10 Marmion Street, East Fremantle WA 6158

Plympton Ward Perfection

Live the East Fremantle lifestyle dream in this delightful, cosy weatherboard cottage in the heralded Plympton Ward precinct - close to the river, beach and all the cafes, restaurants and amenities you could want.

Steps from George Street, this treasure of a home is a rare opportunity to get your hands on one of the iconic workers cottages for which the Plympton Ward precinct is famous.

Thought to have been built in the late 1880s or 1890s, this delightful heritage house has a Federation Bungalow elevation with pretty Gothic influences. Set on the elevated, quiet eastern end of Marmion Street, from the footpath are views across the iconic Fremantle Harbour cranes to the ocean, and even a Rottnest Island glimpse. Bring your morning coffee and croissant out to the sweet front veranda with herb garden and white picket fence, relax and watch the world go by. The location is enviable - the kind that will make home feel like a holiday.

The original front door opens onto a long hall. Inside is light, bright and airy. Restored jarrah floorboards are complemented by an all-white palette and painted timber features that add gentle texture and character while keeping the calm, fresh feel.

Open the front sash window to pull in the cooling sea breezes enjoyed from this high spot. Across the road is East Fremantle Primary School and John Curtin College of the Arts. The street offers plenty of parking - though you may rarely need the car. Here you are walking distance to local favourite eateries including La Lune, Plympton's, Ethos, Hinata's, Mother India, Tradewinds and the Left Bank as well as all kinds of stores, amenities, childcare, playgrounds and parks. This is an easy home to live in. Stroll into Fremantle, walk the dog along the river and meander down the road to George Street for dinner with friends. Come home and share a bottle of wine by the fireplace in the lounge, talk for hours around the dining table or relax outdoors in the very inviting courtyard.
The beautiful private back courtyard has timber decking, limestone wall, lush plants and a little nod to Aussie backyard history - an original backyard toilet. Adding to the garden's charm with its tin roof and ivy-clad red brick walls, it has since been converted into a laundry.

Facing the northern back courtyard, the sweet kitchen and dining is light-filled and inviting. Push aside the bi-fold doors to the courtyard to create a perfect indoor-outdoor living flow.

The cottage-style kitchen is bright and cheerful, with café curtains to the big window, a five burner gas cooktop, stainless steel oven, dish drawer and space for a large fridge.
The bathroom is timeless and tidy, with a beautiful clawfoot bath beneath a leadlight window, blue and white tiling and upcycled timber vanity with feature sink.

Centrally located is the lovely living room with stunning fireplace, a perfect place to curl up and chill or chat with friends. With a warm and welcoming feel, this is the kind of home that begs for simple catch ups with family and friends. There is split system air-conditioning.

At the front of the home is the first bedroom, an inviting room overlooking the green playing grounds of the school. This inviting room has blockout blinds, two robes and a second window to the western side of the home, which gives side garden access. Along the hall is the next bedroom, another charming room with a fireplace surround flanked by large floor-to-ceiling robes.

This is a dream location and a dream cottage. Make it yours.


Rates & Local Information:
Water Rates: $1,313.74 p/a (2022/23)
Town of East Fremantle Council Rates: $1767.07 p/a (2023/24)
Zoning: R20
Heritage: Category B
Primary School Catchment: East Fremantle Primary School
Secondary School Catchments: John Curtin Collage or Arts, Fremantle College and Melville Senior High

DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by third parties including the Seller and relevant local authorities and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.