14 Fletcher Street, East Fremantle WA 6158

Poolside summer, flexible family living

Behind the high limestone wall and the magnificent gumtree and bottlebrushes on the verge, the first impression is of an impeccably transformed East Fremantle classic home, but in fact it is even better: a brilliant contemporary build fitting seamlessly into the streetscape. At the heart of it is vast open-plan living spilling out to northern entertaining by the pool, with two cleverly separate wings spanning either side of the home for flexible family living. This is a lovely neighbourhood, with treed streets, heritage homes, parks, and George Street and central Fremantle nearby.

The walled front garden is enchanting, with white standard roses leading to the glass-walled pool and waterfall. To make the most of the northern aspect, an expansive front veranda has been created, with painted timber detailing adding a traditional touch, high-pitched roof, and plenty of room for dining and lounging by the pool. Blinds make this an all-weather space, and a natural extension of the home’s central living area. Two sets of French doors lead inside, to an expanse of jarrah floors across the open-plan living and dining, presided over by the generous kitchen, with long island bench and fine appliances.

A jarrah corridor leads to the eastern wing, which has its own French door entry and lobby from the front garden, as well as entry from the garage. There are two bedrooms in this zone, both with built-in-robes; a sparkling blue and white bathroom and separate toilet, and a living room or theatre room with coffered ceiling. There is a great sense of independence here, ideal for teenagers or extended family.

Secluded over in the western wing, looking out to the pool, is an expansive master suite with fitted walk-in-robes and en-suite. A fourth bedroom is currently furnished as a home office.

All the practicalities are taken care of, with a big laundry featuring masses of storage, and another walk-in storage cupboard nearby. A solar power system is in place, there’s reverse-cycle air-conditioning, and a workbench in the double garage.

The ease and space of modern living combines with an elegant air that fits right into this historic neighbourhood, with that inviting pool waiting to make this a fabulous summer in East Fremantle.

- Fabulous family home: modern build, classic lines
- Brilliant north-facing entertaining by the pool in walled gardens
- Vast open-plan living flows through French doors to alfresco
- Two distinct bedroom wings, one with own entry and living area
- Master suite overlooking pool, walk-in-robes
- Fourth bedroom or generous home office
- All on one level, jarrah floors, skylights
- 2kW solar, reverse-cycle air-conditioning
- Richmond Primary & John Curtin College of the Arts catchment¬¬