We thought the house with a tram in it took the biscuit for odd homes when we ran it two weeks ago but this one has a magical look that will have kids and adults alike wanting to move West.

The whimsical ‘Witch’s house’ complete with its own dungeon, spy holes and mini fairy doors might just be Perth’s quirkiest home listing. It’s also drawn in huge interest, becoming the most viewed residential listing on realestate.com.au this week.

Click on this link to see more pictures of this amazing home – but not before you’ve had a look through this week’s roundup of the quirky and quaint property stories from Left Field Communications.

The hidden energy costs of adult children that add $1000 to bills
The cost of adult children staying home for longer has been revealed, with parents in one surprise state forking out over $1000 extra a year.

Inside Menulog founder’s $200m+ Aussie home
The decision by Menulog’s parent company Just Eat to close down the Australian delivery giant, belies how popular and successful it once was, as evidenced by its founder’s $200m+ Aussie home.

Huge payday for country music star Troy Cassar-Daley
Award-winning Aussie country music star Troy Cassar-Daley is set to make a small fortune off a humble Brisbane deal he struck almost 28 years ago.

Lance “Buddy” Franklin and wife Jesinta finally sell family home
The former AFL star and his fashion influencer wife are preparing to move to a hobby farm after selling Villa Casa, their glamorous Mediterranean-inspired home on the Gold Coast in Queensland.

Hugh Jackman’s partner fuels wild-card buzz with bold move
Months after his high-profile divorce, Hugh Jackman’s eco-retreat partner has dropped a shock move, fuelling wild-card rumours. The entrepreneur behind Jackman’s luxury escape, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in the Gold Coast hinterland, has quietly listed a newly completed wellness estate for sale — just nine minutes’ drive away.

‘Some idiot complained’: Woman told to rip up fake lawn by council
A single complaint from an anonymous neighbour has seen council warn an Aussie woman to rip up her flawless fake lawn — sparking fury among residents.

Paleo Pete sells Byrrill Creek property after lengthy sales campaign
After a drawn-out sales campaign, former My Kitchen Rules judge Pete Evans has finally sold his resort-style property in Byrrill Creek.

John Singleton relists $16 million Central Coast estate after seventh divorce
Cashed-up advertising and media legend John Singleton has re-listed his luxury estate in Killcare Heights on the Central Coast.

An incredible, untouched 1963 retro time capsule in Riverside on the market after 50 years
There’s cool, and then there’s 505 West Tamar Road, Riverside. The groovy Tasmanian house was completed in 1963, and is a monument to a time when Gregory Peck was a heartthrob and Katharine Hepburn was the epitome of chic.

Australia’s mid-century godfather Alistair Knox may have built the house of your dreams
In these times, when basic white walls, minimal features, and mass production are the hallmarks of housing, a growing appreciation is emerging for the complete opposite, which was once a niche trend in the mid-20th century.

Woman buys whole town near famous US national park for $3.4 million
A tiny town at the foothills of the world’s oldest national park has been snapped up for the price of a suburban Sydney house. The historic village of Pray, Montana is a 45-minute drive from Yellowstone National Park in the US.

‘Incredibly difficult’: Call for Waverley Men’s Shed saviour as development deadline looms
A community essential to older men in Sydney’s east is facing the potential of years without a site to work out of when it is forced to relocate.

Campbelltown snags a million dollar BMX track
Work on a new “fantastic new youth space” has begun in the heart of the Macarthur area.

Former Senator David Leyonhjelm has exited a retirement village he claims failed to deliver promises
A former federal Senator has walked away from a $1 million Mid-North Coast retirement village property which he claims never delivered the luxury facilities and lifestyle convenience promised in the advertising.

Aussie families can save a minimum of $320 a week by moving to Bali
An Aussie family has revealed why they packed up their lives and moved to Bali. Kate and Leigh were casually chatting in a cafe in Sydney’s Erskineville when they made the bold decision to move abroad with their two children.

Jessica Simpson pulls $27.4m LA mansion off market
Singer Jessica Simpson’s enormous Los Angeles mansion has been taken off the market — nearly one year after it was listed for $17.9 million (AUD $27.4 million) amid her ongoing divorce from husband Eric Johnson.

Inside Nedd Brockmann’s growing empire
Celebrity ultra-runner Nedd Brockmann has bought his first property in the Newcastle region.

