Fremantle WA 6160

Atmospheric timber cottage amid native gardens

The big bottlebrush is about to burst into bloom in the walled native garden of this classic early-twentieth century timber and iron cottage over the road from the oval. The north-facing veranda invites you to step into the warm atmosphere of a Freo original, with its jarrah floors, high ceilings and pressed tin features. The kitchen and bathroom are near new, and beyond the living space is a charming backyard with recycled brick paving, outdoor dining, herb patch, and lawn for the kids to play. Close to the George Street precinct, Fremantle centre and excellent local schools, this is a welcoming community neighbourhood.

The traditional central hallway leads to three bedrooms: all with ceiling fans, two facing north to the veranda, and one with a fabulous timber mantelpiece. Jarrah floors flow into the kitchen, which has been renewed with recycled marri benchtops, double-drawer dishwasher and a big stainless steel range built into the original fireplace surround, painted a sunny yellow. Pressed tin ceilings give historical texture, and continue through into the large living space, where striking leadlight windows look to the backyard. A stylish update to the bathroom includes an engineered stone vanity, glossy white drawers, skylight and a water-efficient rainshower, while white-painted timber ceilings and a clawfoot bath add the character touch. Outside, the European laundry is cleverly hidden behind the chalk drawings on the ‘blackboard’ doors.

Sliding doors from the living open to alfresco dining under the shadecloth, and the reticulated garden is full of birds attracted by the mostly native plantings. The traditional outdoor loo has been updated with a basin, and there’s a hot outdoor shower for washing off the sand from the beach. The yard is nicely secure for kids and you can keep an eye on them from the kitchen - or head over the road to the oval to burn more energy. A rear gate gives pedestrian access to the carport with mezzanine storage.

Stroll to the café down the road, walk to George Street for dining or shopping, and make the most of this Fremantle location, which is about to become even more rideable and walkable with the new underpasses being created nearby. Access to transport is easy, and being in the zone for John Curtin and East Fremantle Primary is a real bonus.

For further details please contact Exclusive Selling Agent Stefanie Dobro from White House Property Partners on 0409 229 115.

3 bedrooms 1 bathroom 1 car

• Circa 1911: atmospheric timber and iron cottage
• Jarrah floors, high ceilings, pressed tin, ceiling fans
• North-facing veranda, walled native gardens reticulated
• Renovated kitchen, marri benchtops, ss range and dishwasher
• Bright stylish bathroom with rainshower and clawfoot bath
• Alfresco dining under the shadecloth
• Security screens on doors and windows
• Hot outdoor shower, renewed outdoor loo
• Rear garage with mezzanine storage
• Walk to café, George Street
• East Fremantle Primary and John Curtin catchment

Council Rates: $1,568.00 (approx)
Water Rates: $940.86 (approx)