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Historic stone, inspired transformation
UNDER OFFER by Stefanie Dobro, White House Property Partners, premium result.
A 1890s classic facing a park near the ocean is a rare thing, and an inspired transformation by one of Perth’s most celebrated architects makes it truly exceptional. Filled with light and embracing solar passive principles, the home’s historic elements of stone and jarrah are incorporated into flowing contemporary spaces. The long green vista to the peppermint trees and Norfolk Island pines of Parmelia Park creates both openness and shelter, and the ocean is just a walk away. You can stroll down to the South Freo action, with its fine bakeries, restaurants, bars and shopping, and retreat to the quiet inspiration of this remarkable home.
Set behind native gardens, the juxtaposition of old and new is striking: limestone, tuckpointed brick and the bullnose veranda sit alongside a pavilion with northern glass opening to its own veranda. This is a fabulous space, with independent entry, an exposed stone wall, fine bathroom adjacent, and a shady green outlook. Configure as a large bedroom, office, or even a flexible room that could combine with the large original bedroom nearby to create an independent zone.
With a gas log fire and French doors to the north, the original living room offers relaxed seclusion, and the home opens up to the brilliant open plan and fine kitchen – with windows, louvres and sliding glass all around, you feel you are living in the garden. A built-in office area is incorporated, a butler’s pantry behind, plus a third bathroom with spa. The master bedroom is vast, with a wall of storage and a very spacious en-suite featuring natural granite, among the fine materials used throughout. A series of cleverly placed lightwells welcomes natural light all day long, and sections of polished concrete have under-floor heating for winter comfort.
A contemporary take on the traditional back veranda is in clean-lined white, and the spreading poinciana shades the paved dining area below. The hedged driveway leads to a double carport and a long storage/workshop space. With wide openings, large rooms, and all on one level, everything is designed with accessibility in mind, so it really is a forever home.
The residential projects of this award-winning architect, the late Bernard Seeber, are truly exceptional. This is one of them, in the perfect location on the park near the beach.
Please call Exclusive Selling Agent Stefanie Dobro on 0409 229 115 for more information or to schedule a viewing.
• Fine architectural reinvention of 1890s stone home
• Perfect position: opposite the park, walk to the ocean
• Flexible layout inc. striking front pavilion with own entry
• Lovely original living room plus brilliant open-plan
• Vast master suite with wall of storage and large en-suite
• Natural granite in kitchen and bathrooms
• Expansive rooms, lots of glass, lightwells, open feeling
• Office zone in open plan, plus butler’s pantry
• Indoor-outdoor flow to dining in the garden
• Solar power, reverse-cycle air-con, outdoor shower
• Jarrah floors, plus polished concrete with underfloor heating
• Vental external shading system
• Wide hedged shared driveway, double carport
• By award-winning architect Bernard Seeber
• Forever home for all ages, designed for accessibility
• Stroll to bakeries, cafes, restaurants, shopping, beach
Council rates: $2,937.25 per annum (approx)
Water rates: $1,405.91 per annum (approx)
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Property snapshot by reiwa.com
This property at 58 Chester Street, South Fremantle is a three bedroom, three bathroom house sold by Stefanie Dobro at White House Property Partners on 19 Dec 2023.
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Council rates: $2,937 / year
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Water rates: $1,405 / year
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South Fremantle overview
South Fremantle is an established residential area within the City of Fremantle. Spanning two square kilometres, the land has harbour uses in the west sector as well as some commercial land use. Settlement of South Fremantle started in 1831 with growth taking place in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Expansion continued during the 1950s and 1960s and again in the early 1990s when new dwellings were added to the area.
Life in South Fremantle
With the Fremantle city centre just kilometres away, residents of South Fremantle will not want for things to do. South Beach is a major feature within the suburb, bringing to life its coastal appeal and there are plenty of local parks to explore. Other features of note are South Fremantle Shopping Centre, South Fremantle Market Place and Success Harbour Train Station, which provides convenient transport into Perth.
South Fremantle quick stats
High end
$1.9m
Median
$1.6m
Low end
$1.4m
14.3 %
Annual growth
$1.6m
Annual median sales price
$950pw
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