Network 10s new Big Brother house at Dreamworld slammed by fans
Network 10 has brought back the iconic Big Brother Australia and the house has a fresh new look at its original location — but it’s already got fans dissing the show with one major error.

Noise, filth, stench force council into housing buyback
Residents bombarded by daily screeching, filth and a suffocating stench may finally get relief, with an Aussie council approving a plan that could trigger a dramatic government buyback of homes.

Why granny flats are the latest front in Sydney’s housing wars
Councils and rural landholders are at loggerheads over plans to allow more granny flats and self-contained homes on Sydney’s urban fringes as part of the latest proposed shake-up of state planning laws.

Garbo matriarch who bought $40m home set to nearly double her money in four years
Tony Tartak, founder of waste removal giant Bingo Industries, and his wife Mary have sold one half of their whole floor in Crown Residences for $35.5 million, almost doubling their money in just a few years.

‘Packed like sardines’: Tenant given seven days to remove 15 cars from garden
A tenant in the UK is facing potential legal action after it was discovered he has been using the garden of his rental property as a scrapyard.

Storage 2000 founder lists Adelaide home with huge collector’s garage
Francesco Tripodi understands the need for space. As the founder of Storage 2000, a storage facility in Adelaide, Tripodi recalls being instantly drawn to the oversized garage during an inspection of a Gulfview Heights property.

Librarian splashes $4.9 million on luxurious Sydney house
A determined librarian shelled out $4.9 million for a brand-new five-bedroom house in Burwood at auction on Saturday, paying $500,000 above its $4.4 million reserve to secure the keys.

The trams that made Melbourne: Celebrating 140 years since the city’s first cable tram
Hand crafted, magical to those who rode it, and almost forgotten. But without the arrival of the cable tram 140 years ago, Melbourne would probably not be the tram-loving city it is today.

This street is home to two cities with opposite laws and politics
Imagine living in a city where following the rules on one side of the street could land you in jail on the other. That’s the case for residents of Bristol, Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia: two cities that share not only a name, but State Street, a main thoroughfare.

Real cost of renting Queen Elizabeth’s $57m Royal Lodge mansion revealed
Andrew Windsor, the English commoner formerly known as prince, was required to pay what amounts to a single peppercorn a year to rent the royal 30-room mansion where he’s lived for three decades.

Pat Cummins scores new $16m luxury home
The delayed-settlement Bronte upgrade by injured Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins and wife Becky has emerged on property records. Their $16m purchase secured an 1888 two-storey home in need of renovation.

Tenant’s shock discovery as rental demand soars
A Sydney tenant has revealed the brutal dilemma currently facing those seeking rentals across the city after she encountered multiple homes she said were “unliveable” or too expensive, while others were snapped up before inspections could even take place.

John Singleton’s $16m resort-style home for sale
Adman John Singleton has relisted his redundant Killcare Heights ocean-view, resort-style property. He bought The Scenic Rd property in 2023, but as he’s just finished renovations at nearby Mount White, and celebrates his 84th birthday, he has decided to windup his time at Killcare which dates back to his childhood.

Ultramarathon runner Nedd Brockmann buys into Newcastle property market
Ultramarathon runner and fundraiser powerhouse Nedd Brockmann has snapped up a slice of real estate in Newcastle, purchasing a cottage on the city’s fringe. Jade Lazarevic

Yogi with ties to Hollywood lists Byron Bay mansion for $20 million
Peter Ostick and his wife Ida Almasi have put their five-bedroom, four-bathroom residence in Byron Bay on the market.

Race car estate in New Zealand seeks new owner for first time in 99 years
A gated compound on New Zealand’s South Island is up for grabs after being held by one family for nearly 100 years.

Donald Trump’s childhood home for sale
US President Donald Trump’s childhood home in the New York borough of Queens has hit the market.

Buy this house, and you’ll need to evict yourself each Christmas
Picture this: it’s Christmas Eve, and you are relaxing by a roaring fire in a log cabin in a British forest.

Olympian Ian Thorpe lists $2.8 million apartment in iconic Sydney building
Swimming star Ian Thorpe is selling his apartment in a Harry Seidler-designed building two years after he bought it. The Olympic legend splashed $2.79 million on the swish pad in Sydney’s eastern suburbs in the winter of 2023.

Former Packer bookmaker’s $50 million Crown penthouse for sale
Kerry Packer was known for his grand Sydney real estate, but he wasn’t the only one in his circle to be well-housed.

