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.

The gorgeous main bedroom suite overlooks the front courtyard and offers a large walk in robe with automatic lights, a dustproof storage space, and an ensuite bathroom that mirrors the second bathroom. The other three bedrooms are well sized with built in robes and easy bathroom access. There are a total of three bathrooms, each with special features such as textured full height tiling, rainfall shower heads and Hollywood mirror lights, split between the front and rear of the home. This creates excellent separation between living zones that would even suit a multi-generational family living.

This desirable location is just 10 minutes' walk to South Beach, South Terrace and South Fremantle Marketplace with Woolworths, Aldi, and Dolce and Salato. Minutes away from central Fremantle with easy access to public transport (including Fremantle Train Station), and a short drive to Beaconsfield Primary School, Fremantle Primary School and Fremantle College. This enchanting home is matched only by its enchanting location and is not to be missed.


526 sqm block in prime South Freo position
Jarrah floors, high ceilings, fireplaces, leadlight and stained glass
Reverse cycle air conditioners in most rooms
Impressive butler's pantry/ laundry
Generous brick extension
Wood burning fire
5.3kw solar panels
Filtered water
Outdoor kitchen with fridge, bain-marie
Reticulated gardens
Double carport plus off-street parking
Lockable storeroom with shelving, power, lights


Finer Details:
Lot 4 on Plan 443
Vol/Fol: 1829 / 580

Please call Christine Majeks on 0402 762 601 or Chanel Majeks on 0403 246 377 for further details.