8 Parmelia Street

South Fremantle WA 6162

In a sought-after location on a quiet street near Parmelia Park, this extensive weatherboard and iron cottage dating back to 1926 has had myriad improvements and additions, including a front deck overlooking a fishpond, architect designed extensions and an outdoor kitchen. Offering good separation of spaces with lots of room to move and grow in an enviable location an easy five-minute stroll to the South Terrace café strip. Home to a variety of fantastic cafes, restaurants, boutique shops, bars, and galleries.

The heritage listed home sits behind a limestone wall with a shaded front verandah adjoining a sunny deck. The courtyard offers several spots to sit and enjoy the cottage gardens and the deep pond filled with native fish that attracts frogs in the evenings. Inside, the home features jarrah timber floors, high ceilings and original working fireplaces that have been well preserved, blended with contemporary upgrades to create character-filled and functional spaces. The entry hallway leads past two large bedrooms to a spacious library lined with bookshelves with a rolling ladder. This is a truly special space with lots of little nooks to recline and read in front of the wood heater.

The north facing brick extension built by architect Raymond Jones features clerestory windows that invite lots of natural light. In this airy, open plan living space, the dining room is set against a large stained-glass window backdrop. Meal preparation is made easy with an impressive butler's pantry lit by a skylight. Quality stainless steel appliances include a six-burner gas cooktop and dishwasher, with a breakfast bar for casual dining or chatting to the cook. The lounge room has several lockable glass doors that open out to a large, paved courtyard surrounded by a private limestone wall and lots of greenery. If you enjoy entertaining, a retractable sunshade, and built-in outdoor kitchen with a fridge and bain-marie ensure you will host many dinner parties and get togethers here.