Rebecca and Chris Judd take $220K loss on Mornington Peninsula sale
High profile couple Rebecca and Chris Judd have sold their Mornington Peninsula weekender at a loss.

Buy this house and you’ll get a private island in Scotland thrown in for free
A wild lochside estate is for sale on the west coast of Scotland — and it comes with a private island in the backyard.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s LA condo hits market for $3.7m
Ozzy Osbourne’s stunning West Hollywood, CA, condo has hit the market for $2.375 million (AUD $3.66 million), less than four months after the rock ‘n’ roll legend died in his native England.

Massive fortunes and properties The Golden Girls stars left behind
They were the four mismatched roommates who redefined retirement life in Miami, but in reality, the stars of The Golden Girls were making serious bank.

Jeremy and Olivia Bond score $14m for Woollahra mansion
Jeremy Bond, grandson of the late businessman Alan Bond, has sold his Woollahra mansion at auction via TRG founder Gavin Rubinstein.

Ian Thorpe lists Woollahra flat with $2.8m guide
Olympic swimming legend Ian Thorpe has listed the Woollahra apartment he bought just two years ago for auction and he’s prepared to sell it for the same price he paid.

“Well done”: Russell Crowe drops real estate insight on Joe Rogan podcast
Hollywood powerhouse Russell Crowe has given insight into one of his earliest property purchases on Joe Rogan’s podcast, thanking his younger self for buying a slice of Aussie bushland that would become his haven.

Inside Bec and Chris Judd’s $2.78m Peninsula sale
Bec and Chris Judd took a six-figure hit on their Arthurs Seat sale earlier this year, letting the holiday home go for far less than their $3m hopes.

Ex-Myer director Jacquie Naylor’s luxury home sells for seven figures
Prominent fashion figure and ex-Myer board director Jacquie Naylor has farewelled her Armadale home for more than $6m.

Prahran: Dogs in Space, Michael Hutchence film location sells
An ex-Prahran dairy where the iconic Australian movie Dogs in Space starring rock star Michael Hutchence was filmed has sold for a seven-figure sum.

Georgia Geminder and Matthew Danos’ modernist Toorak pad sold
Richlister couple Georgia Geminder and Matthew Danos have sold their striking Toorak house designed by National Gallery of Victoria architect Sir Roy Grounds.

Anita and Danny’s Frawley horse training facility near Ballarat listed
The late St Kilda legend Danny Frawley’s wife, Anita Frawley, has listed a racehorse training property near Ballarat with $1.39m price hopes.

First look: Mick Fanning’s spectacular new beach home
World surf champ Mick Fanning is building a spectacular oceanview mansion inspired by the sea, after leaving a dream home rocked by a stalker nightmare.

Australia’s ‘most haunted house’ Monte Cristo listed for sale
It’s been dubbed Australia’s most haunted house, and now Monte Cristo is seeking its next brave custodians.

Norton Street’s identity shift: Will Little Italy survive?
Leichhardt’s cultural identity is changing, so what does that mean for the traditional heart of Sydney’s Italian community?

Kicking goals: Inside NRL veteran Daly Cherry-Evans’ property portfolio
Long-time Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans stunned the rugby league world earlier this year by announcing his departure from the Sea Eagles.

Jack Ma’s wife buys former Italian embassy for $39m
London | Beijing | Jack Ma’s family has added to their international property portfolio with the purchase of a London mansion that used to serve as the Italian embassy. Cathy Ying Zhang, the wife of the billionaire Alibaba founder, bought the Belgravia home for £19.5 million ($39 million) last year, according to Land Registry records and sources.

Kerry Stokes’ son offers Woollahra home ahead of $37.5m upsize
Property developer Bryant Stokes, the son of billionaire media mogul Kerry Stokes, and his wife Dominique have listed their three-storey Woollahra home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs with a $12 million guide.

This flat has a bed in the kitchen will set you back close to $200,000
A one-bedroom apartment with an unusual bedroom layout has hit the market in Scotland. The property in Thornwood, in the nation’s capital of Glasgow, is a top floor flat in a sandstone tenement building.

Want to own a castle only 25 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD?
It’s unlikely a castle in Keilor was on anyone’s real-estate bingo card, but this turreted piece of colonial history defies expectations.

French castles and manor houses for the price of a Sydney home
While Sydney’s median house price hits $1.7m, French mansions with up to nine bedrooms and historic features are selling for less than half that amount.