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Charming Limestone Plympton Cottage
Rich in heritage expressions - wonderfully high ceilings, original jarrah floors, extra wide skirting boards, this endearing cottage, located in the highly prized Plympton Ward, charms and delights with its classical brick tuckpointing and (random course) limestone facade, along with several sunny nooks and delightful spaces to relax and immerse into serene and casual living.
Overlooking the grounds of East Fremantle Primary School (with street elevation presenting ocean & harbour glimpses) this homely retreat adopts a bright and breezy floor plan that optimises garden views and warm northern light.
Drawn by greenery beyond, a gloriously sunny, white-washed kitchen and dining extends to the rear of the home, with hints of industrial chic appointments via a full-length louvered-window feature (and a smaller version above the counter) adjoining a timber-framed door opening to the limestone-paved alfresco and garden surrounds.
Snowy-white Caesarstone benchtops, 4-burner Whirlpool gas stove and oven, room for a front loader washing machine, loads of white cabinetry pop against cork-effect flooring and a charming antique Metters Stove (ornamental only).
Modern LED downlighting elevates the ambience of this zone, while a bright and open sunroom/home study (with door access to the garden) is a welcome feature to the open-plan layout.
Other features include a functional bathroom, tandem (side access) parking for up to two vehicles, a (concealed) external drying court and two small garden sheds, plus a low-maintenance north-facing rear garden dotted with succulents, frangipani and geraniums.
Close proximity to the ocean affords excellent airflow throughout this low-maintenance residence, which has boundless potential to renovate, restore or simply enjoy as is.
No day is the same in this glorious pocket of East Freo; morning walks along the Swan River (often featuring dolphins), peruse the cafes, bars and boutiques along trendy George Street, walk down to the Fremantle Arts Centre on a Sunday afternoon for live music or the Fremantle Leisure Centre for a swim, or take a bike ride into Fremantle Harbour or head to Leighton Beach for a dip in the ocean, or stroll to Monument Hill for the sunset, – the lifestyle here is reason why most residents are loathe to give it up – and we can’t blame them!
- North facing (elevated) rear aspect
- Brick tuckpointing and random course limestone exterior
- High ceilings
- Original wide skirting boards & architraves
- Satin-finish jarrah floors
- Neutral interior
- Renovated kitchen and European laundry
- Bright and relaxing sunroom & study
- Built-in-robes in both bedrooms (one mirror-inlaid)
- Split-system air-conditioning (living)
- Front veranda
- Generous rear courtyard/patio
- Easy care rear garden; hose connected
- Two small garden sheds and concealed drying court
- Side access tandem parking for up to 2 cars
- Excellent airflow; cooling coastal sea breezes
- Walk to George Street’s vibrant café, bar & dining strip, Freo-central,
- Short walk to the river foreshore
- Close to grocery stores - Foodworks Supermarket
- Close to Yacht Clubs (Swan and East Fremantle Yacht Club)
- Directly opposite East Fremantle Primary School; walk to John Curtin College of the Arts
- Very close to Fremantle train station; regular bus service via Marmion Street
Council rates: $1,757.00 per annum (approx)
Water rates: $1,389.17 per annum (approx)
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Property snapshot by reiwa.com
This property at 4 Marmion Street, East Fremantle is a two bedroom, one bathroom house sold by Stefanie Dobro at White House Property Partners on 24 Aug 2022.
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Cost breakdown
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Council rates: $1,757 / year
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Water rates: $1,389 / year
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East Fremantle overview
East Fremantle is a suburb with great respect for its history and heritage. Established in 1897 after separating from the greater Fremantle area, the town has made every effort to resist the push for infill development and has actively encouraged retention of the many heritage homes, gardens and streetscapes iconic to the area.
Life in East Fremantle
George Street is the main entertaining strip in East Fremantle with numerous restaurants, bistros and bars an attraction for both locals and visitors. The Left Bank Café, Bar and Restaurant is a much loved establishment, which basks in beautiful river views. Located just a few kilometres from the Fremantle city centre, East Fremantle residents enjoy proximity to everything from retail outlets, boutique shops, café's, restaurants, pubs, bars and nightclubs. The suburb is well served by public transport and is home to the East Fremantle Football Club and the East Fremantle Yacht Club.
East Fremantle quick stats
High end
$2.3m
Median
$1.8m
Low end
$1.4m
6.8 %
Annual growth
$1.8m
Annual median sales price
$820pw
Annual median rental price
