Artistically renovated, the owner has spared no expense while maintaining the traditional character of this home. From Italian-imported light fittings to locally sourced cabinetry and leadlight doors, every inch of this home has been meticulously curated.
The main home comprises two main bedrooms and a family room with a working pressed-tin fireplace. All rooms have been fitted with recycled timber skirting boards, quality glass beehive light fittings, and black retro switches. There is plenty of room for further development in the attic or a second storey, subject to council approval.
The open-plan kitchen has been designed to take advantage of the afternoon sun. Giant, double-glazed steel doors spill out onto an undercover deck. The recycled kitchen cabinetry has been fitted with a farmhouse sink and a jarrah workspace sealed with Osmo food-safe waterproof poly-wax. The SMEG gas oven is nestled between a rejuvenated pantry and a retrofitted vintage cabinet. The newly added scullery provides ample room for a dishwasher and a washer/dryerkeeping white goods tucked from view to preserve the visual sweep.
The bathroom's traditional Fremantle terrazzo tiling is exalted by an arched steel doorway leading into a modern classic. A real showstopper for visitors, offering a bath with a view after the party's over. The home showcases some of the best work of local artisans Giuseppe and Anna Scolaro, who produced a range of decorative terrazzo tiles in the 1950s. These tiles combine vibrant mixes of pigment and Italian marble, complex patterns, and patinas. Many of these tiles can be seen in Fremantle's post-war homes and are exclusive to this part of the world.
An ornate steel gate provides access to the rear reticulated courtyard, which is engulfed by a massive avocado tree, with enough room for backyard cricket, a bonfire, or a swimming pool if desired.
The spacious, freestanding studio has been retrofitted with ornate period lighting, a smart lock, split-system air conditioning, and a solid jarrah kitchenette. The lower courtyard harbours a heritage-listed dunny with leafy surrounds, while the shower is a replica of the local Bathers Beach change rooms. These elements provide the new caretakers with a fully separate abode, making it perfect for short-term rental income, teenage accommodation, or a cosy granny flat for family and friends.
The hidden gem is the underground artist's studio, which provides a limestone subterranean sanctuary perfect for painters, sculptors, or musicians. The adjoining laundry has ample room to keep clothes, linen, and general storage tucked away, allowing the main home's minimalist design to shine.
This heritage limestone and iron home has recently been rewired, fitted with new smoke alarms, RCDs, a 10kW Mitsubishi commercial reverse-cycle air conditioner, and a SMEG gas oven. The NBN has been connected, along with smart locks and iZone Smart Home remote air conditioner connectivity. Quality Caroma brass tap fittings, a farmhouse sink, and vintage switches complement the new wooden skirting board and fresh paint.
"A uniquely Fremantle-flavoured residence steeped in history, artistic flair, and modern convenience. Just a five-minute walk to Galati's Gourmet Grocer & Butcher. Turn right and walk another five minutes to Gino's Café, the Freo Markets, restaurants, and cinemas, plus another five minutes to Bathers Beach, boutique hotels, and art galleries. Or, turn left and walk 10 minutes to the South Fremantle cafe strip with its hipster eateries, bars, parks, South Fremantle Dog Beach & Sailing Club."
Heritage Place No 23205.
83 Hampton Road, is a single storey limestone and iron house dating from 1908. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.
