Start your 2020 with something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue! This sweet cottage ticks all the boxes. In one of the most sought after areas of East Fremantle, the Plympton Ward, filled with workers cottages built from 1895, these quaint little homes were linked architecturally and socially to the gold rush and the development of Fremantle's inner harbour and created a hub, a community. Now these little houses, many extended out the back, are highly desirable real estate. Plympton Ward locals love the area because of the strong community, family friendly feel and riverside location. But it is a tightly held area and can be very pricey, which is why you'll love the opportunity that comes once in a Blue Moon here at 30 Silas St.
Within the Plympton precinct you'll find this delightful workers cottage, or as I like to call it the Cerulean Cottage. Built in the Roaring 20's, this exceptionally well maintained house is a true home. With its classic symmetry typical of the era, you have all the features inside to showcase the history of the home. Greeted with high baton ceilings and ornate roses, high skirts, picture rails and a little tough of lead light, the cosy ambience invites you in.
Two large bedrooms flank the central corridor both with windows looking out over the roses and the well treed, green space across the road.
Down the corridor and you enter open plan living area. The kitchen has been moved and updated to make the most of the view out to the rear garden. With stone bench tops, ample cupboards and a huge island that works as a casual breakfast bar, this makes a perfect place for a casual breakfast. From here you can look out straight over the garden.
This whole space has been cleverly used in this cute cottage, with casual dining, wining and chatting at the breakfast bar, a cosy lounge to relax in, snug in winter with the bi folds closed and open to the air in summer. This opens onto a protected enclosed deck that creates the perfect dining room for both formal and informal occasions. In winter, with the blinds down and a gas heater, this space would be a magical spot to entertain, and in summer with the blinds up it becomes a light and breezy casual diner for friends and family.
To one side of this space is the master bedroom with a wall of built in robes and an ensuite. And next to this is a bathroom that has already been prepared for ease of access.
But back to entertaining, and the beautiful rear garden.
This is a fantastic space especially coming into the warmer months. You have a thatched gazebo for outdoor entertaining and just enough garden to keep you and the dog happy. If you have kids or grandkids, they'll love the sparkling pool and there's nothing better for the body then a morning plunge or an evening swim.
With a garage, shed and plenty of space to park vehicles, caravans or boats, this home has so much to offer. And the location is so accessible. A stroll to the George street café strip, just a minute from the Sweetwater and May Street Larder, you can walk to the local footy games and to the river. For those with kids, you're also in the very sought after Richmond Primary School and John Curtin Zone. And only minutes to Fremantle or Booragoon.
This home is perfect for those looking to downsize but still need some room for toys and entertaining, for those that prefer a green title but want to live in an active community, a stroll from everything. But even better, being on the border of the Plympton Ward makes this a much more affordable option then a similar home in the centre. You can get real value for money with this authentic, renovated cottage. It is a once in a blue moon opportunity and you'll be as happy as all who have lived here, both past and present.
Its time to come and visit the Cerulean Cottage and see if this is the true blue home for you!
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