Retro central, enchanting garden

The late sixties vibe is intact, but the transformation of this classic brick-and-tile is all about light, sociability and easy flow to lovely high-walled gardens. It feels private and secluded, but you are close to the action with Wray Avenue shopping around the corner, the bars and markets of central Fremantle just a stroll away, and close to the ocean for summer at the beach.

Step up to the terrazzo veranda, where tall plantings create a shady screen from the street. Past the colourful brick feature wall of the era, the home opens to gleaming marri floors and a welcoming living area. The space has a fan as well as air-conditioning, the original ceiling detailing is a great touch, and a corner window looks to the garden. A wide timber-framed opening flows to the renovated kitchen and dining, with stainless steel appliances and lots of white cabinetry. The way this home embraces the outdoors creates a special atmosphere, as the kitchen leads to a paved area for alfresco dining in the charming garden setting behind high limestone walls. There's a big jacaranda, impeccable lawn, and plenty of native plantings in garden beds edged in stone and steel. A path winds around the home to a second private courtyard with a bower of bougainvillea and a secure gate to the laneway for rear access.

Inside, three carpeted bedrooms all have ceiling fans, and a fourth room overlooking the rear courtyard makes an ideal study. There's a bath and excellent storage in the bathroom, and fabulous original tiling in the separate toilet. The large undercroft is very cool, literally, with a large laundry and utility space, and a long single garage to accommodate both a car and a studio zone or workshop.

With the potential to build up (STCA), personality, great light and a wonderfully central location, this is a home that has a lot to offer - an excellent investment close to the heart of Freo.

For further details contact exclusive agent Stefanie Dobro from White House Property Partners on 0409 229 115.

• Retro brick-and tile, refreshed and full of light
• Wonderful indoor-outdoor flow to limestone-walled gardens
• Air-conditioned open-plan kitchen, living, dining
• Marri floors, ceiling fans, terrazzo veranda
• Second courtyard at rear with gate to laneway
• Study or fourth bedroom
• Large undercroft laundry/utility room
• Long garage with space for workshop/studio
• Walk to shopping, school, town
• Potential to build up (STCA)