1 Herbert Street, North Fremantle WA 6159

Own one of the most unique character homes in North Fremantle with this 1900s treasure, which blends yesteryear Australian heritage charm with flawless renovations influenced by classic New York, Cape Cod and European interiors.

Believed to have been built in 1906, this eye-catching limestone and iron heritage house stands proudly on the high side of Herbert Street, overlooking McCabe Memorial Park across the road.

Now encompassing three bedrooms, two bathrooms and multiple living areas, the home was extended in 1996, with immaculate rear and upstairs additions. Since then, it has been meticulously upgraded by its current owners. No expense has been spared in the renovations, encompassing Carrara marble tiling, oak floorboards, granite tops and bespoke cabinetry. This is a home that will surprise and delight.

Set beyond a limestone wall and picket fence, the house encompasses a wide front veranda amidst cottage gardens. A leadlight entry opens onto a wide entry hall flanked by two capacious bedrooms, one with a fireplace, both with white Plantation shutters, high skirtings and tall ceilings with ceiling roses.
The entry hall flows into a charming formal dining, an original, north-facing room with timber surround fireplace.

From here you enter the stunning open-plan kitchen and living extension. With soaring ceilings, oak floors and walls of salvaged, white-painted French windows, this space has a warm, classic style that draws to mind Cape Cod summer homes and Hamptons sunrooms. French doors open to the private back courtyard with limestone walls and magnolia trees. Capturing both northern and eastern light, the lovely family room is light even on overcast days, with bespoke window treatments that complement its gentle coastal feel.

Wrapping around a central atrium, the light-filled kitchen is a delight, its floorplan and timeless finishing reminiscent of a New York limestone. The home's original rear wall here adds to the character, carefully exposed to accentuate its original limestone and brick. There are black stone benchtops and a Shaws handcrafted Ribchester sink with fluted front, imported from England. There is a Miele oven and convection microwave, integrated fridge and BORA induction cooktop with integrated extractor.

A spectacular stunning bespoke island bench with granite slab top is a stunning centrepiece to the entire living. Designed in a grand, timeless North American style, it works as both as extension to the kitchen, offering storage and countertop space (with its own sink) as well as a dining table, begging for long chats and candlelit dinner memories to be made by the brick gas fireplace.

A luxurious family bathroom and laundry, tiled in Carrara marble, has heated floors, marble benchtop, feature lighting, clawfoot bath, concealed laundry appliances and generous storage.

One of the home's surprises is the cosy, snug-like study or sitting room, with jarrah floors and window connection to the kitchen. Thoughtful custom-made cabinetry here includes wine storage and glass-fronted display cabinets.
Upstairs is the retreat-like main suite, with panelled, soaring ceilings and balcony overlooking the park and treed neighbourhood. Sit here and enjoy the sunset over a glass of wine. There is a walk-in robe and an exquisite ensuite with Carrara marble to the shower, floor and twin vanity.

Herbert Street is quiet yet minutes to all the best North Fremantle offers - the dining and shopping of Queen Victoria Street, the river, beach and train to the CBD. Homes on Herbert rarely go on the market, with the street known for its welcoming community feel, annual Christmas street party - and the Herbert Street Ladies Book Club.

There is an off-street, gated space for one car. Gates enclose the back garden, making it ideal for pets, but can be altered if another car space is desired.
This wonderful home represents a dream opportunity for empty-nesters, downsizers and professional couples who will appreciate the home's inherent warmth, effortless scope for entertaining and large guest bedrooms.

Small families, too, will love the different living areas and bedroom zones offering versatility and separation, as well as the proximity to the playground across the road, and being walking distance to North Fremantle Primary School, childcare, riverfront walk and cycle paths, and Gilbert Fraser Reserve.

This is a joyful, inviting home for someone with impeccable taste and style.

FEATURES:

• Three Living Zones
• Extended character home with European and American influence
• Stone benchtops and timber floorboards
• Custom built cabinetry
• Walk to the North Fremantle train station, Leighton Beach and the Swan River

Rates & Local Information:
Water Rates: $1465.48 (2022/23)
City of Fremantle Council Rates: $2,693.44 (2022/23)
Zoning: R25
Primary School: North Fremantle Primary School
Secondary School: Fremantle College, John Curtin College of the Arts, Melville Senior High School & Shenton College.

For more information please contact Sarah Bourke on 0474 310 500.

*PLEASE NOTE while every effort has been made to ensure the given information is correct at the time of listing, this information is provided for reference only and is subject to change.