sqm site, has been owned and occupied by Rocky Bay Limited, a disability services provider, since 1978. The organisation intends to build a new premise and relocate to Belmont to provide better services to their stakeholders. Currently, the site has an older-style administration building that incorporates an indoor sports activity centre, therapy pool and teaching facilities. The site also has a nursing home with 24 beds, potential for a steady source of income for the future owners. Tony Delich and Zach Schreier of Knight Frank will take the property to market ia an expression of interest campaign. Mr Delich said the property is “one if a kind opportunity” given it is surrounded by the vibrant community of Mosman Park. “An incoming developer for this site will have a blank canvas to create a vision for a new master planned residential community within the sought-after and premium suburb of Mosman Park,” he said. “We expect significant interest from a wide range of major developers and high net worth individuals already active in Perth, as well as interstate buyers looking for opportunities on Australia’s west coast. “The site is just 14 kilometres southwest of the Perth CBD and five kilometres from the Fremantle City Centre, and is easily accessible from the Stirling Highway and Wellington Street. “It is in a prestigious location surrounded by Perth’s most highly sought-after, affluent and established suburbs, including Claremont, Cottesloe and Peppermint Grove.” Expressions of interest for the property end Wednesday, 26 October. 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Klopper-and-Davis-designed development includes a three-storey podium and a “slender” tower to reduce visual bulk.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to town planners Hatch RobertsDay the vision for the site was to “deliver an exemplary mixed-use development” that would celebrate the character of the area.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The proposed mixed-use development offers a highly activated ground floor to Glyde Street the introduction of a public plaza space and integrated parklet with a podium-tower building typology that delivers human-scale development at the street level,” the design report stated \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The team has recognised the importance of the subject site as an entry to Glyde Street and in response the design intent is to move away from a shorter bulkier building towards the development of a taller slender building that provides a better response to streetscape context via the delivery of a three-storey podium.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe apartment tower would include six one-bedroom apartments and six penthouses as well as a three commercial tenancies on the ground floor Images: Klopper and Davis Architecture\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row ci\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cell cs12 cx12\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ci cl\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo other mixed-use developments have won approval along Glyde Street: a seven-storey Fabric Property development at 38 Glyde Street a nine-storey mixed-use development at 42 Glyde Street \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the design report the building’s neutral colour palette would complement the heritage of the area \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The buildings features materials and colours complement the overarching historic theme reminiscent of the twine factory existing wool shop and Mosman Park’s architectural identity,” the report stated.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“White textured face brick and the curved design of the podium reflect the interwar functionalist architecture of the nearby Camelot Cinema.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKlopper and Davis said it would “[stitch] together the strands of pre-colonial federation and mid-century influences into a single narrative for the town’s heart”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe town is planning for a further 1600 dwellings by 2050 as part of the Perth and Peel @ 3.5 Million plan and the Glyde Street Residences development would diversify housing and business opportunities within the Mosman Downtown precinct \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe planning proposal for 8-10 Glyde Street has been through its three design review sessions and the “applicant has responded constructively to the feedback provided” and was now eligible for public consultation Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook transit-oriented development goes to public consultation Residential developer Peet Limited plans to develop the 1518sq m site at 8-10 Glyde Street as part of the Mosman Park Town Centre precinct The Klopper-and-Davis-designed development includes a three-storey podium and a “slender” tower to reduce visual bulk According to town planners Hatch RobertsDay the vision for the site was to “deliver an exemplary mixed-use development” that would celebrate the character of the area “The proposed mixed-use development offers a highly activated ground floor to Glyde Street “The team has recognised the importance of the subject site as an entry to Glyde