Beyond a limestone wall and classic white picket fence sits one of Mosman Park's most cherished character cottages. Built in 1910, this warm-hearted home has spent the past twenty-nine years as one of the suburb's most beloved bed and breakfasts. Now, for the first time in nearly three decades, RoseMoore Cottage is ready for its next chapter, offering character-filled living with the flexibility of separately accessed accommodation.
Step inside and the sense of history is immediate. Jarrah floorboards run underfoot, vaulted pine ceilings soar overhead in the bedrooms, and original features remain beautifully intact, from the leadlight door to the classic pine fire and stove surrounds and the stained-glass moments tucked into corners.
The main residence unfolds warmly around a country-style kitchen, a light-filled living and dining area, and two comfortable bedrooms, with the flexibility to use one as a home office or secondary living area. Doors open to a magnificent jarrah verandah framed by hand-crafted Gothic-arched timberwork, the kind of outdoor room that invites long, slow lunches and quiet mornings with a cup of tea.
Beyond the main house, three additional bedrooms, two with their own ensuites and all with independent entries, offer remarkable flexibility. For families with older teenagers or university-aged children, these rooms provide space to retreat, study and enjoy greater independence while remaining close to home. The separate entries allow everyone to come and go without passing through the main residence.
For singles, couples or retirees, the layout also offers the opportunity to enjoy life in the front residence while exploring additional income from the separate rooms. With RoseMoore's long history as a bed and breakfast, there is scope to consider guest accommodation or longer-term room rentals, subject to any relevant approvals.
Set on 442m² in a prime spot, the location is genuinely special. Victoria Street Railway Station and the Stirling Highway bus routes are within an easy walk, while just a short drive puts you at the Swan River's edge or on the sand at Cottesloe Beach. The Coles shopping centre and Glyde Street's cafes, restaurants and bars are also a short stroll.
Homes with this much soul and versatility rarely come to market. Whether you're seeking room for older children to have their own space or a character home with potential for additional income, RoseMoore Cottage is one to see for yourself.
Offering flexibility for a range of lifestyles:
- Operated as RoseMoore Cottage bed and breakfast for the past 29 years.
- Opportunity for healthcare professionals to live in the main residence and use the separately accessed rooms as consulting suites (STCA).
- Potential to host guests or explore accommodation income while living in the front residence, subject to relevant approvals.
- Separate retreats for older teenagers or university-aged children, offering privacy and independent access to their rooms.
Council rates: Approximately $3,333 p/a
Water rates: Approximately $1,464 p/a
