85 Duke Street, East Fremantle WA 6158

UNDER OFFER BY NICK FRENCH, C&CO REAL ESTATE!

Elevated above street level, this heritage listed, Bungalow Porch House is as special as its name implies! There are many delightful homes in the Plympton Ward, but this one has a special charm, with very few houses of this era in the precinct.

Behind a classic picket fence, you'll find a pretty garden with a welcoming front porch. There's an elegant entrance hall with two big bedrooms leading off it, both with decorative high ceilings. The main bedroom has its original fireplace and picture rails, and both rooms have an elevated, leafy outlook. The third, smaller bedroom has built in robes and wooden plantation shutters. The modern bathroom and laundry have been neatly refurbished, each with its own skylight.

Step through to the central loungeroom and find tall, timber casement windows with views over the private gardens. The kitchen is nicely separated by a few small steps, and the dining table sits alongside a large window with a garden view. Walk straight out to the back verandah, which is the perfect, sheltered spot for a relaxing daybed.

Beyond the landscaped gardens is a gorgeous architect-designed studio with a handsome timber shed attached. This generous studio is stunning, with a high, raked feature ceiling, a bank of mirrored wardrobes and a polished concrete floor. It's a home in itself, incorporating an open plan bedroom/living/dining room, full kitchen, and a hot and cold outdoor shower with adjacent toilet. It has its own stone patio and views back across the garden to the house. Inside there's room for a large dining table, and there are lots of options with plenty of space for parties, guests, teenagers, grandparents, or working from home.

With lush, established gardens and its pretty architecture all intact, this home has a lovely sense of romance and history combined with the contemporary appeal of a large and versatile garden studio.

There's so much to love about this property, and the location makes it even more desirable. Duke Street is the only cul de sac in the Plympton Ward, making it a very quiet, child-friendly location - the recent Duke Street Halloween party and the extensive decoration of the street is testament to just how vibrant and friendly this community is. There's a playground park and kindergarten around the corner on popular George Street, as well as cafés, bars and shops, the newly restored George Hotel, and sophisticated entertainment right at the bottom of the street in the form of the Duke of George jazz bar. East Fremantle Primary and John Curtain College of the Arts are both within walking distance, as are the River and Fremantle Central.

This special combination of a character home, with a designer studio in a superb location make this property a rare find.