What a location: walk over to South Beach to dive into the ocean, take the dog for a run on the shore, and stroll to every kind of shopping and convenience you will ever need. Here are all the advantages of being right on the South Freo border, without the crowds. It’s a quiet street, and this two-storey contemporary home is well-appointed, with a really practical layout: two living areas, a flexible space for working from home, expansive master suite with travertine balcony, and a second living area upstairs. Harvest the edible gardens at home, or walk over to the Farmer’s Market on the weekend. It’s all low-maintenance, giving you more time to enjoy living by the coast.
With a splendid grass tree, banana trees and raised veggie and herb beds out front, the cool rendered exterior rises from the aggregate entry path. Double doors open to solid bamboo floors, leading to the home office, or playroom, music room, or whatever you wish. A powder room is nearby, plus the family laundry with lots of storage and exterior access. Step down to the open plan living, dining and kitchen, which features engineered stone tops and stainless steel appliances. It opens to the northern alfresco, where a timber deck sits above a lawn lined with more productive plantings of fig, limes, mandarin, mango and mulberry. A rear gate gets you to the beach even faster.
Up the bamboo stair, a second living area enjoys the northern light, and beyond is the family bathroom with bath and separate powder room, plus two bedrooms with built-in-robes. Both look over to the Norfolk Island pines of South Freo, with even a glimpse of ocean on the horizon. Secluded on the eastern side is the generous master suite with room for a sitting area, opening to a long travertine balcony to enjoy the morning sun. Inside, the walk-through robe leads to a spacious en-suite with double vanity and spa bath.
The practicalities are all here: solar power, reverse-cycle air-conditioning (though if you open up for the sea breezes you’ll hardly need it), gas points, Crimsafe screens, reticulation, plumbing for the fridge, and ducted vacuum. It's all easy and comfortable, in a brilliant spot by the coast.
3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms 1 office 2 cars
• Two-storey contemporary home on South Freo border • Two living areas plus flexible room for home office • Reverse-cycle aircon, solar power, reticulation, gas points • Large master suite with balcony, walk-in robe, spa ensuite • Double garage with rear and internal access • Bamboo floors, excellent storage throughout • Northern alfresco with timber deck above rear lawn plus outdoor shower • Productive gardens: banana, fig, lime, mango, mulberry, mandarin • Walk to beach, supermarkets, post office, cafes, everything
Council Rates: $2,590.00 per annum (approx) Water Rates: $1,406.04 per annum (approx)