43 Moss Street, East Fremantle WA 6158

Parkview: fine Federation home in Woodside precinct

Locke Park, with its filigree timber rotunda in the centre, is a heritage-listed landmark of East Fremantle’s Woodside precinct. Facing the park is a fine example of a Federation brick and iron home, presented for sale for the first time in over thirty years. The street presence is striking, as the picket fence and timber portico frame the dramatic deep burgundy exterior. Inside, it is all high ceilings, large rooms, jarrah floors and fresh white walls, with easy flow from a conservatory-style living space out to impeccable high-walled gardens. This is a lovely pocket of East Fremantle, where treed streets are lined with historic homes. It’s quiet and peaceful, but an easy stroll over to George Street for boutique retail, bars, salons and restaurants.

Formally designed courtyard gardens lead to the traditional veranda, leadlight entry and wide arched hallway. Two gracious bedrooms span the front of the home, one with a grand bay window, and the other with an ornate gas log fireplace and a pair of double-hung sash windows looking straight over to the park. The hallway opens out to a living room or ideal TV room, and the large bedroom opposite has a study zone and a big, bright, white bathroom with dual access. Beyond, a fourth bedroom features extensive built-in robes and a wall of windows looking out to the back garden. With that aspect and the light, this would also be an inspiring place to work, as office or studio. Another large bathroom is in traditional style, with Federation tiling and freestanding bath.

Open plan kitchen and dining is at the heart of the home, with masses of white cabinetry and a light-filled outlook over the living room below and the rear garden beyond. A long bay window wraps across the living space and frames the garden view, flowing to long table dining under the wisteria and the grapevine. Perfect lawn and repeated plantings create a serene and private environment, home to a friendly family of willie wagtails. It’s also a productive space, with a kitchen garden zone of raised veggie beds, apricot and lemon trees. Parking is plentiful, with a long hardstand for boat, caravan, or both, as well as a carport with mezzanine storage and additional off-street parking in the gated driveway.

Interiors have been refreshed with integrity and simplicity, retaining the warm historic atmosphere while opening up for light and flow. The long green view to the park offers a rare sense of openness - the ideal setting for the elegant family home named Parkview.

- Fine Federation brick and iron home facing Locke Park
- Fresh white interiors, impeccable gardens
- High ceilings, jarrah floors, leadlights
- Two living areas, large bedrooms, gas log fireplaces
- Light-filled conservatory-style living flows to outdoor dining
- Ample parking including for boat/caravan
- Walk to George Street cafes, bars, restaurants, shopping
- Richmond Primary and John Curtin College catchment