SOLD BY CONNIE HANDCOCK, WHITE HOUSE PROPERTY PARTNERS
This is a home as storied as old Fremantle itself with history in its walls, secret gardens at its edges, and an elevated presence overlooking Hampton Road below. Beyond its high walls and secluded pathways, it feels every part a hidden gem: set back from the street, surprisingly quiet inside, and cocooned in greenery at every turn. This location alone offers wonderful centrality - walk into the heart of it all, explore nearby attractions, dine at fine eateries, and visit the beach or river just minutes away.
A wraparound veranda looks west towards Fremantle Prison, with a stained-glass front door opening into a long hallway. Inside, original features nod to the home's rich past: jarrah floors, ornate light fittings, detailed ceiling roses, and high ceilings - all in a colourful Federation-era palette. Two bedrooms peel off to the left, one with mirrored built-in robes, the other a lovely garden outlook, and both with carpet, decorative fireplaces and ceiling fans. A formal living area encompasses a magnificent period fireplace sitting pride of place, while another living area (or third bedroom) sits adjacent, with private access to the front veranda. Both are carpeted for comfort.
The simple laminate kitchen is filled with character and warmth: easy-care flooring, a potbelly fireplace, Fisher & Paykel double-drawer dishwasher, Emilia oven with gas stovetop, and stained-glass highlights - including the pantry door. A large laundry, or multi-purpose room, comes off the kitchen with a separate bathroom, while a series of vibrant green double doors open out to the sheltered alfresco from the kitchen.
Outside, there's even more to discover. Two vehicles can be parked tandem-style behind the roller door (or on the long driveway out the front), with a workshop, storeroom, and plenty of space for relaxing or entertaining under the alfresco. Layers of flourishing greenery are wonderfully atmospheric with 'secret' garden pathways leading to sunny nooks, an open-air courtyard, an outdoor shower, and a traditional outhouse toilet.
This is an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Fremantle's history with enough future scope to add your own touches - update, renovate, extend (STCA) or simply enjoy as is, with everything this Portside city has to offer, right on your doorstep.
Property Features:
- Historic Fremantle home with elevated position overlooking Hampton Road
- Original Federation-era character & colourful heritage palette
- Wraparound veranda with views towards Fremantle Prison
- Jarrah floors, ornate light fittings, ceiling roses, & high ceilings
- Two bedrooms with decorative fireplaces & ceiling fans (one with BIRs)
- Formal living with magnificent period fireplace
- Additional living area or third bedroom with veranda access
- Character-filled kitchen with potbelly fireplace, Fisher & Paykel double-drawer dishwasher, Emilia oven with gas stovetop, & stained-glass highlights
- Spacious laundry with separate bathroom
- Series of double doors off kitchen to backyard
- Sheltered alfresco for relaxing or entertaining
- Flourishing gardens with pathways to sunny nooks, open-air courtyard, outdoor shower, & traditional outhouse toilet
- Workshop, storeroom, & tandem parking behind roller door (plus long driveway parking)
- Roof solar panels
- Walking distance to Fremantle attractions, cafes, restaurants, the river & beach
- Outstanding potential to update, renovate, or extend (STCA)
- Home is sold on an "as-is" basis
- School Catchment: Fremantle College, White Gum Valley Primary School, Fremantle College
Council Rates: $2,487.63 per annum (approx)
Water Rates: $1,482.18 per annum (approx)
