Property Of The Week: 79A Blencowe Street, West Leederville, WA

Modern and chic, this statement home sees a striking combination of raw industrial style, flexible floor plans and intelligent features within one of Perth’s enviable inner-city suburbs.

Generously sized for comfort, the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-bedroom two storey home offers streamlined living nearby to Perth’s picturesque Lake Monger.

Street appeal is immediate through the striking façade with low maintenance garden while entry to the home – via the extra-wide hallway to a massive light filled void – reveals soaring ceiling and an open plan layout.

Here, a custom kitchen is complete with Miele appliances, Smeg stovetop and oven and boundless cabinetry.

The meals area flows to the expansive downstairs living room and continues through glass doors to the outdoor alfresco area. The backyard offers space to entertain while enjoying the custom concrete pool.

A further, separate downstairs office/lounge adds to the home’s flexibility.

Upstairs an activity room provides a third indoor living area – ideal for a parents’ retreat.

Also here, a main, capacious bedroom offers a true retreat from the rest of the home and is fitted with a modern ensuite. The additional bathroom is well equipped with a hob-less shower, soaking tub and double vanity.

Planted in a convenient, sought-after locale, the residence is nearby to Subiaco, Lake Monger, Cowden Park and public transport.

The listing is with The Agency’s Paul Tonich (+61 478 180 765), $1,625,000; theagency.com.au

A Mid-Century Modern home in Carmel, California, hit the market on Friday for just the third time in 70 years with a listing price of $4.25 million.

Located in the community of Carmel Highlands, the house is just steps from the coastline and comes with private beach access, according to the listing with Tim Allen of Coldwell Banker Realty in Northern California. Allen was not immediately available for comment.

The property last changed hands in 2010 when Hollywood screenwriter Richard Outten bought it for $990,000, public records show. Outten penned the screenplays for the 1992 movie “Pet Sematary Two” and the 1987 film “Lionheart,” and created the story for the 2012 “Journey to the Center of the Earth” sequel, “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.” He was not immediately available for comment.

Built in 1953, the home’s mid-century charm has been preserved over the years while still being updated for modern living. Interior details include wood paneling, exposed-brick walls and beamed ceilings.

The single-level house has 1,785 square feet, which includes three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Though not directly on the water, large windows flanking the adobe-brick, wood-burning fireplace look out at the ocean.

Sliding glass doors create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living. Outside, there’s a large patio surrounded by lush landscaping, and there are also meandering paths through sustainable succulent gardens, according to the listing.

In addition to its close proximity to the beach, the home is a 10-minute walk from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.

As of July, the median list price in Carmel is $3.1 million, up 8% from last year, even as active listings have increased 50% year over year, according to data from Realtor.com.

Property Of The Week: 79A Blencowe Street, West Leederville, WA

Intelligent living in Perth’s inner-city suburbs.

Owned by Richard Outten, who’s penned screenplays for films including “Pet Sematary Two” and “Lionheart,” this is only the third time the home has been on the market