Street slender building that provides a better response to streetscape context via the delivery of a three-storey podium.” The apartment tower would include six one-bedroom apartments Two other mixed-use developments have won approval along Glyde Street: a seven-storey Fabric Property development at 38 Glyde Street existing wool shop and Mosman Park’s architectural identity,” the report stated “White textured face brick and the curved design of the podium reflect the interwar functionalist architecture of the nearby Camelot Cinema.” Klopper and Davis said it would “[stitch] together the strands of pre-colonial federation and mid-century influences into a single narrative for the town’s heart” The town is planning for a further 1600 dwellings by 2050 as part of the Perth and Peel @ 3.5 Million plan The planning proposal for 8-10 Glyde Street has been through its three design review sessions and in which ‘body-in-the-suitcase’ victim Annabelle Chen was murdered has been listed for sale – three years after her death Selling agent Richard Mathlin, from Knight Frank – Perth says he is being upfront with prospective buyers about the history of the home and has already received significant interest in the sale Mathlin expects the property at 10 Meath Mews, Mosman Park, which was owned by Ms Chen to fetch a sale price greater than $850,000 with similar blocks alone selling in Mosman Park for around $550,000 or $600,000 the cream brick two-storey home is set on a 431sqm lot and was built in 1997 It has four bedrooms upstairs and a study or fifth bedroom on the ground floor The property hasn’t had any refurbishment done to it,” Mathlin says “It’s just over 400sqm in block size in a lovely little cul-de-sac It’s the right property for the right person who doesn’t mind the history and will nurture it and be able to do some refurbishments.” Chen’s body was found in a suitcase dumped in the Swan River in 2016 but her identity remained a mystery for two months until her daughter made a missing persons’ report was found guilty of murder and jailed for a minimum of 20 years last year Tiffany Yiting Wan was acquitted for murder but found guilty of the lesser charge of being an accessory after the fact and jailed for four years and 10 months Mathlin says: “There are different sorts of buyers showing interest Maybe someone would like to purchase the property for demolition and to build a new home on the block I have had interest already from people who know the history and would be happy to purchase the property and do some refurbishment or keep the property as is we are looking to get the best price we can for it in the marketplace hence why we are doing a ‘closing date sale’ so we can see what the market is going to bring us.” 29 March 2018 | Tennis West Mosman Park Tennis Club overpowered the Cottesloe Tennis Club home side advantage on Saturday 24 March to claim their maiden State League title 8-3-53 to 1-2-36 After finishing the 2017-18 season on top of the ladder and posting a convincing win against Royal Kings Park Tennis Club in the semi-finals Cottesloe failed to capitalise on the home court advantage with their only win coming from number one player Tristan Schoolkate who defeated Mosman Park’s Aaron Leeder-Chard 17 year old Schoolkate wasn’t going down easily Schoolkate tore through the second set 6-3 before the third set went to a thrilling tie-break 7-6(5) The tables soon turned with Mosman Park winning the next three matches Mosman Park’s Captain Brenton Bacon defeated Cottesloe’s Andrew Roberts 6-2 6-4 and Alex Downey defeated William Hann 6-2 7-5 Joel Pleydell looked to salvage Cottesloe’s titles hopes as he faced off again Mosman Park’s number on player Brydan Klein who currently holds a world ranking of 343 in doubles and 144 in doubles The 3-1 score after the singles matches concluded meant that the finals were wrapped up by visiting team Mosman Park and no therefore no need to play the doubles Click here to read about the Women’s State League Final. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced While we try to keep on top of all the latest and greatest news in Perth’s eating and drinking every now and then something slips under the radar – which would be a disappointment except for what a delight it is to eventually discover a not-yet-hyped gem Mosman Park gained a charming new bottle shop way back in September – and while we’ve got to it late the store makes a strong case for the “better late than never” Just off the bustling Stirling Highway and only moments away from Mossie Park station, Stuart St Cellars is from the same team as Pep’s Wine Bar – itself situated less than a kilometre down the highway interesting-but-easy drinking approach – with plenty of drops best enjoyed with soaking up beach sunsets or lazing on the lawn You’ll be able to taste plenty of these at Stuart St’s weekly Thursday Open Bottle which they describe as “taste while you browse” – with a rather nifty discount you’ll also find a selection of pre-batched cocktails (including from local outfits Idle Hands and Republic of Fremantle) plus a concise-but-growing collection of craft beer the team plan on exentually adding a delivery service as well as masterclass experiences with their sister venue Pep’s and neighbours In Between Bar Stuart St Cellars is located at 2A Stuart Street, Mosman Park.