53 Forrest Street, Fremantle WA 6160

With period features and light-filled contemporary living, this enchanting weatherboard offers an idyllic low-maintenance lifestyle in a tranquil neighbourhood just moments from cafes and other desirable amenities.

Tastefully renovated, the cottage is comfortably laid out on one level and backdropped by a timeless neutral colour palette designed to complement the rich yesteryear features which add to the home’s instantly warm and inviting feel.

Handsomely elevated above the leafy streetscape, with majestic treetop views from the front deck, there is a sense of seclusion and sanctuary from the outside world once you step inside this three-bedroom home even though vibrant Fremantle is just a walk away.

The front rendered wall bordered by mature hedges creates privacy and a lush outlook from the sun-drenched, north-facing veranda - undoubtedly a gorgeous spot at any time of year to sit with friends and family in the warm sunshine. A pretty stephanotis vine wreathes across the veranda, scenting the outdoors in summer.

This spills out to a compact manicured lawn just big enough for pets or small children to play on without requiring much weekend maintenance while ornamental trees provide shade, and, in some cases, fruit.

Inside, traditional features such as polished jarrah floorboards, high ceilings, wide skirting and timber sash windows run throughout creating a cohesive and calm feel from front to back.

Sunlight and leafy views grace nearly every window and the contemporary family bathroom at the end of the hallway, which has large-format gleaming white wall tiles, is sky-lit with a luxuriously deep bath, overhead shower, a modern single vanity and WC.

Two of the bedrooms have built-in robes and the third, which could just as easily work as a second living space, is graced with an original fireplace.

The hub of the home is the open plan lounge and dining room which flows seamlessly into the alfresco area. The rear deck, which is covered for entertaining in all seasons, is generously proportioned with room for a long outdoor dining table as well as a lounge area.

An updated galley kitchen also has lovely big windows keeping it connected to the alfresco. The kitchen contains white soft-closing cabinetry, a pale green glass splashback, a double stainless-steel sink, a four-burner gas hob with oven, a dishwasher, a built-in pantry with more clever pull-out drawers and a space-saving integrated laundry with room for a stacked washer and dryer.

Further complements throughout the home include reverse-cycle air-conditioning, white plantation shutters, ceiling fans, downlights, two garden sheds and off-street parking.

Hidden above the hallway is an attic with a drop-down ladder and excellent storage.
All of this is set in a family-friendly location close to every amenity you could wish for.

Leave the car behind and walk to 9 Seeds Café, trendy George Street or ride your bike into the heart of Fremantle.

Gibson Park, located further up the street, is also a firm favourite among locals who gather there with coffees in the morning or a wine in the evening while their dogs run free.

Everything has been done to make this a lovely home to live in so that all you have to do is soak up everything this special neighbourhood has to offer.

For more details or to inspect this wonderful property please contact Exclusive Selling Agent Stefanie Dobro from Whitehouse Property Partners on 0409 229 115.

- Renovated character weatherboard on friendly street
- Original jarrah floorboards, high ceilings, fireplace, wide skirting boards and cornices
- Open plan living with seamless flow to covered alfresco
- Tranquil street with majestic gum trees and wide verges
- Modernised kitchen and family bathroom
- Plantation shutters
- Attic for extra storage
- Two garden sheds
- Paved off-street parking
- Reverse cycle air-conditioning
- Built-in robes to two bedrooms
- Original fireplace (decorative only)
- Stroll to neighbourhood cafes, parks, schools, restaurants, boutique shops
- Less than five minutes from the heart of Fremantle
- In catchment for sought-after East Fremantle Primary School and John Curtin College of the Arts


Council rates: $1,870 per annum (approx)
Water rates: $1,178.16 per annum (approx)