Built by a gallant sea captain in the early 1900s, this enchanting limestone cottage on a serene picture-perfect streetscape exudes the indelible style of a chic cabin retreat with lofty street elevation, ocean glimpses and whimsical leadlight details with links to the ocean.
Classic period features such as natural limestone walls, quoined & tuckpointed windows and a charming bullnose veranda offset ethereal lime-washed interiors where an abundance of large-pane windows & peaceful courtyards meld the joys of birdsong and surrounding tree-life into the home.
Modern spa-inspired bathrooms, a coastal-country-style kitchen & a white-washed loft-style loungeroom (or master bedroom) seamlessly coexist alongside heritage reminders.
Original jarrah floors and timber architraves carry through to the ground floor bedrooms where high ceilings, sash windows and original fireplaces complete the historic section of the home, while a light-filled extension anchored by ceiling-to-floor windows and a crisp white (open-tread) staircase, reveals sun-drenched open-plan living where terracotta-style tiles, soft, "misty grey" limewashed walls and a retreat-style bathroom bring added layers of comfort to interior living.
Appointed in chic stone-grey ceiling-to-floor tiles with a matching concrete vanity, the cocoon-style bathroom overlooks an a converted clawfoot bath doubling as a planter box and water feature while a sunken tub & shower combo share views to this private north-facing courtyard.
Clad in clean white timber cabinetry, subway tiles, concrete-effect benchtops, a 4-burner gas stove/oven and a white (timber) panelled ceiling, the open layout kitchen - also doubling as a European laundry with accommodation for a washer, dryer and extra sink space - is a blissfully light-dappled zone with surrounding courtyard views and French doors out to the north facing garden.
A patch of artificial turf adds a pop of green and a soft base for yoga or playtime with pets or the kids, while rear lane access can accommodate two small cars or remove the rear fence to reveal undercover parking for two.
Upstairs, white-washed timber floors and a high vaulted ceiling bring loft-style vibes to the light-drenched lounge room, where a protected balcony frames treetop views and glimpses of the Fremantle ferris wheel and the ocean beyond. A modern bathroom, split-system air-conditioning and handy access to attic storage, complete this private sanctuary.
Very low maintenance gardens include a medley of lemon, mulberry, almond, loquat & pomegranate trees while the convenience of the Fremantle Farmer's Market, abundant coffee shops, the White Gum Valley Community Orchard and White Gum Valley Primary School are a just short walk away, with South Beach just a quick 3-minute drive by car.
Please call Exclusive Selling Agent Stefanie Dobro on 0409 229 115 for more information.
- Original limestone cottage (built by a Fremantle sea captain) circa 1905
- Solid natural limestone walls
- Classic tuckpoint & quoined windows from facade
- Elevated (recently restored) bullnose veranda, timber decking
- Original jarrah floors
- High ceilings & original architraves
- New corrugated iron roofing throughout
- Open plan living, kitchen & dining, terracotta-style floor tiles
- Several sunny courtyard areas, discreet drying court
- Country-coastal style kitchen, integrated European laundry, timber paneled ceiling, 4-burner gas stove & oven, stone-grey effect benchtops
- Modern, spa-inspired bathrooms (one with sunken tub/shower)
- Sunny mezzanine level lounge room, modern ensuite, split-system air conditioner & balcony access + spectacular views
- Ceiling fans & original fireplaces in two ground level bedrooms
- Easy-care gardens, inclusive of lemon, mulberry, almond, loquat & pomegranate trees
- Attic storage from upper-floor lounge room
- Full insulation
- Security mesh on doors, quality locks on windows
- Rear laneway tandem-parking access (fence can be removed to include a twin, drive-in carport)
- White Gum Valley Primary School a 12-minute walk away
- White Gum Valley Community Orchard a 12-minute walk away
- Fishing Boat Harbour under 15-minute walk away
- South Beach just a 3-minute drive away
- South Terrace's lifestyle strip a 10-minute walk away
- Fremantle Farmer's Market just a 10-minute walk away
- South Fremantle IGA & Peaches (gourmet grocer) a 3-minute drive away
- Woolworths South Fremantle, Dan Murphy's, Aldi & more a 4-minute drive away
- Regular bus service via South Street
- Fremantle Train Station 7-minute drive away
