65 Marshall Way, Samson WA 6163

Surrounded by greenery, backing onto a wide treed nature strip full of birds, and with a beautiful park nearby, this fabulously flexible home is designed for all stages of family life. With several living areas, a brilliant kitchen, vast outdoor relaxation spaces and a sparkling pool, you are all set for entertaining and enjoying life. It comes with the wonderful bonus of a self-contained apartment for extended family or reliable income. This is an established neighbourhood that is quiet, secure and tucked away with virtually no through-traffic, but with easy access to the Murdoch transport hub, university, and hospitals, and walking distance to highly-regarded local schools.

Behind a grove of bottlebrushes and automatic gates, this solar-powered home unfolds in surprising ways. Looking over courtyard gardens out front, the master bedroom features a walk-in robe and fresh en-suite bathroom, and opposite is a flexible living room or music room. Beyond is another cosy sitting room, library or TV room, leading through to a really generous and finely-equipped kitchen. It's all pristine and high-quality, with masses of cabinetry, clever lighting and skylights, a big stainless steel range, and a long, wide island bench presiding over another large living area with a pot-belly stove in the corner. Sliding doors to the north lead to a vast alfresco with built-in seating and all the sheltered space you need for party-time. In the summer, guests can spill over to another high-walled entertaining area and gazebo by the pool, with a grassed area nearby for kids to play. Handy to the pool is shower room and toilet off the bright white laundry. Another bathroom with bath is near three more bedrooms, including one next to the master suite which could also serve as a nursery or office.

All this and income too, with a self-contained, air-conditioned apartment: bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, laundry, its own separate power and independent access. It's perfect for inter-generational living, or a very desirable rental. Additional space at the side of the home accommodates a boat or trailer, with tandem parking for two in the garage and more paved parking out front.