278c Marmion Street, Melville WA 6156

Barely one year young, this stunning 3 bedroom 2 bathroom architecturally-inspired townhouse residence is privately positioned to the rear in a quality group of only three properties and is cosy, warm and quiet – blending Japanese and Scandinavian-style (Japandi) rather seamlessly.

The heart of this award-winning home is a dramatic light well that connects all three levels and not only promotes vertical interaction and acts as a ventilation shaft, but also allows for ample natural day-lighting of spaces – even in mid-winter. The “tsuboniwa” – a small courtyard garden – re-introduces nature into the residence and helps expand spatial perception.

The property also has a solar-passive design and is unique in every aspect, with the multi-purpose spaces on both levels accommodating for working-from-home environments. On the top floor, the “second” living room – currently acting as the perfect parents’ retreat – can easily be converted into a fourth bedroom if need be. It sits adjacent to a sublime master suite with built-in wardrobes and a shower, vanity and toilet to its intimate ensuite bathroom.

Both bedrooms on the first floor have built-in robes of their own and share the main bathroom – itself comprising of a shower, vanity and toilet for good measure. Downstairs, the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area makes an instant first impression, welcoming you upon entry into the home. It also provides access to a cleverly-concealed European-style laundry, a separate toilet, a small deck, the back verandah and a larger north-facing entertaining deck outside.

The stylish kitchen itself oozes class in the form of sparkling stone bench tops, Hafele soft-close drawers, a 900mm-wide gas cooktop and a 600mm-wide electric oven. The resident chef will be all-smiles.

The devil here is in the details and specifications however, with the developer placing an emphasis on modern quality and energy-efficiency. All windows and doors are double-glazed throughout, also helping with noise and thermal insulation. The residence is 8-Stars NatHERs rated and has lots of high-end built-in storage.

High-quality switches, lightings and LED strips that give that warm and fuzzy feeling – all can be found right here. The appliances are all first-class and include a Miele dishwashers and dryer of the same brand. Pre-wired internet throughout arranges into a server rack alongside F2P NBN internet connectivity, making this a property future-proof “smart” home.

The neighbours are fantastic and so is the location, despite the residence’s seclusion from the street. The local Woolworths supermarket, post office, bowling alley, cafes and eateries along Marmion Street are all only walking distance away. Excellent primary and secondary schools are only within strolling and cycling distance.

This is a wonderful neighbourhood for young families too, with an easy seven-minute separating your front doorstep from the ocean waters of Fremantle and our picturesque Swan River at nearby Point Walter. A lovely walking and jogging loop along Marmion Street to Melville Primary School, Kadidjiny Park, Kitchener Road, Melville Reserve and back home also comes in very handy.

Public transport to Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre and both the Bull Creek and Fremantle Train Stations (towards the city) is effortless and so easily accessible. It’s low-maintenance “lock-up-and-leave” living – but on a totally different scale!


FEATURES INCLUDE;

• 2021 winner of the “Residential Architecture – Modern Housing” category at the WA Architecture Awards
• Double-brick construction
• Solar-passive design
• 3 bedrooms, 2 fully-tiled bathrooms
• Water-proof wood-grain luxury vinyl flooring
• Two separate living areas
• Mirrored built-in robes
• Generous storage throughout
• North-facing outdoor-entertaining area – natural Jarrah timber deck
• Second north-facing decked area outside
• Double-glazing to all windows
• Ceiling fans throughout – with winter and summer modes installed
• Custom LED lighting
• NBN ready
• Colorbond roof
• Easy-care gardens
• Tandem remote-controlled lock-up two-car garage
• No strata fees
• 149sqm (approx.) of internal living area
• 317sqm (approx.) land size

Water Rates: $1,346 per annum approx.
Council Rates: $2,143 per annum approx.