Once a site for stables, a blacksmith’s and even a garage, the history preserved in this c.1900 stone cottage is remarkable. But what lies beyond is another discovery altogether – beautifully renewed with a bonus studio. The location is brilliant: an iconic streetscape lined with character and shops galore, endless dining and bus stops nearby, and only a short stroll from the beach and central Freo.
In true Victorian Georgian style, thick stone walls, wide jarrah floorboards and pine doors define the original character. Two oversized bedrooms to the front have stylish plantation shutters, with a cast-iron fireplace to the master and robes to both. The main living area features a big old fireplace too, while opposite is an additional bedroom, currently used as a playroom.
Through to the new and it’s simply stunning. Exposed rubbled limestone and chic grey tiles span the layout, with under-floor heating, while the glossy-white kitchen is topped in American Oak, complete with a double dishwasher-drawer and magnificent ILVE cooker. Twin pendants by Normann Copenhagen light up the dining, with the bathroom and laundry, just as stylish, nearby.
The indoor-outdoor feeling is a joy: louvres for the sea breezes and stackable glass opening to the sheltered decked alfresco. A gorgeous frangipani rises above built-in bench seating – the perfect spot to curl up with a book underneath the canopy of plane trees. There’s an outdoor shower to rinse off sandy feet after a day at the beach, with lush lawn bordered by tropical plantings.
To the rear, the studio is finished in tones of driftwood and dreamy white, surrounded by outdoor green. There’s so much versatility: multi-generational ease for teens or older family, guest accommodation, a creatives’ retreat, or even an Airbnb capitalising on this enviable beachside location. Air-conditioning, an ensuite, and independent side access complete it.
Part of the package is two off-street car bays, tandem-style, an outdoor storeroom, abundant built-in storage to keep everything uncluttered, and ducted heating/cooling to the main home.
If you’re looking for the South Freo dream, this is it: a home of history and contemporary style, where you can walk to everything, including the beach – just in time for summer too.
Property Features:
– c.1900 Victorian Georgian stone cottage, rich in history and character
– Quaint front garden with silver birch trees, east-facing bullnose veranda
– Beautifully renewed interiors retaining original features
– Thick stone walls, wide jarrah floorboards & pine doors
– Two oversized front bedrooms with plantation shutters & robes
– Cast-iron fireplace to master bedroom, plus a large fireplace in the main living area
– Additional bedroom, currently used as a playroom
– Stylish new extension with rubbled limestone wall retained, chic grey tiles, louvres & stackable glass
– Glossy-white kitchen with American Oak benchtops, double dishwasher drawer & ILVE cooker
– Underfloor heating to kitchen, dining & bathroom
– Twin Normann Copenhagen dining pendants
– Sheltered decked alfresco for sunset drinks & outdoor dining
– Built-in bench seating beneath a canopy of plane trees
– Frangipani, outdoor shower & lush lawn with tropical plantings
– Separate rear studio with ensuite & A/C
– Independent side access to rear garden/studio
– Versatile studio with own ensuite, suitable for guest accommodation, multi-generational living, creative use or Airbnb
– Two tandem-style off-street car bays
– Outdoor storeroom, abundant built-in storage
– Ducted heating/cooling to the main home
– Easy walkability to South Freo delights: shopping, dining, bus routes & the beach
– Minutes to central Fremantle
– School Catchment: Fremantle Primary School, White Gum Valley Primary School, Fremantle College
Council Rates: $2,899.07 per annum (approx)
Water Rates: $1,624.30 per annum (approx)
For more information please call Exclusive Selling Agents, Connie Handcock or Tom Orton, from White House Property Partners on 0411 115 147 and 0452 287 547.
