THE fragrance of new carpet and the tang of salty air mix in this brand new North Coogee townhouse.

This two-bedroom/two-bathroom abode is the perfect beach house for a young couple starting out, or retirees looking for an easy maintenance lock and leave.

Wending your way to the beach through walkways and parklands this North Coogee estate has the feel of a close-knit community where neighbours know each other and kids kick a ball around, or jump on their bikes and head to South Beach.

A tidy courtyard garden fronts this home, a pleasant spot to watch the passing parade and greet neighbours.

The open-plan living/dining/kitchen is a spacious, light-filled space, with huge windows/doors to the courtyard.

The compact kitchen has attractive golden striated timber-look cupboards, including a double pantry, and soft close drawers topped by crisp white caesar stone tops.

Sliding doors hide the adjacent, “laundry in a cupboard”, and the downstairs powder room has a cute Alice in Wonderland door that leads to a surprisingly spacious storage area tucked under the stairs.

The bedrooms are upstairs, including the main, with its ensuite and balcony.

There’s basement parking for two cars, along with a secure store room.

But with a heap of cafes, restaurants and shops in walking distance, and Fremantle a quick CAT bus ride away, the cars might not get out much.

by JENNY D’ANGER

18/2 Shoalwater Street, North Coogee
$560,000-$595,000
Glenn O’Connor Smith
0413 545 044
Brad Raynor
0414 425 338
Acton Projects, Nedlands
6160 6480