11 Speedy Cheval Street, East Fremantle WA 6158

Traditional and contemporary architectural styles happily co-exist in this welcoming neighbourhood, gathered around the green community hub of Raceway Park with its playground, barbecues and plenty of space to kick the footy. Around the corner from the park is a two-storey home in natural brick and iron, nestled behind colourful courtyard gardens and with a plunge pool out the back for summer.

Beyond the splendid jacaranda on the verge and past the cascading jasmine, step up to the veranda and enjoy the northern aspect that floods the home with light. The entry lobby leads to the long open-plan kitchen, living and dining, where a cathedral ceiling adds lofty volume to the space. Solid timber floors flow to a wall of windows, and French doors open to outdoor dining under the shadecloth, where you can relax, entertain, and cool off in the pool. Also on ground level is a powder room, and a large laundry with extensive storage.

At the front of the home to make the most of the northern light and the garden outlook is the master bedroom, with a fitted walk-in robe and en-suite with bath, and good separation from the second-level bedroom zone. Up the jarrah stair are two light-filled bedrooms with built-in-robes, and a smart black-and-white bathroom.

Natural textures, great light, warm atmosphere and a charming leafy streetscape make this a tempting proposition, with the opportunity to play with some fresh approaches to the interiors if you want to make it even better. It’s quiet and serene, but nicely central too: walk to George Street cafes, restaurants and boutique retail, settle into great local schools, and enjoy the easy proximity to the river and the beach.

• Contemporary two-storey brick and iron
• Timber-floored open-plan flows to alfresco
• Lofty ceilings, jarrah stair, gas log fire
• Outdoor dining by the plunge pool
• North-facing master-suite with pretty courtyard outlook
• Air-conditioning, alarm security, garden shed
• Carport plus additional off-street parking
• Near Raceway Park, walk to George Street
• John Curtin catchment, choice of Richmond or East Fremantle Primary