296 South Terrace, South Fremantle WA 6162

Restored Limestone Cottage with Endless Potential

Meticulously restored over the last eight years, this nostalgic 1896-built limestone and tin cottage offers you elegant living for now, and endless possibilities for the future.

Conveniently situated in the heart of South Fremantle, the serenity of the home defies its location. The captivating front yard is the perfect spot to enjoy sunsets, and soak in the South Freo vibe. The neighbours love stopping for a chat - you will quickly feel like you have lived here forever.

Once you step inside, the comfort and spaciousness of this elegant home will hit you. Traditional features include crystal chandeliers, working fireplaces, jarrah floors, and more. The thick limestone perfectly cocoons you from the day-to-day happenings outside, and providing a quiet, cool and private sanctuary.

A large front master bedroom showcases these features and also has a feature working fireplace. The equally spacious second bedroom also comes off the beautiful entry hallway.

A larger third bedroom has concrete floors, and sufficient space to add an ensuite in the future, while still retaining a queen sized third room.

The expansive central lounge room includes a second working fireplace, and the option of a gas bayonet for winter heating. The decorative archway separates the old 1890’s cottage from the 1970’s addition, and the mottled blue surrounding the arch is remnant evidence of the house’s history, uncovered during the renovation process.

A cleverly-renovated kitchen/dining area has lovely views to the yard. The kitchen boasts significant storage, timber bench tops and breakfast bar, double ceramic sinks, and stainless steel appliances (an integrated range hood, a freestanding 900mm six-burner Smeg oven, and a Bosch dishwasher). This and the adjoining dining area include easy care concrete flooring which continues to the adjacent study. The bathroom features a rain shower, vanity and under-bench storage. Immediately outside is the delightfully simple yet functional laundry, and a separate toilet.

Behind the 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home, and accessible by your private driveway, is a vast open space (over 220m2) where you can let your imagination run wild. This property is zoned mixed use and R30, so the opportunities are ripe for the picking to live, work, extend or develop. Plans for a two-storey “granny flat” at the rear of the property have been approved. Alternatively, there is more than enough room for a significant extension, a swimming pool and workshop, or, should you wish to run a business from the property, additional parking for your staff and clients. Driveway access to the yard through high double-gates enables any of your future plans.

In the meantime, entertaining is made easy with an intimate paved courtyard area including back verandah/patio and gazebo, offset with established trees and leafy gardens, and a backdrop of a mature urban forest beyond. The secure and private back yard includes a large lawn and play zone, which will be well loved by kids and pets, an outdoor shower (ideal following a long hot day at the beach), two separate garden sheds and raised, productive, vegetable gardens.

Experience private living right in the heart of vibrant South Freo. With a plethora of bars, cafés, restaurants and public transport right outside your door, you will love the convenience of this central location. The glorious South Beach, South Fremantle Dog Beach, Fremantle Sailing Club and a range of artisan shops and bakeries are a short stroll away. There is a range of health and fitness options too, which you may well need with all the culinary temptations in front of you. You’re in very close proximity to schools, shopping and central Fremantle and you really will not beat the community vibe of South Freo. This is a location you will truly learn to love quite quickly!

Features Include;

• Meticulously renovated 1896 limestone cottage on large 539sqm block
• R30 and Mixed-Use zoning in iconic heritage precinct
• Gated side access to back yard, over 220m2 of vacant land for future projects
• Extensive renovation and restoration over 8 years including:
o Limestone and brick tuckpointing recently completed including chimney
o Refurbished jarrah floors, door frames and sash windows and ceilings
o Reclaimed heritage fireplaces and doors including leadlight entry door
o New cornices, ceiling roses, door hardware and custom height skirtings
o New kitchen and laundry with timber benches, abundant storage, ceramic sinks and quality stainless steel appliances
o New roof includes Anticon and insulation (2022)
o New boundary fences
o New heritage style front verandah with feature flooring (2024)
o Painted throughout
• Spacious lounge room and large bedrooms with heritage features
• Separate open-plan dining and kitchen area
• Modern bathroom
• Security screens including wrought iron feature screens to sash windows
• Instant gas hot-water system
• Mature trees and established gardens
• Outdoor shower
• Two (2) garden sheds
• Neat and tidy front-yard lawns, overlooked by a full-width entry verandah
• Off-street tandem parking for three (3) cars in driveway, more parking at rear
• Street front parking bays for guests and visitors to utilise
• Central location, minutes away from South Beach and Fremantle
• Dual catchment zones for both Fremantle and Beaconsfield Primary Schools
• Close to Christian Brothers College and Fremantle College
• Minutes to South Fremantle Marketplace and IGA, providores and bakeries
• Great provision of public transport
• Easy bike ride into Fremantle and beaches using nearby bike paths


Council rates: $1,986.26 per annum (approx)
Water rates: $1,249.54 per annum (approx)