3/93-95 Forrest Street, Fremantle WA 6160

Hidden surprise: delightful courtyard villa

A wide, treed verge with native plantings sets the scene for Forrest Grove, a walled estate next to an expanse of parkland. There, a two-bedroom brick-and-tile villa has been nicely renovated, with the wonderful bonus of a beautifully designed north-facing walled courtyard for outdoor dining and relaxation under the olive tree. This low-maintenance home is secluded and quiet, with a walking path to the park, easy access to transport, central Fremantle just down the road, and a short drive to the beach.

Plantings of roses and hibiscus screen the front of the villa, which opens to the air-conditioned kitchen and living. Charcoal and white is the choice for the fresh kitchen décor, with 5-burner gas range and white-tiled splashbacks, lit by a skylight above. The black and white theme continues in the spacious bathroom, with bath and glossy white vanity with composite stone top. A carpeted bedroom or home office has a ceiling fan and lovely outlook to the courtyard, and the laundry has mosaic floor tiling, a stylish black bench and black tapware.

The north-facing rear of the villa is where the real transformation is revealed, as a wall of glass concertina doors from the main bedroom opens to the walled outdoor area. A beautiful space has been created, with a travertine floored alfresco for outdoor dining, a perfect patch of lawn, and another travertine sitting area under the olive tree. The high wall is lined with plantings, and a gate leads through to the Forrest Street verge offering rear pedestrian entry to the home. Vehicle entry into Forrest Grove leads around to the villa’s secure single garage.

With all the work already done, and that delightful outdoor area making the most of the desirable northern aspect, this is an attractive proposition by the park and ideal for a single or couple, downsizers or first home-buyers looking for a Fremantle address.

• Two bedroom villa, smartly renovated kitchen and bathroom
• Skylights, security screens, air-conditioned open-plan
• Main bedroom with walk-in-robe and concertina doors to courtyard
• Beautifully designed north-facing alfresco with travertine paving
• Walled garden with lawn and olive tree
• Ceiling fans in bedrooms
• Secure garage, walking path to park opposite
• Close to transport, walk to 9 Seeds Cafe

Council Rates: $1,200 p/annum (approx)
Water Rates: $952.32 p/annum (approx)
Strata Rates: $540 p/quarter (approx)