Live in an incredible custom build with this warm, modern and ultra-cool sustainably built Arklen home in a peaceful pocket of White Gum Valley, offering low-maintenance living with the best of Fremantle right on your doorstep.
Built by award-winning boutique builder Arklen to a custom design by Keith Cameron Brown, this incredible three bedroom, two bathroom home offers dream living with nothing to do but move in and relax. Designed with sustainability, temperature control and comfort in mind and built with an extremely low carbon footprint, this is a luxurious home that you will love to share with family and friends.
Completed in 2018, the house still feels as-new yet is now complemented by established gardens. Cool and modern, the elevation nods to White Gum Valley's industrial heritage, with a striking roofline with steel outriggers, anvil-shaped custom fascia and bespoke windows that protrude from Scyon clad walls. A lush, low-maintenance xeriscaped front garden has automatic watering.
By the entry, a spectacular limestone wall runs from outside-in. The entry flows into a capacious, high-ceilinged open-plan kitchen, living and dining with home office. Designed to maximise the north-facing light with extensive glazing and lofty 2.8m ceilings, this room feels airy and bright year-round. The interiors feature a contemporary yet timeless palette of limestone, steel, concrete and blackbutt. Polished concrete floors with insulation beneath are chic and comfortable underfoot while adding to the home's thermal mass, along with the rendered brick garage.
Those who work from home will appreciate the home office. Conveniently located by the front entry, it's also ideally placed for kids to do homework while parents are nearby in the kitchen. The home office has an expansive built-in desk that can comfortably accommodate two computer setups.
The kitchen is a standout; spacious, elegant and modern. A beautiful blackbutt timber feature wall runs the length of the kitchen. The blackbutt wall adds warmth and texture - and neatly conceals two hidden spaces beyond secret doors; an extra storage space and stylish laundry with generous storage and chic powder room, with subway tile and black tapware.
Those who love to cook and entertain will love the tidy scullery with NEFF oven, prep space and large fridge recess. A huge island with stone benchtop encompasses a Miele dishwasher and Sirius induction cooktop with a built-in down-draft extraction system. A photovoltaic solar unit offsets the power to the induction cooktop, as well as the hot heat pump to the hot water system. This is a home designed to keep your bills low.
Full-height doors open up to the alfresco entertaining area with pergola. High performance glass has been used throughout the house while a heavily insulated timber frame adds to its comfortable temperature year-round. On warmer days, the louvered windows can be opened to capture the sea breezes, while electric blinds provide additional control over light and temperature.
A stunning modern staircase with blackbutt treads leads to the thoughtfully designed upper floor, which maximises the sweeping valley views while the high ceilings and spacious feel continue.
The main suite feels like a beautiful retreat, privately tucked amidst the treetops. Two large dressing rooms mean no fighting over who gets more storage. The ensuite is luxurious. You will daydream about relaxing with a bath at the end of a long day, looking out over the trees. There is a large hobless shower with a rain shower head and herringbone mosaic feature wall.
There is ideal separation between the main suite and the two secondary bedrooms at the front. These are spacious and high-ceilinged, with multiple windows and built-in robes. These bedrooms are serviced by a chic, fully tiled family bathroom with honeycomb feature tile and black tapware.
Location-wise, Amherst Street offers the best of White Gum Valley living in a quiet community with great neighbours. Walk to pick up your coffee from 5Turners Cafe, Hinata Cafe or Lovers Deli & Canteen. Parents will love being walking distance to White Gum Valley Primary School, childcare, Stevens Reserve and Booyembara Park with its mountain bike trails. On weekends, relax at South Beach, stroll to the Freo Farmers Market or head into Fremantle or South Fremantle for dinner.
The house has a large double garage with plenty of storage space including a storeroom, additional driveway parking space, ceiling fans, split-system air-conditioning and a 6.6kW solar panel system.
This is a dream home for families, professional couples, retirees and empty nesters - or anyone who appreciates good design and sustainability ideals.
FEATURES
• Architect designed and built by Arklen in 2018
• North-facing living with 2.8m high ceilings
• Polished concrete floors with underfloor insulation
• High-performance glass throughout home for year round insulation
• Stone benchtops
• Scullery and hidden understair storage
• North-facing alfresco for outdoor dining and entertaining
• Blackbutt timber floors
• Massive master suite with his and her wardrobes
• 6.6kw Solar
• External store room in garage
Rates & Local Information:
Water Rates: $1,587.50 (2025/26)
City of Fremantle Council Rates: $3,049.36 (2025/26)
Zoning: R25
Primary School Catchment: White Gum Valley Primary School
Secondary School Catchments: Fremantle College
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by third parties including the Seller and relevant local authorities and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.
