FROM the street this property in Thompson Road, North Fremantle has the intrigue of the old Moroccan quarter, even though its appearance is very ‘90s Freo.
Palm trees and frangipani on the verge throw pools of shade over a blank brick wall—and a single timber door that hints of mystery, but in truth leads to the double garage.
The use of raw brick and an abundance of timber, coupled with soaring steeped windows make this an intriguing home.
From the street, brick stairs lead up to the front door, and a sheltered portico.
Beautiful timbered and beamed cathedral ceilings…
Cool natural slate is underfoot as you step inside, and sound is muffled by the home’s timber ceilings.
A spacious kitchen over looks the street with long lean windows letting in plenty of light. Timber cupboards and benches, coupled with cedar beams and panels overhead give it a country feel.
Behind a limestone wall is a huge pantry and the dining area, which opens to a private, ceilinged courtyard garden.
It’s in need of a bit of TLC but tidy up the huge rock pond, plop in some koi and turn the empty garden beds into a tropical fernery and this would be a gorgeous space to relax alone or with friends after an intimate Casbah-themed dinner party.
There’s a larger courtyard garden off the formal lounge at the rear of the home that is perfect for larger gatherings.
Again it needs a bit of love, but there are beautiful bones for a veritable oasis with high brick and limestone walls covered in flowering creepers.
One of the three bedrooms is on the ground floor, and with semi-ensuite it could be the main.
Beautiful timbered and beamed cathedral ceilings high overhead invite you to step up and check out the second level.
Not one to refuse a warm invite I did—pausing to admire the large round, stained glass window over the stairs—and emerged to find a commodious sitting room, full of light, and colour from the lovely jarrah floors and soaring timbered ceiling.
A set of windows/doors lead to a spacious balcony that seems to float amid the greenery of neighbouring trees.
The two upstairs double bedrooms share a bathroom.
Thompson Rd is walking distance from North Fremantle’s cafe strip, where there’s no shortage when it comes to eateries.
And the beautiful blue/green water of Leighton Beach is a short drive or pedal away.
by JENNY D’ANGER
66 Thompson Road, North Fremantle
from $1.25 million
Peter Smart 0414 887 717
Acton Fremantle 9438 8400