About 100 Hubble
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ONE HUNDRED HUBBLE is a twenty-minute walk, a 10-minute cycle or 5 minutes by car from the centre of Fremantle. The guest house is located at the rear of my residence. The cottage was built in 1920.I bought the timber cottage in 1986. Over a twelve year period I completely reconstructed both the internal and external workings of the cottage. The timber cottage has been transformed from a 2 bedroom 1920's workers abode into a brick, iron and timber working home studio. The guest house evolved over the last twelve years. I purchased an old railway carriage, which served as a bedroom while the workers cottage was being renovated. To add to the picture I also found an old red telephone box and a crayboat's wheelhouse which provided the basis to the guest house.

For the past ten years these facilities have served as accommodation for artists and friends. From mid 1998 till March 1999 I further developed the facilities into a guest houseto the public. Although I refer to it as a guest house, 100 Hubble is rented out to 1 person or a group of people, being only 1 party at a time. The guest house includes a 1950's fully converted timber train carriage as master bedroom; a shower housed in a red telephone box, a converted ship's wheel house as a kitchen and a fabulous garden bath house. The whole structure is set in greenery, trees, giant tree ferns, shrubs, hammocks, a sundeck above the wheelhouse and an outdoor barbecue kitchen fit-out creating a uniquely refreshing and tranquil environment.

East Fremantle is situated 17 kms south of the city of Perth and is 1.5 kms from the centre of Fremantle. It is fast developing a reputation for its heritage buildings, sense of community and diverse cultural background. One Hundred Hubble Accommodation is placed within the historical precinct, traditionally an old working class area of east Fremantle, providing easy access to the Swan River, beaches, cafes and public transport.

Once you have entered One Hundred Hubble through the yellow and white striped door you notice a sense of privacy and calm that will remain with you throughout your stay. The entry passage extends some 50 metres with a noticeable Mediterranean feel. High white washed walls, potted plants, crazy paving, lattice doors and an old fig tree combine to create a delightful serene vista that is timeless and welcoming. Off the entry passage is the 'white room'. This is physically part of the private residence and available to guests. This room can serve as an extra double bedroom or mutli purpose room, eg. office. The front wall, including accommodation (guest house) and home studio of 'One Hundred Hubble' is listed under cultural heritage listing in the local council (for its novel use of recycled material)