Steeped in the charm of a typical Freo worker’s cottage, built c.1896, the joys of this coastal address only add to the appeal: walk to cafes, parks and public transport, bike to the beach or vibrant markets, with the hustle-and-bustle of town minutes away.
Sitting high, stairs rise to a breezy veranda in salt-and-pepper terrazzo, looking out to the historic streetscape beyond. A little frangipani garden frames the exterior, while the home opens up to two bedrooms, both sunkissed by that northern aspect. Original wide-plank jarrah boards are hiding under the linoleum and would come up a treat with a makeover.
A long central hallway adorned with decorative cornicing and a ceiling rose opens into the big kitchen, with a pop of buttercream and black tiling. There’s a freestanding cooker and space to incorporate a casual meals area, with a formal living adjacent, behind etched glass sliding doors.
To the enclosed rear, a variety of retro tiles add plenty of personality with a cellar below, connecting to the single garage, and a bathroom in hues of baby-blue, black and white. The laundry and old outhouse toilet extend beyond, leading to the back garden.
Outside, a glorious fig tree takes pride of place above the lawn, with lemon and bougainvillea peering over the stone wall to the south. With a little imagination, there’s room to extend with a second storey potentially claiming ocean views in the distance (STCA).
Offered to market for the first time in over 50 years, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, brimming with potential to make it yours.
Property Features:
– c.1896 Freo worker’s cottage, offered to market for the first time in over 50 years
– Elevated position with a breezy terrazzo veranda
– Two north-facing bedrooms
– Original wide-plank jarrah floorboards beneath linoleum
– Long hallway with decorative cornicing & a ceiling rose
– Spacious kitchen with freestanding cooker & room for casual meals
– Formal living area behind etched glass sliding doors, with A/C & a ceiling fan
– Retro tiled rear area with cellar below
– Character bathroom in baby-blue, black & white
– Separate laundry & original outhouse toilet
– Single garage, access into cellar
– Quaint back garden with a glorious fig tree & patch of lawn
– Potential to extend & capture distant ocean views from a second storey at the rear (STCA)
– Opportunity to renovate to make it yours
– Walk to cafes, parks & public transport
– Close to the beach, markets & Freo’s hustle-and-bustle
– School Catchment: Fremantle Primary School, Fremantle College
Council Rates: $2,209.21 per annum (approx)
Water Rates: $1,335.22 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
DISCLAIMER
Some images have been virtually staged with furniture and décor for illustrative purposes only. The furniture and décor shown are not included in the sale. Buyers are encouraged to inspect the property to appreciate its actual presentation, dimensions and features.
