15 Samson Street, Fremantle WA 6160

Charismatic cottage close to town

Down the western end of Samson Street is a quiet, leafy city-side spot, home to an early 20th century weatherboard and iron home with indoor-outdoor flow for all seasons. It’s a serene setting sheltered behind native trees on the verge and lovely front gardens, where a recycled brick path curves to the north-facing front deck. Solar-powered, with jarrah floors, modern kitchen and bathrooms, and a charming rear courtyard, it feels warm and welcoming, and layers of history add personality and character. Wray Avenue is around the corner, so you can stroll out to have a coffee and pick up some provisions in this wonderfully walkable neighbourhood.

Off the traditional central hallway is the living room, with cast iron fireplace in a jarrah surround and French doors opening to the northern deck. It’s an ideal orientation for a sun-filled room in winter, and to step out and enjoy the garden. The master bedroom shares that northern aspect, and includes an ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, as well as a built-in desk with a window to the lemon tree in the side garden. There are two more bedrooms, including one with a fresh white ensuite with dual access.

The home opens up to a large kitchen/dining area: engineered stone tops, island bench, stainless steel appliances, and an old meat-safe style pantry built in to the original kitchen fireplace for a typically eclectic touch. A wall of glass offers a pretty outlook to the courtyard, with louvres for the breezes and sliding doors to open up to the deck for outdoor dining. This is a relaxing spot for summer, with vines cascading over the limestone wall, and shade from the Chinese elm. A vine-covered timber wall conceals a cast iron bath and outdoor shower, and the original outdoor loo is in working order.

Around the western side is a paved utility area, as well as raised veggie beds to catch the sun. A double garage is accessed down a shared driveway, and with the extensive solar panels in place, it’s tempting to choose an electric car and charge it for free.

This is a great Freo location where you can walk downtown and hop on the bike to the beach, and here behind all those shady trees out front is a home that really suits the spirit of the place.

• Early 20th century weatherboard with eclectic layers of history
• Secluded behind native treed verge and lovely gardens
• Contemporary kitchen and bathrooms
• Living room with French doors to northern deck
• Open-plan with glass sliding doors to pretty courtyard
• Master with ensuite, walk-in-robe and study nook
• Cast iron outdoor bath and shower, outdoor loo
• Rear double garage with mezzanine storage
• Lemon, lime, veggie beds
• Extensive solar power, ducted evaporative air-conditioning and a fireplace
• Western end of Samson, near Solomon St
• Walk to Wray Ave, city centre, Stevens Reserve


Council rates: $2,090.51 per annum (approx)
Water rates: $1,435.36 per annum (approx)