28 Thomas Street, South Fremantle WA 6162

Artisan creation by the beach

A walking path at the end of the cul-de-sac takes you down to the beach, in a neighbourhood that has the relaxed feel of a holiday down south. It’s a quiet, tree-lined street where historic homes interact with contemporary architecture, and this creation in stone, steel, glass and fine timbers is something very special. Designed by Keith Cameron Brown and built by artisans, it is a serene two-storey home of lofty spaces, curves, and the true luxury of precious natural materials. Jarrah floors, Oregon trusses, intricate rubble stone walls, north-facing open-plan, vine-covered alfresco, two studies, and an underground wine cellar are among the delights. It feels secluded and private, but with the airy openness of long landscape views from the upper level, and the buzz of South Fremantle street life just a walk away.

This property is open to view by appointment, please call Stefanie Dobro to arrange a time to view.

Olive trees on the verge, a stone and wrought iron wall, and a soaring stone portico create a Moroccan feel, and decorative floor tiling in the arched entry gives the effect of a tribal rug as a welcome mat. Inside, the wide jarrah floors are beautiful, and the office by the entry is an inspiring place to work, enjoying an open outlook to a curved pond. The built-in office cabinetry in timber is an example of the very fine work throughout the home.

Through a stone archway, the open-plan space unfolds: high vaulted ceilings, Oregon beams, a gas log fire in an impressive stone surround, tall Gothic windows in stained glass, kitchen in timber and granite, and a door revealing a stair curving down to a spacious, cool cellar. A northern wall of glass opens from the dining area to the restful courtyard covered with deciduous vine; shady in summer and welcoming the sun in winter. It wraps around to the rear, where a high-walled garden has room for a pool.

A striking open stair rises to three bedrooms with leafy outlooks, including the master bedroom with walk-through robe and granite-topped ensuite. Also on the upper level is the family bathroom, a storage room, and a stone archway leading to a second office or meditation room with lovely long views to the north.

It is all out of the ordinary: beautiful spaces, finest natural materials and inspiring workmanship in a no-through-road by South Beach. You won’t find anything else like it.

• Individual creation by architectural designer Keith Cameron Brown
• Intricate limestone, jarrah, Oregon, steel, glass, granite
• Arches, stained glass, fine built-in cabinetry in solid timber
• Serene vine-covered northern alfresco, solar-passive orientation
• Two offices
• Underground wine cellar
• Solar power
• Air-conditioning and fans
• Alarm security
• Pond with lovely gardens
• Post-swim outdoor shower
• Large double garage with backyard access
• Automated driveway gate
• Laundry chute
• Storage room
• Sub-surface reticulation
• Easy to lock up and leave
• Wonderful location: cul-de-sac with walking path to South Beach


Council rates: $3,341.35 per annum (approx)
Water rates: $1,691.88 per annum (approx)