5 Lilly Street, South Fremantle WA 6162

Beyond its historic façade, the home unfolds through light-filled spaces, original timber details and coastal touches, an inviting mix of old Fremantle charm and relaxed modern living.

Built in 1900, this character-filled cottage has been thoughtfully updated for the way we live now. A fresh white kitchen, new bifold doors, an alfresco deck and a private plunge pool bring a new sense of ease to the home, while its heritage details remain part of the story.
Named after James Lilly, who managed the Adelaide Steamship Company from 1886 to 1889, Lilly Street sits among South Fremantle’s much-loved stone cottages, just moments from the cafés and restaurants of South Terrace.

An atrium-style entrance draws natural light through the ground floor, where high ceilings, white-rendered walls and warm timber floors set a relaxed tone. The updated kitchen features white cabinetry, timber benchtops and a metallic mosaic splashback, with a server window connecting it to the living area. The adjoining living area opens to the courtyard through bifold doors.

At the front of the home, a versatile second bedroom has independent street access and a protected verandah—an appealing option for guests or a peaceful work-from-home space. Built-in robes, original sash windows and a ceiling fan add comfort and practicality.

Set at the rear, the sunny step-down living room is a welcoming place to unwind. New bifold doors open onto the alfresco deck and courtyard, creating an easy connection to the plunge pool. A charming fireplace and split-system air conditioning add comfort, while the garden provides a leafy outlook.

A generous ground-floor bathroom includes a timber vanity, bathtub and European laundry.
Upstairs, the rear addition carries through the home’s coastal character, with coved and slanted white-panelled ceilings and rich timber finishes. Ocean glimpses can be enjoyed from the upper-level bathroom, where pearlescent mosaic benchtops bring a subtle seaside touch.

A few steps further, the private master suite sits high above the treetops, surrounded by windows and crowned by an elevated coved ceiling. French doors open to a Juliet balcony, while jarrah floors, built-in robes, ceiling fan and split-system air conditioning complete this peaceful top-floor hideaway.

Outside, the new alfresco deck looks across the plunge pool, with limestone paving, established garden beds and a shade sail shaping a private courtyard for relaxed afternoons and easy entertaining.

A rare single lock-up garage with shopper’s entry, security mesh to the front sash windows and key-lock security to the remaining windows add further convenience and peace of mind.

Just 350 metres from South Terrace, this distinctive home is also within easy walking distance of local schools, grocers, South Beach and public transport. It offers a lovely balance of heritage charm, thoughtful updates and easy-care living in the heart of South Fremantle.

Property features
- Original cottage section dating to 1900
- Charming historic streetscape
- Hand-carved timber entrance doors
- High ceilings and white cement-rendered interiors
- Light-filled, atrium-style entry
- Updated kitchen with white cabinetry, timber benchtops and metallic mosaic splashback
- Electric cooktop and oven
- Server window connecting the kitchen and living area
- Bifold doors from the living area to the courtyard
- Sunny step-down living room opens out onto garden
- New alfresco deck overlooking the plunge pool
- Private courtyard with limestone paving, garden beds and shade sail
- Second bedroom with independent street access, built-in robes, ceiling fan and sash windows
- Upstairs master suite with French doors to a Juliet balcony, built-in robes and jarrah floors
- Upper-level bathroom with ocean glimpses
- Ground-floor bathroom with bathtub, timber vanity and European laundry
- Wide timber floors to the kitchen, bedroom and living room
- Split-system air conditioning to the living area and master bedroom
- Gas bayonet in the living room
- Protected front verandah
- Security mesh to front windows and key-lock security to remaining windows
- Single lock-up garage with shopper’s entry

Walkable South Fremantle
- 5 minutes to South Terrace cafés and lifestyle strip
- 8 minutes to Galati & Sons, Frank Butcher, TLC Café and the Wray Avenue precinct
- 8 minutes to Fremantle Primary School
- 10 minutes to Success Boat Harbour
- 13 minutes to South Fremantle Shopping Mall
- 14 minutes to Beaconsfield Primary School
- 15 minutes to Fremantle Sailing Club and Fishing Boat Harbour
- 16 minutes to South Fremantle Marketplace and Fremantle Markets
- 17 minutes to South Beach and the dog beach
- 20 minutes to Neighbourhood Sauna
- 6-minute drive to Fremantle Train Station and the Rottnest Express B Shed Ferry Terminal
- Regular bus services via South Street

Water Rates: Approx $1,755 per annum

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