40 Forrest Street

Fremantle WA 6160

Enviable Family Lifestyle on 961sqm Opposite the Park All offers presented by 4pm on the 29th of April 2021. The seller reserves the right to sell the property prior to the end date.Nested along a 'local traffic only' street, across the road from treelined Horrie Long Reserve, right from the front porch past the low brick fence and rose gardens, is an outlook of open green grounds, allowing a perfect family friendly setting. A short stroll from East Fremantle Primary School, brilliant cafes and eateries along George Street, this three-bedroom home is offered for the first time in decades, still holding an original 961sqm holding.One family has resided, extended, renovated, and nurtured this home and its grounds for over 60 years. Lofty high decorative ceilings, 4.5" jarrah flooring, timber windows sills and frames, retro cornices and light fittings are still on show. Enjoy double sized bedrooms, superbly proportioned lounge with potbelly wood fireplace plus split system air conditioner and sunny eat-in kitchen affords a x5 burner stovetop, stainless steel oven and integrated dishwasher draw. A terrazzo floor and concrete laundry trough timestamp the extension and the retro tiled bathroom has been modernised with a new wide, glossy white vanity.The rear gardens truly need to be explored, an Arbor for fruit trees including a banana, mulberry, avocado, lime, lemon, Kensington mango, olive, loquat, fig, grapefruit, blood orange, prickly pear, prune, Brazilian cherry, pawpaw, and grape vines to name a fair few. Beyond the plantation a sizable, powered workshop is available with vehicular access via a R.O.W. which runs to the rear of the R25 zoned, subdivisible lot (subject to WAPC approval). A brick store, plus two studio rooms and free-standing outdoor water closet (perfect for parties) span along the west side property boundary. Pretty flowering raised garden beds, gather a paved and covered alfresco entertaining area with cafe blinds setting a scene from yesteryear where family and friends can meet and conversate around a table sharing a meal.A brick-built barbeque with sink, classic Australiana hill hoist clothesline, bore reticulation, alarm system and automatic single garage, complete the package. Offerings this special don't arise to market very often, encouraging your enquiry, inspection and offer today.Finer Details:Lot 1619 on Deposited Plan 89211Volume 1198, Folio 317Holding: 961sqm