Homeowner in waterside Perth suburb is given an extraordinary letter from a ‘concerned neighbour’ urging them to build a second storey to protect the street’s exclusive reputation
- New homeowner receives bizarre letter from a ‘concerned neighbour group’
- Resident had just moved in to the affluent waterside suburb Hillarys in Perth
- The letter asked the homeowner to build a second story on their one story home
- They said it would ‘keep house prices firm’ and display sense of professionalism
A Perth homeowner has received a bizarre letter from their neighbour demanding they build a second storey to protect the exclusive reputation of their street.
The ‘concerned’ local delivered the letter to the new arrival in the affluent waterside suburb of Hillarys on Perth’s north coast.
The neighbour starts the letter by telling the homeowner they have witnessed a lot of change after living in the ‘wonderful suburb’ for 13 years.
A Perth homeowner has received a bizarre letter (pictured) from their neighbour demanding they build a second story to uphold ‘professionalism’ in the exclusive suburb of Hillarys
The ‘concerned’ local delivered the letter to the new arrival in the affluent waterside suburb of Hillarys on Perth’s north coast (pictured)
‘As you are probably aware nearly all surrounding homes are of a second story (tier) nature,’ they explain.
‘Your home, although presentable certainly does have a negative impact on the homes in the immediate perimeter.’
The resident added that they and other neighbours hoped the homeowner would add an extension to their one-storey dwelling for the good of the suburb.
‘Myself and several other local residents are in the hope that you intend to alter the form of your home to keep track with immediate demographics.’
The cost of adding a basic second story to a home can cost up to $380,000, according to construction company The Perfect Space.
The author finished their rant by explaining the renovation would benefit not only the homeowner but also their neighbours.
‘Your future participation in such a thing would certainly keep home prices firm and and display a sense of professionalism in the area.’
The median property price in the glamorous Perth suburb of Hillarys over the last year is $896,000 for houses and $515,000 for units
The extraordinary letter was shared to the Bell Tower Times on Facebook on Monday, and was quickly inundated with comments.
Many encouraged the homeowner to antagonise the resident by adding old cars, tyres, shopping trolleys, an outside toilet or a caravan on their front lawn.
‘Sounds to me like the surrounding neighbours want this home owner to stop mowing their front lawn and go buy a secondhand car wreck to put in their front garden. Let’s see how THAT would affect house values’, one user wrote.
Others were shocked the author of the letter had so brazenly asked the homeowner to cover the cost of a second storey.
‘I would thank them for their letter and then ask when I can expect the donation of funds in my bank account so we can align expectations,’ one wrote.
‘I would put a wishing well in the front yard with a big sign that neighbours could see that said ‘I need to renovate, please donate,’ a second joked.
‘It’s never too early in the year to cover your single-story roof in a really obnoxious amount of light-up Christmas decorations in response to that,’ a third said.
Several people shared their own experiences with snobby neighbours in the comments.
Many encouraged the homeowner to antagonise the snooty resident by adding old cars, tyres, shopping trolleys, an outside toilet or a caravan on their front lawn
‘I lived in Sorrento (neighbouring suburb) for one year in such a single storey house with the two story’s all around,’ one person wrote.
‘These people used to knock on my door and tell me and I quote ‘We’re happy to have you here but please don’t start your car before 9am. My children are trying to play basketball on the driveway and it frightens them.
‘It was only a standard Ford sedan… and some people have to go to work… The snobbery is real!’
‘When I moved into my house a neighbour stopped me to tell me that ‘all the people living on this street are either in medicine or resources’ – not anymore’, another shared.
The median property price in the Perth suburb of Hillarys over the last year is $896,000 for houses and $515,000 for units, according to realestate.com.au.