4/174 Marine Terrace, South Fremantle WA 6162

Location and lifestyle! Sometimes you can't go wrong with a cliche. Just a stone's throw from the beach and nestled in an increasingly vibrant neighbourhood, this ocean-front terrace offers location and lifestyle in spades, with a bright and flowing interior to match.

Wake up to an ocean view that inspires an early-morning beach walk and swim. Follow it with a fresh pastry and coffee at one of the nearby cafes or bakeries. Lunch just a short stroll away on the vibrant and ever-growing southern end of South Terrace. Wind the day down with a wine on the balcony - enjoying a priceless view of the sun setting over the Indian Ocean - or walk around the corner to one of the local restaurants, pubs or bars to enjoy a great feed and some live music with other locals

Located in the highly-sought suburb and cosmopolitan neighbourhood of South Fremantle and on the doorstep of the buzzing port city of Fremantle, one thing's for sure - there's no need to venture far from home.

But this property offers much more than just location and ticks a number of boxes for a cross spectrum of buyers. Such as downsizers, lifestyle lovers and young families.

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom villa is light, bright and airy, taking full advantage of its ocean-front position. And with high ceilings and four levels over two storeys, it offers openness and flow that belies its 221 sqm size.

The two bedrooms on the ground floor have built-in robes, share a bathroom with separate toilet and have windows looking out through the front courtyard to the ocean beyond. Shrubs and an olive tree provide privacy and shade in the courtyard, which is an ideal barbecue and entertaining area. Walk out the gate, cross Marine Terrace, and the grass and pine trees of South Beach are literally an extension of the front yard.

A second entry at the rear of the villa is accessed via the driveway off Scott Street. In addition to a dedicated parking bay, a private garage with remote-control door has plenty of space for one car, plus room to tinker. Stairs provide entry to the second level where the kitchen and dining area is on one side, separated from the laundry on the other.

Up a few stairs is the showcase third level, with a lounge opening to a generous balcony and sweeping views over South Beach and out to the Islands. The master bedroom, with built-in robes and large windows, shares the stunning view, which also takes in Fremantle Sailing Club. A bathroom completes the floor.

A lovely sense of openness flows through the second and third levels - from the rear driveway, through the windows of the kitchen, up through the lounge and out to the ocean vista.

The fourth level is an ideal location for an office, bar or second lounge, adaptable to whatever is required or desired. The openness continues to this level, which looks down across the third-level lounge and out across the balcony.

Generous storage throughout, new reverse-cycle air-conditioning and low-maintenance, reticulated gardens add to the easy-living appeal of this home. Small but versatile, the home could be adapted to suit the needs of a range of buyers.

The location offers more than the beach and hospitality experiences. South Terrace is becoming home to an increasing number of retail outlets. And just beyond on Hampton Road is the local IGA, as well as Peaches fresh food market, which boasts WA's largest range of organic produce.

The Fremantle CAT bus stops out the front on Marine Terrace, providing free transport to and from Fremantle and easy access to the Fremantle-to-Perth train line.

With fresh paint and new carpet and blinds, this 1987-built villa is ready to move in and enjoy the lifestyle the location offers - breathe in the fresh ocean air, soak up the local community vibe and ease into a lifestyle to be envied.