Charming Limestone Plympton Cottage

Rich in heritage expressions - wonderfully high ceilings, original jarrah floors, extra wide skirting boards, this endearing cottage, located in the highly prized Plympton Ward, charms and delights with its classical brick tuckpointing and (random course) limestone facade, along with several sunny nooks and delightful spaces to relax and immerse into serene and casual living. <br/><br/>Overlooking the grounds of East Fremantle Primary School (with street elevation presenting ocean & harbour glimpses) this homely retreat adopts a bright and breezy floor plan that optimises garden views and warm northern light.<br/><br/>Drawn by greenery beyond, a gloriously sunny, white-washed kitchen and dining extends to the rear of the home, with hints of industrial chic appointments via a full-length louvered-window feature (and a smaller version above the counter) adjoining a timber-framed door opening to the limestone-paved alfresco and garden surrounds.<br/><br/>Snowy-white Caesarstone benchtops, 4-burner Whirlpool gas stove and oven, room for a front loader washing machine, loads of white cabinetry pop against cork-effect flooring and a charming antique Metters Stove (ornamental only).<br/><br/>Modern LED downlighting elevates the ambience of this zone, while a bright and open sunroom/home study (with door access to the garden) is a welcome feature to the open-plan layout. <br/><br/>Other features include a functional bathroom, tandem (side access) parking for up to two vehicles, a (concealed) external drying court and two small garden sheds, plus a low-maintenance north-facing rear garden dotted with succulents, frangipani and geraniums.<br/><br/>Close proximity to the ocean affords excellent airflow throughout this low-maintenance residence, which has boundless potential to renovate, restore or simply enjoy as is.<br/><br/>No day is the same in this glorious pocket of East Freo; morning walks along the Swan River (often featuring dolphins), peruse the cafes, bars and boutiques along trendy George Street, walk down to the Fremantle Arts Centre on a Sunday afternoon for live music or the Fremantle Leisure Centre for a swim, or take a bike ride into Fremantle Harbour or head to Leighton Beach for a dip in the ocean, or stroll to Monument Hill for the sunset, – the lifestyle here is reason why most residents are loathe to give it up – and we can't blame them! <br/><br/>- North facing (elevated) rear aspect<br/>- Brick tuckpointing and random course limestone exterior<br/>- High ceilings<br/>- Original wide skirting boards & architraves<br/>- Satin-finish jarrah floors<br/>- Neutral interior<br/>- Renovated kitchen and European laundry<br/>- Bright and relaxing sunroom & study<br/>- Built-in-robes in both bedrooms (one mirror-inlaid)<br/>- Split-system air-conditioning (living)<br/>- Front veranda<br/>- Generous rear courtyard/patio <br/>- Easy care rear garden; hose connected<br/>- Two small garden sheds and concealed drying court<br/>- Side access tandem parking for up to 2 cars<br/>- Excellent airflow; cooling coastal sea breezes<br/>- Walk to George Street's vibrant café, bar & dining strip, Freo-central, <br/>- Short walk to the river foreshore<br/>- Close to grocery stores - Foodworks Supermarket<br/>- Close to Yacht Clubs (Swan and East Fremantle Yacht Club)<br/>- Directly opposite East Fremantle Primary School; walk to John Curtin College of the Arts<br/>- Very close to Fremantle train station; regular bus service via Marmion Street<br/><br/><br/>Council rates: $1,757.00 per annum (approx) <br/>Water rates: $1,389.17 per annum (approx)