The late sixties vibe is intact, but the transformation of this classic brick-and-tile is all about light, sociability and easy flow to lovely high-walled gardens. It feels private and secluded, but you are close to the action with Wray Avenue shopping around the corner, the bars and markets of central Fremantle just a stroll away, and close to the ocean for summer at the beach.
Step up to the terrazzo veranda, where tall plantings create a shady screen from the street. Past the colourful brick feature wall of the era, the home opens to gleaming marri floors and a welcoming living area. The space has a fan as well as air-conditioning, the original ceiling detailing is a great touch, and a corner window looks to the garden. A wide timber-framed opening flows to the renovated kitchen and dining, with stainless steel appliances and lots of white cabinetry. The way this home embraces the outdoors creates a special atmosphere, as the kitchen leads to a paved area for alfresco dining in the charming garden setting behind high limestone walls. Theres a big jacaranda, impeccable lawn, and plenty of native plantings in garden beds edged in stone and steel. A path winds around the home to a second private courtyard with a bower of bougainvillea and a secure gate to the laneway for rear access.
Inside, three carpeted bedrooms all have ceiling fans, and a fourth room overlooking the rear courtyard makes an ideal study. Theres a bath and excellent storage in the bathroom, and fabulous original tiling in the separate toilet. The large undercroft is very cool, literally, with a large laundry and utility space, and a long single garage to accommodate both a car and a studio zone or workshop.
With the potential to build up (STCA), personality, great light and a wonderfully central location, this is a home that has a lot to offer - an excellent investment close to the heart of Freo.
For further details contact exclusive agent Stefanie Dobro from White House Property Partners on 0409 229 115.
Retro brick-and tile, refreshed and full of light
Wonderful indoor-outdoor flow to limestone-walled gardens
Air-conditioned open-plan kitchen, living, dining
Marri floors, ceiling fans, terrazzo veranda
Second courtyard at rear with gate to laneway
Study or fourth bedroom
Large undercroft laundry/utility room
Long garage with space for workshop/studio
Walk to shopping, school, town
Potential to build up (STCA)
