Quietly evolving from its 1930s past into a beloved family home that feels part storybook, part country cottage – this is everything that makes the Valley such a special place to live. It’s an enchanting streetscape lined with peppermints, and so close to everything too: South Freo, the beach, farmers markets, Booyeembara Park and the local primary school.
From the outset, it’s simply picture-perfect: blue picket fence, recycled red-bricks curving around native gardens, and a big veranda to take in the birdsong and breezes. Inside, the main living room features a brick fireplace with the master bedroom opposite – both with precious ceiling roses and jarrah floors.
Beyond, the kitchen is the perfect homage to past and present. Sleek integrated appliances sit alongside the original Simpson wood stove in the old alcove, with teal-green splashbacks bordering stone benchtops. Nearby is a study nook by the stairs and two bedrooms with robes, while above is a loft bedroom – also an ideal home office or creative’s retreat.
The former back veranda has been enclosed to house a relaxed living area, laundry and bathroom with lovely clawfoot bath, before spilling outside to the beautiful back garden. Imagine long lunches under the vine-covered alfresco, soaking in the outdoor bath surrounded by greenery or rinsing off under the outdoor rainshower after a salty ocean dip.
Above it all, tiered gardens rise to a majestic jacaranda, once a beautiful backdrop to a home wedding, with plenty of lawned space for guests to mingle no matter the occasion. There’s a storage shed in matching cottage weatherboard as well as a traditional outhouse toilet and veggie garden bed.
Air-conditioning and ceiling fans are dotted throughout, with gated off-street parking for one car and a security alarm system for peace of mind – although this community is renowned for its neighbourly spirit, Christmas street parties and all.
Treasured for years and filled with such endearing character, this is one of those Valley gems that ticks every box and more.
• 1930s country-style cottage filled with character
• Enchanting streetscape lined with peppermints
• Blue picket fence, recycled red-brick paths & native gardens
• Large veranda overlooking front garden
• Main living room with brick fireplace, master bedroom opposite
• Original ceiling roses & jarrah floors
• Stylish kitchen with sleek integrated appliances & original Simpson wood stove
• Study nook by stairs, three bedrooms including upper-level loft
• Second living area alongside laundry & bathroom with clawfoot bath
• Beautiful back garden: tiered lawn, greenery, vine-covered alfresco
• Outdoor bath & outdoor rainshower (both plumbed in hot/cold)
• Grey water run-off from bath into gardens
• Perfect outdoor space for entertaining
• Weatherboard storage shed, traditional outhouse toilet, veggie garden bed
• A/C & ceiling fans throughout
• Security alarm system
• Gated off-street parking for one car
• Wonderful close-knit community feel
• Close to South Freo, the coast, farmers markets, Booyeembara Park & local primary school
• School catchment: White Gum Valley Primary School, Fremantle College
For more information please call Exclusive Selling Agent Louise Pope from White House Property Partners on 0410 803 722.
Council Rates: $2,000.00 per annum (approx.)
Water Rates: $1,101.52 per annum (approx.)
