UNDER OFFER BY CONNIE HANDCOCK
Set in one of Fremantle's most convenient locations right on the border of East Fremantle, this generational gem offers a wonderful opportunity to be a part of this fine neighbourhood. The river glistens at the end of the street, while the rainbow containers and Freo cranes round the corner signal how close you are to the town's centre, and only steps away from George Street's bustling hub. Here, you really can have it all, with your choice of shops, cafés, restaurants, bars, gyms, parks, live music or recreational outdoor activities to explore whenever you wish - and that's all before stepping foot inside.
Staying true to its 1898 origins, historical charm is evident everywhere: polished jarrah floors, lovely high ceilings, exquisite ceiling roses, Victorian skirting boards and a grand east-facing veranda sitting high above the streetscape. Inside, an elegant period archway immediately catches your eye with three bedrooms and a formal living room each with their own charming features to discover. Keen renovators will love the solid bones to work with and the rare bonus of perfectly liveable spaces to utilise while you consider your options.
Continue through to the rear extension where the kitchen, added in 2016, brings a contemporary touch with engineered stone benchtops, an as-new oven and gas stovetop, and an original kitchen adjacent (inclusive of a wood-fire stove) that can be thoughtfully reimagined into an excellent butler's pantry or scullery. The tiled laundry incorporates a baby blue bathroom alongside before leading through to another dining/lounge space with future scope to be whatever you want it to be.
Outside, there's plenty to play with: studio/workshop, storage space, traditional outhouse toilet, chicken coop, and a paved courtyard that can easily be transformed into a delightful outdoor zone. There's laneway access down the side of the house and room to park two cars out the front - plus even more undercroft storage spanning the length of the veranda, accessed via a tilt garage door.
History, character, endless potential and an unbeatable lifestyle and location by the river - all this awaits and more at 5 East Street.
Property Features:
- Early stone residence built c.1898, elevated east-facing aspect
- Convenient location just steps away from George Street
- Charming period features: polished jarrah floors, high ceilings, elegant archway, exquisite -ceiling roses, Victorian skirting boards & a grand veranda
- Three generous bedrooms, formal sitting room
- Modern extension with renovated kitchen, tiled floors, as-new appliances
- Original kitchen alongside (can be converted into a butler's pantry or scullery)
- Separate additional dining/lounge with ceiling fan
- Backyard with future scope to transform further: studio/workshop, storage space, traditional outhouse toilet, chicken coop, paved courtyard
- Front garden with a lovely fig tree, parking for 2 vehicles, undercroft storage accessed via tilt garage door
- Walk to the river, George Street precinct, Freo Arts Centre and a range of nearby shops, cafés, restaurants & parks
- Minutes from Freo's town centre & nearby beaches
- School Catchment: East Fremantle Primary School, John Curtin College of the Arts, Fremantle College
Council Rates: $1,208.74 per annum (approx)
Water Rates: $1,212.42 per annum (approx)
**Please be aware the sellers reserve the right to accept an offer prior to Offers Closing date**
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