Held onto for over three decades this turn of 1900's elegant home is waiting for the next custodians to enjoy it.
Sun-kissed with the crystal clear, relaxed South beach at your doorstep, this opportunity to step into The FREO lifestyle doesn't get any better. Needless to say, this famous niche destination is renowned for its culture, nightlife and festivals with great food and cafes that bring millions of people from near and far through these streets every year. There is always something to see and do.
Simply take one look inside this property to soak in what draws all these people to this amazing location.
Set privately behind wire cut bricks with the whisper of the ocean waves in the background, this weatherboard and iron home has stood the test of time and the styling of this era is always in fashion and welcoming.
Opening up the gate awaits an enchanted secret garden and leafy courtyard dining area that is swept with an elevated classic verandah and stained glass accents. It's here once the gates closed, that life seems to slow down.
An old fashioned warm embrace welcomes you as you step inside, and you can not help but feel right at home with attractive accents like polished wide Jarrah flooring with beautiful high ornate ceilings and gloss decorative architraves. As you enter, the 3 huge bedrooms grace the entrance hall where the separate master bedroom boasts a walk-in dressing room.
A true sense of depth draws you in further through the hall to a central open plan kitchen that is the heart of the home. Tastefully extended and renovated the three internal living zones are free-flowing and spacious but still have a cosy and comfy Freo vibe.
Feature-packed it has been decorated beautifully using a classy colour palette capturing the abundance of natural light flooding in from its North - South orientation from French doors and with even more added highlights from discreet flush-mounted lighting bringing to life the details like dado paneling and picture rail architraves. The home office and storeroom is set up adjacent to these living areas so even while you work you feel you are a part of it all.
The huge bathroom has been renovated with period styling and ties in seamlessly to this classic cottage.
This home is set on a 473m2 block so it easily accommodates a massive outdoor alfresco entertaining area as well as a lush garden and velvet green lawn space for sprawling out and relaxing or playing with a furry friend.
Ask yourself, where can I… Walk-in under 5 mins to Major supermarkets the Beach and the café strip amongst a city that represents one of WA's best tourist attractions.
This house is in a prime location and will only continue to reward you with a lifestyle where you set the pace and reap the financial returns for generations to come.
This property at 24 Douro Road, South Fremantle is a three bedroom, one bathroom house sold by Simon Bird and Tim Sherlock at Sherlock Homes Group on 27 Dec 2021.
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South Fremantle is an established residential area within the City of Fremantle. Spanning two square kilometres, the land has harbour uses in the west sector as well as some commercial land use. Settlement of South Fremantle started in 1831 with growth taking place in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Expansion continued during the 1950s and 1960s and again in the early 1990s when new dwellings were added to the area.
With the Fremantle city centre just kilometres away, residents of South Fremantle will not want for things to do. South Beach is a major feature within the suburb, bringing to life its coastal appeal and there are plenty of local parks to explore. Other features of note are South Fremantle Shopping Centre, South Fremantle Market Place and Success Harbour Train Station, which provides convenient transport into Perth.