4 Francisco Street

South Fremantle WA 6162

Even the street has its own character; one of those tucked away in South Fremantle full of charm and surprise. The thriving strip of South Terrace, with its eclectic mix of cafes, boutiques, shops and small bars is right around the corner, and South Beach is just down the road. So there'll be no time to be bored - and you'll never be bored at home, either!

Recycled bricks, cedar and iron are very Freo, while the earthy red-painted render will have you thinking Santa Fe. Inside, the fun continues. Soaring, vaulted timber ceilings and huge windows flood the open-plan living area with natural light, ensuring the painted concrete floors help stay warm in winter; cool in summer. A pot belly fire is ready to keep you cosy in the cooler months.

At the heart of the action is the kitchen, with its smart dark-stained timber bench tops, crisp white cabinetry, pantry and stainless steel 'Asko' dishwasher. The adjoining dining area flows outdoors through steel-framed glass doors to a courtyard. Just perfect for outdoor dining, relaxing and entertaining under the dappled sunshine.

Good separation means there are plenty of places to retreat to. There's a study off the front entry, and behind stacking timber doors is a fantastic light-filled room with full height windows to the back garden - use it as a library, music room, office or games room. The beauty is in the versatility.

Two good sized bedrooms share a funky bathroom, with a bath cleverly tucked underneath one of the staircases. The second bathroom is pretty in turquoise, with mosaic tiling adding to the colour of the home. Splashes of bright fuchsia brighten up white-painted internal brick walls, and continue upstairs to the big mezzanine. This would make an ideal teen retreat, with a big bedroom plus living space - plenty of room for study and chilling out. The fourth bedroom is at the top of its own stairs; this one is a loft bedroom with a romantic attic feel. Close the blinds on the skylights, or open them so you can lie in bed and gaze at the stars.

Even the back garden feels magical. There's a giant jacaranda - perfect to sling a hammock on - along with frangipani and fruit trees, lush lawn, a veggie garden and garden shed - an oasis, so close to town.

This Spacious family home offers plenty of room for the whole family.

Even though you can walk or cycle everywhere you want to be, there's off-street parking; a rare bonus in this part of town. So forget the boring and mundane, and immerse yourself in the colour and vibrancy of South Freo!

-Colourful family home in tightly held street
-Vaulted timber ceilings, timber stairs, doors and windows
-Open-plan kitchen with pantry and Asko dishwasher
-Pot belly fire in the living area
-Big, light-filled library or games room
-Mezzanine teen retreat with living/study space
-Big back garden with dining courtyard, lawn and shady trees
-Walk to cafes, shops, transport and the beach

Stefanie Dobro : 0409 229 115