Down the aggregate driveway, this unexpected, minimalist, white box is a welcome surprise and a fine exercise in simplicity. A streamlined design, restricted palette of colour and materials, great natural light, cross-ventilation, solar power, long ocean views over the roof tops of Fremantle and walkable location come together to make this a very special opportunity.
Downstairs is a garage and polished concrete laundry, plus a minimalist bathroom with rain shower and artful tile features. If you preferred the space to house a person not a car, it’s easy to imagine the garage as a little self-contained studio, with the breeze flowing through the louvred windows.
Up the stairs, within the marine ply walls, the open-plan living unfolds. The kitchen is all uncomplicated style in concrete, charcoal and black, with heaps of storage, top-end Ilve induction cooktop and oven, built-in wine space and copper suspended lighting over the table. Glass doors slide open to the elevated north-facing deck surrounded by greenery, with built-in seating and barbecue, and ivy climbing up the white walls.
An open timber staircase takes you to the next level and long views over Freo rooftops to the ocean and islands all laid out through a long western window running the length of the master suite. Cleverly designed to create privacy and a view from the shower, the ensuite’s big bath offers yet another perspective on the views, and louvred cross-ventilation makes it nice and airy upstairs, with air-conditioning too if you need it. Black sliding doors from the bedroom open to an inspiring place to work: a study with an eagle eye vista and built-in storage.
This is an unusual and very successful architectural creation offering incredibly stylish, low-maintenance living in a great neighbourhood. Take an easy walk to town down Wray avenue, up to the monument or Stevens Reserve and then come home to this inspiring retreat.
For further details contact Stefanie Dobro from White House Property Partners on 0409 229 115.
Features Include: - Architect’s three-level studio home with long ocean views - Tall white cube design with top level master suite and study - Minimalist simplicity and low-maintenance - Open plan living on second level to north-facing terrace - Additional designer bathroom on ground level - Air-conditioned living and master - Ceiling fans and louvred cross-ventilation - Solar panels - Excellent natural light, solar power - Reticulated lawn and raised steel garden beds - Parking for 1 car in the garage and a second carbay - Dress circle street: walk to town and parks