Warder’s Cottage

“Warder’s Cottage” is one in a group of six linked cottages known as ‘Warders 3’. It is one of Fremantle’s oldest, most instantly recognised and iconic of buildings, set in the very heart of Freo.

Originally built in 1858 to house the Fremantle Prison Warders and their families, 165 years later the cottages were taken over by the WA Heritage Council and restored back to their original condition, all except for a few modern improvements such as electricity and plumbing.

Each cottage has since been sold to private owners who have added their own panache. None so much as this one which has had no expense spared in parts and in other parts reflects its owners quirky style. You will not be disappointed.

Incidentally, if you’re an AC/DC or Bon Scott fan you’ll be interested to know that Bon was a regular visitor to this cottage when he was a local Freo boy – more on that story in our historical notes inside the cottage.

Enter through the front gate onto the shady verandah, through the front door directly into the warm living room. The funky and stylish kitchen overlooks the front and has all mod cons including a built in dishwasher, microwave & Nespresso coffee maker.

There is a small inside dining room for 4 overlooking the rear deck and surprisingly large and private back garden. Also downstairs is the spacious laundry bathroom with 2nd shower and loo. You’ll find all new top brand appliances, inc washing machine, dryer and Dyson vacuum.

Upstairs you’ll find the master bedroom to the front, resplendent with its Queen Size 4 poster bed and the most luxurious of en-suite bathrooms, and private doorway to the front upstairs verandah.
The small 2nd bedroom also has a Double 4-poster bed with the upstairs landing area used as a 2nd sitting room and dressing area for either bedroom.