In the goldrush of the 1890s, worker's cottages of limestone, brick and timber began to line the streets of Plympton, and this Sewell Street treasure is a fine example. This riverside neighbourhood is a lovely place to live: warm community life, school, park, the restaurants and cafes of George Street around the corner, and the rich architectural history of homes like this one. One of a pair, with bullnose veranda, bay window, high ceilings and Oregon floors, it is full of atmosphere. Enjoy the easy liveability right now.
Behind the hedge and shaded by the big mandarin tree, the jarrah veranda frames the classic exterior, with a pair of double-hung sashes in the bay window. Inside, the arched entry hallway has honey-coloured Oregon floors, lofty ceilings and fabulous timber dado wall features painted white. The home's exterior is also white, but the identical home next door displays beautifully detailed tuckpointed brick, to show you what is underneath if you are ever tempted to restore back to the original.
The main bedroom overlooks the veranda, with a grand internal arch framing the bay window. Oregon floors continue in the second bedroom, then the hallway door leads to the lounge room, with a gas log fire in the cast iron surround. Beyond is a white, jarrah-floored modern kitchen with glass splashback, and the bathroom with marble-topped vanity.
A sunroom has been added at the rear, that could also be a dining room or second living area. Step down to the backyard, which is a lovely space full of potential: shady gum trees, limestone garden beds, and a timber outbuilding with laundry and original loo.
Thick stone walls and historic atmosphere are irreplaceable, and everybody loves living in that very special group of streets in the Plympton ward by the river. Start by exploring how your future might unfold at 57 Sewell.
Classic 1890s brick and limestone cottage
Brilliant Plympton location near the river
Oregon and jarrah floors
High ceilings and an arched hallway
Bullnose veranda
Lovely treed backyard, spacious and shady
Additional living space in rear sunroom
East Fremantle Primary School and John Curtin College of the Arts school catchments
Walk to George Street shopping precinct, parks, schools and more
Council Rates: $ 1,139.08 per annum (approx)
Water Rates: $ 1,307.48 per annum (approx)
