One-in-a-million cliffside home in Perth

THE beauty of the four level ultra private home at 6 Riverview Place, Mosman Park is in its north-facing aspect.

Riverview Place is a small cul-de-sac off well known Saunders Street, otherwise known as ‘Millionaire’s Row’, in Perth’s affluent western suburbs.

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Built into the cliff face, this property boasts uninterrupted, breath-taking, front-row views over the sparkling Swan River that can never be lost.

Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park Director Jody Fewster said the home with four over-sized bedrooms and built into the cliff overlooking the Swan River was nothing short of a “spectacular family home”.

“There is a discrete sophistication to this home in one of Perth’s most exclusive locations,” Ms Fewster said.

She said the unassuming street entrance conceals its understated luxury.“The expansive floor to ceiling windows of the entry gallery immediately draws your eye to the river views, creating a relaxed feeling of being suspended between the sky and river. This feeling will continue with you throughout the remaining three levels, especially on the incredible living level which embodies nearly the entire third floor.”

The impressive river views are maximised as the house faces due north and is completely protected from the strong south-westerly ‘Fremantle Doctor’ from behind, and the early morning easterly breeze which flows across the face of the property.

Owner Ron Packer said the view plus the layout of the home - which was carved out of the cliff - was its standout feature.

“We often joke that even the cars have a great view,” Mr Packer said of the generous four car garage on the top floor.

The yachtsman - whose home overlooks the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club - says the house is protected from the breezes.The family home - which has an internal staircase and lift - also has its own private access down to the water via a path. The bottom floor can be used as a self-contained two bedroom apartment. The Packers are moving on after six years and downsizing from their impressive home.

Philippa Packer said it was incredibly rare to find a north-facing home on the Swan River.

“We are in a protected pocket here all year around,” Mrs Packer said.

The Packers have made some huge improvements to the house since they bought it six years ago.

he pair installed acoustic panels in the 3.4m high ceilings of the 16m long living room, plus reconfigured the master suite’s walk-in robe and landscaped the gardens.

There’s a lot of glass and marble and yet the house is warm and inviting. “There’s plenty of room for entertaining and I absolutely love the birdlife, with osprey nests nearby, pelicans and a lot of welcome swallows and dolphins.

“Every single day I get huge amounts of pleasure from this house.” Wake up in the master bedroom suite with its electronic blinds showcasing the panoramic views. The ensuite boasts a steam sauna/shower and river views from its freestanding Villeroy & Boch bath. The only thing not included is Mrs Packer’s beloved red London phone box, a treasured childhood memory.

The house is for sale via an expressions of interest campaign closing on July 31, if not sold prior.