Riverfront fortune seeks new owners in Perth

ONE of Perth’s finest and private riverfront homes is set to bring luck and good fortune to its new owners. Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park Director Jody Fewster said the incredibly private six bedroom masterpiece at 140 Victoria Avenue, Dalkeith, aptly named Fortune Bay House, is perfectly designed for families who love watersports and to entertain.

Dalkeith is a stunning suburb with a truly enviable lifestyle, and home to many of Perth’s best trophy mansions and famous families.

This impressive contemporary home on 2281sqm, with its towering marble entry foyer and direct access to the river, has been home to David and Catherine O'Brien for many years.

Mr O’Brien is a well known former Irish racehorse trainer who later owned a world class winery in France until he and his family moved to Perth in 2009.

Born in Ireland, Mr O’Brien’s mother was a member of one of West Australia’s original pioneering families which has produced explorers, pastoralists and politicians over the years.

“We dearly love Perth but all five of our children now live overseas and we want to spend more time with them and our grandchildren,” Mrs O’Brien said.

“Perth is famous for its wonderful outdoors lifestyle and this house is made for a sporty family as you can play tennis, swim, water-ski, jet-ski, go kayaking, fishing and wakeboarding plus we have a beautiful white sandy beach where you can walk your dog.

“It truly is a beautiful place to live.”

Entertain guests on the ground floor with sweeping views of the Swan River or on the river-level terrace right on the beach.

With more than 23m of windows over each of two levels Fortune Bay House boasts a totally unobstructed view of Freshwater Bay on the picture-perfect Swan River which is always alive with yachts, windsurfers and wildlife.

Ms Fewster, a local who was born and bred in Perth’s affluent western suburbs, said Dalkeith is home to some of Perth's finest mansions.

“Less than 10 minutes from Perth CBD, this beautiful leafy suburb is part of the City of Nedlands is well-known for its impressive architecture. Dalkeith residents enjoy the very best of suburban living in close proximity to urban developments.”

Ms Fewster said the O’Briens have beautifully expanded the master suite to a bedroom, two bathrooms, two dressing rooms and a study! Why?

“Because they can, and also to demonstrate the versatility of the original sleeping accommodation, which can be reconfigured to suit any requirements. Another chapter is now to be written at 140 Victoria Avenue and the new owner will be fortunate indeed to take this story forward into the future,” Ms Fewster said.

“This property has total ‘wow’ factor that is hard to describe but it will certainly take your breath away.

“This home pays homage to architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater which like all classic design stands the test of time.”

The estate was designed to maximise views while retaining privacy, and its grounds are wonderful and form a private oasis. You enter down a long tree-lined driveway that discreetly protects the house from the outside world, passing an intimate garden filled with flowers and herbs. Then on to an enticing leafy courtyard shaded by frangipanis, followed by bridge over a rainforest microcosm where boulders, tree ferns, a series of waterfalls with rushing water and scented shrubs tantalise the senses. Finally you arrive at a towering glass wall.

The home is ideal for a family with teenagers as there are many separate areas to get away and spend time with friends.

The direct access to the water is a blessing, from the high terrace that leads down to the white beach and river. Relax by the pool with the sound of the waves breaking on the beach.

With no less than seven separate zones for entertaining - the river terrace is particularly perfect for breakfast or barbecues with friends.

The home is for sale at auction on Saturday March 21, 2020 at 10:30am unless sold prior.